Chesterfield legend hanging up his boots - the good, the bad and the ugly of Ian Evatt's time as a Spireite

By Graham Smyth

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 18th Jul 2019, 18:12 GMT

Ian Evatt will officially hang up his boots on Saturday, after a cameo in his Barrow side's friendly against his former club Blackpool.

The Chesterfield legend left the Proact last summer and took charge of their National League rivals Barrow.

Ian Evatt celebrating a goal as a Spireite, against Walsall

placeholder image — Ian Evatt celebrating a goal as a Spireite, against Walsall

Here are images that capture his colourful and eventful time as a Spireite.

Roy McFarland brought Evatt to Saltergate in July 2003, for his first spell as a Spireite

placeholder image — Roy McFarland brought Evatt to Saltergate in July 2003, for his first spell as a Spireite

Evatt made 84 league appearances, scoring nine goals in that first stint, before being sold to QPR for 150,000.

placeholder image — Evatt made 84 league appearances, scoring nine goals in that first stint, before being sold to QPR for 150,000.

Evatt was made captain at various points in his Town career

placeholder image — Evatt was made captain at various points in his Town career

Evatt and the Spireites, including close friend Sam Hird, enjoying the title celebrations

placeholder image — Evatt and the Spireites, including close friend Sam Hird, enjoying the title celebrations

There was a League Two title in 2013/14, under Paul Cook

placeholder image — There was a League Two title in 2013/14, under Paul Cook

The legendary centre-half was part of an era that created some highly popular players, like goalkeeper Tommy Lee.

placeholder image — The legendary centre-half was part of an era that created some highly popular players, like goalkeeper Tommy Lee.

Ian Evatt Chesterfield National League Blackpool

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