Evan Horwood

Sheffield United

After progressing the ranks of Sheffield United Academy and Reserves, Horwood joined Stockport County on a one-month loan on 10 March 2005. He then made his Stockport County debut two days later, on 12 March 2005, in a 2–1 loss against Colchester United. His loan spell at Stockport County was extended until the end of the 2004–05 season in April, making 10 appearances in League One. After Stockport County's unsuccessful attempt to re–sign Horwood, he joined Scunthorpe United of League One on loan in August 2005. but made no appearances for the club as he only made the substitutes' bench for the opening game of the 2005–06 season against Brentford on 6 August. He made his debut for Sheffield United on 25 October 2005, coming on as a substitute in a League Cup third round tie at Reading. Horwood joined Conference National club York City on a one-month loan in November 2005, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat against Morecambe on 26 November. He was recalled by United in January, making five appearances for York during this loan. He joined League Two team Chester City on loan later that month, making his debut in a 5–0 defeat against Carlisle United on 4 February 2006, before returning to Sheffield United in February. Horwood joined Darlington on a one-month loan in October 2006. He made his Darlington debut shortly after on 14 October 2006, in a 1–1 draw against Hereford United. However, Horwood returned to United due to an injury sustained against…

As of match played 29 April 2017

Born in Billingham, England, Horwood previously played for junior side St Francis before being scouted by the Hartlepool United and then Sunderland's academies. Horwood started his career with the Sheffield United youth system in July 2002, signing a three–year contract as a full-time scholar.

Born in Billingham, County Durham, Horwood supported Hartlepool United as a child. Horwood's family comes from a football background. His brother, Gareth, also a footballer, having played for the Hartlepool United academy; his father, Taffy, is a former manager of Seaton Carew FC; Horwood attended both St Aidan and Brierton School and lived in Seaton Carew before moving to Sheffield United. In 2016, he became a father. While at Chester, Horwood changed his allegiance to supporting Chester and worked with the University of Chester's football teams and coached the first team to an unbeaten season in 2016/2017 as part of the Blues' community programme. Whilst still playing for Bala Town, Horwood started an apprenticeship in electrical installation.