Three years ago, only the demise of Macclesfield Town reprieved the ‘Boro from relegation from the EFL, and they were again struggling against the drop when Evans took charge 13 months ago.
The 60-year-old has now guided them to a return to the third tier of English football after a nine-year absence and added an eighth promotion to his managerial career, thanks to second-half goals by Jamie Reid and Luther James-Wildin.
Evans said: “It’s a magical day for everyone in the town, everyone at the football club, our chairman (Phil Wallace), his wife Margaret and all the board. They’ve been fantastic.
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SUB GRIMES IS IN-SPIRED TO HEAD THE WINNER
CAPTAIN Jamie Grimes headed in a late winner for Chesterfield after a game of very few chances appeared destined to remain goalless.`
COBBLERS TEST IN TROPHY FOR POSH
HOLDERS Peterborough United have been drawn against fellow League One side Northampton Town in the Round of 32 of the newly-named Vertu Trophy.
HORNETS REMINDED OF GRAY'S BRILLIANCE
WAYNE Rooney expressed his delight as Plymouth extended their unbeaten league home run to six after Andre Gray's last-gasp leveller.
MARTI DOUBTING JOB AFTER DRAW
Rangers home run continues
BIG MAC'S ON TARGET TO SEE OFF THE TIGERS
LUTON boss Rob Edwards felt it was a very good day at the office as his team turned in a gritty performance to beat Hull.
Rohl confident Owls
DANNY Rohl said getting results is the only thing missing as his Owls were held at home by Cardiff.
Medics are praised over fans' care
MILLWALL manager Neil Harris praised the medical staff of both clubs for the way they dealt with two medical emergencies in the crowd during the draw with Sunderland.
WILDER IS LEFT 'MUGGED' BY RED BUT TAKES THE POSITIVES
Manager sees draw as 'point gained'
Teenage whizz-kid has the talent to reach top
EARLIER this season, former Millwall boss Gary Rowett predicted a deluge of Premier League interest in Romain Esse.
'LG 1 FINANCES ARE SO CRAZY'
NEW Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth says outgoing owner Roland Wycherley has been priced out of “crazy” League One.
