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Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Cardiff City manager favourite confirms offers on the table and is 'ready to go'
Cardiff City manager favourite confirms offers on the table and is 'ready to go' The favourite for the vacant Bluebirds manager job has spoken as the search draws close to an end Former Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt (Image: Getty Images ) The bookmakers' favourite to become the next Cardiff City manager, Ian Evatt, has revealed he has received job offers and is "ready to go again". The former Blackpool defender has been out of work since he left Bolton Wanderers at the start of the year following a successful stint with the Trotters. Cardiff are on the lookout for Omer Riza's permanent successor, after he was sacked with three games to go. Cardiff, of course, were ultimately unable to avoid the drop to League One. It is understood that a shortlist has been drawn up with a number of candidates having been spoken to. Evatt currently leads the bookies' list, ahead of Des Buckingham, the former Oxford United manager. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Speaking about a potential return to management amid links to the Cardiff job, Evatt told the Blackpool Gazette: 'It's the first time in 27 years that I've had a break from football, I went straight from playing to being a manager. 'I've been a manager for seven years, and at one club for five - that takes some doing in modern day football. Article continues below 'I was ready for a rest, and I've really enjoyed the break, but I'm starting to get itchy feet again and thinking about what comes next. 'I've had some offers that I've turned down, and didn't feel was quite right for me at that moment, but there's things happening all of the time. I'll wait and be patient, and try to pick the right option. 'When you're in the game, it's 24 hours a day and it's hard to gain perspective on what you've achieved, and also to grow and improve - and spend time thinking about what went well and what didn't go well. 'I've had a lot of success in seven years: I've had promotions, I've won trophies, I think I've got the highest win ratio of any Bolton manager post-war, so I've done a lot so far, but the last few months have been helpful for me and I'm ready to go again.' The former defender, 43, transitioned from a successful playing career to management, making significant impacts at both Barrow and Bolton. Evatt began his managerial journey with Barrow in 2018, leading them to promotion to the English Football League in the 2019/20 season — the club's first in 48 years. His attacking philosophy earned the team the nickname "Barrowcelona." Article continues below In July 2020, Evatt took the helm at Bolton, then struggling in League Two and secured automatic promotion in his first season. Under his guidance, Bolton won the EFL Trophy in 2023 with a 4–0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley. He also led the team to the League One play-off final in the 2023/24 season. Over his tenure at Bolton, Evatt managed 261 games, achieving 132 wins, 52 draws, and 77 losses — a win rate of approximately 50%. His tenure concluded in January 2025 following some underwhelming performances. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Wanderers boss Ian Evatt installed as favourite for vacant Cardiff City job
FORMER Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has been installed as the favourite for the vacant job at Cardiff City. The 43-year-old has been out of jobs" target="_blank">work since leaving Bolton in late January but is now rated above the likes of Des Buckingham and Steven Gerrard in the bookies' reckoning. Cardiff are searching for a new manager to lead them back into the Championship after relegation and that a shortlist of around 10 names has now been drawn up. Wales online claim at least one candidate has already discussed the job prior to the official interview process, which will be overseen by a subcommittee comprising of academy head Gavin Chesterfield, ex-Rangers and Swansea sporting director Mark Allen and a representative from sporting agency Wasserman – who also look after the affairs of ex-Liverpool midfielder Gerrard. The club had hoped to have a new man in charge by the end of this month, and reports suggest the Bluebirds will prioritise experience of English football and CVs which include a promotion. Evatt led Bolton out of League Two via automatic promotion in 2021 and took them to two play-offs, losing in the final last season against Oxford United. He also won the Papa Johns Trophy in 2023 but suffered a poor start to the most recent campaign and left the club in ninth spot before being replaced by Steven Schumacher. Since leaving Bolton Evatt has done some media work and he was also linked strongly to the Carlisle United job before the appointment of Mark Hughes. Speaking about the circumstances of his departure on Sky Sports in March, he said: 'It was more my decision, to be honest. I had a feeling that I needed a break, just to refresh and a new challenge. 'Five years is a really long time and in current football, modern day football. I was speaking to the guys before about old managers having that longevity. 'They didn't have social media to deal with and the pressures that brings. It was time for me really to take a step down, re-assess, grow again, get better as a manager and come back. 'The club has been left in good hands. Steven is a really solid manager and he's had a great start. I wish them all the best.' Read more: How Bolton Wanderers fans marked squad this season. Cardiff dispensed with two managers last season – Erol Bulut and Omer Riza – with Aaron Ramsey put in caretaker charge for the last few weeks of the season. The former Wales international is also in the running for the job, although reports suggest experience is preferable.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
