Robert John Davies (born 24 March 1987) is a Welsh

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who plays for Tywyn & Bryncrug. Davies formerly played for Billericay FC and signed for the Essex-based outfit in a three-year deal rumoured to be worth £250,000. Prior to that, he played for

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, and signed for

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in the 2003–04 season for a nominal fee. Davies has also represented Wales at the Under-17, 19 and 21. Davies was formerly a regular to reality TV having appeared in shows on MTV and ITV 2. He now actively fundraisers for a number of charities including Welsh Air Ambulance and the community in a bid to encourage youngsters to take up football. His vision is to improve opportunities and facilities in the region for young people to follow in his footsteps.

Career

Davies made his senior debut for West Brom in the

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third round replay against

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on 17 January 2006 at the Madejski Stadium, at the age of 18 years, which Albion lost 3–2 after extra time. Davies came on as a substitute for

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in the 89th minute, but it proved to be the Welshman's only senior game for the club. In November 2006 he moved to

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on loan for a month, while in March 2007 he was taken on trial by Colchester United. He was released by Albion at the end of the 2006–07 season, and was offered a two-year contract at Spanish side Barakaldo CF. After a nightmare spell in Spain, Davies returned to England, where he was thrown a lifeline by Northern Premier League club

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, who signed him in February 2008. He played ten times for the Pitmen, scoring three goals, before he was released at the end of the season. Hednesford had offered Davies a contract, but he decided to look elsewhere for a deal. He joined

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in the

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on a short-term deal in July 2008 after a trial at the club. Following his release by Oxford on 28 August 2008, he joined

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club

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and signed a one-year deal, he then renewed terms at the end of the 2008–09 season and is now in his second season at Saint George's Lane. On 27 July 2017, he signed for Billericay Town after impressing during pre-season.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Rob 1987 births Living people Welsh men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Wrexham A.F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players Oxford United F.C. players National League (English football) players Wales men's under-21 international footballers Barakaldo CF footballers Worcester City F.C. players