Billericay Town have confirmed that midfielder Jack Evans suffered serious facial injuries in an 'unprovoked attack' on New Year's Eve. The Isthmian League Premier Division side released a statement expressing full support for the 32-year-old, who has been unable to return to work since the incident.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover private medical costs and loss of earnings, with a target of £6,000. So far, more than £2,700 has been raised. The organiser stated that Evans was initially reluctant to set up the page but that support was needed given the impact of the situation.
Evans has missed Billericay's last two matches, against Hashtag United and Burgess Hill Town. He joined the club in the summer and has made 23 appearances, scoring three goals, including a long-range volley that went viral and drew comparisons to Papiss Cissé's famous strike for Newcastle United.
The former Gillingham player, who made his Football League debut aged 18 in 2011, has also played for Tamworth, Eastbourne, Sutton United, Maidstone United, and enjoyed a successful stint as captain at Chatham Town. The club wished Evans 'strength and a full recovery'.
