Jimmy Davis (footballer)

Jimmy Davis (February 6, 1982 - August 9, 2003) was a footballer with Manchester United and the England youth teams, who was killed in a car crash in Oxfordshire in 2003.

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February 6 - 1982 - August 9 - 2003 - Manchester United - England youth teams - Oxfordshire

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Davis joined Manchester United as a trainee in July, 1999 and turned professional eight weeks later. He made his first team debut for the team in 2001 in the Worthington Cup against Arsenal.

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Worthington Cup - Arsenal

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Davis played on loan to Swindon in the 2002/03 season, making 15 appearances for the Second Division club and scoring three goals. He was extremely popular at the club and was loved by all the fans there.

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He then returned to Old Trafford and was on the bench for the UEFA Champions League tie away to Deportivo La Coruna in March.

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UEFA Champions League - Deportivo La Coruna

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He joined Watford on a seasons loan in August, 2003, but was killed in an accident on the M40 in the early hours of August 9th, 2003, in Oxfordshire, when his BMW collided with a truck. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene, hours before Watford were due to open their season with a match against Coventry. Swindon fans were devastated and dedicated their 4-0 win over Notts County to the promising young player.

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Watford - M40 - BMW - Coventry - Swindon - Notts County

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