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Robert Davies
Welsh footballer, born 1863

Robert Davies

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Welsh footballer, born 1863
A.K.A.
Bob Davies
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Gender
Male
Birth
Place of birth
Cefn Mawr, United Kingdom
Place of death
France
Sports Teams
Druids F.C.
Manchester City F.C.
Rossendale United F.C.
Wales national football team
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Biography

Robert "Bob" Davies (born 1863) was a Welsh footballer who played as a wing half for Druids in the 1880s and made one appearance for Wales in 1885.

Football career

Davies was born in Cefn Mawr, near Ruabon, and was the eldest of five brothers who played for Druids. Described as "a keen competitor and a tough tackler", he helped Druids reach the final of the Welsh Cup in 1884, losing 1–0 to Oswestry White Stars after a replay. The following year, the clubs met again in the final with Druids winning this time 3–1, again after a replay.

He made his solitary international appearance against England in 1885. The match was played at Leamington Road, Blackburn on 14 March and ended in a 1–1 draw, with the English performance described as "disappointing".

After leaving the Druids in 1886, Davies moved to Manchester where he briefly played for Ardwick and later Rossendale.

Career outside football

Davies was killed in action during the First World War.

Family

Three of his brothers also played for Wales: Joe (7 appearances), Lloyd (16 appearances) and Thomas (4 appearances).

Honours

Druids
  • Welsh Cup winners: 1885
  • Welsh Cup finalists: 1884
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