Female Football Focus 2020: Lia Roberts-Evans (CPD Merched Llanystumdwy)
Lia Roberts-Evans is a sports enthusiast delighted to be part of the new Llanystumdwy women’s football team.
Her brothers, Aaron and Owen, are also talented footballers.
Full Name
Lia Wyn Roberts-Evans
Date of Birth
27/07/1998
Occupation
Support teacher in Ysgol Eifionydd
Teams you have played for
Bala Academy when I was younger and now for CPD Merched Llanystumdwy.
Position
Striker / Right Wing. I’d probably say I prefer being right wing.
Most memorable game played in
Bethel v Llanystumdwy – our first friendly game.
Strengths to your game
I’d say my pace.
Weaknesses
Most definitely heading!
Best team-mate played alongside
I would say Alaw Wood. Such a strong player and good attitude towards training and games.
Hardest opponent faced
Bethel
Biggest influence in football
My brothers, Aaron Roberts-Evans and Owen Whiteley. Aaron completed a football scholarship with TNS after leaving school and Owen currently plays for Bala Academy, Gwynedd Schools and Trawsfynydd football team.
Funniest team-mate
Definitely Millie Chloe! She always keeps the team motivated in games and in training.
Other sporting achievements
Dancing – performed in the World Championships in Glasgow.
Best country visited
Thailand and Australia
Favourite chocolate bar
Got to be Milky Bar. The way to my heart!
Best after-match venue
Bryn Hir Arms, Criccieth.
Best film seen
MATILDA!
Current favourite song
Get Out of My Head – Shane Codd
Favourite TV show
Love Island
TV show you dislike most
Keith Lemon
Best quality as a person
Sociable, adventurous, kind, helpful
Worst fault
I tend to worry about things often
Best live show/concert seen
When I went to watch Avicii in 2014.
Do you think we will play any league football this season
Yes, I really hope so after this Covid settles down.
Tell us something about you we might not know
I’ve done a Tandem Skydive from 7,500ft and I literally spend most of my life in the gym and probably… on social media