Williams, Evan

Birth Date

12th October 1932

Birthplace

Swansea

Occupation

Defender

Biographical Text

Evan Williams played once for Exeter City in December 1954 after arriving from Cardiff City. He later played for Aldershot.

Evan Williams was playing for Penllergaer when he signed as a professional for Cardiff City in March 1950. In his four years at Ninian Park he never played a league match but was a regular in the reserve team.

Moving to Exeter in May 1954, Williams was to play just one league game in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in December 1954.

He was released at the end of the season and signed for Aldershot where he remained for two seasons.

According to Lionel in the Express and Echo:- 

"EVAN WILLIAMS IS NEW CITY SIGNING.

22 year old leftback Evan Williams has signed for Exeter City after spending five seasons with Cardiff City, Williams who lives at Cwmthwrch near Swansea is 5ft 10ins and over 11 stone, he was a regular member of the Football Combination side."

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1

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