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Steve Evans has been out of work since he was sacked by Rotherham in March Bristol Rovers have appointed Steve Evans as their new manager in an attempt to reverse their recent struggles. The League Two outfit sacked Darrell Clarke after Saturday's 3-0 home loss to Swindon made it 10 straight league defeats and dropped them into the relegation zone. Evans, 63, has been out of work since March when he was sacked by Rotherham. Since then, the Scot has spoken extensively about the fitness drive he has been on, shedding seven stone (44. 4kg) in weight as a result. The first match for the former Leeds United, Mansfield Town, Peterborough United, Gillingham and Stevenage boss will be away to Crewe Alexandra on Friday (19: 45 GMT). Bristol Rovers sack Clarke after 10 straight losses Rotherham sack manager Evans after Crawley defeat Evans, who has signed a deal until the end of the season, has managed more than 1, 000 games, including more than 700 in the EFL, over a 30-year career. "It's fantastic to be here at Bristol Rovers, " he said. "Bristol Rovers is a club that is very traditional. Every time I have brought teams here, I have always said it's a really difficult place to come. "I'm really looking forward to it here. It's a huge club, but I'm very mindful of the immediate challenge and I'm looking forward to getting down to work. " Director of football, Ricky Martin, said Evans would provide "clear leadership and direction". "Steve brings a wealth of experience at this level, a deep understanding of the demands of EFL football, and a proven ability to get the best out of his players. "His teams are known for their work ethic, organisation, and commitment, all qualities which are central to what we are building here, " added Martin. Evans' assistant will be Paul Raynor, who had a loan spell with the Gas as a player in 1984. Fernandes 'hurt' Man Utd 'wanted him to go' to Saudi PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros 'Now is the time for England to play like adults' Suggs and the Nutty Boys bring their infectious music Jack Reacher creator, Lee Child, soundtracks his life Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love Greg Jenner kicks through the history of football A 'throwback' to Man Utd's past, defensive chaos and a classic Where does Old Trafford thriller rank among best Premier League games? Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change Rohl's Rangers roll on - should Celtic & Hearts be worried? What fans, insiders and stats say about embattled Frank Vote for your Sports Personality Team of the Year Chiefs miss out & Packers' Parsons pain - NFL week 15 round-up Mount purring for Man Utd but does he have World Cup chance? 'Helping daddy regrow' - how Hoy family found strength amid cancer diagnosis. Video'Helping daddy regrow' - how Hoy family found strength amid cancer diagnosis Man City favourites and Liverpool in trouble - how WSL stands at winter break Palmer & Foden on target - but Rogers 'has to start' at World Cup 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders. Video BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contenders 'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.