1. Rhys Karl Evans was born on 27 January 1982 and is an English former professional footballer and goalkeeper coach.
25 Facts About Rhys Evans
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Rhys Evans played as a goalkeeper, who won two England under-21 caps.
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When Swindon signed Tom Heaton on loan from Manchester United until 2 January 2006, it allowed Rhys Evans to have exploratory surgery on the knee.
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Rhys Evans spent time at Lilleshall rehabilitation centre before his comeback to the first team in late 2005, when he again established himself.
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Rhys Evans was warned by Blackpool manager Simon Grayson that he would have to accept "whatever comes his way" when he returned to Blackpool.
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Rhys Evans was a regular in the City side ahead of understudy Jonathan McLaughlin and earned praise from his manager McCall for one save against Rotherham United, which earned comparison to one made by former England international David Seaman.
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The run of form prompted Rhys Evans to seek a longer contract with the club.
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However, after reserve keeper Jonathan McLaughlin suffered concussion in a reserve game, Rhys Evans continued to play with a thigh strain.
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Rhys Evans was released from his contract on 6 May 2009 after the club had to lower the wage budget.
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Rhys Evans had a trial with Bristol Rovers, eventually signing a short-term contract.
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Rhys Evans made his second debut against Aldershot Town in the first round of the League Cup.
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Rhys Evans let in one from a penalty, although he made several vital saves to secure Rovers' passage through.
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Rhys Evans played because Steve Phillips was in Turkey discussing a move there but rejected a contract and Newcastle would not let Fraser Forster play as he is on loan from the Magpies.
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On 22 July 2010, Rhys Evans signed a one-year contract with Southend United.
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At the start of the season, Rhys Evans found himself second choice behind Glenn Morris.
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Rhys Evans made his debut in the Football League Trophy game against Gillingham on 31 August 2010.
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Rhys Evans was told that he would not receive a further deal at Southend in May 2011, one of five players to be released by the club.
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On 18 June 2012, Exeter City announced Rhys Evans had signed for the club on a one-year contract.
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Rhys Evans agreed to join Hereford United on 1 August 2013 following a successful trial.
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On 21 May 2015, The Hereford Times reported that Rhys Evans had agreed to join Hereford as a coach, taking coaching sessions once a week.
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Rhys Evans was registered as a player at Edgar Street in March 2018.
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Rhys Evans left the club in October 2018, shortly after the departure of Peter Beadle.
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In February 2019, Rhys Evans signed for Hellenic Football League side Royal Wootton Bassett Town.
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On 1 October 2020, Rhys Evans joined Barnet as goalkeeping coach, linking up with Peter Beadle and Steve Jenkins.
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Rhys Evans represented England at Under 18 and Under 20 level, before he made his debut for the England Under 21 team in 2003 against Serbia and Montenegro but was stretchered off with a back injury to be replaced by Stephen Bywater.