Tipp chief optimistic Evans will stay on as manager

A TOP Tipperary official says he’s optimistic John Evans will remain on as county football team boss for another term despite the GAA top brass blocking his appointment as Director of Football.

Tipperary had hoped that the Kerry native would be able to operate in the dual role of county team manager and Director of Football, but their plans were shot down by the Croke Park authorities.

However, Tipperary Board secretary Tim Floyd feels there’s a very good chance that Evans, who led his charges to promotion to Division Three and Division Two in successive seasons, will continue at the helm.