Ian Evatt has addressed his Wanderers exit and the appointment of Steven Schumacher as his successor at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Evatt departed the Whites by mutual consent in January following the 2-1 defeat against Charlton, with the side sitting ninth in the League One table.
The 43-year-old took charge in the summer of 2020 and oversaw promotion from League Two at the first time of asking.
Evatt led Wanderers to the play-offs twice, falling at the final hurdle last season following Wembley heartbreak against Oxford.
He also lifted the Vertu Trophy nearly two years ago following a memorable victory against Plymouth in the final.
Evatt says he felt like he “needed a break” after four-and-a-half years in the hot seat and insists “longevity” is harder to achieve for managers in the modern game due to the pressures of social media.
The former Barrow boss says Wanderers have appointed a “really solid manager” in Schumacher and is confident the club is in good hands going forward as they aim to get back to the Championship.
During an appearance as a pundit on Sky Sports, Evatt said: “It was more my decision, to be honest. I had a feeling that I needed a break, just to refresh and a new challenge.
“Five years is a really long time and in current football, modern day football. I was speaking to the guys before about old managers having that longevity.
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“They didn’t have social media to deal with and the pressures that brings. It was time for me really to take a step down, re-assess, grow again, get better as a manager and come back.
“The club has been left in good hands. Steven is a really solid manager and he’s had a great start. I wish them all the best.”
