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Tributes flood in for legendary Ayrshire Junior football boss known as 'Messiah'

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Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterLegendary Kilwinning Rangers boss John Evans has passed away, aged 76.Known fondly by fans as ‘Messiah’, Evans led the Buffs to promotion and cup success in the 1980s, putting an end to years in the doldrums.News of his death broke on Saturday morning, prompting the club to lower the flag at Buffs Park to half-mast for the league clash against Cumbernauld.

Tributes also flooded in on the Buffs' social media pages.A former Kilwinning player, Corsehill man Evans took charge in July, 1985.It was a surprise appointment given his complete lack of managerial experience.The press viewed it as something of a gamble, particularly with the club at a low.

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