For other people named Stan Davies, see Stan Davies (disambiguation).

Stanley Charles Davies MM (24 April 1898 – 17 January 1972) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward.

Early life

Davies was born in Chirk,[1] working as a coal miner for a year as a teenager before becoming a footballer.[2] He fought in World War I, serving with the Royal Welch Fusiliers on the Western Front and attained the rank of sergeant.[3] Davies was wounded during the Battle of Cambrai and later transferred to the Army Signalling School, being awarded the Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre for his service.[2][4]

Career

Having played for his hometown side Chirk prior to World War I,[2] Davies turned professional with Rochdale in January 1919 but just three months later joined Preston North End for £800. After two years with Preston, Davies moved to Everton on 29 January 1921 for a fee of £4000,[4] a club record for Preston at the time.[1] He made his debut on 5 February 1921. His final match was on 5 November that year, and he then moved to West Bromwich Albion.[5]

Later in his career he played for Birmingham, Cardiff City, Rotherham United (as player-manager) and Barnsley. He died in Birmingham in 1972.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Davies goes to Everton for big fee". Lancashire Evening Post. 31 January 1921. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 48. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. ^ "Supplement". The Edinburgh Gazette. 15 July 1918.
  4. ^ a b "Stanley Davies to West Bromwich". Liverpool Daily Post & Mercury. 24 November 1922. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Stanley Davies". Everton Stats. Everton FC. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  • Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 63–64. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Davies
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