Gareth Davies (footballer born 1973)
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Gareth Davies is a retired Welsh
footballer who played as a central defender. His career was ended prematurely after a long-term knee injury.
Although he was born in England
he grew up just across the border in Wales
, and represented them at Under 21
level. He joined his local club Hereford United
as a trainee and made his debut for the first team in 1992. He was sold to Crystal Palace
in 1995 for a £120,000 fee, and was later transferred for £175,000 to Reading
.
He first suffered an injury to his knee while playing for Swindon Town
, which severely restricted his appearances for the club. He retired from professional football in 2002 and played for Chippenham Town
, before retiring from football altogether in 2003.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer who played as a central defender. His career was ended prematurely after a long-term knee injury.
Although he was born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
he grew up just across the border in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, and represented them at Under 21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
level. He joined his local club Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
as a trainee and made his debut for the first team in 1992. He was sold to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in 1995 for a £120,000 fee, and was later transferred for £175,000 to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
.
He first suffered an injury to his knee while playing for Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
, which severely restricted his appearances for the club. He retired from professional football in 2002 and played for Chippenham Town
Chippenham Town F.C.
Chippenham Town are an English football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, currently playing in the Southern League Premier Division. They are nicknamed the Bluebirds and they play their home matches at Hardenhuish Park. Their home kit consists of a blue shirt, blue shorts and blue socks...
, before retiring from football altogether in 2003.