Ronald Wyn Davies is a Welsh

Wales

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 former professional footballer who made over 550 Football League appearances in the 1960s and 1970s, and who was also capped by Wales

Wales national football team

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Domestic career

Although he began his career with Wrexham, followed by a successful few seasons for Bolton Wanderers, Davies (nicknamed Wyn the Leap) is perhaps best known for playing for Newcastle United

Newcastle United F.C.

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 between 1966 and 1971. He was notably part of their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup

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-winning team of 1969. He later played for Manchester City before moving from Maine Road to Old Trafford when he was signed by Manchester United

Manchester United F.C.

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 manager, Frank O'Farrell

Frank O'Farrell

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. He was partnered with another O'Farrell signing, Ted MacDougall

Ted MacDougall

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Blackpool

Blackpool F.C.

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 signed Davies for £14,000 on 14 June 1973, and he made his debut for the club on 25 August in a 2–2 draw against West Bromwich Albion, the opening League game of the season.

On 30 June 1975, Blackpool granted him a free transfer and he joined Stockport County. He also played for Crewe Alexandra before finishing his career with Bangor City.

International career

In total, Davies earned 34 caps and scored six goals for Wales

Wales national football team

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. The last of these came against Poland

Poland national football team

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 in Chorzów

Chorzów

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on 26 September 1973.