Liam Davis (footballer, born 1986)
{{short description|English footballer}}
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{{Use British English|date=July 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Liam Davis
| image = Liam Davis 2.jpg
| fullname = Liam Lloyd Davis{{Cite book
| editor-first = Barry J.
| editor-last = Hugman
| title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10
| year = 2009
| publisher = Mainstream Publishing
| isbn = 978-1-84596-474-0}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|11|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Wandsworth, England
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| position = Midfielder / Defender
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2001–2002
| youthclubs1 = Fulham
| youthyears2 = 2002–2005
| youthclubs2 = Coventry City
| years1 = 2005–2008
| clubs1 = Coventry City
| caps1 = 11
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2006
| clubs2 = → Peterborough United (loan)
| caps2 = 7
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2008–2011
| clubs3 = Northampton Town
| caps3 = 79
| goals3 = 8
| years4 = 2011–2013
| clubs4 = Oxford United
| caps4 = 67
| goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2013–2015
| clubs5 = Yeovil Town
| caps5 = 35
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2016–2017
| clubs6 = GAIS
| caps6 = 18
| goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2017
| clubs7 = Cheltenham Town
| caps7 = 16
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2017–2021
| clubs8 = Torquay United
| caps8 = 91
| goals8 = 3
| totalcaps = 324
| totalgoals = 17
| club-update =
| caption = Davis playing for Oxford United in 2013
}}
Liam Lloyd Davis (born 23 November 1986) is an English former professional footballer who most recently played for National League club Torquay United.
Career
=Coventry City=
Davis joined Coventry City as a 16-year-old trainee from Fulham's Academy.{{cite news|title=Liam Davis|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/liam-davis-3100530|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=18 March 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} He made his Coventry debut on 24 September 2005, aged 18, in a Football League Championship clash against Hull City at the Ricoh Arena.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 0 – 2 Hull City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4255362.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2005|access-date=29 May 2017}} In March 2006, Davis was offered a new contract and eventually signed a new deal two months later.{{cite news|title=City welcome new hopefuls|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-welcome-new-hopefuls-3128271|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 March 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Young guns go for it!|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/young-guns-go-for-it-3126092|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=12 May 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}}
Davis then spent the start of the 2006–07 campaign on loan at Football League Two outfit Peterborough United on 14 September 2006.{{cite news|title=Peterborough United borrow Coventry pair|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/5345998.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}} Two days after signing for the club, Davis made his Peterborough United debut, where he set up a goal for Trevor Benjamin to score the winning goal against Swindon Town.{{cite news|title=Swindon Town 0 – 1 Peterborough United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/5330338.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}} His playing time at Peterborough United earned him a loan extension for another month.{{cite news|title=Posh pair extend their loan deals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/6048920.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 October 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}} After playing 7 games, Davis was dropped from the first team{{cite news|title=Injured Ossie back at Ryton|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/injured-ossie-back-at-ryton-3119401|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 November 2006|access-date=29 May 2017}} and ended his loan spell with Peterborough United and was sidelined with injuries for a long time.{{cite news|title=Thornton back in training|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/thornton-back-in-training-3113398|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 April 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}}
After returning to his parent club, Davis then made his first appearance of the 2006–07 season, starting the whole game, in a 4–1 win over Barnsley on 17 March 2007.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 4 – 1 Barnsley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6437355.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 March 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}} He returned to feature in three first-team matches for Coventry under Iain Dowie at the tail-end of the season{{cite news|title=Dowie's travel troubles|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/dowies-travel-troubles-3113982|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 April 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}} and signed a new one-year deal at the club in May 2007.{{cite news|title=Davis deal is hint to City stars|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/davis-deal-hint-city-stars-3110783|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=1 June 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}}
He had made rapid progress since arriving in the Midlands, but injuries restricted his progress in the first half of 2007–08 season.{{cite news|title=Liam Davis keen to take his chance at Coventry City|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/liam-davis-keen-take-chance-3104385|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=31 December 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}} However, an impressive substitute appearance in a 2–1 in over Ipswich Town in December prompted an extended run in the side, both on the left wing and in an unaccustomed role at left-back.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2 Ipswich Town 1|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/match-reports/coventry-city-2-ipswich-town-3104371|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=31 December 2007|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Daniel Fox ticks all the boxes for Coventry City|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/daniel-fox-ticks-boxes-coventry-3103240|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=29 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}}
