Wyn Davies dead aged 83: Tributes flood in as former Man United star known as ‘footballer who could fly’ passes away

Former Manchester United and Wales forward Wyn Davies has died aged 83.

The striker, dubbed the ‘footballer who could fly’ played for 11 clubs including rivals Manchester City during a 20-year career.

Wyn was known for his heading ability, also earning the nickname ‘Wyn the Leap’ and he represented Wales 34 times, scoring six times.

At Newcastle, where he spent five seasons between 1966-1971 playing 181 league matches, he is still remembered as ‘The Mighty Wyn’. 

The former forward’s family announced his death with ‘deep sadness’.

Niece Kasey Allsup wrote: ‘Rest in peace, Uncle Ronald Wyn Davies.’

The Wales forward was known for his heading ability, earning the nickname ‘Wyn the Leap’  

He spent five years at Newcastle and was the childhood hero of England legend Bryan Robson

‘A Welsh legend, and our family’s pride. You’ll be missed more than words can say. Thank you for the memories, the inspiration, and the love.’ 

The Football Association of Wales said: ‘The thoughts of everyone at the FAW are with the family and friends of Wyn Davies during this difficult time.’ 

The Welsh international started his career at with local sides Locomotive Llanberis and Caernarfon Town, alongside working at a slate quarry, before joining Wrexham.

He then signed for Bolton before moving to Tyneside. 

At Newcastle he won the Fairs Cup in 1969 and was England legened Bryan Robson’s ‘childhood hero’. 

Wyn later spent a season at Man City, before controversially moving to Old Trafford.  

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