Players That Could Benefit Rotherham United Next Season 2025/26

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Said could benefit us. Not to reload sickbay!

Really should have put Ajayi in the former player news, but it would seem Hull City & Reading think Ajayi worth a punt, after Ajaya's agent said the player was talking to the clubs.

[Brin]

Going to really stick my neck out here. I feel Matt should take a good look at Josh Ayres, he's one of our own and I've seen him play a couple of times for us and you know when you get that sense that a player may go to better himself as he grows, well that's my thoughts on this lad.

IF, Matt does take a look at him and decides to give him an opportunity to make say, initial cameo appearances, then things may build from there for both the player and the club. The talk from Matt saying he's looking to involve youth within the team, well here's a possible opportunity where we may find our own hidden gem.

[Townerslovechild]

Going to really stick my neck out here. I feel Matt should take a good look at Josh Ayres, he's one of our own and I've seen him play a couple of times for us and you know when you get that sense that a player may go to better himself as he grows, well that's my thoughts on this lad.

IF, Matt does take a look at him and decides to give him an opportunity to make say, initial cameo appearances, then things may build from there for both the player and the club. The talk from Matt saying he's looking to involve youth within the team, well here's a possible opportunity where we may find our own hidden gem.

I`m sure if anyone,Matt will give the young`uns a go,must say,whenever I`ve seen Ayres(Which isn`t that often),I wasn`t really impressed Brin.

[Brin]

I`m sure if anyone,Matt will give the young`uns a go,must say,whenever I`ve seen Ayres(Which isn`t that often),I wasn`t really impressed Brin.

Each to their own pal each to their own. I may be wrong and he gives him a chance and he flops or, he gives him a go and heh presto Tony saves a few bob as he's already our player. We can but wait and see as they say.....

[Timbertop]

Brin. Contacts tell me he?s too slow to make it at our level but he did look promising in a pre season friendly.

[pipppy]

Brin. Contacts tell me he?s too slow to make it at our level but he did look promising in a pre season friendly.

Slow in speed or in thinking?

[mellowmiller]

Am reliably informed Dan Barlaser would be open to a move back to Rotherham if acceptable wages could be negotiated. Unfortunately that's unlikely to happen under the current ownership.

I'm normally against the "going back" theme as it rarely seems to work out but I would love to see Dan Barlaser return to NYS.
He would provide some of the midfield vision, class and set piece delivery that has been sadly lacking from the team since he left.
Unfortunately it's probably not going to happen as I'm sure there would be quite a few clubs interested in signing him if Middlesbrough make him available.

[Brin]

I'm normally against the "going back" theme as it rarely seems to work out but I would love to see Dan Barlaser return to NYS.
He would provide some of the midfield vision, class and set piece delivery that has been sadly lacking from the team since he left.
Unfortunately it's probably not going to happen as I'm sure there would be quite a few clubs interested in signing him if Middlesbrough make him available.

Mellow you're probably right there but hope springs eternal.

[RU66]

Sooner have a Vaulks or Rathbone type midfielder. Barlaser Crooks overall weren't in the games as much.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Players that could benefit Rotherham United next season 2025/26

A few players that I have seen from opposing teams this season, that could benefit the Millers

One problem - A commanding centre-half in the team / squad.

Answer - Mansfield Town centre-half Alfie Kilgour aged 27 [in May], a commanding centre-half
who can play out from the back, & is a solid centre-half who controls the defence, while being
able to set up his team in going forward.

* A plus is that Alfie Kilgour's contract ends 30th June 2025 with the Stags, worth a punt.

Position - Midfielder & Striker

Crawley Town came to the NYS on Saturday 29th March 2025 & beat the Millers 4-0
2 players took the Millers apart 26 year-old striker Rushian Hepburn Murphy [No14] & 25 year-old
mid-fielder Armando Junior Quitirna [No18].

The Millers defence could not cope with them, both players under contract until June 2026.

Rushian Hepburn Murphy - signed for Crawley Town on a free transfer from Swindon Town.

Armando Junior Quitirna - signed undisclosed fee, from Fleetwood Town

Crawley Town ready to drop through the trapdoor into league 2, could be open to offers.

Rushian Hepburn Murphy signed by MK Dons
Paul Warne must see something in the player, like what I saw of the player.