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Discarded Evans backing Mimms

9:19am Friday 25th April 2008

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By Dave Flett »

GOALKEEPER Tom Evans has left York City but believes teenage rookie Josh Mimms boasts the potential to become his successor at KitKat Crescent.

City boss Colin Walker has released Evans, Darren Craddock and Stuart Elliott with further departures expected in the coming days.

Mimms, who will be back between the sticks for tomorrow's final game of the season at Salisbury, is one of a number of players waiting to learn whether he makes Walker's retained list for next season.

But Evans, who made 291 appearances for Football League side Scunthorpe before joining the Minstermen two years ago, believes the former Liverpool apprentice is worth a new deal.

He said: "I know Josh played a couple of games and then Col took him out because we were beaten heavily but he could have stayed in and done a perfectly good job. He's a good 'keeper and a nice lad."

Evans will leave the Minstermen having made 96 appearances in two seasons for the club but he has struggled for form this term after an impressive first campaign ended with a crucial misjudgement in the play-off semi-final, second leg at Morecambe.

The 31-year-old stopper insisted, however, he did not carry that error as a hangover into this season, saying: "It was one mistake and you can't worry about those things. I felt I did all right last season and maybe not so well this season but it was nothing to do with that at all.

"It's tricky to say what it was down to. The team didn't do as well either despite having a lot of the same players and maybe, some would say, a better side.

"I think you need to look at how all the lads have done since Col took over and, aside from the last month, there's been a massive improvement, so maybe it was something to do with that. I'm disappointed to be leaving but that's the way things go in football. I'm sure it's nothing personal and Col's been fine with me."

Despite finding himself surplus to requirements at City, Evans is determined to carry on playing in the professional game.

He added: "At my age, they say you are coming to your peak as a goalkeeper so I definitely want to carry on playing. It's something I love doing and want to carry on doing for as long as I can.

"I've been in touch with a few clubs and we will see what happens because not everybody has decided what they are doing with their staff for next season yet.

"I'm willing to travel but it depends what for. I'd have to balance it up if I was having to travel miles away and seeing very little of my family. I coach Scunthorpe's under-13 team and enjoy it but coaching is for the future. I'm not looking for a coaching job."

About his decision to release Evans, Walker said: "Tom has been a model professional during his two seasons here and he's the hardest-working goalkeeper I've ever seen.

"I just think we need to bring in somebody younger for next season."

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mullethunter, far far away says...
11:39pm Sat 26 Apr 08

good to so many people happy to see us loose so many players. just one poin though who the hell is going to want to play for us. a recognised mid table confrence side with no ambition. dont think it will be long before col is shown the door and neil relagation redfearne is put in charge. either way i wont be there. so good luck city see you when you grow some balls

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LancySteve, Rawtenstall says...
9:56pm Sat 26 Apr 08

Urm 'dead wood' yep, agree should go but not the backbone of the team, this chopping and changing is detrimental for the team, just look at the start of this season, maybe he should take a leaf out of Bob Paisley's book, the great Liverpool team of the 70's didn't swap and change, never seen anything like it, it's like Piccadilly Circus!!

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yorkieboy, HongKong says...
3:00am Sat 26 Apr 08

LancySteve wrote:
This exodus of players is what happened last season and that was after a decent campaign, it looks like YCFC are condemning themselves to yet another season in the Conference, hope I'm proved wrong!

What are you saying then LS....keep them?Cos that would surely condemn us to another fives years in the Conference never mind one.

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LancySteve, Rawtenstall says...
10:23pm Fri 25 Apr 08

This exodus of players is what happened last season and that was after a decent campaign, it looks like YCFC are condemning themselves to yet another season in the Conference, hope I'm proved wrong!

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samtheman, says...
7:40pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Hope was a good centre half for us and from that point of view would be a good signing. Didn't like the way he jumped ship last time though.

Procy's a thought but Colin will have scores of players to sift through on the release lists first. Money is tight remember!!

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I remember Tommy Forgan, Lancashire says...
7:09pm Fri 25 Apr 08

I don't know if this was already common knowledge, based on the above contributions, but I've just seen a report that says Wrexham are getting rid of most of their players. Michael Proctor and Richard Hope (remember him?) are amongst those on an actual transfer list, which presumably means they would want money for them.

