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Fans Player of the Season - Michael Raynes
New Transfer Budget - £12k
Saunt signs new deal until 2014
11 Players & Staff released by Rotherham
Rotherham complete relocation to New Stadium

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Season 2012-13: A New Chapter

After a successful first season in charge for manager Chris Saunt, He now begins life in League 1 with new players, a new stadium and a new league to get used to.
First of all the move into The Rotherham Community Stadium is a big occasion in itself but the first visitors will be fierce rivals Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day of the season followed by an away trip to Wednesday in the League Cup just 3 days later. The new capacity is 12000 and an increase in average attendances is expected beating a 3800 average last year. Postponed matches against Oxford last season could be a thing of the past but there is no under-soil heating at the new stadium so still alot of work to do for the ground staff this winter.
Many voices around Rotherham expect this season to be far from a relegation battle with the new signings that have been made. There is an increase in class and numbers at the back after losing Conrad Logan and James Tavernier who were on loan last season.

Expected Defence
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy

In midfield there has been 2 notable signings. The first is new vice-captain James Harper from Hull City. Previously of Reading's impressive Premier League side a few years ago. A ball winner in midfield and much needed experience. The second a prospect for the future with Charlie Barnett coming in from Accrington Stanley.

Expected Midfield
Revell Woods Harper Schofield

Upfront has been rocked by the news that Lewis Grabban is injured for the first 2 months of the season and he will no doubt be missed. New signing Gregory Tade from Inverness CT scored 13 goals in the SPL last season and is some what of a coup for Rotherham. Max Clayton has been brought in which has excited fans with having such a bright prospect on their books. Chris Holroyd is expected to leave by the end of the transfer window but Kelvin Etuhu is expected to stay after reportedly making up with manager Chris Saunt.

Expected Strikers
Tade Etuhu
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League 1
Rotherham United 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
Goals: Revell, Raynes, McGivern
Butland
Brown Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Schofield
Tade Etuhu
Subs Used: Pringle, Barnett, Etuhu
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A bumper crowd of 9465 highly anticipated this game against fierce rivals Sheffield Wednesday at their new stadium, The Rotherham Community Stadium. The fans were partying in the stands long before kick-off but they were rocked just 2 minutes in as Andros Townsend netted for Wednesday but for it to be called offside. The atmosphere built again going towards half time and then on 37 minutes the stadium errupted as Woods put through Alex Revell for the first ever goal at the Rotherham Community Stadium. Just 3 minutes later Revell took a free-kick from wide on the left and Fans player of the season Michael Raynes headed in. 2-0 at the break and the 2nd half began with Woods picking up a knock and being forced off for Pringle. A re-shuffle put Schofield in the middle and the change round effected the Rotherham side as Andros Townsend put Wednesday back in the match at 2-1. Rotherham then lost Schofield to injury and Barnett came on before he too was injured and a formation change to 4-3-3 saw Max Clayton come on for an unexpected debut. The game was rapped up in stoppage time as another debutant Ryan McGivern headed home from a corner. Rotherham off to a good start, The first game at the Community Stadium won, Now off to Hillsbrough for the Carling Cup 1st Round tie.
INJURY NEWS: Barnett (2 months), Schofield (12 days), Woods (fit to play)

League Cup 1st Round
Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 3 Rotherham United
Goals: Tade x2, Trundle
Butland
Vincelot Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Marshall
Tade Etuhu
Subs Used: Trundle, Pringle, Bradley
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After these 2 sides met on the opening day this game began far different. Gregory Tade hit the bar 2 minutes in but the match was level at half time with the both sides cancelling each other out. The 2nd half was a big improvement from Rotherham. Tade curled in from the edge of the box on 76 minutes and a quick free-kick from Revell teed up Tade again to bang in for the 2nd goal in the space of 3 minutes. Palmer was sent off for Wednesday after picking up a 2nd yellow card and Rotherham ended the game strongly scoring in stoppage time again. Lee Trundle off the bench netting his first of the season. A double win over the arch rivals, a great way to start the season.

League 1
Bornemouth 2 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: McGivern
Butland
Vincelot Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Helan
Tade Etuhu
Subs Used: Clayton, Trundle, Pringle
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Rotherham got off to the worst of starts today. Etuhu-gate soured the end of last season but he reportedly made up with the Rotherham boss but today was sent off again for violent 2 footed leaping lunge on 20 minutes which left Saunt fuming with anger. On the half hour his side went down to a Bergkamp strike for Bornemouth and Kakalov doubled on 37 minutes. Ryan McGivern scored his 2nd league goal in as many games after a scrambled goal from a corner to go in at half time back in the match albeit with 10 men. Rotherham couldnt really get going in the 2nd half made worse by losing Gregory Tade to injury. The honeymoon period in League 1 firmly ended by this result.
INJURY NEWS: Tade (3 weeks)

Etuhu placed on the transfer list
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League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Goals: Helan
Butland
Brown Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Helan
Clayton Trundle
Subs Used: Marshall, Pringle
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Last season all eyes were on Brighton as they moved into their new AmEx Stadium. Their season ended badly with relegation and they met Rotherham today who were hoping to avoid that faite. On 22 minutes Craig Mackail-Smith stunned the crowd with a 25 yard screamer. Rotherham had spells of attacking football which lead to nothing until the 63rd minute when Woods through balled Helan to level the match. Rotherham still unbeaten at the Community Stadium.

League 1
Stevenage 1 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Brown Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Schofield
Clayton Trundle
Subs Used: Marshall, Holroyd, Pringle
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Its a difficult time at the moment for Rotherham with injuries biting hard so early in the season. Botswick opened the scoring for Stevenage and that was enough to see off Rotherham in a dissapointing away trip. Trundle picked up a knock but is expected to be fit for the Carling Cup in midweek against Cardiff.

League Cup 2nd Round
Rotherham United 0 - 2 Cardiff City
Goals: N/A
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Schofield
Clayton Trundle
Subs Used: Holroyd, Helan
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Rotherham's season is still in its early stages but with so many injuries and results starting to slip Cardiff coming to the Community Stadium was somewhat unwanted. Cardiff took the lead in the 21st minute as Carlos netted which left Rotherham's defenders all looking at each other and heads dropping. The next goal came in the 2nd half as debutant Jones conceded a penalty and Dixon scored to send Cardiff through to the 3rd round. Trundle had to be carried off with a hip injury and is expected to be out for quite some time.
INJURY NEWS: Trundle (3 months)

ETUHU KICKED OUT OF ROTHERHAM
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Club Player of the Month - RYAN MCGIVERN
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After a turbulant first month in League 1 there have been few players that have impressed but in Ryan McGivern, Rotherham have an exception. A defender with an eye for a goal and solid at the back. He has held the Rotherham defence together almost on his own. Early signs suggest a great move in the transfer market from the manager.
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September 2012
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League 1
Rotherham United 3 - 0 Walsall
Goals: Clayton, Revell, Jones
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Schofield
Clayton Holroyd
Subs Used: Marshall, Helan, Bradley
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After the Cardiff defeat in the cup, Rotherham's unbeaten record at Rotherham Community Stadium was gone but not in the League and the Rotherham boss wants to remain undefeated at the new stadium for as long as possible. Rotherham were quick out the blocks in the first half scoring on 7 minutes when Alex Revell's cross was dispatched by a delighted Max Clayton, his first goal for the club. The lead should have been doubled on 15 minutes but Danny Schofield of all people blasted a penalty over. That changed the game and Walsall came back into it but to no avail. 11 minutes from time Marshall and Helan combined to cross into Revell who doubled the lead. Jones headed a third even later to seal all 3 points.

League 1
Dagenham & Redbridge 3 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Vincelot Raynes Jones Kennedy
Revell Woods Harper Schofield
Clayton Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Helan
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This was a game of 2 halves and the story for the first half was Rotherham had all the play and all the chances and couldnt score and then in the second half Dagenham had all the play and all the chances and ran riot. A man of the match performance from Daniel Powell on the right wing for Dagenham set up 2 of the goals as Fabien Brandy scored 2 and Elito on 67 minutes had the game won. A lesson in how to finish for Rotherham and Rotherham boss Saunt said as much speaking to the press after the game and issuing special praise for Daniel Powell whom had terrorised Tom Kennedy through-out the second half.

