John Henry Davies, known as Jack Davies, was employed by Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club as assistant trainer in 1920. In 1930 he was promoted to first team trainer where he served under

Major Frank Buckley Franklin Charles Buckley (more commonly known as Major Frank Buckley) (3 October 1882 – 21 December 1964) was an English football player and, later, manager. He was the brother of Chris Buckley, who played for Aston Villa. Early life Buckle ...

. During his 16 years as first team trainer at Wolves, the club went from the Second Division to narrowly missing out on the First Division Championship title in the 1937- 38, 1938-39 seasons and were FA Cup runners up in 1939. Over this period Wolverhampton Wanderers became one of the best teams in England. Jack persuaded the Wolves board to keep a young

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, who in later years as a manager reigned over the club’s most successful period. Jack also persuaded Major Buckley not to release Billy Wright, who the club had deemed too short in height to make the grade as a professional footballer.Giller, Norman (2003) Billy Wright: A Hero for All Seasons Billy Wright went on to win three Football League championships and the FA Cup, whilst amassing 105 international caps for England. In later years Jack worked at the club as the Central League trainer, youth team trainer and then finally dressing room attendant for the club, until 1978. In April 2023 Jack Davies was formally recognised by Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club for his 58 years of service and loyalty by being inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. Jack Davies was inducted along with Alf Bishop,

Robbie Dennison Robert Dennison (born 30 April 1963) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who spent the majority of his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Career West Bromwich Albion spotted Dennison at Irish club Glenavon and signed him on a ...

, Joe Gardiner, Geoff Palmer, Phil Parkes,

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and

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. Merv Davies collected the award on behalf of his late grandfather. Merv Davies played a key role together with fellow co-author Tim Gibbons in getting Jack’s achievements recognised through their 2019 book publication, ‘Training with Wolves’. All profits from the sales from ‘Training with Wolves’ book were donated to the Alzheimer’s society charity. In October 2021, a cheque presentation took place at the Wolves Museum to Alzheimer’s society for a £1,500 donation. Career honours

Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (), commonly known as Wolves, is a professional football club based in Wolverhampton, England, which compete in the . The club has played at Molineux Stadium since moving from Dudley Road in 1889. The club's ...

First Division •Runners-up: 1937-38, 1938-39 Second Division •Champions: 1931-32 FA Cup •Runners-up: 1939 Football League War Cup (Northern) •Winners: 1941-42 Central League •Champions: 1950-51, 1951-52, 1952-53 FA Youth Cup •Winner: 1958 •Runners-up:1953, 1954 Giller, Norman (2003) Billy Wright: A Hero for All Seasons, - page 22.

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