by fivecups » Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:38 pm
Good news that we're shoring up this position, finally!!
Love the idea of getting Fabinho back into midfield alongside 2 of Thiago, Hendo and Gini. Played almost every game for them last 3 1/2 seasons so seems to be able to stay fit!!
From Wiki
Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria,[5] Davies signed with the youth system at Preston North End after being spotted playing for Furness Rovers aged 11.[6] He made his debut for the first team in a home 2–2 draw against Coventry City on 26 January 2013 at the age of 17 years, completing 83 minutes before being replaced by David Buchanan.[7] During the match, he provided an assist for Nicky Wroe's 60th-minute equaliser and picked up a yellow card for a foul on Cyrus Christie.[7][8] He drew praise from Preston manager Graham Westley, who likened Davies' transition into the first team to that of George Boyd at Stevenage.[8] Davies kept his place for the next match at home against Shreswbury Town.[7] His second match did not go as well as his debut, conceding a 90th-minute penalty (for which he picked up a booking), fouling Marvin Morgan in the penalty box.[7][9] He was substituted shortly after for Paul Huntington, with Preston to ultimately lose the match.[9] He signed a one-year professional contract at Preston, with an option to extend for a second year, in May 2013, after being named the club's Scholar of the Year for the 2012–13 season.[10]
Davies joined League Two club York City on 19 July 2013 on a one-month loan.[11] He made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Northampton Town on 3 August 2013, in the first match of 2013–14.[12] On 15 August 2013, his loan was extended until January 2014,[13] having appeared in York's opening two matches.[12]
Davies joined Tranmere Rovers of League Two on 19 September 2014 on a one-month loan[14] and made his debut a day later in a 2–1 home defeat to Exeter City.[15] He played in four matches for Tranmere, returning to Preston once the loan ended on 22 October 2014.[16] He joined National League club Southport on 11 September 2015 on a one-month loan,[17] and made his debut a day later in a 2–1 away defeat to Forest Green Rovers.[18] Davies was recalled by Preston on 20 October 2015, to provide cover for injured defensive players,[19] having made nine appearances for Southport.[18]
On 7 January 2016, Davies joined Newport County of League Two on a one-month youth loan,[20] subsequently extended until the end of 2015–16.[21] On 2 January 2017, Davies joined League One club Fleetwood Town on loan for the remainder of 2016–17.[22] He made his debut for the club on the same day, starting a 1–0 away win over Shrewsbury Town.