At the end of the 2007/08 season, Davis was told his contract would not be renewed and he was free to find a new club as then manager Chris Coleman did not think he would feature regularly in his plans.{{cite news|title=Eight go in Coventry City clear-out|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/eight-go-coventry-city-clear-out-3100908|work=Coventry Telegraph|date=24 March 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}}
=Northampton Town=
Davis then signed for Football League One side Northampton Town on a two-year contract on 6 June 2008.{{cite news|title= Winger Davis signs for Cobblers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/7440492.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 June 2008|access-date=2008-06-07}}
Davis made his Northampton Town debut, where he started and played for 78 minutes, in a 4–2 win over Cheltenham Town in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Northampton Town 4 – 2 Cheltenham Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7541052.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} After missing out one match,{{cite news|title=Cobblers must 'stand up and be counted' at Stockport County|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-must-stand-up-and-be-counted-at-stockport-1-932009|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=16 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} he scored his first Northampton Town goal, just 25 minutes after coming on as a substitute, in a 3–2 loss against Huddersfield Town on 20 September 2008.{{cite news|title=Goalkeeping blunder so costly for Cobblers|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/goalkeeping-blunder-so-costly-for-cobblers-1-932259|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=20 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} By the end of 2008, Davis added two more goals, which were against Leeds United{{cite news|title=Nicholas hits Big time as Town stun Leeds United|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/nicholas-hits-big-time-as-town-stun-leeds-1-942465|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=25 November 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} and Leyton Orient.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient extend unbeaten run|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/northampton-vs-leyton-or/report/9696|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 December 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}} His fourth goal of the season came on 24 January 2009, in a 5–1 win over Crewe Alexandra.{{cite news|title=Billy Clarke inspires Cobblers|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/northampton-vs-crewe/12090|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} Despite suffering from injuries later in the 2008–09 season,{{cite news|title=Gray: We must win to set ourselves up for Foxes trip|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/gray-we-must-win-to-set-ourselves-up-for-foxes-trip-1-933579/amp|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=17 October 2008|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Stuart Gray desperate for Cobblers to get going again|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/gray-desperate-for-cobblers-to-get-going-again-1-885878|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=13 February 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Steve Riches: Tensions at a high for family|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/steve-riches-tensions-at-a-high-for-family-1-888687|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=15 April 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} he finished his first season, making thirty–three appearances and scored four times in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Davis suffered a metatarsal injury during the pre–season tour.{{cite news|title=Jefferson Lake's Verdict: Cobblers defeated by Championship quality|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/jefferson-lake-s-verdict-cobblers-defeated-by-championship-quality-1-892938|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=29 July 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} He remained sidelined until he made his return to action from injury in a reserve match in mid–October.{{cite news|title=COBBLERS: Boost as Davis returns for reserves|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/cobblers-boost-as-davis-returns-for-reserves-1-898420|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=13 October 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} He returned to the first team on 31 October 2009, coming on as a second–half substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Torquay United.{{cite news|title=Gulls edge out Northampton Town|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/torquay-vs-northampton/111399|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 October 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} However, his return was short–lived when he, once again, suffered "a recurrence of the stress fracture in his foot".{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Sammo wants to know who's up for the fight?|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/northampton-town-sammo-wants-to-know-who-s-up-for-the-fight-1-895331|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=25 November 2009|access-date=29 May 2017}} It wasn't until on 9 February 2010 when he returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a second–half substitute, in a 4–0 win over Accrington Stanley.{{cite news|title=Ian Sampson hails rampant Cobblers|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/sampson-hails-rampant-cobblers-1-896334|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=9 February 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} As a result, Davis's second season restricted him to only 46 appearances in the two seasons but he showed glimpses of his talent through his goals against Grimsby Town{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town 1–2 Northampton Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8583196.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 April 2010|access-date=2010-07-09}} and Morecambe{{cite news|title=Northampton Town 2–0 Morecambe|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8560768.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2010|access-date=2010-07-09}} during the 2009/10 season.
