Alan Davies

Club career

Born in Manchester, Davies began his football career at Manchester United, turning professional in December 1978. He made his senior debut for United on 1 May 1982, and made a total of 10 appearances for them, scoring one goal, in the first leg of their European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final against Juventus in April 1984. He made his final United appearance on 5 May 1984. He played in both games in the 1983 FA Cup Final when United defeated Brighton. Davies then moved to Newcastle United and made 21 league appearances in his two seasons there, although he also had loan spells with Charlton Athletic and Carlisle United. He then transferred to Swansea City for the 1987–88 season. Davies found much more success at Swansea, playing in 84 league matches in two seasons there, and scoring eight goals. He then transferred to Bradford City for a season in June 1989. After 26 league appearances and one goal for the Bantams, Davies returned to Swansea City, scoring a further four goals in 43 league appearances. He died by suicide in 1992. A testimonial match in his memory was contested between Swansea City and Manchester United at the Vetch Field in August that year.

International career

Although he was born in England, Davies' parents were Welsh and he was therefore eligible to play for the Wales national football team. Davies won 13 caps for Wales in a seven-year international career.

Manchester United

FA Cup: 1982–83 Swansea City

Football League Fourth Division play-offs: 1988 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 1987–88 Fourth Division