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Oppo Overview: Middlesbrough FC

On Wednesday night, Rotherham will battle against former ‘Great Escape’ manager, Neil Warnock, as the Millers try to pull off an escape of their own this season. Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium Let’s ‘ave a gander at our North Yorkshire neighbours. Formed: 1876, 145 years ago. Nicknames: The Boro Home Kit: Red Shirt w/ whiteContinue reading “Oppo Overview: Middlesbrough FC”

From behind, for the first time| Match Report: Rotherham United 3-1 Queens Park Rangers

Rotherham United came from behind for the first time this season to overcome in-form QPR. Freddie Ladapo at the double and Michael Smith at the end of normal time overhauled a brilliant finish by Lyndon Dykes earlier in the game. The win sees Rotherham start their insane run of four home games in a weekContinue reading “From behind, for the first time| Match Report: Rotherham United 3-1 Queens Park Rangers”

SAS week for Rotherham United

The Championship will have a ‘Sickener’ relegation battle in which Rotherham will face three sides, all at home, in the space of a week. A selection process that even Ant Middleton could raise a smile to, the Millers will need special forces on their side to pick up maximum points against high flying Queens ParkContinue reading “SAS week for Rotherham United”

Calamity in the Capital |Match Report: Millwall 1-0 Rotherham United

Rotherham United went down to 10-men and missed a penalty in a closely fought defeat at Millwall. Captain, Richard Wood, was sent off in the second half for denial of a goal scoring opportunity. The 10 Millers couldn’t hang on and went down to a sliced half-volley from Jed Wallace. Michael Smith had a red-hotContinue reading “Calamity in the Capital |Match Report: Millwall 1-0 Rotherham United”

Another Double| Match Report: Bristol City 0-2 Rotherham United

Rotherham United took another step in the battle for survival to take their win counter to ten. The Millers, now rested and trained, looked comfortable and organised at Bristol City. A spark contrast to the Watford game on Tuesday evening. Michael Smith opened the scoring with his ninth of the campaign and 100th career goalContinue reading “Another Double| Match Report: Bristol City 0-2 Rotherham United”

Stung by the Hornets| Match Report: Rotherham United 1-4 Watford

COVID riddled Rotherham put up a good fight against promotion pushing Watford, but overwhelming quality and tired bodies proved the difference. A moment of shining sun on a gloomy day came via the boot of Freddie Ladapo who rifled a ball with real anger into the top bins, but Watford’s superior fitness cut through theContinue reading “Stung by the Hornets| Match Report: Rotherham United 1-4 Watford”

Relegation Derby Victory| Match Report: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Rotherham United

Rotherham United scored in the final seconds to clinch victory over relegation rivals Sheffield Wednesday. The Millers have done the double over Owls for the first time in their history and did so in stunning fashion that left every Miller going delirious in their living rooms. Freddie Ladapo fired home the winner after a quickContinue reading “Relegation Derby Victory| Match Report: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Rotherham United”

Free Hit? Match Report| Norwich City 1-0 Rotherham United

Rotherham United lost a third successive game as question marks begin to appear on their survival in the Championship. Teemu Pukki proved the difference as top of the pile Norwich could’ve scored several if not for a bit of luck and smart goalkeeping from Viktor Johansson. The Millers have just slipped into the relegation zoneContinue reading “Free Hit? Match Report| Norwich City 1-0 Rotherham United”

Precious Points at Preston. Match Report| Preston North End 1-2 Rotherham United

Rotherham United picked up another three vital points at Deepdale in the relegation fight. The win sees Rotherham move out of the relegation zone to 20th after winning consecutive championship games for the first time under Paul Warne. An own goal and a well-placed strike from Ben Wiles gave Rotherham the win before Ched EvansContinue reading “Precious Points at Preston. Match Report| Preston North End 1-2 Rotherham United”

Pandemonium in the Living Room! Match Report| Rotherham United 3-0 Derby County

Rotherham United smashed three goals past Wayne Rooney’s Derby County to claim a first league double since 1965/66. Three second half goals from centre-half Michael ‘Big Dave’ Ihiekwe, Michael Smith, and Ryan Giles sunk the Rams in a game they looked in control of after the restart. A massive result given this fixture had beenContinue reading “Pandemonium in the Living Room! Match Report| Rotherham United 3-0 Derby County”