Bluebirds striker Evans makes switch to Aber
Monday 23rd June 2008, 6:23AM BST.
Caersws stalwart and Wales semi-professional international striker Graham Evans has signed for Welsh Premier rivals Aberystwyth Town.
The marksman has been a key component for the Bluebirds, twice winning the Welsh Premier’s golden boot award, while he lies fourth on the league’s all-time list with 146 goals.
Having been a consistent scorer with his home village side since making his debut in 1995, Evans’ loss will be a big blow as the Bluebirds bid to improve their fortunes this time around following last season’s struggles
A Welsh Schools under-18 who is the son of ex-Caersws manager Mike Evans, the forward spent two seasons on contract with Aston Villa.
He also had a spell at Hereford United, then moved to TNS before returning to the Bluebirds where he top-scored last season with 10 goals.Meanwhile, Rhyl’s hopes of InterToto Cup progress faded in Dublin as Bohemians ran riot in the second half to emerge 5-1 first leg winners.
Although the Eircom League leaders were firm favourites, the Lillies took the lead on 24 minutes when Ken Oman deflected Marc Connelly’s angled drive into his own net.
But the Irish hit back in style after the break to score five times, with former Cardiff City striker Jason Byrne levelling from a 52nd-minute free-kick.
Neale Fenn, Kilian Brennan (penalty), Fenn again, and sub Glen Crowe completed the romp.
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