Gwyn Evans (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 February 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Ton Pentre, Wales | ||
| Date of death | June 2000 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cwm Parc | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1963 | Crystal Palace | 80 | (0) |
| 1963–? | Christchurch United | ? | (?) |
| ? | Nelson United | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gwyn Evans (24 February 1935 — 2000)[1] was a Welsh, retired professional footballer who made 80 Football League appearances for Crystal Palace as a centre-half. He also played for Christchurch United and Nelson United in New Zealand. He was the father of Ceri Evans who also had a career in professional footballer.[2]
Playing career
Evans was born in Ton Pentre[1] and signed for Crystal Palace, from local club Cwm Parc, in May 1955,[3] but did not make his debut until April 1959, in an away 2–0 defeat to Coventry City.[4] Between then and 1963, Evans made 80 League appearances for Palace, all at centre-half,[5] and made 25 appearances in season 1960–1961 when Palace achieved promotion from the Fourth Division.[6]
However, by the 1962–63 season, Evans was no longer a regular in the side and in 1963,[3] emigrated to New Zealand, signing for Christchurch United (then known as Christchurch City prior to amalgamation with other local clubs). He served Christchurch both as captain and player-coach, leading the club to the final of the Chatham Cup in 1967.[2] He later moved to Nelson United where he continued as player-coach. Whilst in New Zealand, Evans also worked part-time as a teacher.[2]
Later career
After retiring as a player, Evans moved into the administrative side of the game. He served as secretary-general of the New Zealand Football Association, a position he held from 1981–1987.[2] He retired on health grounds and moved to Waiheke Island where he ran a shop.[2] In his later years his health declined further and his legs were amputated.[2]
Personal life
Evans was married twice. Firstly to Joyce (née Williamson) a New Zealand table tennis player and secondly to Eleanor.[2] He had three children Darryl, Mandy and Ceri. Ceri played professionally for Oxford United and for the New Zealand national team.
Evans showed ability at several sports and was a former British amateur snooker champion.[2]
Gwyn Evans died in June 2000 aged 66.[1]
References
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