League 1
Rotherham United 4 - 1 Carlisle United
Goals: Tade (2), Schofield, Jones
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy
Revell Schofield Harper Helan
Clayton Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Holroyd
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Alex Revell has been Rotherham's most dangerous and influencial player so far this season and he started well crossing for Tade to head in at the far post after just 12 minutes, But then Revell had to be carried off and is expected to be out for sometime. Danny Schofield moved into the centre of the midfield today and he proved a good move as Tade teed up Schofield for a 30 yard screamer to put Rotherham 2 up. Knott for Carlisle pulled 1 back before half time to make it game on again but Rotherham were out quickest in the second half and Jones headed in a Schofield corner on 48 minutes before Tade's winding run and finish put Rotherham 4-1 before the hour. Their could have been more as Rotherham toyed with Carlisle until the final whistle. A joy to watch.

League 1
Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Rotherham United
Goals: Harper, Pringle, Schofield
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy
Marshall Schofield Harper Helan
Clayton Tade
Subs Used: Woods, Brown, Pringle
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If early season form is anything to go by after 7 games then Crystal Palace are 2nd in League 1 with 17 goals scored so it was no suprise with their home support behind them they raced into a first half 2 goal lead with Roelandts and Scannell getting the goals. But the second half turned into a real cracker! James Harper fired Rotherham back into the game 4 minutes into the 2nd half and a switch to 4-4-1-1 seem to do the trick in stopping Palace's dominance on the ball. Clayton went off, Woods came on and he and Schofield were now running the show. Tade missed numerous chances and time was ticking down. The game was in stoppage time before a long diagonal ball from Harper got in Pringle for a dramatic leveler. But Rotherham wernt finished there, Tade then ran havoc down the left for Rotherham before crossing to Schofield to send the travelling support into absolute raptures 4 minutes into stoppage time. Thats Rotherham's first away win of the season.

League 1
Morecambe 3 - 2 Rotherham United
Goals: Marshall, Parrish (OG)
Butland
Vincelot Jones McGivern Kennedy
Marshall Schofield Pringle Helan
Clayton Tade
Subs Used: Woods, Bradley, Holroyd
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Rotherham were suffered a cruel blow just a day before this game as a training ground hip injury to James Harper will see him miss the next 3 months but that didnt seem to effect Rotherham in the first half against John Bentley's Morecambe as they kept the ball and created chances. On 38 minutes a long free-kick from Kennedy wasnt dealt with by the Morecambe defence and Marcus Marshall danced through to score. The 2nd half was turned on its head as Morecambe look the more dangerous side from the off when Reuben Reid snuck in behind Chris Jones to finish a cross from the right. McDonald then benefited as Rotherham didnt defend a simple free-kick on 56 minutes. Rotherham did manage to get themselves level via a Parrish own goal but then a spot of De Ja Vu for Chris Jones as he let Reid get behind him again from a cross from the right, 3-2 to Morecambe.

League 1
Rotherham United 4 - 0 Oldham Athletic
Goals: Schofield, Mvoto (OG), Grabban, Bradley
Butland
Vincelot Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Marshall Schofield Pringle Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Bradley, Clayton, Woods
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Rotherham at home look a much better side and with last seasons top scorer Lewis Grabban back fit they promise much more but it was Danny Schofield's move to the middle which is proving to be a big hit as he blasted in a trademark 25 yarder after 23 minutes. Grabban though was causing mayhem in the Oldham defence, he'd missed 4 good chances before crossing a dangerous ball to the near post which ended in Mvoto sticking it in his own net. Grabban then grabbed 1 for himself as Schofield put him through 1 on 1 with the keeper to put Rotherham 3 up at the interval. Grabban went off after 65 minutes to a standing ovation but Rotherham's complete dominance didnt end there. Mark Bradley then scored a contender for goal of the season as a corner was headed clear Bradley watched the ball drop before letting fly with a left footed volley which pinged off the right hand post rifling in the left hand side of the net. Great technique. Oldham were getting frustrated and that boiled over as Reece Brown was sent off. Rotherham still unbeaten at their new home in the league which is turning into a fortress.
Club Player of the Month - DANNY SCHOFIELD
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Danny Schofield has been in hot form since his move into the middle of midfield. He owes much to Jeremy Helan's form on the left and the poor form of Michael Woods but the 32 year old has truly exeled with assists and goals to boot. Danny was the managers choice for Player of the Season last year and so far this season he has kept his form up proving his 100% prossionalism.
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October 2012
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League 2
Rotherham United 3 - 1 Swindon Town
Goals: Helan, Grabban, Marshall
Butland
Vincelot Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Barnett Schofield Pringle Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Bradley, Clayton, Marshall
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By contrast, Swindon have had an awful start to the campaign since promotion with Rotherham. Jeremy Helan got the hosts off to a great start to put them 1-0 up but poor defending from a corner allowed Comazzi to level after just 14 minutes. The next goal didnt come until the start of the 2nd half with Helan crossing for Lewis Grabban to score. Late substitute Marcus Marshall sealed the game with a minute left after Schofield's quick thinking through ball. Rotherham upto 4th and Swindon remain 22nd.

Johnstone Paint Trophy North 2nd Round
Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 2 Rotherham United (Sheff Weds. win 3-2 on pens)
Goals: Marshall, McGivern
Butland
Vincelot Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Barnett Schofield Pringle Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Bradley, Marshall
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This is the 3rd time these 2 rivals have met already this season but it served up another classic in the history of the fixture. Rotherham started quickly hitting the bar after 3 minutes but it was Wednesday who took the lead, Maachi getting the goal, poor defending from a corner once again. It stayed like that until the 2nd half when Marcus Marshall came off the bench to level it up. Ryan McGivern then gave hard-working Rotherham the lead with just 17 minutes left. It was backs against the wall as Wednesday piled foward and there risk rewarded them with a Bennett goal leaving the tie at 2-2. Rotherham should have seen their lead out but after conceding Rotherham threw everyone up to avoid penalties and it very nearly worked as Lewis Grabban hit the post. In penalties King missed the first for Wednesday, Kennedy scored for Rotherham puting them 1 up. Buckley and Schofield both scored for 2-1 but then Semedo and Dumbuya dispatched their spot kicks with Helan, Vincelot and Bradley all missing to send the Millers out.

Ollie Banks to Wimbledon - 1 month loan
Kieran Trippier to Rotherham - Free
Ravel Morrison to Rotherham - 3 month loan

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 1 Notts County
Goals: Morrison
Butland
Brown Raynes McGivern Kennedy
Bradley
Trippier----------------Schofield
Morrison
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Pringle, Holroyd
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With several injuries among the ranks at Rotherham, Bright prospects have been brought in. Trippier and Morrison arrived during the week and were both given debuts against the visitors today. Ravel Morrison opened the scoring with a turn and shot on the edge of the box after 16 minutes to introduce himself to the home fans. Alan Judge quickly cancelled it out after a shot rebounded off the post leaving Judge with the easy finish. Several tweeks to 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 upset the tempo of the game and 2 more injuries picked up with Bradley and Kennedy going off.
INJURY NEWS: Bradley (fit to play), Kennedy (5 weeks)

League 1
Milton Keynes Dons 3 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Grabban
Butland
Brown Raynes McGivern Helan
Trippier Morrison Vincelot Schofield
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Barnett, Holroyd
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The MK Dons looked ruthless today against a lackluster Millers side that has seen alot of changes in the past few weeks with injuries, transfers and playing different formations and it showed today. They never recovered after MacDonalds 9th minute goal. Krastovchev grabbed the 2nd before half time. Rotherham made a double change at half time taking off Brown and Tade and it seemed to have worked with Rotherham starting to play. MacDonald was then sent off on 63 minutes only for Krastovchev to score just a minute later to leave the game beyond dought to when Lewis Grabban scored it was mearly consolation. Rotherham stay 5th.

League 1
Wycombe Wanderers 4 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Marshall
Jansson
Brown Raynes McGivern Helan
Trippier Morrison Vincelot Schofield
Grabban Clayton
Subs Used: Barnett, Marshall, Bradley
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Wycombe are pushing for a play-off spot in League 1 at the moment and are a side on form. Rotherham havnt won for the last 3 games and have shown signs of things spiraling out of control after a bright start to the season. They went 3 goals down to a rampant looking Wycombe side. Ainsworth scoring on 19 minutes and Nelisse scored 2 but Marshall's heroics off the bench again leaving the result at 3-1. In a push to improve Rotherham went more attacking and Louadj captalised on a lazy defensive line for 4-1. Vincelot was then sent off for picking up a 2nd yellow. Rotherham drop 8th.

