Gareth Davies is a retired Welsh footballer who played as a central defender. His career was ended prematurely after a long-term knee injury.
Although he was born in England he grew up just across the border in Talgarth, beneath the Black Mountains and represented Wales at Under 21 level.
He joined his local club Hereford United as a trainee and made his debut for the first team in 1992.
He was sold to Crystal Palace in 1995 for £120,000, and was later transferred for £175,000 to Reading.
He first suffered an injury to his knee while playing for Swindon Town, which severely restricted his appearances for the club.
He retired from professional football in 2002 and played for Chippenham Town, before retiring from football altogether in 2003.
Career details
1987-1989: School Boy at Swansea City.
1989-1990: School Boy at Hereford Uniteed.
1990-1992: YTS Footballer Hereford United.
1992-1995: Signed Pro Forms at Hereford United.
1992-1994: Wales U21's 8 Caps.
1995-1997: Crystal Palace.
1997-1999: Reading Town.
1999-2002: Swindon Town.
Retired Jon 2 January2002 due to a cruciate knee injury.
Talgarth-bred Wales Under-21 football international
