Wyndham Evans Explained

Wyndham Evans
Fullname:Wyndham Edgar Evans
Birth Date:19 March 1951
Birth Place:Llanelli, Wales
Position:Right back
Youthyears1:1968
Youthclubs1:Llanelli Steel
Youthyears2:1969–1971
Youthclubs2:Stoke City
Years1:1971–1983
Clubs1:Swansea City
Caps1:352
Goals1:20
Years2:1983
Clubs2:Llanelli
Years3:1983–1985
Clubs3:Swansea City
Caps3:37
Goals3:0
Years4:1985
Clubs4:Pembroke Borough
Totalcaps:389
Totalgoals:20
Manageryears1:1983
Managerclubs1:Llanelli
Manageryears2:1985
Managerclubs2:Pembroke Borough
Managerclubs3:Llanelli
Manageryears4:1996
Managerclubs4:Carmarthen Town

Wyndham Edgar Evans (born 19 March 1951) is a Welsh football commentator and former player and manager.

Playing career

Born in Llanelli, Evans played as a right back. After playing as an amateur with Stoke City, Evans turned professional with Swansea City in February 1971, making 389 appearances in the Football League for them over two spells.[1] While at Swansea, Evans competed in all four divisions of the Football League.[2]

Management career

Evans had spells as player-manager of both Llanelli and Pembroke Borough,[1] before returning to manage Llanelli.[3] [4]

Media career

Evans later became a commentator for Swansea City's TV service.[5]

Personal life

His nephew is Stuart Roberts, who also played for Swansea.[3]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swansea City1970–71Third Division3000000030
1971–72Third Division250201000280
1972–73Third Division385100000395
1973–74Fourth Division392102000422
1974–75Fourth Division427111000448
1975–76Fourth Division453102000483
1976–77Fourth Division430104000480
1977–78Fourth Division463402000523
1978–79Third Division350305000430
1979–80Second Division160000000160
1980–81Second Division130000000130
1981–82First Division1000002030
1982–83First Division6000001070
1983–84Second Division170000000170
1984–85Third Division200102000230
Career total389201511903042621

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: 'Brendan Rogers' boys can emulate 1981 team,' reckons Swansea City legend. 9 December 2010. Gareth Vincent. This Is South Wales.
  3. Web site: Profile. Vital Football - Swansea.
  4. Web site: Past Players. 1 May 2008. Swansea City A.F.C..
  5. Web site: 'Proud to be a Swan' | Swansea. swanseacity.com.