Evans set for new Tipp role

SENIOR team manager John Evans will be officially unveiled as Tipperary’s new Director of Football in the coming weeks.

And the Kerry native has admitted that an ambitious five-year plan which has been drafted by Tipperary football chiefs is dependent on survival in Division 2 of next year’s NFL.

Evans has been locked in talks with Tipp football board and county board officials and his plans for the future will be revealed next month.

Retired Garda Evans will continue to manage the U21 and senior teams while also striving to achieve the many goals which will be outlined in a visionary blueprint.

Evans admitted negotiations regarding his appointment as Director of Football have almost reached a conclusion and further details will be announced over “the next couple of weeks”.

He said: “It has been formulated, the role has been drafted and a consensus has been reached with the county board.

“That’s as far as I can go. There will be a good release on this. We want to have the proper terms of reference. It’s involving the role I have, plus a number of other portfolios.”

He added: “If I predict what’s going to happen next year, I’m going to tell all and sundry what we’re going to do but part of it, of course, is about staying in Division 2. If we can do that, it’s a mighty achievement.

“It’s important that we do stay in Division 2 from another point of view. The plan, going forward, the vision that we have in mind for Tipp football going forward necessitates us staying up there.’’