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 2 Exeter City
Goals: Grabban
Butland
Bradley Brown Jones Newey
Revell Schofield Woods Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Marshall, Barnett
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Rotherham lost their vital unbeaten home record today. Danny Schofield got the hosts off to a poor start when he was sent off for a tackle from behind after 15 minutes. Keohane then scored just a minute later as Rotherham hit the self distruct button. They then were forced to go 3 at the back after losing Bradley to injury with Pringle coming on. Having Revell and Woods back should be a big boost for November and it was Woods who set Revell free down the right who crossed to Grabban to level the match after 32 minutes. Cresswell then scored on the brink of half time to que all the Rotherham heads to drop. Another silly tackle from behind on the hour got Gregory Tade sent off but credit to the Millers who finished the game without any other real incidents. Home record gone, dropping from 5th to 14th in the space 4 games, A lot of work to do in November.
INJURY NEWS: Bradley (5 months)

Club Player of the Month - MARCUS MARSHALL
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Marcus Marshall has been the super sub this month. Scoring 3 goals all off the bench and has been playing where ever he's needed which is usually different game to game. But wether its on the right or the left or upfront, at the minute Marcus is in top form and Rotherham certainly need that to continue.
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League 1
Colchester United 0 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Trippier Jones McGovern Newey
Revell James Vincelot Helan
Grabban Marshall
Subs Used: Clayton, Morrison, Pringle
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After a dreadful past few games, Rotherham's trip to Colchester was an improvement. It seemed to be another nightmare in the making as Marshall, James and Revell all picked up injuries and went off after an hour. After that with all subs made, Rotherham picked up their game. Lewis Grabban scored but the referee chalked it off for offside. Colchester's luck also didnt make an appearance today as they went down to 10 men after picking up an injury with no subs left. The game was set up for a grand finale and Rotherham will feel aggreived they didnt win it after creating a number of 1 on 1 opportunities only to be denied. A draw and an end to their losing streak. A good point for the Millers.
INJURY NEWS: Marshall (5 weeks), James (fit to play), Revell (fit to play)

League 1
Chesterfield 4 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Grabban
Butland
Trippier Jones McGovern Newey
Revell James Vincelot Helan
Grabban Trundle
Subs Used: Pringle, Woods, Clayton
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A fierce rival trip to Chesterfield ended in another bad defeat this afternoon. First Jones was carried off and then Millar opened the scoring. Trundle hit the bar before half time but 1-0 to the home side at half time. Rotherham shown real effort in this game but Chesterfield had too much for them. McManaman making it 2 after 64 minutes. But Rotherham's effort was rewarded on 79 minutes as Revell's cross was finished by Grabban to put the Millers back in it with 11 minutes left but it all came undone as Bassila's late goal and another Millar strike put the game beyond reach. A painful one for the fans.
INJURY NEWS: Jones (4 weeks)

FA Cup 1st Round
Rotherham United 1 - 0 Morecambe
Goals: Grabban
Butland
Trippier Raynes McGovern Helan
Revell James Vincelot Morrison
Grabban Trundle
Subs Used: Barnett
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A massive improvement for Rotherham and passage through to the next round. The performance lacked abit of flair and quality finishing but it was an FA Cup goal to remember from Lewis Grabban. Carrying the ball across the edge of the box before picking his spot with his left foot which sent the ball rifling into the top right hand corner of the net. A goal worthy of winning any game and a much needed win.

League 1
Rotherham United 0 - 1 Hartlepool United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Trippier Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Revell James Pringle Morrison
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Schofield
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Rotherham had Kennedy and Tade back from injury but they lost Romain Vincelot during the week in training as the Frenchmen is suffering from shin splints and will be out for 4-5 months. As for the game Rotherham played well but couldnt finish their chances. Brown scored for Hartlepool on 28 minutes but the hole match was Rotherham attacking with nothing to show for it. Bendiksen was sent off for Hartlepool on 68 minutes but Rotherham still couldnt find a goal and then tensions boiled over as Schofield who played his first game back after suspension was sent off again for another dirty tackle and will miss the next 4 games.
Club Player of the Month - MATT JAMES
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Matt James arrived on a free at the begining of the month and his start to his Rotherham career has been solid. Performing at a consistent basis through November and creating a goal. He's linked defence to midfield well and looked dangerous with a few long rangers. Nothing to really shout about for Rotherham this month but James Harpers return to midfield should give Rotherham a much needed boost.
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December 2012
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FA Cup 2nd Round
Rotherham United 0 - 2 Chesterfield
Goals: N/A
Butland
Trippier Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Revell James Harper Morrison
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan
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Rotherham said goodbye to the FA Cup for another year. Defeat against fierce rivals Chesterfield costing them the chance of being in the hat for the 3rd round. Millar scored last time the 2 sides met and he did again scoring just inside 2 minutes. Rotherham then lost Morrison who had to be subbed off injured. James Harper being back in midfield saw a much improved display from the hole team. Matt James hit the bar from fully 30 yards which could have won his side a replay 10 minutes from the end but as they pushed foward looking for an equaliser, Westcarr sprung the high offside line to go on to score and win the tie for Chesterfield. Better look next year for Rotherham.
INJURY NEWS: Morrison (6 weeks)

League 1
Leyton Orient 1 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Raynes
Butland
Trippier Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Revell James Harper Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Jones, Marshall
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December is a key month for Rotherham with a number of winnable games against struggling sides in League 1. The O's were 22nd before kick so Rotherham needed to target the win. Michael Raynes was a threat from set pieces and he got a goal on 34 minutes from Jeremy Helan's corner. All the hard work came undone as Tehoue equalised on 71 minutes, The game fizzled out in a nervous ending. Both teams gain a place in the table.

League 1
Rotherham United 2 - 1 Millwall
Goals: Grabban, McGivern
Butland
Trippier Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Revell James Harper Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Barnett, Marshall, Woods
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Millwall are suprisingly 23rd in League 1 this year and Rotherham took advantage of that by winning 2-1. Another injury came 32 minutes in as Revell was went off. Lewis Grabban scored just a minute later to get Rotherham off to a good start. The all important 2nd goal came for Rotherham when McGivern headed in Harper's corner. A late 89th minute Killen strike proved only to be a consolation. The Millers up to 15th, something to build on.
INJURY NEWS: Revell (5 weeks)

League 1
Rochdale 3 - 2 Rotherham United
Goals: Tade, McGivern
Butland
Brown Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Helan
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Marshall, Trundle, Woods
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A 5 goal thriller at Spotland today, Helan picked up an injury before Tade sprung the offside to net his 1st goal in over 16 hours of football. It stayed 1-0 until the 65 minute when Keatings ran through to equalise. Rochdale were starting to become really dangerous whenever they attacked so when McGivern put Rotherham back infront from a corner it was somewhat of a suprise. Rochdale then really turned on the style and Rotherham looked hapless in their attempts to avoid defeat. Elford-Alliyu benefited as Kennedy was caught on the ball at the back to put the game at 2-2 and you could only see 1 winner and so it proved as a free-kick was headed in by Thompson in stoppage time.
INJURY NEWS: Helan (12 days)

League 1
Rotherham United 3 - 1 Scunthorpe United
Goals: Raynes, Tade, Grabban
Butland
Brown Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Schofield
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Woods, Trundle
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Rotherham loanee Jones was injured in training during the week and will be unavailable for 7 weeks but its not all bad news as Schofield returns from his suspension. It was Schofield who was the outstanding player in the first half as 2 of his free-kicks set up Raynes and Tade to head Rotherham 2 goals up by 22 minutes. They wasnt done there as Tade's shot rebounded to Grabban to put Rotherham in dreamland after 35 minutes. The game's frantic start was probably behind the game's slower nature in the 2nd half. Grant got 1 back for Scunthrope on 80 minutes but never threatened anything more. A marvellous unexpected win for Rotherham.

League 1
Preston North End 2 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Grabban
Butland
Brown Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Schofield
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Clayton, Marshall
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Preston are riding high 2nd in League 1 but Rotherham's thrashing over Scunthorpe would have had them worried. Preston hit the post after 3 minutes but then Rotherham started getting on top. A better connection from Schofield could have put Rotherham ahead after 5 minutes and then Grabban was denied from close range after 7 minutes. Rotherham kept up their high tempo and James slid through Grabban to bang them infront inside 10 minutes. Preston hit back straight away as Hume heading in a corner relatively unchallenged. Tade then hit the post after 16 minutes. The next goal came from Sheotahul on the half hour to give Preston the lead. Preston did well to see the game out from that position but they saw off the Millers with ease in the 2nd half.

