In the terraces of the AESSEAL New York Stadium, there were chants of “We want Evans out” and “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” as The Millers faced a heavy defeat this weekend against Crawley Town.
Following the news of the Steve Evans departure from Rotherham United on Sunday, fans have had their say on the situation.
After being relegated last season with a total of just 5 wins in 46 games, and the club now sitting in the lower regions of the League One table, supporters hold strong views on the current struggles being faced.
The New York Talk Podcast that covers all things Rotherham United held an emergency podcast immediately after the sacking.
“It’s a real shame it didn’t work. But this is the right decision.”
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There were loud boos of fan disapproval within the opening 15 minutes of the Crawley game.
Rotherham conceded their second goal just after half-time, causing what was already a depleted crowd to head to the exit of the stadium.
Sarah Ogden, a Rotherham fan, said: “Finally sat down to digest it all, I have to say I’m shocked. I didn’t think Tony Stewart had it in him to let Steve Evans go.
“He’d have gone after Barnsley away for me and should never have come back. We’ll see what the next chapter has.”
Evans has only lasted 50 games in charge of Rotherham during his second stint at the club, winning just 18 of them.
He has become the 15th head coach to lose their job in League One this season where managerial changes have been aplenty.
Matt Hamshaw is taking charge of the side for the remainder of the season but there are no long term plans in place regarding the managerial role.
Rob Stanton of BBC Radio Sheffield said: “Matt Hamshaw is an inspired appointment until the end of the season. He knows the club inside out.”
There have been rumours that former Rotherham manager Paul Warne could return to the club for a second stint.
He was head coach of the Millers between 2016 and 2022 before joining Derby County, but is no longer contracted to a club after his recent sacking from The Rams.
Michael Jennings, a Rotherham fan, said: “It took Warne four years to get a decent team together. Don’t think he will get that time again. For me, we need a new manager with a different ethos all together.”
Other contenders for the managerial position include Damien Duff, Danny Cowley and Neil Warnock.
Whoever takes charge of Rotherham United will have a tough task on their hands to change the fortunes of a struggling team and a disillusioned fanbase.
