George Davies (footballer, born 1900)

George Davies
Personal information
Full name George Davies
Date of birth February 1900 (1900-02)
Place of birth Wellington, Shropshire, England
Date of death November 1942 (1942-12) (aged 42)
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Playing position Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
– Wellington St George's
– Ironbridge
1918–1922 Birmingham 29 (7)
1922 Wellington Town
1922–1924 Southend United 63 (11)
1924–19?? Wellington Town

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

George Davies (February 1900 – November 1942) was an English professional footballer who scored 18 goals in 92 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham and Southend United.[1]

Davies was born in Wellington, Shropshire. He played football for Wellington St George's and Ironbridge and made guest appearances for Wrexham during the First World War, before joining Birmingham of the Football League Second Division in 1918; he was recommended to the club by Birmingham player Jack Elkes, who came from the same area.[2][3] He made his debut in a 2–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 15 November 1919, and played regularly in the second half on that season.[4] The following season he lost his place to Ted Linley, but returned for the last eight games of the 1920–21 season to score five goals and help the club to the Second Division title.[5] Davies played only three games in the First Division,[6] and had a brief spell with Wellington Town before signing for Southend United of the Third Division South in June 1922. After 13 goals from 70 games in all competitions for Southend, Davies returned to Wellington Town at the end of the 1923–24 season.[7] In June 1934 he was appointed to the club's committee.[2]

FORMER UNITED PLAYER’S DEATH Mr. George Davies, the well known footballer, bowler and licensee of the Raven Hotel, Wellington, Shropshire died on Wednesday week at the age of 50. He was a native of St. George’s Salop and commenced his football career with the Dragons and later went to Wellington Town. He afterwards joined Wrexham and late played for Birmingham and Southend. United before returning to Wellington Town. He joined Southend in the first year of the management of the late Mr. E.L. Birnie viz., 1922-23 as outside left. Short though sturdily built he made 41 league appearances and scored four goals. He was retained in the 1923-24 season and played in 21 league matches and scored seven goals. He also took part in Cup-ties in both seasons, Billy Goodwin was the centre forward in those days. From the Southend Standard 26 November 1942

Honours

with Birmingham

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 69. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. 1 2 Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. ↑ Matthews, p. 85.
  4. ↑ Matthews, p. 161.
  5. ↑ Matthews, p. 162.
  6. ↑ Matthews, p. 163.
  7. ↑ "George Davies". Southend United database. Retrieved 16 March 2009.
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