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pass_and_move
Same sized clubs but not in the same division enough during my time as a Red. However, mi favver teld mi some good stories about the Rotherham rivalry in the early 80s. The famous Ian banks hatrick, the win at oakwell to get us promoted although they were champions that year. A pool table being chucked through a Rotherham boozer window, Ronnie Moores a banker, Glavin etc. Norman Hunter and Emlyn Hughes, both legendary footballers and former England internationals who were our respective managers at the time. Great days for both clubs but as Animal said and mi favver teld me, loathed each other.
Personally I think they're our main rivals but most Barnsley would say Sheffield clubs or Leeds.
Reason I think they're our main rivals is because of the similar size and stature of each club which is important. I don't believe Leeds give a toss about us, Wednesday and United have their own rivalry although both clubs see themselves as much bigger than us and would normally dismiss us and Rotherham. However, perhaps our sustained period in the 2nd tier during the 80s and 90s made us a bit of a cuckoo in terms of rivals and derby matches.
Personally I hope we completely smash em Steve. A Friday night kick off means most will be well oiled and it make for a good atmosphere for once at Oakwell.
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