 He was replaced as Manager on 9 October by former Leeds Head Coach Neil Redfearn.On 19 October 2015, Evans joined fellow Championship side Leeds United on a rolling contract until the end of the 2015–16 season, with the option of a second year, replacing previous Head Coach Uwe Rösler.Evans' assistant at Rotherham, Paul Raynor, also joined him as part of the coaching staff.