Tragedy overshadows start of season

The death of Watford striker Jimmy Davis overshadowed the first day of the Nationwide League season.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2003 - 18:01

The death of Watford striker Jimmy Davis overshadowed the first day of the Nationwide League season.

Watford postponed their Division One meeting with Coventry after the 21-year-old – on loan from Manchester United – was killed in a car crash in the early hours of this morning.

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