David Evans (footballer)
David Evans (born 4 April 1967) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Chester City as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester United | |||
| 1983 | Chester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1985 | Chester City | 16 | (1) |
| 1985–19?? | Bangor City | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| c.1982–1983 | Wales U15 | ||
| c.1983–1985 | Wales U19 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Evans was the product of a football family, as his father Bernard Evans and uncle Dennis Evans had both played professionally for clubs including Tranmere Rovers and Wrexham.[1] and his older brother Gary had been an apprentice at Liverpool FC. As a youngster he joined Manchester United on schoolboy terms and went on to play for Wales at under 15 and under 19 level.[1]
After leaving school in 1983, Evans joined Chester City as an apprentice and his debut arrived aged just 16 years and 236 daysin a 0–0 draw against Doncaster Rovers on 26 November 1983.[1] Over the next two years he made 16 league appearances and played three cup games for Chester, with his only goal coming in a 5–2 win over Darlington on 23 February 1985.[2]
Evans remained at the club for the start of the 1985–86 but did not make any appearances under new manager Harry McNally and moved into non–league football with Bangor City.[3]
References
- Focus on David Evans, Chester City v. Colchester United matchday programme, 20/10/84, pg. 13
- Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. pp. stats section. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
- Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 137. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.