Steve Evans Says He Will Leave If Not Wanted After Bristol Rovers Defeat
Bristol Rovers lost 2-0 to Chesterfield on Saturday, and manager Steve Evans left the pitch talking about his own future as much as his team's form.
It was the eighth defeat in Rovers' last 10 league games. That run has dragged the club down the table. They now sit four points above the relegation places, the spots that send the bottom clubs down a division.
Evans made a double substitution before half-time, which means he swapped two players at once. His side could not get back into the match after that.
Speaking to BBC Radio Bristol, Evans was direct: "If I'm not wanted, I'll leave." He said he is not like some managers who hang on for the paydays.
He put much of the blame on players who had let him down with inconsistent performances. He was blunter still about some of them, describing them as "poor players, in my opinion."
Evans also said he would reflect on whether he is doing his job well at Bristol Rovers. He did not say what that reflection might lead to.
The next test is an away trip to Cheltenham. For a club on a losing run, the simplest question is the one every supporter will be asking: can the results turn around before the table tightens any further?
