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Gareth Evans

b. 1967

English footballer (born 1967)

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Born 1967. Gareth Evans is a British association football player.

Infobox football biography name = Gareth Evans image = fullname = Gareth John Evans height = birth_date = Evans has been the caretaker manager of Hibernian and Livingston, and was head coach of the Scotland women's under-19 national team for four years.

Career Evans was born in Coventry and played for his local club Coventry City making ten appearances for the "Sky Blues" in two seasons before dropping down to the Third Division to play for Rotherham United. At Millmoor Evans played 39 times in 1986–87 scoring 11 goals as the "Millers" finished in a mid-table position of 14th however a poor season under John Breckin and Dave Cusack saw Rotherham relegated to the Fourth Division. With Rotherham heading for relegation Evans moved to Scottish Scottish Premier Division side Hibernian. Following the departure of John Hughes on 4 October 2010, Evans was appointed caretaker manager at Hibernian alongside fellow coach Alistair Stevenson. Evans left Hibernian in November 2011, as new manager Pat Fenlon assembled his coaching staff.

Livingston appointed Evans as first team coach in July 2012. After John Hughes left Livingston to manage Hartlepool United in November, Evans and Richie Burke were placed in caretaker charge of the team. Evans left the club on 28 February 2013.

Evans was appointed as Scotland women's under-19 national coach in June 2013. He left this position in August 2017. He was appointed as Head of Youth by Hibernian Football Club on 24 September 2018.

Career statistics

As a player

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Full Members Cup, Football League Trophy, Scottish Challenge Cup and UEFA Cup.

As a manager

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Gareth John Evans

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gareth Evans?

English footballer (born 1967)

When was Gareth Evans born?

Gareth Evans was born on 14 January 1967 in Coventry.

What is Gareth Evans's occupation?

Gareth Evans is an association football player.

What nationality is Gareth Evans?

Gareth Evans is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Gareth Evans

Β· Wikidata: Q5522837

Β· DBpedia: Gareth Evans (footballer, born 1967)

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