Club Player of the Month - MICHAEL RAYNES
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Michael Raynes is a 6ft 4'' rock at the back for Rotherham. Grabbing some important goals but most importantly his performances at the back have shone. With Vincelot, Jones, McGivern and Kennedy all coming in in the summer he had to fight for his place and fight he has. Fans player of the year last season, He's certainly impressed again this year.
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January 2013
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League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 2 Bournemouth
Goals: Tade
Butland
Brown Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Schofield
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Clayton, Woods
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Rotherham have sured things up of late and have been more difficult to beat. They took the lead on half time when Tade scored after Grabban's through ball. But it all came undone in the second half as Tankovic and Spurs loanee Soulymane Coulibaly got goals to sink Rotherham to defeat for the 2nd time in 2 games.

League 1
Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Brown Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Schofield
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Woods, Marshall
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Games this season in this derby have been 5 star entertainment. Wednesday hit the bar after 20 minutes before Schofield went off injured. Gregory Tade rattled the post just before half time to send the sides in level at the break after a goalless first half. In the second half Wednesday hit the bar once again but this game could have gone on till the new year without any side getting a goal so a share of the spoils for both teams at 0-0.
INJURY NEWS: Schofield (4 weeks)

Carl Jenkinson (IN) - Arsenal - Loan (3 months)

League 1
Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Tade
Butland
Jenkinson Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Morrison
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Clayton, Woods
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This was a very cagey match. It ended 0-0 at half time before the second half opened up after Ryan McGivern's long ball over the top got Tade in to score 1on1. Ravel Morrison had just came back from injury but was forced off again on 67 minutes. Just 5 minutes later, Bruno dispatched a perfect cross from the right and both sides seem to settle for a point at the finish.
INJURY NEWS: Morrison (fit to play)

Ravel Morrison finishes 3 month loan

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 5 Stevenage
Goals: James
Butland
Jenkinson Raynes McGovern Kennedy
Trippier James Harper Barnett
Grabban Tade
Subs Used: Helan, Marshall, Clayton
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This was a massive 6 pointer in League 1's relegation battle this season. Stevenage in 21st place went behind after 6 minutes after Matt James brilliant daisy cutting drive crept in the keepers near post from 30 yards. After half an hour Dagnall leveled for Stevenage and Rotherham started to wobble. On the stroke of half time a Stevenage cross come shot ricocheted off the post and Butland bundled the ball into his own net. All confidence Rotherham had built up in recent games was lost in the second half as Bostwick hit a screamer for 3-1 and Roberts and Dagnall headed in poorly defended free-kicks. An apawling home display for Rotherham.

League 1
Walsall 1 - 1 Rotherham United
Goals: Revell
Jansson
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Barnett Pringle Harper Marshall
Clayton Revell
Subs Used: Helan, Tade, Grabban
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After the defeat against Stevenage, Rotherham made numerous changes to face 20th place Walsall. Revell scored on 19 minutes from Pringle's assist. Rotherham were largely the better side through out the first half. In the second half Morris scored early on after 50 minutes with a diving header. Rotherham couldnt get up to speed with their first half efforts but didnt let anything else in so a 1-1 draw.

Joshua King (IN) - Man United - Loan (3 months)

Club Player of the Month - RYAN MCGIVERN
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Rotherham have been really struggling since mid October. Rotherham had a small squad but started League 1 in exciting facing reaching 5th in the process. The arrival of Morrison and Trippier seem to disrupt the side and results slipped almost straight away. Rotherham need a big improvement to start winning matches to escape relegation this season.
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February 2013
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League 1
Rotherham United 3 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Goals: King (3)
Jansson
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Trippier, Helan, Pringle
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A formation change and the addition of loanee Joshua King was behind a fantastic win today for Rotherham. New boy King was on the scoresheet after 3 minutes after Matt James through ball. Schofield crossed for King to double the lead just after half an hour. It stayed like that until Arber headed in from a free-kick to put Dagenham back in it. But debutant King wasnt done yet as he poached a goal from a corner to give him a terrific debut hat-trick. What a day for the Manchester United youngster.


League 1
Carlisle United 1 - 3 Rotherham United
Goals: Tade (3)
Jansson
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Tade, Pringle
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Rotherham have new found confidence after a great performance against Dagenham and they nearly took the lead after 27 seconds as Barnett ran through and fired a shot against the post. Their bright start took a knock as the hero against Dagenham Joshua King went off injured. Carlisle looked to seize advantage on this as Zoko scissor kicked an effort against the crossbar. Rotherham got through to half time level at 0-0 and what ever the Rotherham manager said to the players at half time must have worked as Gregory Tade went nuts upfront scored 3 goals in 9 minutes to prove to his manager that what ever King can do i can do better. James got 2 of the assists and Barnett the other. Carlisle did get 1 goal for their efforts, Berrett 10 minutes from the end but another clinical display from a Rotherham striker wins the day for The Millers.

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
Goals: Tade
Jansson
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Trippier, Helan, Pringle
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The last time these 2 met, Rotherham outstandly won after scoring to goals in stoppage time at the end of the game. Today Rotherham took the lead via Gregory Tade who dispatched a cross from Charlie Barnett. The first half was all Rotherham creating numerous chances to double their advantage but their couldnt take them. Palace came on strong in the second half and it was backs against the wall as Rotherham dropped deeper and deeper. It was on 86 minutes when Tierney equalised with a header from a corner. He went on to hit the post from another corner in the 89th minute but that would have been cruel on Rotherham. A well earned draw.

League 1
Oldham Athletic 1 - 2 Rotherham United
Goals: Barnett, Pringle
Jansson
Jenkinson Jones McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Trippier, Pringle, Revell
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Rotherham were determined not to get to down hearted after losing a 1 goal lead against Palace last time out so they came out quickly and scored through Barnett on 7 minutes. Oldham edged the first half and they leveled as McGivern conceded a penalty and Robertson scored the kick. The second half was a dominant Oldham affair but Rotherham doggidly defended in the hope that their chance would come. They left it late in the 3rd minute of stoppage time James' through ball just missed Tade but Pringle was following up to put in the winner. Dramatic scenes in the away end. Another 3 in a resurgant month so far.

League 1
Rotherham United 3 - 1 Morecambe
Goals: Tade, Woods (2)
Jansson
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Revell, Grabban, Pringle
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Morecambe are 20th in League 1 and their trip to Rotherham wasnt going to be easy on Rotherham's recent form. Gregory Tade has been sensational in recent weeks and today was no different as he megged a Morecambe defender on the half way line before running free on goal to score after 12 minutes. Shortly after a Schofield free-kick rattled the crossbar. Michael Woods then took aim from the edge of the box to double the lead for Rotherham on the half hour. In the second half Rotherham controlled the game against a weak Morecambe side. An Alex Revell free-kick headed in by Woods for his 2nd of the game sealed the win on 71 minutes but Fletcher did get a consolation 2 minutes from the end.

Club Player of the Month - GREGORY TADE
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What a month! And there can be only 1 winner for Player of the Month. Gregory Tade, 5 goals in his last 5 games, The Frenchmen has been class this month. He has held up play and put himself about in a lone role upfront after the switch to 4-5-1. All eyes were on him with Joshua King coming in getting a hat-trick he was then injured and Tade went and scored a hat-trick. Absolute life saver!
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League 1
Swindon Town 1 - 5 Rotherham United
Goals: Brown (2), Tade (2), James
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Revell, Grabban, Trippier
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Both promoted last season from League 2 and now both challenging for the play-offs in League 1 after Rotherham's amazing turnaround last month. Rotherham kicked off the scoring with Troy Brown heading in a Schofield free-kick only for Nimely to equalise 2 minutes later after a breath taking passing move. Just before the half hour Charlie Barnett gave the ball to Tade whose winding run ended with him scoring to put Rotherham back infront at 2-1. Woods then found Tade with a through ball to put Rotherham 3-1 up. Brown added to the scoring heading in another Schofield free-kick for 4-1 by half time. The score-line didnt resemble the play as Swindon had most of the ball all game. It carried on like that in the second half but Matt James finished off the 5-1 rout taking aim from 25 yards with 5 minutes left. Clinical finishing the order of the day, Rotherham upto 12th.

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 1 Milton Keynes Dons
Goals: Schofield
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Revell, King, Trippier
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MK Dons are an unpredictable side in League 1, flirting with the play-offs all season so far. Rotherham's Charlie Barnett was been key to the revival of the Millers recently but Rotherham lost him to injury after 7 minutes paving the way for Alex Revell. MK Dons took the lead on 10 minutes, Ibehre the scorer. Tade hit the post just before the break after Schofield picked him out with a through pass. It was Schofield who leveled it up just after half time after Matt James threaded pass layed it on a plate for Schofield to finish. Rotherham pushed for a winner throughout the second half but it didnt come. A draw not really effective for either side in the League.
INJURY NEWS: Barnett (6 days)

League 1
Notts Co 0 - 3 Rotherham United
Goals: Schofield, King (2)
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Marshall--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Revell, Trippier, Pringle
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Joshua King started for the first time today after injury and he looked in sharp form but it was Schofield who opened the scoring after Woods' pass. Wood then provided a pass for King to double the lead by 24 minutes. 10 minutes later Woods was at it again latching on to Matt James' pass to bang Rotherham 3-0 up before half time. Rotherham saw the game out like pro's in the second half as they remain 12th just 3 points of the play-offs with 10 games left.

