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'My friend, a gentleman, and a top keeper': Neville Southall leads the tributes for ex-Swansea goalkeeper Dai Davies who has died aged 72 following battle with pancreatic cancer, as tributes pour in for Wales legend

Daily Mail | February 10, 2021

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Former Wales and Everton goalkeeper Dai Davies has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 72.

Davies' career included spells with Everton, Wrexham and Tranmere as well as the Swans.

Davies, who at one stage was Wales' most-capped keeper, made 52 appearances for his country.

Former Wales goalkeeper Dai Davies has died at the age of 72 following a battle with cancer
Davies' career included spells with Everton, Wrexham and Tranmere as well as the Swans
Everton legend Neville Southall lead the tributes for Davies on Twitter following his passing

Following the news of his passing, Everton and Wales legend Neville Southall lead the tributes as he credited Davies with playing a huge influence on his career and described him as 'an inspiration guy'.

Southall tweeted: 'RIP Dai Davies.

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