Barry Town faces an unprecedented crisis as star vice-captain Evan Press, aged 24, receives a two-and-a-half-year sentence for cocaine dealing.
Barry Town discovered the shocking truth on the day of Evan Press’s sentencing. The club learned of his drug dealing case shortly after the Newport Crown Court announcement. A family member alerted them soon after the verdict.
Evan Press became a mainstay at Barry Town and played every game this season. He captained 19 of 33 matches and scored 11 goals in 187 appearances since joining in 2018. He launched his career at Newport County academy with great promise.
Press admitted he dealt cocaine in Cardiff between February 2021 and November 2023. He pleaded guilty at Newport Crown Court, and the court imposed a sentence of two years and six months. He must also pay a £190 victim services surcharge, and authorities destroyed his iPhone used in the offence.
A club spokesperson expressed shock over the revelation. “We only heard about this on the day of sentencing,” the representative said. The news unsettled the team, and they processed the information rapidly.
Club officials stressed that Press had devoted seven years to Barry Town. They described him as a wonderful young man who made a grave mistake. The incident stunned both management and teammates.
Barry Town now faces a challenging season without their vice-captain. The team will play against Flint Town United on Saturday, and club representatives confirmed the match will proceed normally. They aim to move forward and focus on their European play-off aspirations.
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