Steve Evans (footballer, born 1979)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Steven James Evans[1] | ||
Date of birth | 26 February 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Flint Town United (assistant manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2006 | The New Saints | 152 | (24) |
2001–2002 | → Oswestry Town (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2006–2009 | Wrexham | 80 | (7) |
2009–2017 | The New Saints | 109 | (13) |
2014–2015 | → Connah's Quay Nomads (loan) | 23 | (3) |
2021–2022 | Caernarfon Town | 14 | (1) |
2022 | Colwyn Bay | 2 | (0) |
Total | 385 | (49) | |
International career‡ | |||
2002–2005 | Wales semi-pro | 9 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Wales | 7 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2017–2021 | The New Saints (assistant) | ||
2022–2024 | Colwyn Bay | ||
2024– |
Flint Town United (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:58, 21 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:46, 10 September 2008 (UTC) |
Steven James Evans (born 26 February 1979) is a Welsh football coach and former professional footballer who is currently assistant manager of
He is a former Welsh international footballer, having played for his country at semi-pro and full levels. In 2008, he became the first Non-League footballer to be capped by Wales since 1930 – a 76-year gap.
Club career
Much of Evans' playing career saw him playing for The New Saints, over two spells either side of a three-year tenure at hometown club Wrexham. Evans also represented Oswestry Town and Connah's Quay Nomads on loan, in 2001–02 and 2014–15 respectively.
Early career
He began his career with as a trainee at Crewe Alexandra and West Bromwich Albion but was not offered a professional contract by either club.[2]
Total Network Solutions (TNS)
He joined
He won the Welsh Premier player of the season award for 2004–05.[2] Evans played two games against the then-European champions Liverpool in the summer of 2005; TNS lost both legs 3–0 but he and the rest of the side were praised for their performances against a side containing the likes of England midfielder Steven Gerrard with Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez saying, "TNS were well organised and they did well. We saw them on videos before the tie and we knew that they would be prepared.".[6] Evans was inducted as a Saints legend in May 2008.[7]
In February 2006, Evans impressed for the Saints in an FAW Premier Cup semi-final against League Two side Wrexham, scoring an equaliser in extra-time to force the game into penalties,[8]
Wrexham
He joined Wrexham on a two-year deal in June 2006.[9] He had made over 150 league and cup appearances for TNS.[2] Wrexham manager, Denis Smith, said of him, "He can be as good as he wants to be – maybe he could even do a good job for Wales. Steve's good in the air, can pass well and reads the game. He's older and wiser and benefits from experience."[10]
After joining the
The New Saints
Evans then rejoined his former club TNS, by now named The New Saints, the next day.
Whilst as the New Saints he completed his
In September 2014, after two serious injuries he joined Connah's Quay Nomads on loan to get playing time.[24]
Caernarfon Town
In August 2021 he returned to his playing career, when he signed for Caernarfon Town, at the age of 42.[25][26]
International career
Evans made nine appearances for the Welsh semi-professional side during his first spell at TNS, between the 2002–03 and 2004–05 seasons.[27]
Whilst at Wrexham, he also impressed
In September 2008, with Wrexham relegated to the
Managerial career
The New Saints
Evans joined The New Saints' first team coaching team in 2017 and was assistant manager at the club until April 2020 when Scott Roscoe, the then manager departed.[33]
Colwyn Bay
In January 2022 he was appointed as manager of Colwyn Bay.[34] He guided the club to the Cymru North title in 2023 and promotion to the Cymru Premier for the first time in the club's history.
On 21 April 2024, Evans was sacked by Colwyn Bay following their relegation from the Cymru Premier.[35]
Flint Town
The following month he joined Flint Town United as their assistant manager.[36]
Career statistics
International
- As of 11 October[30]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Wales | 2006 | 1 | 0 |
2007 | 5 | 0 | |
2008 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 7 | 0 |
Honours
- Welsh Premier League: Winners medal 2011–12 with The New Saints[37]
- Welsh Cup Winners medal 2011–12 with The New Saints[37]
Individual
- Welsh Premier League Team of the Year: 2003–04,[39] 2004–05,[40] 2005–06,[41] 2009–10[42] 2011–12[43]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
- ^ a b c d "Welsh Premier career details for Steve Evans". welsh-premier.com. Welsh Premier League. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Town shake up defence". Daily Post. Liverpool. 10 November 2001. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "McKenna praises 'dominant' TNS". BBC Sport. BBC. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "TNS 1–0 Carmarthen". BBC Sport. BBC. 8 May 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Benitez praise for TNS goalkeeper". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 July 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Saints induct four club legends". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham 3–3 TNS (aet)". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 February 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham sign TNS defender Evans". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 June 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Evans can play for Wales – Smith". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 June 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham 3–0 Grimsby". BBC Sport. BBC. 6 August 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Smith backs Evans after dismissal". BBC Sport. BBC. 21 August 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Evans stung with five-match ban". BBC Sport. BBC. 26 February 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wrexham will wait and see over Evans". Flintshire Standard. North Wales Newspapers Ltd. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Wales' Evans sticks with Wrexham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
- ^ "Saunders releases defensive duo". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2009.
- ^ "Evans rejoins Saints from Wrexham". BBC Sport. 3 February 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- ^ "Evans disciplined and stripped of captaincy". The New Saints. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ^ "The New Saints terminate Steve Evans' contract". The New Saints. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
- ^ "Saints bury the hatchet as Evo returns". The New Saints. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ "Fraughan makes Park Hall move permanent". The New Saints. 27 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Evans Joins Nomads". The New Saints. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ Davies, Michael (21 August 2021). "Steve Evans fully set for Park Hall return with Caernarfon Town". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Wales - S. Evans - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b "Steve Evans". Men – A Squad. Football Association of Wales. Archived from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Wales 4–0 Liechtenstein". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 November 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ "Toshack praises Evans' resilience". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 February 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
- ^ a b Steve Evans at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Shuttleworth, Peter (10 September 2008). "Russia 2-1 Wales". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ Williams, Aled (7 September 2018). "Denmark v Wales: The story of the 1930s 'unknowns' who forced a draw in Scotland". BBC Wales Sport. BBC. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Steve Evans: Colwyn Bay appoint ex-Wales, Wrexham and New Saints defender as manager". BBC Sport. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Steve Evans appointed manager". Colwyn Bay FC. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Club Statement - Steve Evans - Colwyn Bay FC / CPD Bae Colwyn". 21 April 2024.
- ^ Jones, Dave. "All the best Evo – Flint Town United appoint Steve Evans as assistant-manager". NW Sport. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Welsh Cup final: Cefn Druids 0–2 The New Saints". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ "Player of the Season". Welsh Premier League. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Dream team 2003/04". welsh-premier.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dream team 2004/05". welsh-premier.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dream team 2005/06". welsh-premier.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Dream team 2009/10". welsh-premier.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Dream team 2011/12". welsh-premier.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
External links
- Steve Evans at Soccerbase
- Welsh Premier Players