Former Wales goalkeeper Dai Davies has died at the age of 72. Davies played for Swansea,  Everton, Wrexham,

and Tranmere during his career as well as earning 52 caps for his national side in a 17-year career that

began in 1969. He later became a forthright and popular media pundit, Davies died peacefully at his home

Confirming the news of his sad passing, Everton Former Players Foundation tweeted:

“Sad to report the passing of Everton goalkeeper Dai Davies, our thoughts go out to his family”.

A tweet from Swansea read:

“Rest in peace, Dai Davies. Everyone at Swansea City sends their deepest condolences to the family and

friends of former Swans goalkeeper, Dai Davies, who sadly passed away following his battle with cancer.”

Davies, who was born in the Welsh mining village of Glanamman, began his career at Swansea before joining

then league champions Everton in 1970. He spent almost seven years with the Toffees before moving to Wrexham

in 1977. He later returned to Swansea and had a stint as player-coach at Tranmere before retiring.

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