Female sporting focus: Heledd Evans
Full Name
Heledd Evans
Date of Birth
29-10-1998
Occupation
Mental Health Nurse
FOOTBALL
Teams you have played for
Bontnewydd Juniors, Caernarfon Town, Mountain Rangers
Position
Centre-back
Most memorable game played in
It has to be the U16 Welsh Cup Final for Caernarfon Girls. The 2013/2014 season was a massive achievement for the team – we won the league, the league cup, the Darwin Cup and the Welsh Cup for U16s . The Welsh Cup Final was such an important one – we played Llanyrafon Ladies at Newtown and won 2-0.
Biggest highlight of football career so far
Being involved with Wales Development Squad
Best goal scored
In the semi-final of the Welsh Cup. In normal play time we were losing 3-2 and with only minutes left on the clock we were awarded a corner. I stood at the top of the centre circle just in case the opposition had a counter attack but the ball came out and I gave it a volley and it hit the top corner from 40 yards.
Strengths to your game
I feel that I have the skills to read the game and communicate with other players therefore I can adopt the leadership role of holding the back-four line. I believe that I’m a very versatile player that feels comfortable attacking or defending. I feel like I’ve been playing football forever and I’ve developed the skills and knowledge to nurture younger players.
Weaknesses:
I can get a bit hot-headed at times!
Best team-mate played alongside
Lois Regan
Hardest opponent faced
Swansea City Ladies
Biggest influence in football
Steven Gerrard
Funniest team-mate
Lisa and Danielle, we 3 have a very similar sense of humour (all Scorpios 🙂
Favourite away ground
Always a good welcome at Amlwch
Other sporting achievements
I’ve represented North Wales in football and was involved in the Wales Development Squad.
Who will you play for this season?
Bangor 1876
How do you think they might do?
We’re aiming to win the League, we’ve got a great group of girls and motivated coaches. We had a really good pre-season before another lockdown put a stop to it all.
RUGBY UNION
Teams you have played for
Over the years I’ve played for Caernarfon, North Wales and Bangor Uni
Position
Most recently centre – 12/13
Most memorable game played in
Can I say the whole season for Bangor Uni? The most memorable game has to be the semi final of the BUCS Cup against Keele, making the first women’s rugby team to make it through to the final.
Biggest highlight so far
Being the only girl playing for the North Wales team when I was younger.
Best try scored
I scored a few whilst playing for Bangor Uni – but the try at the semi finals in Keele, it helped to settle the team and push on to win the game.
Strengths to your game
I’d say i’m a good ball carrier and I can kick!
Weaknesses
I sometimes panic and kick when I don’t need to.
Best team-mate played alongside
Brea Leung / Teleri Davies
Hardest opposing team faced
Durham Uni in the final of the BUCS.
Biggest influence in rugby
Non Evans
Funniest team-mate
Non Roberts / Lowri Wynn – they dressed up as priests to mourn Caernarfon’s departure from the Welsh Prem. Lowri also dressed up as the Fun Centre in Caernarfon for a Christmas Party.
RANDOM QUESTIONS
Best country visited
Zambia, spent 3 weeks there in 2016 doing some voluntary work in Itala Foundation school in Mukushi, an experience I will never forget!
Favourite chocolate bar
Dairy Milk
Best after-match venue
Again, it has to be Amlwch!
Best film seen
I love action films so probably a James Bond film.
Current favourite song
I don’t really have the time to listen to music as I’m always working but i love the Obsessed with Line of Duty podcast!
Favourite TV show
At the moment, Line of Duty – obsessed!!
TV show you dislike most
Anything like Towie or Made In Chelsea
Best quality as a person
I like to think i’m kind/considerate towards others
Worst fault
Can’t say no to extra shifts!
Best live show/concert seen
One of my friends was a part of a Les Mis show couple years ago and that was pretty special!
Tell us something about you we might not know:
I’ve represented North Wales in 3 different sports: football, rugby and hockey