The
club have signed an agreement with SkyBet League One side Bolton Wanderers
releasing Evatt from his role with them.
The
statement reads: “We would like to thank the Bolton representatives for the
professional manner in which they undertook the negotiations and their respect
for the compensation clause within Ian’s agreement. Once Ian had expressed last
Friday his desire to leave Barrow AFC we felt it only fair to honour our
agreement with him.”
Chairman
Paul Hornby told https://www.barrowafc.com:
“It’s always disappointing when someone decides to move on, especially when
they’ve had such a positive impact. Ian did a wonderful job over the time he
was here, and he leaves us with a blueprint and identity of how we want our
team to play and a great group of players. We shouldn’t let his departure
distract from a fantastic season and the massive opportunity promotion creates
for this club going forward.
“We
are very confident we can recruit a new management team that can take us to the
next level also playing attractive, possession-based football. We wish Ian all
the best in his future career and look forward to seeing him again next season.
“Ian
joined us over two years ago and, in that time, we have seen a transformation
on the pitch. From a side which had just avoided relegation, he implemented a
possession-based footballing philosophy which culminated in us winning the
league.”
As
part of Evatt’s exit the deal also sees assistant manager Peter Atherton and
first team analyst Lewis Duckmanton leave the club too.
Finally,
the club have confirmed that included in the agreement is a two-year embargo
that means Bolton cannot approach any Barrow players under contract. |
