Allan James Evans (born 12 October 1956) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Dunfermline Athletic (1973–77), Aston Villa (1977–89),[4] Leicester City (1989–90) and Darlington (1990–91).

His career peaked at Aston Villa, where he formed a pivotal centre back partnership with Ken McNaught.

They won the English league title in 1980–81 and was part of Villa's 1982 European Cup winning team.

He finished his playing career with short, uneventful spells at Leicester City, Victoria Vistas,[7][8] and Darlington before retiring in 1991.

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