How close Rotherham United came to exiting the Football League

Rotherham United has been a constant in the now three divisions of the Football League since their formation in May 1925. Ninety-Five years later and the Millers sit second in League One awaiting the EFL’s verdict on whether the season can continue after the Covid-19 pandemic halted football across Europe. The majority of Rotherham’s footballContinue reading “How close Rotherham United came to exiting the Football League”

Mum’s the word at Bramall Lane mosh pit on derby day

*Published by Paul Davis in Rotherham Advertiser, Thursday 30th April issue, as part of the Millers Favourites series* SUPPORTER Danny Ogden-Glaves recalls a South Yorkshire derby from last season in the latest of our ‘Millers Favourites’ series. Send us (Rotherham Advertiser) your recollections of your favourite Rotherham United games, moments, players, managers, away trips etcetera.Continue reading “Mum’s the word at Bramall Lane mosh pit on derby day”

The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup- Round 1, day 1, Results

Leyton Orient 3-6 Lokomotiv Moscow AFC Wimbledon 0-2 West Ham United FC PAOK 1-2 FC Midjtylland Manchester City* 1-1 KV Kortijk (Man City win via replay) Bristol Rovers 1-3 Southend United Orlando Pirates 2-3 FC Sion Cheltenham Town 3-0 Salford City Standard Liege 4-1 Bolton Wanderers Waterford 0-10 Angers Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Cambridge United DerryContinue reading “The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup- Round 1, day 1, Results”

The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup to kick off on Sunday

It has been confirmed that the Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup will kick off on Sunday 22nd of March at 7pm GMT. Leyton Orient have confirmed the dates for each round of the competition. participants will have until the day before Round 2 to complete their First Round tie. Round 1- 128 teams- 22/03/20 Round 2-Continue reading “The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup to kick off on Sunday”

The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup First Round draw

128 teams are in the electronic hat for the First Round. There will be 64 ties, a number only bettered by the Qualifying rounds for the FA Cup. The competition includes the majority of English clubs, as well as clubs from Europe, North America, and Australia. The first round in FULL. It’s a long list…Continue reading “The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup First Round draw”

The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup

Amidst the Coronavirus outbreak cross the world, an unlikely form of entertainment as emerged from Leyton Orient FC. The Coronavirus, or Covid- 19 to give it it’s official name, has forced football leagues across the world to suspend fixtures until a later date to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, leaving millions of footballContinue reading “The Ultimate QuaranTeam Challenge Cup”

Rochdale v Rotherham United- Match Report

Rotherham United suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Rochdale. A late Jamie Lindsay strike proved only a consultation as the Millers had a shocking performance at Spotland which resulted in a 3-1 defeat. The millers never really settled as Rochdale hunted for the double over Rotherham after their 0-1 at New York stadiumContinue reading “Rochdale v Rotherham United- Match Report”

Pie and pint review- Spotland stadium, Rochdale

To start with, the price is astronomical, £8 for a bottle of Carlsberg and a meat & potato pie is ridiculous. The pint is okay as Carlsberg always is. But the pie, my days. The pie is your standard ‘in the rapper pie’ not the fresh pukka’s you get at New York Stadium. The pieContinue reading “Pie and pint review- Spotland stadium, Rochdale”

Brick thrown at commuter train

On Thursday evening a brick shattered a window of the 18:30 Doncaster bound train as it passed through Holmes Junction, near Rotherham. Passengers were shocked as loud thuds and a sudden bang startled an otherwise quiet journey home from Sheffield station. As the commuter train passed Holmes Junction, where the tracks split off the mainContinue reading “Brick thrown at commuter train”

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