Jimmy Davis
| Date of birth | 09 February 1982 |
| Place of birth | Redditch |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Forward |
| Died | 09 August 2003 |
Hours before he was due to make his Watford debut on the opening day of the 2003-04 season, Jimmy was tragically killed in a road traffic accident. With the Hornets home game against Coventry City postponed as a mark of respect, the tributes were led by his Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson: 'You could not meet a nicer and more bubbly character than Jimmy Davis. He was a player with real potential, that's why we sent him to Watford this season. At 21 he had great promise. We are all really sad.'
When United players collected their FA Cup winners' medals in 2004 they all wore shirts bearing Jimmy's squad number out of respect.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 09 Sep 1999 | 09 Aug 2003 | |
| Royal Antwerp | 05 Jan 2001 | 01 Jul 2001 | L |
| Swindon Town | 09 Aug 2002 | 09 Nov 2002 | L |
| Watford | 01 Jul 2003 | 09 Aug 2003 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Royal Antwerp | Jupiler League | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Swindon Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Swindon Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Swindon Town | League Division 2 | 9 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2001 | Beveren v Royal Antwerp | L | 2-1 | Jupiler League | 19 |
| 04 Feb 2001 | Harelbeke v Royal Antwerp | L | 2-0 | Jupiler League | 21 |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Royal Antwerp v Charleroi | D | 1-1 | Jupiler League | 20 |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Royal Antwerp v Lokeren | D | 0-0 | Jupiler League | 27 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | England | Under-18 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | England | Toulon Under-20 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | England | Under-20 | 2 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2000 | Israel v England | W | 1-3 | U18 | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Andorra v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 09 Oct 2000 | England v Faroe Islands | W | 5-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 11 Oct 2000 | England v Italy | W | 2-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 16 Nov 2000 | England v Belgium | W | 3-2 | U18 | |
| 26 Apr 2001 | Poland v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA U18 | Intermediary round |
| 13 Mar 2002 | England v Finland | W | 3-0 | Under-20 | |
| 10 Apr 2002 | Portugal v England | L | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
| 06 May 2002 | England v China PR | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group A |
| 10 May 2002 | England v Poland | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group A |
| 12 May 2002 | England v Portugal | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group A |
| 14 May 2002 | England v Brazil | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group A |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.