Simon Davies

Chester City Manager Simon Davies

Simon Davies was named Chester City manager until the end of the season earlier in March after being appointed following the sacking of Bobby Williamson.

During his career he played for a few English clubs in the 1990s, after starting out at Manchester United. He scored the opening goal in a 4-0 Champions League win against Galatasaray. He was part of an acclaimed batch of youngsters to come through the United ranks in this period, after winning the FA Youth Cup in 1992.

Although born in England, Davies was capped for the Welsh national team against Switzerland in 1996. After leaving Manchester United in a six-figure sum to Luton Town, Davies struggled to recapture his early promise and his league career was to end with spells with Macclesfield Town and Rochdale. He then crossed the border, spending several years in the Welsh Premier League.

In 2006, Davies joined the coaching staff at the Deva Stadium, predominantly as part of the youth set-up. In April 2007 he was appointed as the club's caretaker-manager after the departure of Mark Wright. He took charge for the final game of the season, as Chester lost 2-0 at Lincoln City.

Despite the loss, Davies was offered an interview for the job on a permanent basis but Bobby Williamson was subsequently appointed, although Davies remained at the club as youth team manager. The following March, Davies was again appointed as Chester's caretaker manager following Williamson's sacking. Despite losing his two game in caretaker charge, Davies was named manager until the end of the season on 11 March 2008.