Steve Evans makes admission over Rotherham United tenure as he urges Lee Clark to 'produce a miracle'
Steve Evans has urged new Rotherham United boss Lee Clark to “produce a miracle” following the sacking of Matt Hamshaw.
Rotherham reappointed Evans in the dying embers of the 2023/24 season, with the club preparing for life back in League One.
He had previously led the Millers to promotion from the third tier and it was hoped he would be able to emulate the feat.
It did not work out for Evans in his second spell at the helm and he was replaced by Hamshaw as the 2024/25 campaign petered out.
Nearly a year on from Evans’ exit, Hamshaw has been shown the door with Rotherham at serious risk of relegation to League Two.
Lee Clark has answered an SOS call and Evans is hoping the former Huddersfield Town boss can save Rotherham from the drop.
Steve Evans on Rotherham United
He told Bristol Live: “Well, you know, it didn't help [that] I didn't get it right there either, so I'm not in a position to really talk about it well, but Matt Hamshaw is a good man.
“He was a young coach [in] my first time around at Rotherham. He won't be out of work long, Matt, he will get a job. And from a distance it's been difficult to watch because you just see the results.
“But I'm also aware of the injury situation that young Matty's had to have up there - 13, 14 players injured. Absolutely terrible situation to be in as a head coach or as a manager.
“But what it is, is a wonderful football club, with wonderful supporters. And a chairman and family who are never short of investing and will continue to invest. I know Lee [Clark], so I wish him every success. Go on Lee, produce a miracle. That's what they need to stay up."
Evans is now in charge of Bristol Rovers, who sit 19th in the League Two table. He took the reins in December, tasked with keeping the Gas afloat in the EFL.