Despite missing out most of the season with injuries during the 2009–10 season, Davis signed a one-year contract extension in June 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.ntfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~2072166,00.html|title=Davis signs new deal|publisher=Northampton Town F.C.|date=29 June 2010|access-date=2010-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701080916/http://www.ntfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10425~2072166%2C00.html|archive-date=1 July 2010|url-status=dead}} In the 2010–11 season, Davis played his first match from injury, in the opening game of the season, in a 3–0 win over Torquay United.{{cite news|title=Torquay United 3 – 0 Northampton Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842816.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} However, he was dropped from the squad following his public bust-up with the manager in a match against Yeovil Town and his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Cobblers cruise to victory in Carling Cup|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/cobblers-cruise-to-victory-in-carling-cup-1-994733|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=10 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Cobblers boss not intending to improve Jacobs' contract –yet|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/cobblers-boss-not-intending-to-improve-jacobs-contract-yet-1-994801|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=13 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} The season brought a good cup run which saw Northampton Town beat Premier League giants Liverpool at Anfield,{{cite news|title=Liverpool 2 – 2 Northampton (2 – 4 on penalty shoot–out)|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/9010076.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 September 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} where Davis put in a performance that gained recognition from clubs in higher leagues.{{cite news|title=Liam Davis unfazed by transfer rumours|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/9360560.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 January 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis then scored his first goal of the season on 26 October 2010, in a 3–1 loss against Ipswich Town in the third round of the League Cup.{{cite news|title=Ispwich Town 3 – 1 Northampton Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/9059382.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 October 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} However, Davis was sent–off just nine minutes to the game, in a 4–1 loss against Barnet on 20 November 2010.{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Cobblers have quality to steer clear of relegation, says defender Holt|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-cobblers-have-quality-to-steer-clear-of-relegation-says-defender-holt-1-1670755|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=22 November 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} Following this, Davis began playing in a defensive positions and helped the club with three clean–sheets between 30 October 2010 and 13 November 2010.{{cite news|title=Davis still in attacking mindset for Northampton Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/9204430.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 November 2010|access-date=29 May 2017}} He played most of the season in the left–back position.{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Sampson's looking for more from Marcus|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-sampson-s-looking-for-more-from-marcus-1-2453811|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=26 February 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} Despite setback of injuries later in the season,{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Gilligan takes Torquay loan chance|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-gilligan-takes-torquay-loan-chance-1-2401143|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=11 February 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Cobblers v Burton Albion – Jefferson Lake's preview|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/northampton-town-cobblers-v-burton-albion-jefferson-lake-s-preview-1-2457880|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=1 March 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Northampton Town: Masked Dunn will answer call|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-masked-dunn-will-answer-call-1-2627470|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=26 April 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis scored two goals later in the season against Rotherham United{{cite news|title=Liam Davis the hero for Cobblers|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/northampton-vs-rotherham/218744|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=29 May 2017}} and Stevenage.{{cite news|title=Cobblers escape dreaded drop|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/northampton-vs-stevenage/report/215976|publisher=Sky Sports|date=30 April 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}}
On 13 May 2011, it was announced that Davis would be leaving Northampton at the end of his contract.{{cite news|title=BREAKING NEWS: Cobblers part ways with Davis|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/breaking-news-cobblers-part-ways-with-davis-1-2680002|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=12 May 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}}
=Oxford United=
On 29 July 2011, Davis signed a one-year deal with Oxford United.{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14353524.stm |title=Oxford United swoop for versatile Liam Davis |date=30 July 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=15 August 2011}}
Davis made his Oxford United debut, making his first start and playing the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Rotherham United in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Rotherham United 1 Oxford United|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9182604.Rotherham_Utd_1__Oxford_Utd_0/|work=Oxford Mail|date=7 August 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} It wasn't until on 3 September 2011 when he scored his first Oxford United goal, in a 3–1 loss against Crewe.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 3 Oxford United 1|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/9232250.Crewe_3__Oxford_Utd_1/|work=Oxford Mail|date=3 September 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} Then on 17 September 2011, he scored again, in a 2–0 win over Barnet.{{cite news|title=Barnet 0 Oxford United 2|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/9258032.Barnet_0__Oxford_Utd_2/|work=Oxford Mail|date=17 September 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} From that moment, he quickly established himself in the first team, playing in defence.