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Welsh footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Davies (1845–1910) was a Welsh international footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 1 match on 23 March 1878 against Scotland.[4]
At club level James Davies played for Wrexham. He scored the winning goal in the first Welsh Cup Final, when Wrexham defeated Druids 1–0 at Acton Park, Wrexham.[5][6]
In September 1890, Davies became Chairman of the Welsh League.[7] Davies also acted as local referee.[8]
Davies became President of the Football Association of Wales in September 1891.[9]
Davies lived in Percy Road, Wrexham and was employed as a Stonemason who worked at the old Beast Market. He was also part of the volunteer fire service and a member of Wrexham Cricket Club.[10]
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