Breaking: Steve Evans has left Stevenage FC to become Rotherham boss

Read on for the statement that the club issued moments ago

Stevenage Football Club confirms that Steve Evans has left his role as First Team manager to join Rotherham United, effective immediately…

Following an official approach and compensation being met, Evans departs after just over two years at the Club, taking Stevenage from League Two to the top-half of League One. 

The 61-year-old led Stevenage to promotion to League One last season and has overseen a play-off chasing campaign this season, with the side currently sitting in 9th place.

Chairman Phil Wallace said, "It's not what we wanted, but compensation clauses are in place for a reason and these things happen in football. 

"The approach was unexpected but handled in the right manner by both clubs and we told Steve that, after all he'd done for our Club, we would not stand in his way if the compensation terms were met and he wanted to leave.

"We are a totally different club from two years ago and we will start the recruitment process immediately for next season to give us the best chance of continuing to improve on and off the pitch.

"Steve will always be welcome at The Lamex as far as I'm concerned and it's been a privilege to work with him for the last two years".

Paul Raynor will also leave, while Alex Revell will take charge for our remaining two fixtures