New favourite emerges for Cardiff City manager job as shortlist drawn up
New favourite emerges for Cardiff City manager job as shortlist drawn up The Bluebirds are looking for a new manager ahead of their League One campaign Former Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt (Image: Getty Images ) A new name for the Cardiff City manager has shot to the top of the bookmakers' odds list in the form of former Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt. The former defender, 43, transitioned from a successful playing career to management, making significant impacts at both Barrow and Bolton. Evatt began his managerial journey with Barrow in 2018, leading them to promotion to the English Football League in the 2019/20 season — the club's first in 48 years. His attacking philosophy earned the team the nickname "Barrowcelona." In July 2020, Evatt took the helm at Bolton, then struggling in League Two and secured automatic promotion in his first season. Under his guidance, Bolton won the EFL Trophy in 2023 with a 4–0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley. He also led the team to the League One play-off final in the 2023/24 season. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Over his tenure at Bolton, Evatt managed 261 games, achieving 132 wins, 52 draws, and 77 losses — a win rate of approximately 50%. His tenure concluded in January 2025 following a series of underwhelming performances. Cardiff are currently deep in the process of hiring a new manager. Chairman Mehmet Dalman last week hoped they would have a new man in place by the end of the month. Article continues below Indeed, Dalman hoped that he and the board would have a shortlist by this week and it is understood around 10 names have been placed on that list for interview and board consideration. Sources have also claimed that owner Vincent Tan has now steered away from a desire to appoint young, unproven managers after the catastrophic relegation suffered on Omer Riza's watch last season. Of course, the early-season disaster under Erol Bulut should not be wholly discounted in that. However it seems that there is now a necessary criteria of previous managerial experience, preferably in English football, and ideally a promotion on the CV of any would-be City manager. The shortlist has been drawn up by a subcommittee comprising Gavin Chesterfield, the head of the academy, Mark Allen, former Swansea and Rangers sporting director, and a representative from Wasserman, the sporting agency tasked with helping to lead this search. It is understood more than one candidate has already been spoken to as the board begin their interview process before presenting their final recommendation to the owner. Evatt's name tops the bookies' odds above former Oxford United manager Des Buckingham, who oversaw the U's promotion from League One a year ago. Steven Gerrard also shot up the list after supporters cottoned on to him being a Wasserman client and having worked with Allen at Rangers and Saudi club Al Ettifaq recently. Article continues below Aaron Ramsey remains at 16/1 and might be an outlier in terms of convincing Tan that an unproven manager can handle the job. However, should Ramsey continue playing, as he has reiterated his desire to do, then it would likely rule him out of contention. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here. Cardiff City next manager odds: Ian Evatt 1/1 Des Buckingham 4/1 Steven Gerrard 5/1 Aaron Ramsey 16/1 Michael Beale 16/1 Tommy Elphick 16/1 Stephen Bradley 20/1 Ruben Selles 20/1 Gary O'Neil 20/1 Nathan Jones 20/1 Rob Edwards 25/1 Karl Robinson 25/1 (Odds courtesy of talkSPORT BET. 18+)
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested during 'Cop City' protest files lawsuit against city
The Brief Graham Evatt, arrested during a 2023 protest over Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful arrest. The protest began peacefully at Underground Atlanta but turned violent, leading to Evatt's arrest on felony charges including arson and domestic terrorism; he was never indicted. Evatt is seeking unspecified damages, while the City of Atlanta is asking a judge to dismiss the case, arguing the arrest was lawful. ATLANTA - A Decatur man arrested during a 2023 protest against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which is known as "Cop City," has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming his rights were violated during and after the demonstration. The protest began peacefully at Underground Atlanta, where demonstrators gathered to call for an independent investigation into the death of activist Manuel Teran, who was fatally shot by a state trooper. PREVIOUS STORY: Downtown Atlanta Riots: Police release names, photos, charges of six arrested Graham Evatt was arrested when the protest turned violent. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court, he spent five days in jail and faced multiple felony charges, including arson and domestic terrorism. He was never indicted. RELATED: Atlanta Riots: 4 of 6 suspects arrested denied bond Click to open this PDF in a new window. Evatt is seeking unspecified damages in the complaint. The City of Atlanta has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Evatt was lawfully arrested.
