| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Gerwyn Davies | ||
| Date of birth | (1959-11-18) 18 November 1959 (age 65) | ||
| Place of birth | Llandysul, Wales | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1980 | Cardiff City | 7 | (0) |
| 1980–1986 | Hull City | 43 | (0) |
| 1986 | → Notts County (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 60 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Gerwyn Davies (born 18 November 1959) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Davies began his career with Cardiff City after progressing through the club's youth system. He made his professional debut in 1977 and went on to make seven league appearances during his two years in the first team, being used as cover for first choice goalkeeper Ron Healey. In 1980, he was sold to Hull City for £12,000, spending six years at the club. He also later played for Notts County on loan.
Following his retirement from playing, Davies worked for Hull City for nearly 30 years as a youth coach and helped found the club's community programme in 1990. He stepped down in September 2018.
References
- "John Davies". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Macdonald Futura Publishers. 1980. p. 114. ISBN 0362020175.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 47. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- "Tigers Trust Seek New CEO as John Davies To Leave His Role After Almost 30 Years". Hull City A.F.C. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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