Allan James Evans, (born 12 October 1956) is a Scottish former

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who played for

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(1973–77), Aston Villa (1977–89),

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(1989–90) and Darlington (1990–91).

Playing career

Evans began his senior career as a forward, at his home town club,

. His career peaked at Aston Villa, where he formed a pivotal centre back partnership with Ken McNaught. They won the English league title in 1980–81 and was part of Villa's 1982 European Cup winning team. They also beat

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over two legs to win the Super Cup in the following season. Evans later became Villa club captain and helped them win promotion back to the First Division in 1988. He finished his playing career with short, uneventful spells at

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, and Darlington before retiring in 1991. Evans won four caps for

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, all in 1982, and was a member of their

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squad.

Coaching

Evans returned to Aston Villa as assistant manager in 1995. Evans also managed Torpoint Athletic F.C. where he invited Aston Villa to Torpoint's home ground during the pre-season of 1995/96. Evans also managed Saltash United (dates?) On 19 May 2007, Evans was appointed as a youth team coach at

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Evans is the first team coach of Truro College's Football Development Programme.

Honours

Aston Villa * Football League First Division: 1980–81 * FA Charity Shield:

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(shared) * European Cup: 1981–82 * European Super Cup: 1982

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Allan Evans
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