 He was the first team coach for Npower Championship side Bolton Wanderers but was sacked along with Owen Coyle on 9 October.Davis was born in Hexham, but started his career as a trainee with Southampton in August 1986, turning professional in July 1987.He was a virtual ever-present in the reserve team in both the 1987–88 and 1988–89 seasons, making 35 appearances each time.