{{cite news|title=Hot-shot Davis keeping feet on ground|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9267478.Hot_shot_Davis_keeping_feet_on_ground/|work=Oxford Mail|date=23 September 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} By the end of 2011, he went on twenty–four appearances in all competitions despite being sent–off against Cheltenham Town on 26 November 2011, in which he served a two match ban,{{cite news|title=Oxford United 1, Cheltenham Town 3|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9387584.Oxford_Utd_1__Cheltenham_Tn_3/|work=Oxford Mail|date=26 November 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news|title=Oxford United lifted by Craddock|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9412724.Oxford_United_lifted_by_Craddock/|work=Oxford Mail|date=10 December 2011|access-date=29 May 2017}} and absent for fitness concern.{{cite news|title=James Constable, Andrew Whing and Liam Davis start|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9446995.Constable__Whing_and_Davis_start/|work=Oxford Mail|date=2 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis continued to be in a first team regular for the side, leading him to sign a one–year contract extension in February 2012.{{cite news|title=Oxford United defender Liam Davis signs new contract|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16840892|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 February 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}} In his first season at Oxford United, Davis went on to make forty–six appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Davis, however, suffered groin injury following an operation that failed to clear up the injury initially at the end of the 2011–12 season.{{cite news|title=Oxford United's Liam Davis out for two months|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18997152|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 July 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}} It wasn't until on 6 November 2012 when he made his first team return from injury, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 3–2 loss against Dagenham & Redbridge.{{cite news|title=Oxford United 2 – 3 Dagenham & Redbridge|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20134475|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 November 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}} This followed up against Torquay United on 10 November 2012 when he made his first start, in a 0–0 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2012/november/davis-to-start/|title=Liam Davis to Start|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=10 November 2012|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528230035/https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2012/november/davis-to-start/|archive-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live}} However, his return was short–lived, as he was sidelined on four occasions.{{cite news|title=Shake-up not the answer, says Oxford United boss|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10057748.Shake_up_not_the_answer__says_Oxford_United_boss/|work=Oxford Mail|date=20 November 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2012/december/luke-sharp/|title=Luke Sharp|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=29 December 2012|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528231406/https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2012/december/luke-sharp/|archive-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2013/january/fleetwood-preview/|title=Fleetwood Town Preview|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=25 January 2013|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528231617/https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2013/january/fleetwood-preview/|archive-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2013/march/barnet-preview-/|title=Barnet Preview|publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=12 March 2013|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528232546/https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2013/march/barnet-preview-/|archive-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live}} Nevertheless, Davis continued to be a first team regular for the side, playing in the attacking role.{{cite news|title=New role at Oxford United suits Davis|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10107914.New_role_at_Oxford_United_suits_Davis/|work=Oxford Mail|date=14 December 2012|access-date=29 May 2017}} It wasn't until on 12 February 2013 when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Fleetwood Town.{{cite news|title=Oxford United 1 – 2 Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21332957|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2013|access-date=29 May 2017}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, Davis went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
Having been among players whose contracts run out at the end of the 2012–13 season,{{cite news|title=Oxford United to hold talks with out-of-contract players|url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10195836.Oxford_United_to_hold_talks_with_out_of_contract_players/|work=Oxford Mail|date=31 January 2013|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis was among several players to be released by the club.{{cite news|title=Oxford United: Michael Duberry among 12 released|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22380979|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 May 2013|access-date=29 May 2017}}
=Yeovil Town=
After spending time on trial with Birmingham City,{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11694/8802412/transfer-news-birmingham-have-taken-former-oxford-defender-liam-davis-on-trial |title=Birmingham have taken former Oxford defender Liam Davis on trial |publisher=Sky Sports |date=2 July 2013 |access-date=30 July 2013 }} Davis signed for newly promoted Championship side Yeovil Town on a two-year contract.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23501934 |title=Liam Davis: Yeovil Town sign former Oxford midfielder |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 July 2013 |access-date=30 July 2013 }} He made his Yeovil Town debut as a second-half substitute in their 1–0 victory over Millwall, on 3 August 2013.{{cite news|title=Millwall 0–1 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23474893|publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2013 |access-date=5 August 2013 }} He scored his first goal for Yeovil on 5 October 2013, in a 4–1 loss against Middlesbrough.{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough 4 – 1 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24349293|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2013|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis soon suffered a setback of injuries and was absent from the first team for several weeks.{{cite web|url=http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20130831-reading-mr-1026481.aspx|title=REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN V READING|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=31 August 2013|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529160252/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20130831-reading-mr-1026481.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town snap up Leicester City defender Zoumana Bakayogo|url=http://www.yeovilexpress.co.uk/sport/10946045.Yeovil_Town_snap_up_Leicester_defender_Zoumana_Bakayogo/|publisher=Yeovil Express|date=17 January 2014|access-date=29 May 2017}} He made thirty appearances, scoring once, in a 2013–14 season that saw Yeovil relegated.
