EFL cult hero shows off incredible 40kg weight loss after stunning fitness journey

Steve Evans has appeared unrecognisable after losing over 40kg since leaving Rotherham.

The former Millers boss was sacked 11 months into his second spell in charge back in March.

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He has since been on an incredible fitness journey which has seen him turn down job offers to keep up with the challenge.

Evans has now revealed he began the training regime after leaving the club earlier this year.

As part of his health kick, the 62-year-old has been swimming 2.5km each morning as well as regularly going cycling.

In just six months, he has already lost 41.2kg and has now shown off his transformation.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Evans explained: “I came out of Rotherham and made some family decisions.

“Despite the phone ringing from a couple of clubs to go straight into them I made the decision to get healthy.

“I had not done it since the end of my time at Leeds United, so a lot of years.

“I went to see some serious people and some specialists, a cardiologist and fitness people.

“We came up with a plan and my family did not think I would be able to do it.

“But here we are seven months or so later, six and a half stone down.

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“It has been incredibly hard work, going swimming two and a half kilometres every morning and biking and walking dogs and doing so many steps.

“I am feeling the benefit now mentally and physically, fantastic.”

Evans’ managerial career has already spanned more than 1,000 matches across league and cup for nine different clubs.

He has also taken charge of sides in the Championship, League One, League Two and National League.

The Scottish coach first won promotion to the Football League with Boston United in 2002 before repeating the feat with Crawley nine years later.

Those are two of five promotions he has won during his managerial career.

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Evans later guided Rotherham into the Championship via the play-offs in 2014, just a year after promotion from League Two.

Meanwhile, his most recent promotion came two years ago with Stevenage as they returned to the third tier.

He has also had spells in charge of Leeds, Mansfield, Peterborough and Gillingham.