Lyn Davies
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Lyn Davies | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1965–1968 | Cardiff City | 16 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | Hereford United | 49 | (0) |
| 1969–1972 | Llanelli | ||
| 1972–1973 | Swansea City | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1966 | Wales U23 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
David Lyn Davies (born 29 September 1947 in Neath) is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales under-23 international.
Career
Davies began his career at Cardiff City, signing a professional deal in October 1965. After making eleven appearances during the 1965–66 season, he was brought back into the first team in September 1966 but conceded 24 goals in a five-game spell, including 7–1 defeats to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle.[1] During this spell he also made his debut for the Wales under-23 side and suffered another heavy defeat in an 8–0 loss to England under-23's at Molineux Stadium.[2]
After leaving the club, Davies moved into non-league football with spells at Hereford United and Llanelli, where he helped the club win the Welsh League during the 1970–71 season, before returning to The Football League with Swansea City. Signed by Roy Bentley in July 1972, he spent one season at Vetch Field as understudy to Tony Millington, making three league appearances before joining BP Llandarcy.[3]
After retirement
Davies later worked as a rigger before becoming a police officer.[3]
References
- ↑ "Cardiff City 1966-67 results". Statto.com. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ↑ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Past players". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 2010-04-01.