League 1
Rotherham United 2 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers
Goals: King (2)
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Helan
Harper
James Woods
Revell--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Pringle, Trippier, Vincelot
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Rotherham started like a house on fire but couldnt grab a goal in the opening exchanges. Wycombe scored against the run of play on 33 minutes, Jamie Mole grabbing a goal out of nothing for Wycombe. Rotherham didnt equalise until 66 minutes when that man Joshua King leveled after James put him through. Just 3 minutes later Harpers' low driven pass found King on the edge of the box who turned and fired Rotherham 2-1 up. A great comeback from 1-0 down for Rotherham as they rise to 8th.

Michael Woods sidelined for 7 weeks
Jansson out for 2 months

League 1
Exeter City 1 - 3 Rotherham United
Goals: Schofield, McGivern, Revell
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Helan
Harper
James Barnett
Revell--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Tade, Vincelot, Pringle
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The first half an hour was bizarre with how it ended 0-0 up until then. Keohane hit the bar after 6 minutes and then on 17 minutes Cresswell headed against the post before Keohane smashed 1 against the bar before a goal mouth scramble, a Butland save then a clearance off the line left everyone at St.James Park purplexed how didnt the ball go in. Joshua King went off injured shortly after with Tade coming on. Keohane finally scored after 30 minutes to the relief of the home fans. It was all going well for Exeter until just before the break when they gifted the ball to Danny Schofield who missed with his initial shot but scored on the rebound. Exeter were controling possession in the first half so Rotherham changed to a narrow 4-1-2-1-2 to dominant the middle and it worked as Exeter got quieter and quieter before McGivern headed them infront 4 minutes from the end and then Revell made it 3-1 in the 89th minute. Rotherham move to 7th just a point of the play-offs.

Rotherham United v Chesterfield - Rearranged (International Call-Ups)
The game will now be played in April. Other results mean Rotherham stay 7th, 2 points off Hartlepool in 6th.

League 1
Hartlepool United 2 - 2 Rotherham United
Goals: Schofield, Barnett
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Helan
Harper
James Barnett
Revell--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Grabban, Vincelot
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Today was a massive 6 pointer in the race for the play-offs for Rotherham if they lost the gap would be 5 points with 7 games to go but the game was tied. Schofield made a mess of a penalty but redeemed himself after he scored on the rebound to put Rotherham 1-0 up after 13 minutes. Poole then grabbed 2 for Hartlepool to put them 2-1 up before half time. Streete was sent off for Hartlepool early in the second half as Rotherham piled on the pressure to equalise. It was end to end and Rotherham will be dissapointed it took so long to level on 76 minutes when Grabban hit the post, Barnett was they to tap in the rebound. A big push to win it nearly lost it for both sides but a thoroughly entertaining League 1 game ended at 2-2. Rotherham remain 7th, 2 points off the play-offs with a crucial game in hand.

Club Player of the Month - MATT JAMES

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Matt James and Michael Woods have been sensational since they paired up in the middle together but as Woods got injured in training all the creative play Rotherham rely on has come from James. He's racked up 10 assists and a couple of goals this season which has put Rotherham in with a really good chance of the play-offs which didnt look likely 2 months ago. Rotherham start April with 3 games in 7 days all at the Rotherham Community Stadium. With 1 defeat in the last 15 games they have came into form at the perfect time of the season but its not done yet!
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Grerat story. Good work on pulling the season back from lower mid table consolidation \ possible relegation scrap to makign a charge for the play offs. Good to see my team Swindon having a similar kind of season, although you didn't have to stuff them 5-1! keep up the good work, and good luck for the rest of the season!
 
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Grerat story. Good work on pulling the season back from lower mid table consolidation \ possible relegation scrap to makign a charge for the play offs. Good to see my team Swindon having a similar kind of season, although you didn't have to stuff them 5-1! keep up the good work, and good luck for the rest of the season!
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Thanks mate. Yeaa i had a Swindon game on fm11 and i just love them, Caddis, Ferry, Magera are quality, Wish they hadnt sold Charlie Austin though. My biggest regret this year was not changing to 4-5-1 earlier ..... but you live and learn.
END OF SEASON GOING UP IN 10 MINUTES!
 
April 2013
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League 1
Rotherham United 2 - 2 Colchester United
Goals: James, Tade
Butland
Vincelot Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Barnett
Revell--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Pringle, Grabban, Trippier
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This game looked set for a good one after Revell rattled the bar after 17 minutes. Colchester took the lead through Koroma before adding to their lead a minute into the second half thanks to Januzaj. Rotherham hit back with a Matt James trademark edge of the box piledriver and Tade completed the turnaround after Grabban's shot was saved, Tade was their to pounce. Rotherham had 2 late penalty claims turned down by the referee but it would have been harsh on Colchester after their first half display.

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 2 Leyton Orient
Goals: Schofield (pen)
Butland
Jenkinson Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Barnett
Revell--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Clayton, Trippier, Jones
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Rotherham should have won this game without any problems against relegation threatened Orient. Leyton Orient started the scoring when a Rotherham corner broke down, Orient broke with Johnson who netted. It remained like that until a minute into the second half when Jenkinson was brought down in the box and Danny Schofield scoring a penalty. The winner was good enough to win any game but it was harsh on Rotherham as *** curled in a stunner from 25 yards. Rotherham through everyone foward but couldnt get a goal and as Orient broke again, McGivern was sent off in stoppage time for a professional foul to keep the score at 1-2.

League 1
Rotherham United 2 - 1 Chesterfield
Goals: Tade, Marshall
Butland
Jenkinson Raynes Brown Kennedy
Harper
James Pringle
Barnett--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Bradley, Marshall, Grabban
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This is Rotherham's game-in-hand and they have been beaten twice by Chesterfield already this season and they didnt want that to happen again. Gregory Tade scored on 19 minutes with a lob of the highest quality. But, Rotherham were caught out 7 minutes later when Millar took a quick free-kick for Mattis to smash in. The winner eventually came in the 70th minute as Matt James drilled in a low cross for substitute Marshall to score with his first touch after coming on. It was backs against the wall at the end for the Millers but they held on to move 6th on goal difference.

Jenkinson loan expires

Millwall 1 - 4 Rotherham United
Goals: Tade, Marshall (2), Grabban
Butland
Vincelot Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Barnett
Marshall--------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Trippier, Grabban, Bradley
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This was a stunning performance at the Den for Rotherham. Tade rounded the keeper after 11 minutes to put Rotherham 1-0 up and a delightful chest and volley from Marshall doubled the lead for half time. Marshall added a 3rd on 64 minutes and Grabban off the bench netted 1 more soon after. Then Tade was sent off for a second bookable offence when he delibrately handballed. On 85 minutes Feeney pulled 1 back from the edge of the area as the shot wasnt closed down.

100th game in Management!

League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 0 Rochdale
Goals: Harper
Butland
Trippier Brown McGivern Helan
Harper
James Pringle
Barnett--------------Marshall
King
Subs Used: Grabban, Vincelot, Schofield
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Rotherham manager Chris Saunt celebrated his 100th game in management today and also secured a valuable win. A formation change to 4-4-2 in the second half freed up space in the middle. Enough space at least for James Harper to rifle after 55 minutes. That was the only goal as Rotherham move 3 points clear in 6th.

League 1
Scunthorpe United 1 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Trippier Brown McGivern Helan
Harper
James Pringle
Revell--------------Schofield
King
Subs Used: Marshall, Bradley, Grabban
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Rotherham need just 4 points to guarantee a play-off spot or everything depends on other results. This result ment it would go down to the last day against Preston at Rotherham Community Stadium and also ment Scunthorpe were promoted along with Champions Crystal Palace. King limped off in his final game for the club. The only goal was scored by Collins on 48 minutes. Scunthorpes clean sheet ment that Rotherham wouldnt score for the 20th game in a row.

King returns to Manchester United!

