George Davies (footballer, born 1927)

George Davies (born 1 March 1927) is an English former professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played in the Football League for Sheffield Wednesday and Chester in the 1950s.

Davies played for village side Llanymynech before spending four years with Oswestry Town.^[1] In June 1950 he moved to Sheffield Wednesday for £250,^[1] with his six years at Hillsborough including an appearance in the FA Cup semi–finals against Preston North End in 1953–54 at Maine Road.^[1]

After nearly 100 league appearances for Wednesday, Davies moved to Third Division North side Chester ahead of 1956–57, in a summer in which new manager John Harris also recruited Billy Foulkes, Ron Hansell and John Mulholland as a wave of enthusiasm gripped the club.^[2] Davies went on to score in a shock Welsh Cup victory over First Division side Cardiff City later in the campaign^[3] and also scored four league goals^[4] but he managed just two league appearances early the following season^[4] and joined Wellington Town, where he spent one season. After leaving football, Davies went on to work as a window cleaner in Chester.^[1]

Although he had a reputation as tough tackling player, Davies was never booked or sent off throughout his career.^[1]

Sheffield Wednesday

• Football League Second Division champions: 1951–52 (19 apps)

• Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.

• George Davies at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database