Evans calls time as Tipp relegated

John Evans admitted last night that a disappointing run of results was a major factor in his decision to step down as Tipperary boss.

Evans resigned after Tipperary were relegated to Allianz Football League Division Four following a 0-7 to 1-16 defeat against Sligo at Markievicz Park yesterday. Tipp have lost all five of their Division 3 fixtures this year and Evans was also in charge of the U21 team beaten by Kerry in the Munster championship. Evans was reluctant to go into detail about his decision but admitted that the recent losing streak has had an impact.

He said: “Maybe that’s part of it. I’ve all my life been a winner. Somebody did some research on me recently and I’ve contested something like 80 finals. It’s hard for me to take defeat after defeat. I struggle to countenance them, entertain them or put up with them.”