| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Davies | ||
| Date of birth | 1863 | ||
| Place of birth | Cefn Mawr, Wales | ||
| Date of death | First World War | ||
| Playing position | Wing-half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1883–1886 | Druids | ||
| Ardwick | |||
| Rossendale | |||
| National team | |||
| 1885 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Robert "Bob" Davies (born 1863) was a Welsh footballer who played as a wing-half for Druids in the 1880s and made one appearance for Wales in 1885.
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Davies was born in Cefn Mawr, near Ruabon, and was the eldest of five brothers who played for Druids. Described as "a keen competitor and a tough tackler",[1] he helped Druids reach the final of the Welsh Cup in 1884, losing 1–0 to Oswestry White Stars after a replay.[2] The following year, the clubs met again in the final with Druids winning this time 3–1, again after a replay.[3]
He made his solitary international appearance against England in 1885. The match was played at Leamington Road, Blackburn on 14 March and ended in a 1–1 draw,[4] with the English performance described as "disappointing".[5]
After leaving the Druids in 1886, Davies moved to Manchester where he briefly played for Ardwick and later Rossendale.[1]
Davies was killed in action during the First World War.[1]
Three of his brothers also played for Wales: Joe (7 appearances), Lloyd (16 appearances) and Thomas (4 appearances).[1]