David Davies (footballer, born 1888)


David Walter Davies was a Welsh footballer who played for Oldham Athletic and Sheffield United in the Football League First Division. He also made two appearances for Wales. He was born in Treharris, Wales.

Club career

Davies was a former miner who made his league début whilst at Oldham Athletic in 1912. He soon transferred to Sheffield United via a brief stay at Stockport County. He spend two seasons at Bramall Lane, playing in the side that won the FA Cup in 1915
With the outbreak of war Davies was released and returned to Wales where he became a miner once more whilst continuing to play football for local teams.

International career

Davis made two appearances for Wales, the first whilst at Treharris, the second after his move to Oldham Athletic.