Club Player of the Month - JAMES HARPER

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James Harper wins the award for this month after been solid all season long bar a brief spell out injured. The anchorman in Rotherham midfield allows the more creative, Woods, James and Schofield to pose a threat going foward without leaving the backdoor open with Harper guarding it wisely. A model pro!​
 
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League 1
Rotherham United 1 - 1 Preston North End
Goals: Tade
Butland
Trippier Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett---------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Marshall, Grabban, Helan
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As things stand before kick off, Rotherham are level on points (+1 GD) with Bournemouth who play Wycombe away and 2 points ahead of Colchester who host Scunthorpe. A draw/win will mean a shot at the play-offs against Preston in a weeks time.
A sell out of 12000 expectant fans fill the Community Stadium which will generate Rotherham aroudn £140k in gate receipts, a new record. Rotherham opened the scored through Gregory Tade who was played in by Danny Schofield. The lead lasted just 13 minutes though as Hume out paced Troy Brown to level just before the half hour. Tade hit the post quickly after but Rotherham looked comfortable up to half time. The second half was very nervy with the score at 1-1 it ment Rotherham would be in the play-offs as news filtered through that both Bournemouth and Colchester were losing. Rotherham defended for their lives at times and as the full time whistle blew a massive roar went around the ground confirming Rotherham had made it to the play-offs!

PLAY-OFF SPOT SECURED!

League 1 - Play-off Semi-Final 1st Leg
Rotherham United 1 - 0 Preston North End
Goals: Schofield (pen)
Butland
Trippier Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Woods
Barnett---------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Marshall, Grabban, Helan
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Another 12000 sell out for Rotherham, £250k in gate sales beating the record set a week ago. Both teams cancelled each other out during the match but it was Matt James the danger man for Rotherham. He won a penalty on 43 minutes and the responsibility of the massive kick was who else but Danny Schofield .... HE SCORED! The Rotherham Community Stadium was sent into raptures, This could just be their year at the first time of asking. Things got better in the second half as Lurling was straight red carded for a dirty tackle from behind and Rotherham finished the game strong. A narrow 1-0 victory was enough for the fans to believe that it could be just enough to see them into the final but still 90 minutes left at Deepdale in 3 days time.

League 1 - Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Preston North End 3 - 0 Rotherham United
Goals: N/A
Butland
Trippier Brown McGivern Kennedy
Harper
James Pringle
Barnett---------------Schofield
Tade
Subs Used: Marshall, Woods, Grabban
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Preston had found it tough away at Rotherham but with 22000 fans behind them at Deepdale it was a very different story. Lady luck was on their side from the start as a cross deflected off McGivern into Butland's near post. An Own Goal from the Millers center half. Just 6 minutes later Tsoumou headed in near post from a corner and Rotherham were 2-1 down on aggregate. It was nearly 3 in the second half as Hume hit the post and then bizarely Brown hit his own post to clear the ball away. Preston's 3rd did come from Tsoumou once gain after an hour to put the tie beyond doubt. Rotherham can take alot of heart from the way they performed in the past few months but they have just came up short. Heart-break for Millers fans, Men and boys in tears. They were so close.

Club Player of the Season - RYAN MCGIVERN
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Ryan has been possibly the signing of the season. Played 45 League 1 game and scored a few goals, Heartbreaking to when the own goal went in in the play-offs but he'll be back stronger than ever. Every club has a star defender and in McGivern, Rotherham have their star. A dominant player in the air, he can spot where to defend and where the danger is coming from. Potential captain for next season.

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Season 2013/14
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Its been an exciting journey so far, Promoted from League 2 as Champions then reaching the Play-Offs in League 1. Moving into The Rotherham Community Stadium was a big boost for finances as average attendances risen from 3800 at the Don Valley Stadium to 7200 after the first season at the new ground. 2 Sell out matches against Preston at the end of the season broke records in gate sales gaining around £370k. Rotherham also recieved prize money for finishing 6th in League 1 and around £350k in TV rights but with Rotherham large squad and high wages meant the seasons new budget had to set at £0.
Preparation for the 2013/14 season has began with a number of players in and players out.


Rotherham's record transfer so far under Chris Saunt was £50k for Max Clayton from Crewe Alexandra who made 10 starts at 12 subs last season but could only manage 1 goal. Gregory Tade had a successful first season at Rotherham scoring 17 goals in 37 games and winning the Fans Player of the Season award. This season Chris Holroyd, Tom Newey and Jamie Annerson all left on free transfers as their contracts expired. Kieran Trippier got a big money move to Watford for £250k.
Players IN:
Daniel Alfei (End of Season Loan)
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He has been admired by the Rotherham boss for the past year or so and has now secured a loan move to Rotherham for the 2013/14 season. Their is also an option to buy the Welsh wingback from Swansea City for £300k.

Joshua King (End of Season Loan)
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Joshua King spent 3 months on loan last season scoring 7 goals in 8 games but will be dissapointed with his overall spell at the club which was plagued with injuries. He has rejoined on loan until the end of the season and will provide much needed quality upfront.

Marnick Vermijl (Free)
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Marnick was released from Manchester United and is a bright prospect for the future. He will hope to gain much needed match experience during his time with Rotherham but will have to fight for his place.

Craig Sutherland (Free)
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Craig Sutherland was released by Blackpool. Craig signs on a free and will provide back up for a Rotherham squad that had numerous injuries through-out the season last season.

Adam Nditi (Free)
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Nditi was released from Chelsea in the summer and is a massive prospect expected to be a good Premier League player in the future and has lots of pace. He should challenge for a first team spot this season. Rotherham have little pace out wide so this move will be welcomed by the fans.

Carl Jenkinson (End of season Loan)
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Carl Jenkinson like Joshua King spent 3 months at Rotherham last season and has resigned on loan for the coming season. During his time last season Jenkinson was solid at right back and could get foward well so it made to resign the Finnish right back.​

Manager Snippet: Im happy with the players i have brought in this season but im dissapointed i have been able to sign a new Goalkeeper so Oscar Jansson is going to have to start the season but i havnt got a sub and he had 2 months out injured last year. I also wanted to bring in another Defensive midfielder as James Harper is nearly in his mid 30s. I still want more options on the wings because i have very technical players out wide but i no pace. Adam Nditi looks like a sensational signing but im about worried about the fact he's from Tanzania. The first reason is that he could get into the national team and be available for fewer games and the second reason is that he might be abit 'Loco' which is why Chelsea probably released him. I had alot of trouble with Nigerian Kelvin Etuhu before i sacked him and want to keep my team largely British and professional. With the money i got from Kierian Trippier i want to use all/most of it on a goalkeeper and defensive midfielder as their the most problem areas of the squad.
In other News i have signed a contract with Rotherham until 2015 so im happy about that so now i can concentrate a bit more on creating a youth system to become more self suficient. Another option on the Trippier money is to put it into the Youth System and Youth recruitment to benefit the club in the long run, Im doing research on Youth Systems as to the best way to do it with having little money available and just moving into the Community Stadium might effect that.
The new season begins with Morecambe (Away) in League 1 followed by Port Vale (Home) in the League Cup. Fixtures against Brentford (Home), Exeter (Away), Bournemouth (Home) and Swindon (Away) fill up the first month season and if you look at my squad its a good start. Its a big risk but i have faith Oscar Jansson will be good enough in goal but ''the proof is in the pudding''
 
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A New Season Begins...
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League 1
Morecambe 0 - 1 Rotherham
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Neither side could really dominate this game, Both looked like they were still bedding in their new players and getting match fitness before a stoppage time winner from Joshua King. A complete fluke as he crossed from the left which looped into the far post to give Rotherham all 3 points after a dissapointing performance.

League Cup 1st Round
Rotherham 4 - 0 Port Vale
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A sensational performance in a 4-2-2-2 formation put Rotherham into the 2nd round draw. Rotherham casually added to the scoreline throughout the tie with Adam Nditi looking threatening everytime he got the ball. Brown headed in a Harper corner to kick off, Clayton then added a 2nd on 22 minute after Nditi's run and cross from the left. In the second half Clayton provided a pass to Marshall to make it 3 before Raynes headed in Harper's free-kick.

Helan misses fortnight after injured in weights room

League 1
Rotherham 2 - 2 Brentford
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Signs of a potential weakness at the back for Rotherham was firmly exposed by Brentford today. Joshua King netted just before half time after Schofield put him through. In the second half Millar leveled with a shot Oscar Jansson will be dissapointed he couldnt keep out before King went off injured. Just after the hour Nditi sprung the offside to restore Rotherham lead but poor defending allowed Myles Weston enough time to pick his spot to level the match.

