Felt a bit low after the Cardiff defeat and the Wednesday win. The road to relegation is littered with hard luck stories, questionable refereeing decisions, defeats by the odd goal, lapses of concentration, missed chances, injuries to key players, the lack of a proven, reliable goal-scorer, unforeseen events, etc., etc. We have experienced too many of these not to feel concerned. We are not, never have been and never will be a BIG club with a potentially massive fan base and/or the backing of a fabulously rich sugar daddy. There are many big-city clubs in this division, even ex-European champions and clubs with generous parachute payments. So, we were always going to be up against it in the Championship.
But we have a leadership with its heart in the right place, determined not to see us slide down the slippery slope to oblivion we once so nearly followed and a fanbase of loyal, experience-hardened supporters who recognise when people are doing their best. Although a relatively inexperienced one-club manager, Mr Warne has Rotherham passion flowing through his veins and has done his best to recruit players who personify the spirit of a never-say-die Rotherham, players like Richard Wood who would run through brick walls for the club and Michael Smith who would chase, kick and head all day long, giving every last ounce each match.
So I reckon there is hope. I mean, were’ not even in the bottom three any more and even if we fail we stand a good chance of bouncing back. If we want inspiration, look at Luton. They endured even more points deductions than we did, slid out of the league, bounced back and now sit comfortably in this division. Nearly half a season still to go so Come on, You Millers, keep right on till the end of the road (as they sing in Birmingham) and get us up this table.
Sorry about the ramble but I feel better now.