Rotherham United have parted company with their manager, Steve Evans, with the first team coach, Eric Black, taking over on a temporary basis until the club appoints a permanent successor.
“Following a meeting between the chairman and manager this morning it was decided Rotherham United Football Club would part company with first team manager Steve Evans and his assistant Paul Raynor,” read a club statement.
“During the said meeting it became clear that both parties at the present time wished to head in a different direction. The meeting was at all times positive, constructive and straightforward. It was clear that the chairman and the management team only wanted what they felt was best for Rotherham United Football Club.
“The club would like to place on record our thanks to Steve and Paul for their huge contribution over the last three and a half years, it has been simply an incredible journey. Moving on, Eric Black will assume first team duties for the time being.
“It has all come as a surprise but Rotherham United must move forward and the search for a new first team manager will begin immediately.”
Rotherham are 20th in the Championship table and have won their last two league matches.
