Harold Evans was the manager of
Blackpool F.C. between 1928 and 1933. After the resignation of
Sydney Beaumont
Sydney Beaumont (8 October 1884 – May 1939) was an English professional footballer and football manager, runner and cricketer. He played at both half back and left wing during his football career and won many trophies for middle-distance ru ...
, the Blackpool directors, concerned about financial pressure, decided against appointing a full-time replacement and instead appointed Evans, also a director of the club, with the title of ''honorary manager''. He was in charge for the next five seasons, aided by the club's trainers.
In
1929–30, under Evans' guidance, Blackpool won the
Division Two championship, their only league title and could look forward to their debut in the
top flight
Top Flight (April 15, 1929 – 1949) was an American U.S. Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse. She was the leading American filly of her generation at two and three years of age.
Background
Bred in Kentucky by the very prominent horseman Harry ...
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After three seasons amongst the elite, they were relegated back to Division Two, which expedited a move to appoint a recognised manager. Evans, who is Blackpool's fourth longest serving manager, was succeeded by
Sandy MacFarlane. He later became the club's chairman.
Honours
Blackpool
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Division Two championship:
1929/30
Managerial stats
See also
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Blackpool F.C. season 1928-29
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Blackpool F.C. season 1929-30
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Blackpool F.C. season 1930-31
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Blackpool F.C. season 1931-32
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Blackpool F.C. season 1932-33
References
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External links
Profile at Soccerbase.com
English football managers
Blackpool F.C. managers
English football chairmen and investors
Year of birth missing
Year of death missing
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