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Grant Davies (born 13 October 1959 in Barrow) is an English former professional footballer. A centre half, Davies joined Newport County in 1978 from Preston North End. Between 1978 and 1983 Davies made 150 league appearances for Newport, scoring 1 goal during the most successful period in the club's long history. Davies was part of the team that won promotion and the Welsh Cup and in the subsequent season reached the quarter-final of the 1981 European Cup Winners Cup.[1]

Grant Davies

Personal information
Date of birth	(1959-10-13) 13 October 1959 (age 62)
Place of birth	Barrow, England
Position(s)	Central defender
Youth career
1977–1978	Preston North End
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1978–1983	Newport County	150	(1)
1983	→ Exeter City (loan)	7	(0)
Total		157	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In 1983, he had a brief loan spell at Exeter City making 7 league appearances before joining Gloucester City.

References

External links

• Grant Davies at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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