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David Smith, Crowborough East Sussex says...
6:07pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Sad to see Tom Evans go, hoped he would have had chance to turn his form around in the close season.
Agree always gave 100% and sometimes that's all you can ask for.
If he made the defence feel jittery can't imagine how he felt stood behind them.
Good luck Tom.
Personally would like to see Henderson back, thought he was quality whilst on loan.

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I remember Tommy Forgan, Lancashire says...
5:21pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Sorry to see Tommy Evans go but I think it was inevitable bearing in mind his inconsistency this season. I think he always put a lot of effort in, and this was appreciated by the 'Shippo' fans who were chanting his name on Tuesday. It's a pity Michael Ingham is no longer at Wrexham - he could possibly have been persuaded to come back under the circumstances but I think he moved on to Hereford so there's no chance now. Being realistic, it's doubtful if a club in City's position would be able to attract someone of his calibre anyway.
However, there's that striker they've got at Wrexham - Michael something or other - who would be a good acquisition.

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A.B.Penn, York says...
3:37pm Fri 25 Apr 08

No City supporter will be suprised at the three players released. Of course more will follow, (Lloyd - Robinson - Greenwood - Rhodes - Farrell, to name a few).I really wont be suprised if both Panther and Sodje, also leave, as I dont think their heart is in the club. But releasing players is the easy part of Management,as Colin Walker will discover, it is who you bring in that matters. All of the big money is with the Southern clubs in the Blue Square Premier, so Northern clubs have to operate on smaller budgets, and tend to struggle. We at York City are desperate for success,and attendences would soar if this was achieved, but I fear that it could be more of the same.

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yorkieboy, HongKong says...
3:35pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Good luck to Tommy with his next club.

Also to CW and the staff for next season.

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Terry Raspberry, York says...
3:35pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Gladis Cheesepick wrote:
Every time i read a story on YCFC press it turns into an argument. Its just like going to a game and listening to everyone moaning and arguing with each other - I hope next season we all start again with a positive attitude and get behind the lads. PD simply can not be a fan of York. Yesterday I was the butt of his grievances and I would love him to introduce himself to me at a game. G

Silly bint

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Gladis Cheesepick, says...
3:34pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Every time i read a story on YCFC press it turns into an argument. Its just like going to a game and listening to everyone moaning and arguing with each other - I hope next season we all start again with a positive attitude and get behind the lads. PD simply can not be a fan of York. Yesterday I was the butt of his grievances and I would love him to introduce himself to me at a game. G

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Dinga, specsavers says...
3:26pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Who is this Dick? You probably don't even go to the games as your comments are ludicrous - I mean Elliot to stay - either that or you attend with a black dog and a white stick.

"errrrr" Rodney Rowe - so what if he's on loan -doesn't mean that we can NEVER keep players on loan....

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Peter Dick, Huntington says...
3:09pm Fri 25 Apr 08

RodneyRowe wrote:

Dinga wrote:
Also Spain for the Euros!!!
Who cares. Anyway back to the main topic - LFW has got to go - just because he scored 1 and set up the rest in our 4-1 win doesn't mean he's right for us - he's a disgrace and needs to be got rid of - give Sodje and Brodie a chance up front - both keen and eager and let them forge a partnership in pre-season and take it from there.
Looks like Rotherham may be back in trouble, so there may be a few bargains to be gleaned
No chance pal - even though the wages are slightly higher, there's no way the Board will pay anywhere near what they're on now.
Anyway back to the main topic - LFW has got to go - just because he scored 1 and set up the rest in our 4-1 win doesn't mean he's right for us - he's a disgrace and needs to be got rid of - give Sodje and Brodie a chance up front - both keen and eager and let them forge a partnership in pre-season and take it from there. Err Hes on loan, and will be going back. Keep it up Dinga, you might know what your on about come August.

Rodney Rowe - Dinga hasn't got a clue about a lot of things but as for you.....thick cretin -errrr just because he is on loan doesn't mean to say that he's definately on his way. I spoke to NR and he says that CW wants to do all he can to keep LFW to nuture the young lads up front, you clever get.

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Gladis Cheesepick, says...
2:57pm Fri 25 Apr 08

We should try and get the ex york player from Wrexham - whats his name???

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ianbenton, Devon says...
2:50pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Do you like him then ?

Are you Michael Proctor ?

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Terry Raspberry, York says...
2:27pm Fri 25 Apr 08

I think you made that clear enough!!

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yorkcity07, york says...
2:02pm Fri 25 Apr 08

Don't know what happened there, but proctor would be a good signing

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yorkcity07, york says...
2:01pm Fri 25 Apr 08