Ian Ross Evatt (born 19 November 1981) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of Bolton Wanderers. Evatt began his career as a central midfielder, but was later converted to a central defender.

Jul 9, 2020 · The man guiding them: Ian Evatt. At just 38, Evatt has energised the club – Barrow have broken attendance records this campaign – seeing them be crowned champions of the National League on points per game after clubs voted to curtail the season.

May 12, 2020 · Manager, Ian Evatt, joins Tifo to discuss his approach to management - and how, influenced by Pep Guardiola, he's turned Barrow into the best non-league side in the country.

Jun 15, 2018 · National League club Barrow have named Ian Evatt as their new manager. It is the 36-year-old former Blackpool, QPR and Chesterfield defender's first full-time managerial...

Jul 1, 2020 · Bolton Wanderers have named Barrow boss Ian Evatt as their new head coach. The 38-year-old, who guided the Cumbrian side to League Two as National League champions, has signed a deal until the...

Jul 2, 2020 · Bolton have appointed Ian Evatt as their new manager after he guided Barrow back to the Football League for the first time in 48 years. The 38-year-old arrives at the Sky Bet League Two...

Nov 22, 2022 · Ian Evatt has recounted his spell at Barrow ahead of his latest reunion with his former employers and explained how his time there shaped him as a manager.

Jan 22, 2025 · Former Barrow manager Ian Evatt has ended his four-and-a-half year spell with Bolton Wanderers. The 43-year-old led the Bluebirds to promotion from the National League in the curtailed 2019/20 season, winning the title as they top by four points when the coronavirus pandemic suspended the season.

Nov 22, 2022 · Ian Evatt smiles at the suggestion he had to bring Barrow closer to Bolton to achieve his first big managerial success in football.

Jul 22, 2020 · Evatt will be managing against Barrow in League Two after accepting the task of resurrecting Bolton Wanderers. Sitting down for a Zoom chat after taking the job at a club in the Premier League just eight years ago, he explained all about his exit - and how he just knew that, even a year ago, his team were going to do something very special.