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John Evans during his final game in charge against Leitrim

John Evans steps away from Wicklow after two years

The Wicklow footballers are in search of a new manager after John Evans decided against seeking a third year in the job.

GAA • 24 Jul 19

Darren Hayden and Eoin Doyle tussle for the ball in the Leinster championship clash in Netwatch Dr Cullen Park

Evans says Wicklow have belief after Kildare showing

Wicklow manager John Evans says his team have the belief that they can perform against anybody following their narrow loss to Kildare in the Leinster championship opener in Netwatch Dr Cullen Park on Saturday evening.

GAA • 11 May 19

John Evans wants his side to 'play football' against Dublin

No blanket defence for Wicklow against Dublin

Wicklow senior football manager John Evans has ruled out any kind of blanket defensive system when his side take on Dublin this weekend.

GAA • 23 May 18

Rory Finn and John Evans celebrate at the final whistle

Evans: It was time Wicklow threw off the shackles

For the first time in five years Wicklow footballers are celebrating a win in the Leinster championship and for manager John Evans, the success was as much down to his troops playing without fear.

GAA • 13 May 18

Evans eager to begin Wicklow project

New Wicklow manager John Evans insists he won't be daunted by the magnitude of the task he faces in changing the fortunes of the Leinster minnows.

Football • 30 Aug 17

John Evans takes reins at Wicklow

John Evans has been confirmed as the new Wicklow football manager.

GAA • 29 Aug 17

John Evans managed Roscommon for three seasons

Evans walks away from Roscommon after three years

John Evans has stepped down as Roscommon football manager after three seasons in charge.

GAA • 12 Aug 15

John Evans and Roscommon go back to the drawing board to plan their assault on the 2016 season

Evans: We left victory behind us against Fermanagh

Roscommon football manager John Evans has admitted his team left victory on the Brewster Park pitch in their defeat to Fermanagh in the All-Ireland Football qualifiers.

GAA • 13 Jul 15

Roscommon's Ciaran Murtagh scores a point

Evans glad to be over London hurdle as Sligo loom

Roscommon boss John Evans predicted London wouldn't be a pushover and he was proved right after the Rossies booked a semi-final spot against Sligo.

GAA • 25 May 15

Roscommon captain Niall Carty lifts the Division 2 trophy

Evans: Title a championship confidence boost

John Evans said victory in the Allianz Football League Division 2 final would give his Roscommon side a confidence boost in the Championship.

Football • 27 Apr 15

Neil Collins said Roscommon have a lot of work to do before next year's Division 1 campaign

Collins: Roscommon can compete in Division 1

Roscommon have the belief and the players to compete with the football heavyweights of Division One of the National League, according to defender Neil Collins.

GAA • 23 Apr 15

John Evans has led Roscommon to consecutive promotions in the Allianz Football League

John Evans: Roscommon are on the rise

Roscommon manager John Evans believes his side's promotion to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League and a third Connacht U21 title in four years is evidence of a "county on the rise".

Football • 06 Apr 15

Roscommon have bounced back well after their loss to Laois

Roscommon scoring haul delights John Evans

Roscommon manager John Evans heaped praise on his side as they kept the scoreboard working overtime in their 0-24 to 2-12 win over Kildare in the Allianz FL Division 2.

Football • 16 Mar 15

John Evans' Roscommon are the FBD League winners

John Evans praises Rossies after FBD League glory

Roscommon manager John Evans has been gushing in praise of his team following their victory over Galway to secure the FBD League crown.

Football • 26 Jan 15

Evans praises Rossies after FBD League glory

Roscommon manager John Evans has been gushing in praise of his team following their victory over Galway to secure the FBD League crown.

Football • 25 Jan 15

John Evans had a successful 2014 with Roscommon, leading them to the top prize in Division 3

Evans to extend Roscommon tenure

John Evans will continue as Roscommon football boss after agreeing to stay on for another year.

Football • 11 Sep 14

James Horan praised the character and resolve of his Mayo side

Horan: ‘Sluggish’ Mayo delighted with win

Mayo manager James Horan admitted his side were off the pace in their Connacht SFC semi-final win over Roscommon, but showed character under severe pressure.

Football • 09 Jun 14

John Evans' side now face Mayo at Hyde Park on 8 June

Evans: Mixed emotions after Rossies victory

Roscommon manager John Evans left with much to ponder after win over Leitrim in Connacht quarter-final.

Football • 18 May 14

Rossies manager praises Leitrim finishing

Roscommon manager John Evans praised Leitrim for the manner in which they finished a FBD League opener played in difficult conditions in Elphin on Sunday.

Football • 09 Jan 13