Stage Five

Rotherham v Bradford, New York Stadium, Tuesday 23rd Jan, 2-0

Ah Bradford. One of our favourite teams. Mainly because we almost always beat them. We have also had some great moments while playing them. Who can forget the Kieran Agard goal where he sprinted the length of the pitch to slot home and clinch a play-off place? Well me for one. I had to work. Ian and Vicky never fail to remind me what a brilliant night it was! They have also had some memorable players who are supposed to be world beaters but never did anything against us. Nasty Nakhi Wells and James Hanson to name but two. They started this game four points above us and in third place, but on a bad run. We needed a win to climb into the final play off place. Let battle commence.

All the usual suspects were there, except Wooly, who had ‘Another commitment’. In the centre of the Bradford midfield was an old friend. Nicky Law. Remembered most notibly for the fact that, at Crewe, we were close enough to notice he had tattoos. To say Bradford is just up the M1 it was a pretty poor showing by their fans.

The first half was a tight affair, with Mr Law running the midfield, our players finding it difficult to get the ball. Luckily, we have Michael Smi ith. An Anthony Forde free kick landed straight on his head giving him his first goal for the Millers.

Michael Smith MaLord

 Much to vickys disgust the faithful disregarded her song in favour of the old ‘Pablo Mills’ classic, to the tune of kumbaya.  1-0 at half time.

But something happened in the Millers dressing room at half time. They went in as Rotherham United, came out as Real Madrid. It was a fantastic second half performance, Bradford were simply overrun. We had chance after chance until a Smith effort was cleared off the line, straight to sub Joe Newell, who steered home. 2-0.

It was an imperious performance, and we could have had a hatful, but it ended 2-0. We were back into the playoff places, unbeaten in nine, and top of all the form tables. Who needs Keiffer moore? And who the hell is Lee Frecklington? Stage five here I come!**

Man of the match

Ian - Forde

Jackie - DaBall 

Vicky - Emmanuel

** Vicky would like to point out that she is still stuck in stage two. Anger. How the hell has he managed to play every single minute for his new club when he has been injured ever since the fat man jumped on him v Aldershot for us.