Legendary Newcastle United No.9 and Fairs Cup winner Wyn Davies dies aged 83
Wyn Davies played 215 times for Newcastle United and won the Fairs Cup in 1969.
Legendary Newcastle United striker Wynd Davies has sadly passed away aged 83 - sparking tributes from fans on social media.
Nicknamed “The Leap” by his peers and supporters, the former striker was part of Joe Harvey’s side that won the Fairs Cup in 1969. Wearing the iconic No.9 shirt, Davies scored 53 goals in 215 goals for Newcastle.
Many Toon fans attended his 80th birthday three years ago and presented him with a painting commemorating an iconic goal against Liverpool in 1969. As well as Newcastle, Davies played for 12 other clubs, including Wrexham, Blackpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers, where he settled following his playing career.
He earned 34 caps for Wales over a 10-year international career. Once retired, Davies worked as a baker in Bolton but remained adored by those of a black-and-white persuasion.
“The Football Association of Wales is sad to learn of the passing of former Cymru forward Wyn Davies at the age of 83, who was capped 34 times between 1963 and 1973, scoring six goals,” a statement read. “Nicknamed by many as 'Wyn the Leap' due to his heading ability, Davies made over 550 appearances in the English Football League after beginning his senior career at Locomotive Llanberis and his hometown club, Caernarfon Town.
“Davies also played for Wrexham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Newcastle United, where he won the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (later known as the UEFA Cup). For Cymru, Davies made his debut in a British Championship match against England at Ninian Park in Cardiff.
“His first goal came in the same competition in 1964 against Scotland in a 3-2 victory. Davies finished his playing career at Bangor City in 1979. The thoughts of everyone at the FAW are with the family and friends of Wyn Davies during this difficult time.”