John Gerwyn Davies (born 18 November 1959) is a Welsh former professional
footballer
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who played as a
goalkeeper
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.
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
Ronald Healey (30 August 1952 – 18 June 2018) was an Irish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in England, Healey played for Cardiff City and Manchester City during his career and earned two caps for the Republic of Irel ...
.
In 1980, he was sold to
Hull City
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for £12,000, spending six years at the club. He also later played for
Notts County
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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
1959 births
Living people
Welsh men's footballers
Cardiff City F.C. players
Hull City A.F.C. players
Notts County F.C. players
English Football League players
Men's association football goalkeepers
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