Chris Evans (footballer)
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Christopher Brian Evans (born 13 October 1962) is a Welsh former professional footballer, who after playing, has pursued a successful career in professional football coaching. His most recent coaching role was that of assistant manager at Sheffield Wednesday, which ended on 30 March 2012 by mutual consent
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christopher Brian Evans[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1962-10-13) 13 October 1962 (age 61)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Rhondda, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1979–1980 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1980–1981 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
1981–1982 | Stoke City | 0 | (0) |
1982–1985 | York City | 96 | (1) |
1985–1987 | Darlington | 58 | (1) |
1987–? | Bangor City | ||
Managerial career | |||
2009–2010 | Bolton Wanderers (caretaker) | ||
2012 | Sheffield Wednesday (caretaker) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Evans started his career at Arsenal, before joining Stoke City in 1981. After failing to make any appearances he joined York City in 1982, where he made over 100 appearances. He joined Darlington in 1985 and played for them until 1987. After joining Wolverhampton Wanderers as Academy manager in 1991, he left in 2007 to become assistant manager at Bolton Wanderers. He had a spell as caretaker manager at Bolton, taking charge for one match in 2010.