 He subsequently moved to Ayr United in 1984, scoring four goals in 30 matches, and to Hamilton Academical in 1985, where he only played in two league matches.He joined St Johnstone in 1985 and scored six goals in 24 matches before a knee ligament injury ended his playing career in 1986, aged 24.Evans started his managerial career with Stamford in 1994, who he led to the United Counties Football League Premier Division title and to promotion to the Southern Football League.