Giles is a Go!

Rotherham United have completed the loan signing of Ryan Giles from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The young wide player is capped up to U20’s level for England and is the Millers’ first signing of January 2021 in a bid to avoid relegation back to League One.

Giles had been on loan at Coventry City for the first half of this season, after a loan spell there was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic last season. His only appearance in 19/20 came in the later stages of the 1-1 draw between Rotherham and Coventry.

Giles has since made 21 appearances for the Sky Blues this season, including 19 in the league and assisting a goal against Queens Park Rangers.

Predominantly deployed at Left Midfield for Coventry, Giles can play on either flank as a Wing-Back or wide Midfielder. With Joe Mattock injured and Rotherham’s recent switch to 3-5-2, he will most likely appear on the opposite flank to Matt Olosunde. The attacking mindset of Giles and his crossing ability will suit the likes of the Millers front line.

The career of Giles has seen him travel up the leagues whilst staying on the books of Premier League Wolves, recently signing a new four-year-deal.

His name has graced the shirts of AFC Telford (2018), Shrewsbury Town (2019-20), and Coventry City (2020-21). It is worth pointing out that Giles’ only goal in the EFL came against Portsmouth, then and still managed by Millers bottle-job manager, Kenny Jacket.

“I’m delighted to be here now.” Giles told http://www.themillers.co.uk, “I thought it was time for another challenge and I’m definitely looking forward to it… Whatever happens I’ll give my full commitment to the team 100%,”

“He’s quick and direct and puts crosses into the box.” Millers boss, Paul Warne, told the Rotherham Advertiser, “He’s a player we’ve liked for a couple of years. He’s someone I’ve tried to sign before. He can play left-back or left wing, but I think left wing-back is his best position.”

The paperwork was completed in time for Giles to be in contention for Middlesbrough(A) on Wednesday 27^th January and has trained with his fellow Millers today, being greeted with kind welcomes on his 21^st birthday.