Rotherham boss Steve Evans will not discuss speculation linking him to the Peterborough job

Rotherham boss Steve Evans will not discuss speculation linking him to the vacant managerial position at Peterborough until after his side's visit to Brighton on Tuesday.

Evans, who lives in Peterborough and has family who supports them, has been a favourite for the position at London Road since Dave Robertson's sacking last week.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony appeared to rule out a move for Evans on Twitter last week while Millers counterpart Tony Stewart said he would be "amazed" if his manager left for the League One club.

Evans' silence on the matter so far has only heightened speculation, but the Scot has been focusing on back-to-back away games in the south, with Saturday's 1-1 draw with Charlton followed by a trip to the league leaders on Tuesday.

"It's no distraction for me. I have nothing to say about Peterborough United," Evans said. "My focus has been on Charlton and Brighton in the space of four days.

"The chairman has given me his support. That's no surprise to Steve Evans. The surprise is the other drivel that comes with it.

"I refrained from saying anything in the lead-up to Saturday. It would have been disrespectful to Peterborough United for me to talk about it.

"If the chairman has made that comment, he's the head of our football club and I fully respect his words.

"I said to the vice-chairman earlier in the week that I would not be distracted, that I wouldn't talk about. I'm only going to talk about it when we wake up after Brighton."

Peterborough, under the caretaker charge of Grant McCann, beat Oldham 5-1 on Saturday.