EDDIE Davies, the man who helped build Wanderers’ Premier League dream, has passed away at the age of 72, his family have confirmed.
The former Farnworth Grammar School pupil, born in Little Lever, was on a break in Portugal with his wife, Sue.
After making his fortune in thermostats and kettle parts he invested millions into his home-town club, transforming their fortunes and enabling them to sign world class talents such as Nicolas Anelka, Youri Djorkaeff, Bruno Ngotty and Jay Jay Okocha.
A statement released by the family’s solicitor read: “It is with great sadness that Sue Davies and family announce the death of Eddie Davies CBE today, 11th September. Eddie passed away during the night whilst on holiday in Portugal. The family would be grateful if their privacy could be respected at this time.”
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The former Farnworth Grammar School pupil, born in Little Lever, was on a break in Portugal with his wife, Sue.
After making his fortune in thermostats and kettle parts he invested millions into his home-town club, transforming their fortunes and enabling them to sign world class talents such as Nicolas Anelka, Youri Djorkaeff, Bruno Ngotty and Jay Jay Okocha.
A statement released by the family’s solicitor read: “It is with great sadness that Sue Davies and family announce the death of Eddie Davies CBE today, 11th September. Eddie passed away during the night whilst on holiday in Portugal. The family would be grateful if their privacy could be respected at this time.”
More to follow.
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