Evans leaves Rotherham United

STEVE EVANS has left Rotherham United along with assistant Paul Raynor. The Millers released the bombshell news today after a meeting between chairman Tony Stewart and Evans this morning.
Millers manager Steve Evans has left the club. (Picture: Tony Johnson)Millers manager Steve Evans has left the club. (Picture: Tony Johnson)
Millers manager Steve Evans has left the club. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

A statement from the club has revealed that “during the said meeting it became clear that both parties at the present time wished to head in a different direction”.

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The club’s full statements reads: “Following a meeting between the mhairman and manager this morning it was decided Rotherham United Football Club would part company with Steve Evans and Paul Raynor.

“During the said meeting it became clear that both parties at the present time wished to head in a different direction. The meeting was at all times positive, constructive and straightforward. It was clear that the “Chairman and the management team only wanted what they felt was best for Rotherham United Football Club.

“The Club would like to place on record our thanks to Steve and Paul for their huge contribution over the last three and a half years, it has been simply an incredible journey.

“Moving on, Eric Black will assume first team duties for the time being.

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“It has all come as a surprise but Rotherham United must move forward and the search for a new First Team Manager will begin immediately. Replacing Steve Evans and Paul Raynor will indeed be a strenuous task for the board.

“Rotherham United Football Club will always welcome Steve and Paul whether as an opposition management team or as supporters of our fantastic football club.

“The Club will be making no further statement until this appointment has been made.”