Today's Game at Rotherham - Page 3

Tin Monkey · 28-03-2009, 18:50

You aren't wrong Haggis. The Don Valley Stadium today was as desolate as it gets in late March. I have to admire the Rotherham fans who go there every week. I wouldn't fancy it. It'll take me hours to warm up tonight.

I thought we battled hard today, without ever looking like making a break through. I've no idea why the Rotherham 'keeper won man of the match. What did he have to do?

Haggis316 · 28-03-2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

You aren't wrong Haggis. The Don Valley Stadium today was as desolate as it gets in late March. I have to admire the Rotherham fans who go there every week. I wouldn't fancy it. It'll take me hours to warm up tonight.

I thought we battled hard today, without ever looking like making a break through. I've no idea why the Rotherham 'keeper won man of the match. What did he have to do?

Yes with Rotherham being so much "in control" according to their manager why should they need have needed him at all?

Could it have been him saving Symes' header from Miles' free-kick just before the break or his second half point blank stop to keep out Symes' skewed shot from close quarters from Miles corner?

Andy Warrington is a lifelong Wednesday fan and a top bloke so I won't dispute it.

Thanks to John Timmins for introducing me to Wynomie and Redash. Sorry I missed out on meeting you.

Coldest I have been since the Brittania Stadium on Boxing Day 2006. Steward told me that further along the main stand is even more exposed and cold.

I was confident we would win till about 20 minutes from the end when Rotherham seemed to find another gear but even then I thought we might get a late winner.

Redraine · 28-03-2009, 19:07

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Mark Robins thought Rotherham were in control throughout the match. Funny how people see things differently.

His post match interview on this link is interesting listening particularly for the Accrington bench:
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What a miserable get! Think I prefer Coley's "old" moaning style to his.

Tin Monkey · 28-03-2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Haggis316

Thanks to John Timmins for introducing me to Wynomie and Redash. Sorry I missed out on meeting you.

I was probably shivering in a corner somewhere.

Haggis316 · 28-03-2009, 19:22

After the match I was in the washrooms longer than usual - I think my bladder had frozen.

Bernard Dawson · 28-03-2009, 19:43

It was strange atmosphere this afternoon. It was bit like watching football on the telly with the sound turned down.

Haggis316 · 28-03-2009, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Robert Owen

It was strange atmosphere this afternoon. It was bit like watching football on the telly with the sound turned down.

You did well to detect any atmosphere

Wynonie Harris · 28-03-2009, 20:47

That's the strangest place I've ever been to watch a football match. Felt really remote from the match, as it was so far away. As Robert Owen says, like watching it on telly. Good day out, though...a couple of beers in the pub with Redash beforehand, good craic on the ground with Redash and Haggis and a couple more beers with Phil Whalley in Sheffield afterwards. I really pity the Rotherham fans, though...I'll take the FES/Crown anyday over that!

lancsdave · 28-03-2009, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Haggis316

Thanks to John Timmins for introducing me to Wynomie and Redash. Sorry I missed out on meeting you.

Are you sure you want to thank him for introducing you to those two

lancsdave · 28-03-2009, 21:54

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Only need 3 points for safety as long as we get them against chester

Be easier to finish the job next week, a win against Lincoln and Chester failing to win at Notts County would do it. Even if Stanley draw and Chester get beat it should effectively be finished, would take a massive effort for Chester to pull back what would be at least a -24 goal difference

Redash · 29-03-2009, 07:24

We went into the Faras pub first, the away fans pub, it was already full of Rotherham fans so our coach load filled the place to bursting. You couldn't move so a few of us left and made our way to the Britania, about a hundred yards away, the pub was quiet, empty, had good beer (in glasses) and Wynonie Harris in it. We had a couple of pints then went to the game. I heard later that some Rotherham "fans" tried to kick off with our lot, over Jamie(idle) Clarke, I'm unsure how it ended though.
The stadium was eerie, I doubt if the players could have heard the noise from the ultras, I just couldn't get into the game at all. The Don Valley stadium is definitely not a place to see football, although if you regularly go to the larger premiership/European stadiums, I should think it's similar. The players were so far away, you couldn't recognise any of them until they turned around displaying their numbers.
I think it was a point well earned, and I'm happy with that. And good to meet Haggis also.

Haggis316 · 29-03-2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Haggis316

Mark Robins thought Rotherham were in control throughout the match.
His post match interview on this link is interesting listening particularly for the Accrington bench:

BBC SPORT | Football | League Two | Rotherham 0-0 Accrington

Even their own fans picked up on his comment:

Rotherham United FC forum from footymad.net

mab · 29-03-2009, 11:06

And then theres more

RUFC - Robins 'we controlled game' Vital Football - Rotherham United

Stanley Stopper Denies Millers Sporting Life - League Two

A point each against Accrington Millersnet - Rotherham

Stats: Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley 28 Ma Vital Football - Rotherham United

LEAGUE TWO: Rotherham 0 Accrington Stanley 0; Chesterfield 2 Port Vale 1 Sheffield Star - Chesterfield FC

Rotherham United 0 v 0 Accrington - Report Rotherham United FC - The Official Site

Rotherham United 0-0 Accrington Stanley ESPN Soccernet - Rotherham United

Millers 0 Accrington Stanley 0 MillersMAD - Rotherham United

Rotherham United 0 Accrington Stanley 0 Yorkshire Post - Rotherham United

FULL TIME: Rotherham United 0 Accrington Stanley 0

MikeA · 29-03-2009, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Haggis316

Mark Robins thought Rotherham were in control throughout the match. Funny how people see things differently.

His post match interview on this link is interesting listening particularly for the Accrington bench.

Opposition managers wearing rose-tinted specs won't do us any harm.

Bradshaw Boy · 11-05-2009, 15:00

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Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

Millers have made all 3 subs, and Jamie Clarke is still on the bench - at least he will not come back to haunt us......