Shortly after the start of the 2014–15 season Davis suffered a broken wrist that kept him out for a month.{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/gillingham-match-preview/|title=GILLINGHAM MATCH PREVIEW|publisher=Yeovul Town F.C.|date=15 August 2014|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529163646/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20140815-gillingham-match-preview-1830139.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=live}} Although he returned to the first team in September,{{cite web|url=http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20140919-peterborough-preview-1927745.aspx|title=PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN V PETERBOROUGH UNITED|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=19 September 2014|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529164444/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/20140919-peterborough-preview-1927745.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=dead}} he continued to suffer from injuries, leading him to be absent from the first team for most of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/preview-notts-county-v-yeovil-town/|title=PREVIEW: NOTTS COUNTY V YEOVIL TOWN|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=21 November 2014|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529164842/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/preview-notts-county-v-yeovil-town-2095646.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/preview-oldham-athletic-v-yeovil-town/|title=PREVIEW: OLDHAM ATHLETIC V YEOVIL TOWN|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=12 December 2014|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529164857/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/preview-oldham-athletic-v-yeovil-town-2138575.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/preview-yeovil-town-v-oldham-athletic/|title=PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN V OLDHAM ATHLETIC|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.|date=6 March 2015|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529165455/http://www.ytfc.net/news/article/preview-yeovil-town-v-oldham-athletic-2317689.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2017|url-status=live}} He made just nine appearances over the whole of 2014–15 season, and left the club following their relegation to League Two.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32662260 |title=Yeovil Town: Paul Sturrock releases 11 players |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 May 2015 |access-date=8 May 2015 }}
=GAIS=
Ahead of the 2016 season, Davis signed for Swedish Superettan side GAIS.{{cite web|url=http://www.gais.se/liam-lloyd-davis-till-gais/|title=Liam Lloyd Davis till GAIS|publisher=GAIS|date=31 December 2015|access-date=5 January 2016|language=sv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320080241/http://www.gais.se/liam-lloyd-davis-till-gais/|archive-date=20 March 2016|url-status=dead}} He scored on his GAIS debut, a 2–0 win over IK Frej.{{cite news|title="Ofattbart att domaren missade det"|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/superettan/gais/article22554813.ab|publisher=Aftonbladet|language=sv|date=2 April 2016|access-date=29 May 2017}} He made 18 appearances over the whole of 2016, scoring twice, and was released by the club at the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Gais dumpar trio: "Massa aspekter som spelar in"|url=http://www.gp.se/sport/fotboll/gais-dumpar-trio-massa-aspekter-som-spelar-in-1.3963517|publisher=Göteborgs Posten|language=sv|date=16 November 2016|access-date=29 May 2017}}
=Cheltenham Town=
On 30 January 2017, Davis signed a short-term contract with Cheltenham Town.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38797960 |title=Liam Davis: Cheltenham Town sign defender on deal until end of season |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 January 2017 |access-date=30 January 2017 }} He made his debut the next day, playing the whole of a 3–2 win over Luton Town.{{cite news|title=Luton Town 2 – 3 Cheltenham Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38727193|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2017|access-date=29 May 2017}} Davis went on to make sixteen appearances for the club, but was released at the end of the 2016–17.{{cite news|title=Cheltenham Town: Eleven players released after 21st place finish|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39857306|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 May 2017|access-date=29 May 2017}}
=Torquay United=
Following his release from Cheltenham, in June 2017 Davis signed for National League club Torquay United.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40425496 |title=Liam Davis: Torquay United sign Cheltenham Town left-back on free transfer |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 June 2017 |access-date=2 July 2017 }} He was released by the club in June 2021, having missed the whole of his final season with the club through injury.{{cite news|url=https://www.devonlive.com/sport/eight-players-leave-torquay-united-5566270|title=Eight players leave as Torquay United manager Gary Johnson reveals his retained list|first=Guy|last=Henderson|work=DevonLive|date=23 June 2021|accessdate=7 August 2023}}
Career statistics
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Personal life
Davis said he resided in Northampton and even still lives there after leaving Northampton Town in 2011.{{cite news|title=Former Cobbler Davis wants to get Sixfields fans 'moaning and groaning'|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/former-cobbler-davis-wants-to-get-sixfields-fans-moaning-and-groaning-1-4929589|publisher=Northampton Chronicle|date=22 March 2013|access-date=29 May 2017}}
Davis' cousin is Kieron Cadogan, who played alongside him at GAIS, and was responsible for Davis signing for the club.{{cite news|title=Ex-Crystal Palace winger Kieron Cadogan finds right path in Sweden|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-09/ex-crystal-palace-winger-kieron-cadogan-finds-right-path-in-sweden/|publisher=ITV|date=9 June 2016|access-date=29 May 2017}}
References
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External links
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