The manager described as “wonderful” the news that Sid Barraclough, who received life-saving treatment in the East Stand after being taken ill during the 0-0 draw with Birmingham City, is now recovering well.
The supporter has been moved out of the intensive-care ward at Rotherham General Hospital and Evans is planning to go and meet him in person when the time is right.
“Hopefully I’ll get the chance in the next few weeks to go and have a cup of tea and a chat with him,” the boss said. “I look forward to meeting him.
“We wish him a good recuperation. Sid, if you’re reading this … everyone is with you, Pal. Keep going, be strong.”
Medical teams at New York received an ovation from fans of both clubs for the way in which they administered treatment before an ambulance arrived.
The match was suspended for more than 30 minutes and the players were taken off the pitch.
Early in the first half, Evans was taking charge of his first Millers game since rejoining the team for a second stint.
The Scot claimed that he had been thinking about Sid, who is awake after being placed in an induced coma at the hospital, for the entire week.
He continued, “I’ve said it many times: once a Miller, always a Miller.” “Everyone bleeds when one Miller bleeds.” That was observed on Saturday.
“People were just praying in support of the medical staff in the hopes that they could keep him with us while the players were off the pitch for what seemed like an eternity.”
Lee, Sid’s son, has thanked the hundreds of supporters who have written supportive comments on social media and praised the hospital and stadium medical staff for their “amazing” treatment.