League 1
Exeter 5 - 5 Rotherham
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What a game this was. Schofield scored after Charlie Barnett's cross just 8 minutes it but goals from Diba, Bouchiba and Archibald-Henville had Exeter 3-1 up after half an hour and Rotherham looked like they were sinking without trace but they got to half time without conceding anymore goals. They changed to a more attacking 4-2-2-2 in the second half and boy did it work. Nditi ran riot before crossing to Tade to get 1 back only for Archibald-Henville to head in another 1 from a set-piece. On 71 minutes a Nditi cross was headed down by Barnett before Tade smashed in for 4-3. Just 5 minutes later Nditi got 1 for himself after a Barnett it cross to make it 4-4 and the comeback was complete on 79 minutes as Nditi crossed to Gregory Tade for an astonishing 5-4 scoreline. Exeter cameback with Rotherham reverting to a more defensive formation but they couldnt hold out as Do Marcolino nodded in another goal from a set play to end the game 5-5. Incredible!

Tomas Cerny (IN) - Hamilton - £140k

League 1
Rotherham 0 - 2 Bournemouth
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After the amazing 5-5 to Exeter wanted to sure things up and get a clean sheet but they were denied that by Bournemouth who headed in 2 free-kicks to leave the Rotherham boss red faced. Zubar and Gianni getting the goals in a professional away performance from the visitors.

Marcos Alonso (IN) - Unat. - Free

League Cup 2nd Round
Nottm Forest 2 - 3 Rotherham
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An incredible result for Rotherham. They lined up in a 4-5-1 but dominance on the ball for Forest got them 2 up with goals from Derbyshire and Reid. Rotherham changed to 4-3-3 pushing Nditi and Revell further foward and that allowed the space for Tade to pull it back to 2-1. In the second half Matt Jame passed into Tade who ruthlessly smashed in for 2-2 and the winner came late in stoppage time as Tade pounced again to send the away fans ecstatic.

Alonso unpopular with Millers fans
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League 1
Swindon 1 - 1 Rotherham
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Before this game Swindon had lost all 4 of their League 1 games and they hadnt score backed up with a 2-0 loss against Millwall in the League Cup 1st Round but they found the flaws in Rotherham 4-2-2-2 as they dominated and were unlucky to go 1-0 down on half time as Hoyte's mistake was punished by the predatory Joshua King. Swindon knew there was a goal in it for them and they left it late as Lussey equalised as Rotherham throw away another 2 points late on.

Club Player of the Month - ADAM NDITI
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Adam Nditi is without doubt the Player of the Month. His pace has terrorised defences and after featuring mostly off the bench its outstanding the impact hes made when he comes on. Awarded with starts in both round of the cup and against Swindon he lacks something that keeps him focused for 90 minutes so should only be an impact player until then but hes made a very good start to his Rotherham career.
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September 2013
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Johnstone Paint Trophy North 1st Round
Rotherham 0 - 0 Notts Co (Notts Co win 4-3 on pens)
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Rotherham's oldest player in their starting 11 was Ben Pringle at just 25 as Saunt opted for youth in JPT. An energetic performance saw Rotherham have 14 shots on goal but only 4 on target infront of just 1908 fans at the Community Stadium. That paved the way for penalties and the last kick was saved from Sutherland to send the Millers out in first round. Inexperience in not taking their chances, Rotherham should have won this game.

Cerny out for 7 weeks after suffering Hernia

League 1
Coventry 1 - 2 Rotherham
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An unexpected win for Rotherham despite Coventry being in freefall. James scored after 24 minutes from a Schofield cross before a corner just after half an hour was headed home by Brown. Coventry got themselves back into the game after Black picked his spot from the edge of the box but Rotherham wernt really threatened during the second half. Schofield should have made it 3-1 but hit the post 10 minutes from the end.

League 1
MK Dons 3 - 3 Rotherham
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It was classic Rotherham this season after surrendering 2 points from a winning position. McGivern had them ahead after 2 mins after heading in Schofields corner. 2 goals from Chadwick had MK Dons ahead at half time. Rotherham reacted well with Tade's volley at the near post putting them level at 2-2. Tade then squared the ball to Joshua King to put Rotherham back infront but the lead lasted just 3 minutes as McQuoid equalised. Adam Nditi had the chance of the game on 86 minutes but blazed a left foot volley high into row z in dramatic fashion. 2 points dropped for definate.

League 1
Rotherham 1 - 1 Hartlepool
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Rotherham are really struggling when infront in matches and today was no different. Adam Nditi made up for his miss against Dons with the opening goal but it lasted on 9 minutes as Alonso fouled Cook for a penalty and Poole didnt even look like missing. Rotherham had chances to win it but couldnt find the net.

League Cup 3rd Round
Rotherham 2 - 4 West Ham
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This tie had Rotherham fans in a frenzy with 11567 nearly selling out the ground. West Ham played at a high tempo through out the game and after 15 minutes they were 2-0 up. Daniel Alfei with an unfortunate own goal and Jodlowiec from a corner. From the kick off of the 2nd half Rotherham attacked as Nditi went down the left and crossed which Jodlowiec put in his own net just after he'd scored at the other end. James Harper's drive on 36 minutes rattled the post but at half time it was 2-1 to the visitors. 7 minutes into the second half Sarmou netted from fully 30 yards but a doggid Rotherham got back in it again with a Matt James trademark edge of the box jem. The next goal at this stage was important as Rotherham got more possession but Frank Nouble rapped up West Ham's path into the next round after a shot from the edge of the box hit the post before going in.

League 1
Rotherham 3 - 2 Wycombe
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Oscar Jansson is on unpredictable form at the moment with Cerny out injured Rotherham need someone reliable between the sticks and it was questionable goalkeeping that cost Rotherham the first goal as Vose looped a shot in over Jansson to give Wycombe the lead. Rotherham equalised on the stroke of half time after Nditi squared for Tade to tap in. A change to 4-2-2-2 in the second half and Joshua King coming on worked a treat as King scored a brace by 66 minutes to put the Millers 3-1 up. The 2nd was out of nothing King picked up the ball and ran into the box before turning his man with a cut inside before a neat finish. Louadj got Wycombe back in it on 86 minutes but it was too late by then.
INJURY NEWS: Marshall (3 weeks)
Club Player of the Month - JOSHUA KING
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With Rotherham playing poorly at the back its no suprise that an attacking player gets the POTM this month. King has been in good form grabbing 6 goals this campaign. Rotherham just need to be abit more solid at the back and this could be a successful year but at the moment a lot of work on the training ground is required.
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October 2013
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League 1
Rotherham 3 - 0 Notts Co
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A dominant Rotherham were in control of this match but they had a wobble on 23 minutes as Smith hit a post. 2 minutes later though Danny Schofield hit fly from 30 yards into the bottom corner for 1-0. Gregory Tade put Rotherham 2 up in the early stages of the second half. Adam Nditi went on a run down the left on 75 minutes and his cross was finished by Edwards who stuck it in his own net. Rotherham upto 6th.

League 1
Chesterfield 0 - 2 Rotherham
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Rotherham got off to a great start in this rival clash with Tade scoring after 3 minutes. The next goal didnt come until after an hour when Danny Schofield scored from a beautiful free-kick. This result means back to back clean sheets and they leapfrog Chesterfield into 5th.

Barnett twists ankle sidelined for 6 weeks
Larnell Cole (IN) - Unattached - Free
Jansson strains wrists to miss 2 weeks
Cerny fit just in time!

League 1
Oxford 0 - 0 Rotherham
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Rotherham went for a 4-2-3-1 to counter the threat opposed by Oxford. Rotherham looked the most likely to score but Brown hit the bar after 31 minutes from a corner. Schofield also hit the bar from a free-kick on 60 minutes but the best chance came to debut boy Larnell Cole off the bench but was denied by a great save. A bore draw but still only 1 league loss for Rotherham this season in the league.

League 1
Rotherham 2 - 1 Dag & Red
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Joshua King pounced on a loose ball to put Millers 1-0 up after 3 minutes. Powell who terrorised Rotherham last year, equalised after 16 minutes. There was a sending off as Angha brought down King who was through on goal. Rotherham set up for all out attack in the second half and the goal eventually came on 77 minutes from unlikely source Mikel Alonso in a 2nd phase corner attack. Rotherham upto 3rd.

League 1
Rotherham 0 - 3 Preston
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This was a grudge match after the play-off semi-final defeat last season Rotherham wanted revenge but Sheotahul opened the scoring for Preston after 38 minutes and they never looked back as they outplayed Rotherham. Brown conceded a penalty to which Barton benefited. Proctor added a 3rd on 77 minutes to send the away fans home happy.

