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Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:02 pm
by ElectroClaret
Wrexham, Man United, City, Bolton and Newcastle Welsh international Wyn Davies
has died aged 83.
34 caps for Wales.
(I've probably missed a few clubs)
RIP.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:06 pm
by ClaretTony
He did play for quite a few clubs didn't he - very good centre forward in his day
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:09 pm
by Stalbansclaret
Great header of the ball
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:15 pm
by exilecanada
Nick named 'The Mighty Wyn' probably in reference to Manfred Mann's 'The Mighty Quinn'
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:19 pm
by mkmel
Was he related to Ron Davies?
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:20 pm
by ClaretTony
mkmel wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:19 pm
Was he related to Ron Davies?
No although both were Welsh internationals. And Wyn Davies' first name was actually Ron.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:28 pm
by Quicknick
I remember Wyn Davies getting the winner for Newcastle at the Turf. 1-0 in the late '60s, I think. Very good header of the ball.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:55 pm
by Juan Tanamera
Ron and Wyn Davies were up there, so to speak, with our very own Andy Lochhead as tough, uncompromising centre forwards and great headers of the ball.
Ron Davies in particular was a beast.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:19 pm
by Goalkeeper
exilecanada wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:15 pm
Nick named 'The Mighty Wyn' probably in reference to Manfred Mann's 'The Mighty Quinn'
His nickname was Wyn the Leap. He seemed to get higher than everyone else and could really head a ball.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:08 pm
by Quicknick
exilecanada wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:15 pm
Nick named 'The Mighty Wyn' probably in reference to Manfred Mann's 'The Mighty Quinn'
The fans certainly took their song from Manfred Mann's number.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:14 pm
by Goobs
I got confused and thought this was about the moustachio'd chap from the old army programme then realised that was Windsor Davies (I think).
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:53 pm
by warksclaret
Ron and WYN Davies were both great centre forwards
Saw Ron play for Southampton a few times and he was a nightmare to mark
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:43 pm
by Claretitus
I remember getting a Wyn Davies sticker for my Shoot! album, then seeing him on the telly, and thinking - “ he’s a good player”. Always looked out for him. RIP Wyn.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:10 pm
by Buxtonclaret
R.I.P The Mighty Wyn.
Saw him play a few times. Good player
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:45 pm
by Goalposts
He actually worked at warbies at Bolton in the bakery when he retired from football, a bit of a Bolton
Legend. Met him a few times very quiet and unassuming gentlemen. RIP wyn
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:54 pm
by IanMcL
A Welsh legend.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:58 pm
by Tricky Trevor
RIP Wyn. As said before a prestigious header in an era of them.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:13 am
by EarbyClaret
Interesting that both Wyn and Ron signed for United well beyond the point when their personal careers had peaked
Wyn when they started their slide towards relegation and Ron during their one season in the second tier
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:08 am
by ThaiClaret
'Wyn the Leap' might have been a reference to Welsh Lynn Davies who won long jump Olympic gold in 1964.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:13 am
by Quicknick
EarbyClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:13 am
Interesting that both Wyn and Ron signed for United well beyond the point when their personal careers had peaked
Wyn when they started their slide towards relegation and Ron during their one season in the second tier
I didn't know they both played for Manure.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:28 pm
by Goalkeeper
ThaiClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:08 am
'Wyn the Leap' might have been a reference to Welsh Lynn Davies who won long jump Olympic gold in 1964.
Nope. Wyn the Leap was Wyn Davies.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:40 pm
by ThaiClaret
I'm not doubting that but just think there might be a connection.
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:53 pm
by ThaiClaret
I'm sure Lynn was called 'Lynn the Leap'.
Maybe Wyn then became known as Wyn the Leap.
Or maybe it was the other way round !
Re: Wyn Davies RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:12 pm
by sandy richardson
The footballer who could fly, according to Duncan Hamilton's book