We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Bristol Rovers after Steve Evans was linked with the vacant position at Hibernian.
Evans arrived at the Memorial Stadium in December after the club had dropped into the League Two relegation zone following ten consecutive defeats.
The 63-year-old guided Bristol Rovers to a 14th placed finish following an excellent run of form in the closing weeks of the season.
Evans' side are currently second in the Legaue Two table after picking up four wins from their opening six fixtures of the new campaign.
Hibernian parted ways with David Gray on Wednesday evening and reports on social media have suggested that they are looking at Evans as a potential replacement.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Bristol Rovers manager in the event that Evans moves up to Scotland.
Next Bristol Rovers Manager Contenders
Karl Robinson
Former Salford City boss Karl Robinson was relieved of his duties at the League Two club in May.
His final game in charge of Salford was the League Two play-off final, where they were comfortably beaten by Notts County.
Robinson has also managed MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Oxford United during his career and he is eyeing a return to the dugout.
Stuart Maynard
Stuart Maynard guided York City to the National League title last season as they amassed an astonishing 108 points.
Eyebrows were raised when York decided to part ways with Maynard on the eve of the new season as they prepared for their football league return.
Maynard’s stock remains high and it would be quite a coup for Bristol Rovers to secure his appointment.
Luke Garrard
Luke Garrard has spent over a decade in charge at National League side Boreham Wood.
The club came agonisingly close to securing a place in the football league last season, only to lose on penalties to Rochdale in the National League play-off final.
Boreham Wood have made a strong start to the new season and Garrard could be tempted by the offer of League Two football.
Andy Butler
Scunthorpe United manager Andy Butler has done an excellent job since taking over in May 2024.
He led the club to promotion from the National League North in his first season, before reaching the play-offs last season.
It would be difficult for Butler to leave a club he also represented during his playing career, but the lure of League Two football could tempt him.
Adam Hinshelwood
Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood guided the club to the National League South title last season.
The club have also made a steady start to life in the National League, with Hinshelwood continuing to shine in his early managerial career.
The 42-year-old had helped York to accumulate 96 points in the National League during the previous campaign, but the Minstermen missed out on promotion.
