US EditionWales and Newcastle United Legend Dubbed 'the Footballer Who Could Fly' Has Died
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 17 – Wyn Davies scored 53 goals in 216 appearances for Newcastle United and earned 34 caps for Wales, remembered for his aerial skill and role in the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win.
- On Thursday 17 July 2025, Manchester United announced Wyn Davies passed away, aged 83, and he was born in Caernarfon.
- In the 1960s, he scored 74 goals in 170 games for Bolton Wanderers and 53 in 216 for Newcastle United, helping win the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
- Affectionately nicknamed `Wyn the Leap`, Davies made over 550 appearances in the English Football League after starting his career at Locomotive Llanberis and Caernarfon Town.
- In a social media tribute, his niece wrote, `'Rest in peace, Uncle Ronald Wyn Davies. A Welsh legend, and our family’s pride,'` reflecting widespread mourning.
- Across British football, his two-decade legacy, Bryan Robson eulogised him as his childhood hero, highlighting his lasting impact at top clubs.
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Ronald ‘Wyn’ Davies: Former Wales and Newcastle forward dies aged 83
After starting his playing career, while working in a slate quarry, with local sides Locomotive Llanberis and Caernarfon Town, Davies signed for Wrexham in 1960 before being snapped up by Bolton. Following his move to Bolton, Davies was first capped by Wales in October 1963 against England and made his last appearance against Poland in September 1973. The first of his six international goals arrived in 1964, giving Wales an early lead in a 3-2 w…
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