League 1
Accrington 2 - 1 Rotherham
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Accrington were bottom of League 1 at the start of play but they took the lead when Van Hove headed in from a corner. Accrington were set up with a narrow 4-2-3-1 and Rotherham couldnt handle it. In the second half Joshua King hit the post on 55 minutes. Rotherham were made to rue their missed chance just 7 minutes afterwards when McCombe made it 2. Rotherham then went 2-3-2-3 and it had the desired effect as Revell pulled Rotherham back into the game. Back to back defeats now for Rotherham and they drop out the play-offs places down to 8th.

Club Player of the Month - DANNY SCHOFIELD
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Danny Schofield may be 33 but hes still putting in the same consistent performances as ever. A recent move to the middle has seen him bang in 2 goals in his last 5 games. His delivery from free-kicks and corners are first class and doesnt seem like hes ready to retire just yet.
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November 2013
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League 1
Rotherham 3 - 2 Rochdale
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Rotherham took just 52 seconds to take the lead in this game. Danny Schofield put through by James fired Rotherham ahead. They quickly doubled their lead as a corner from scrambled in by McGivern. Rochdale then fought back with O'Brien hitting a cracker from the edge of the box. Tomas Cerny was then unlucky on half hour as a Hoganson shot rebounded off the post and off Cerny's back to level at 2-2, The goal going down as a Cerny own goal. In the second half Nditi came on and hit the bar from distance on 81 minutes but he eventually did win it when he dispatched Schofields cross to give Rotherham all 3 points in another 5 goal thriller.

Alonso out for 5 weeks after pulling hamstring

League 1
Sheff Weds 3 - 2 Rotherham
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These rival matches never fail to entertain and todays encounter didnt dissapoint. Sam Baldock scored the only goal in the first half on 35 minutes to put Wednesday 1 up. A change to 4-2-2-2 got Rotherham into the game more in the second half but Ameobi on 56 and Clingan on 66 minutes put Wednesday in a very comfortable position. Ben Pringle made the game interesting as he finished a Schofield free-kick before assisting sub Marshall on 82 minutes to set up a hollywood finish. Rotherham should have equalised in stoppage time but Marshall wasted the chance blasting wide.

FA Cup 1st Round
Bognor Regis 1 - 7 Rotherham
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An exciting draw for Bognor Regis fans and a chance for Rotherham to rotate. Bognor wear on cloud 9 as Daniel Alfei conceded a penalty on 10 minutes and Lee scored to give the non-league side the lead. Brown was injured soon after and Bradley came on. He equalised from a corner to ease the nerves amongst the Rotherham players. As the Bognor players tired coming up to half time Rotherham capitalised with Larnell Cole crossing for Clayton to put the League 1 side infront. Cole then crossed for Nditi to give Rotherham a 3-1 lead at half time. Nditi suffered a suspected torn calf muscle just after half time, a worrying injury for the Millers which could see the winger sidelined for some time. Schofield hit the bar soon after and then Cole also hit the bar after 66 minutes. The next goal came from Michael Raynes as he headed home from a corner and then Schofield on 78 minutes who netted from the edge of the box for 5-1. With 6 minutes left Raynes made it 6 heading in another Danny Schofield corner. And the win was rapped up with a well deserved goal from Cole who finished after a Marcus Marshall cross. 7-1 made it look easy in the end and Rotherham will be delighted to go through.
INJURY NEWS: Brown (5 weeks), Nditi (5 months)

Big blow for the Millers as Nditi's fears confirmed
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League 1
Rotherham 3 - 0 Shrewsbury
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Rotherham backed up their 7-1 win over Bognor with another win today. Larnell Cole eventually finished a cross from the left on 21 minutes to put Rotherham infront. Rotherham were in firm control as a James pass set up Joshua King who countered Shrewsbury before finishing superbly. In the second half Raynes had a header cleared off the line and then missed a sitter from Schofield corners before Charlie Barnett came on also denied by a great save from the Shrewsbury keeper. Joshua King was leading the counter attacks and he passed to Clayton who crossed for Barnett to tie up the win on 85 minutes. A comfortable win for Rotherham.

League 1
Doncaster 2 - 0 Rotherham
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Doncaster are running away with League 1 this season. They controlled this match and after 4 minutes they hit the bar through ten Voorde before the rebound also crashed off the crossbar. Rotherham reacted to the early domination by using a narrow 4-2-3-1 but Donny's M.Woods was unlucky as he hit the post on 22 minutes. The formation change kicked in after that with Harper and Schofield testing the Donny keeper from range but the 1st goal finally came from Donny when Basham drilled in from the edge of the area 3 minute before the break. ten Voorde doubled just before the hour but Rotherham will take heart from the stern resistance shown to keep the score down despite nothing to show for their efforts.

Club Player of the Month - LARNELL COLE
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Larnell Cole was signed in October and has hit the ground running for Rotherham. His strongest position is center midfield but can also play on the right wing and its the right wing where hes been used so far with devastating effect. He demands the ball much like Schofield on the left giving Rotherham more threat from a different angle.
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December 2013
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FA Cup 2nd Round
Rotherham 1 - 1 Cheltenham
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Rotherham are into the 3rd round draw but require a replay after Larnell Cole gave them the lead in the 6th minute almost complete dominance. The League 2 side leveled in stoppage time as a long distance effort deflected off McGivern for another unlucky own goal on his record. The winner in the replay plays Plymouth away in the 3rd round.

League 1
Rotherham 2 - 0 Colchester
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Theses 2 are side by side in League 1 but there was only 1 winner today. A quick free-kick from Schofield set up McGivern to right his wrongs in the FA Cup. Just after half time Joshua King won a spot kick and Schofield stepped up to squeeze in the penalty. The keeper was unlucky as he got a hand to it. That was a good win for Rotherham their 5th.

FA Cup 2nd Round Replay
Cheltenham 2 - 4 Rotherham
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2 from Joshua King and a Lewis Grabban curler had Rotherham 3 up at half time but the second half started badly as Duffy got Cheltenham back in with a shout. Cheltenham were performing a lot better than they had started and the next goal was crucial. Lewis Grabban got the next goal after King's through ball on 52 minutes. 10 minutes later Cheltenham got within 2 goals again as Ralls drilled in from 25 yards out but Rotherham held on to the win with relative ease after that. League 2 Plymouth away in the 3rd round for Rotherham.

League 1
Rotherham 3 - 1 Leyton Orient
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As Leyton Orient lined up in a 4-5-1, Rotherham boss Saunt decided a wide 4-2-3-1 was a wiser choice to allow control of the game. It was working as on 25 minutes McGivern headed in Schofield's corner and then James crossed for King to make it 2-0. McGivern added a 3rd after Raynes' header was saved. Orient got a consolation with 17 minutes to go, *** the scorer.
INJURY NEWS: Raynes (4 weeks)

League 1
Derby 0 - 3 Rotherham
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Derby are not the expected package this season struggling in League 1 but anything can happen on a boxing day encounter. Rotherham started well with counter attacks and it was a fine move after a Derby corner that provided the 1st goal as Dawson attempted a floated corner to the edge of the box Woods cut it out and set away Larnell Cole who carried by putting through Gregory Tade who finished like a predator. Tade then proved the assist for Schofield to double the lead and it was 3 by half time as Schofield's corner was met by a determined Troy Brown who had Rotherham in dreamland. It should have been 4 on 48 minutes after Cole was fouled by Dawson for a penalty but Schofield had his kick saved. Rotherham settled with 3 and are looking dangerous.

League 2
Rotherham 2 - 0 Stevenage
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Another comfortable win for Rotherham. Marcus Marshall scored on his 100th game for the Millers on 5 minutes and they never looked back although the sealing goal didnt arrive until the 84th minute when an Alex Revell cross was flicked by King for Lewis Grabban who side footed it in. Rotherham now 5 points safe in the play-off spots.

League 2
Rotherham 2 - 1 Morecambe
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A win today would achieve a 100% month in League 1 for Rotherham and when Schofield buried a Cole cross after half an hour there was only 1 winner. A Parrish own goal after he spilt the ball into his own net made it 2-0 on 75 minutes. Elphick headed in from a corner after 82 minutes for a nervy finish but a heroic comeback from Morecambe wasnt on the cards. King picked up a knock late on which will worry Millers fans heading into the new year but they lie in 4th just 2 points off automatic promotion and times are looking rosey once again.

Club Player of the Month - Ryan McGivern
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A massive improvement at the back has been the catalyst for some nice wins for Rotherham during December. With Raynes getting injured Brown came in and did well but the main stay once more is Ryan McGivern. A leader by example after the way he reacted after knocking in another unlucky own goal in the FA Cup hes showed an excellent mentality as he comes back even better in defence and more determined when up for corner nodding in 3 goals during December.
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