His stamina, determination and sheer will-to-win were regarded by many[who?]
Showing 1 of 2. Free standard delivery on orders over £70. If for any reason you are not satisfied with any of the products purchased or no longer want them, they can be returned for a refund within 14 days of receiving them. He then went on to give the sustained performance of a lifetime throughout the unexpectedly triumphant Coronation Cup run two years later. He was introduced to the first team during war-time football and he made his debut in the second game of the League – Southern Division on August 19, 1944 against Albion Rovers, just under a month after he joined the club. It was hoped to put it out on podcast form but poor sound quality meant it was better transcribing the interview. He started out as a forward, but it was not until manager Jimmy McGrory moved him back to right-half that Evans became a Celtic great. “We beat Arsenal, Manchester United and Hibs and I really enjoyed the tournament.
Bobby’s peak years at Celtic stretched across the whole of the 1950’s, and in truth is the better gauge for Celtic than the more highly celebrated Charlie Tully. Unmistakable with his red hair, he was probably the first to wear his shirt out of his shorts, his trademark. The 10,000 crowd saw Celtic take the lead through Neilly Mochan after only three minutes and Stevie Chalmers struck twice to make it 3-0 for the Hoops before the break. Immediately recognisable for his mop of red hair and tireless energy in every game, he was the best right half in Scotland (and probably in Britain too) between 1948 and 1956. Despite playing in notably inconsistent Celtic sides, he won every available honour in the domestic game. Products can be returned for an exchange of size within 14 days of receiving them, providing the products are returned in the same way they arrived. And Evans would later acknowledge the debt he owed to the Dumbarton player. Be first to know about exciting offers, new signings, exclusive competitions, ticket availability and fixture announcements. Evans is regarded as one of the best players ever to have appeared for Celtic and his 45 cap haul as a Celt was a club record for many years. improve your website experience and provide you with personalised advertising The returned products will then be assessed and a refund authorised by our customer service team. It was a triumph befitting a team brimming with talent but, characteristically, the club didn’t build on that success. The story of Celtic's forgotten hero Bobby Evans. The early years of Bobby Evans’ footballing career were spent around the South Side of Glasgow, initially with Sir John Maxwell’s Primary and the Boys’ Brigade then Maxwell Thistle and Thornliebank Methodist where a crunching tackle on Tommy Pilton of Dumbarton saw Pilton recommend the young Evans to St Anthony’s juniors.
Robert Evans (16 July 1927 – 1 September 2001) was a Scottish football player and manager, most notable for his time with Celtic. There was the Victory-in-Europe Cup in 1945, the St Mungo Cup in 1951 and then the Coronation Cup in 1953.
Nel 2008 venne inserito nella Scottish Football Hall of Fame. A 10,000 crowd turned up at Albion Rovers’ Cliftonhill and witnessed the debut of the teenage Evans in a game won 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by the legendary Jimmy Delaney. The story of Celtic's forgotten hero Bobby Evans. Evans died of pneumonia in 2001, after suffering for several years with Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Celtic's long-awaited Scottish Cup victory of 1951 and the historic Saint Mungo Cup win of the same summer gave Evans his first taste of major success. Bobby Evans, Celtic and Scotland captain and centre-half from the 1950s, was renowned for his commitment to the cause and ability on the ball. [4] Unmistakable with his red hair, he was probably the first to wear his shirt out of his shorts, his trademark. It was all an accident and I remain grateful that one lucky break enabled me to have such a long and fulfilling professional life.’. Maybe we were spurred on by the presence of the English sides, but we played our best football of the season in those matches. Bobby also represented Scotland 48 times in the Home Internationals, European 'Friendlies' and the world cup, and he was often an inspirational captain for his Country.
That was a significant success – Celtic’s first since the 1938 league championship – but it was to get even better the following season when the Hoops retained the trophy, hammering city rivals, Rangers, 7-1 in the final at Hampden. By clicking "allow", you accept the For full details see our Returns & Refunds section. Express delivery is a 2-4 day service for most worldwide locations. He was promoted to manager in June 1964 but left after a difficult 1964–65 season.
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[4] He made 535 appearances for Celtic and scored 10 goals in 16 years with the club. During this time he won 48 caps for Scotland.
[4] In the final, Evans was regarded by many[who?] No cash refunds will be given in store for an online purchase, the refund will be put back onto the card or account used for purchasing on the website. By the time the war ended and football returned to normal, Evans was an established first-team player, though the decision to sell Delaney to Manchester United in 1946 was a portent of what was to come over the next few years. He then joined Celtic during 1944 from another Glasgow junior side St. Anthony's. Worldwide Express Delivery is sent via DHL and depends on the country being delivered to. Celtic have made a habit of winning one-off trophies, and Bobby Evans was involved in securing three of them. LAST WEEK we started a new series. These should be sent to our Online Returns department or returned in-store. The Celtic Star of the Decade – 1950-1959, Bobby Evans, Celtic’s Forgotten Hero By Editor 4 March, 2020 No Comments. We and our advertising partners use cookies on this site and around the web to On April 30, 1960, Celtic welcomed St Mirren to Celtic Park for what would ultimately be Bobby Evans’ last game for the Hoops. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Celtic Park Spectator Safety Policy Statement, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement. The 10,000 crowd saw Celtic take the lead through Neilly Mochan after only three minutes and Stevie Chalmers struck twice to make it 3-0 for the Hoops before the break.
Evans also won 25 caps for the Scottish League XI,[5] the most of any player.[6]. Evans left Celtic in 1960, heading south to Chelsea, where he played for one season before being appointed player-manager of Newport County. Evans was an influential figure in Celtic’s ranks ever since he made his debut in 1944, and he experienced the highs and lows of the next few years – from narrowly avoiding relegation in 1948 to winning the League Cup with a 7-1 victory in 1957.
He then joined Celtic during 1944 from another Glasgow junior side St. Anthony's. Spells with Newport County, Morton, Third Lanark and Raith Rovers followed, be he will always be recognised and acclaimed as Bobby Evans of Celtic. He played for them as they won promotion from Division 2 to Division 1 in 1967 before retiring at the end of that year, at the age of 39. Refunds can take up to 3 working days to go back onto the card used for purchasing.
Evans began playing football for Glasgow Junior side Pollok FC. He signed for Celtic on July 23, 1944 just a week after his 17th birthday. Morì nel 2001 di polmonite, dopo aver sofferto alcuni anni della malattia di Parkinson.