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Countdown to Bahrain: John Booth on the state of F1. VIDEO

by PAUL RICKETT

BAHRAIN here we come...as rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk heads to the Persian Gulf to follow Virgin Racing’s Grand Prix debut.   Make sure you keep up to speed this weekend as the Advertiser brings you up-to-the minute news from the Virgin camp as they prepare for qualifying on Sat ...Read on


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This article has one or more photos Video. Follow the Advertiser for F1 in Bahrain

by PAUL RICKETT

THE countdown is under way for a greatest sporting show on earth...and you can follow every turn of the wheel here on rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk

We’ll be the only regional news outle


This article has one or more photos Slideshow: Millers v Bradford City

by ADMIN
Rotherham United (1) v Bradford City (2)

Zimbabwe's Henry Olonga VIP at Rotherham cricket dinner

by DAVID BEDDOWS

A FORMER international cricketer is the speaker at Rotherham Phoenix CC's annual sportsmen's dinner.

The much-heralded Henry Olonga, the former Zimbabwe bowler, is one of the mo


Millers step up striker search

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United will step up their hunt for a striker this week after slipping off the promotion pace in League Two.
The Millers dropped out of the top five for the first time since August after


This article has one or more photos Ronnie points finger after derby defeat

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ANGRY Ronnie Moore laid the blame for defeat with one particular player after seeing Rotherham United shoot themselves in the foot against Bradford City on Saturday.
Trailing 1-0 i


Titans begin Bedford build-up

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS this week begin their preparation work for Saturday's must-win game at Bedford.

And coach Craig West will do his best to iron out his team's error count following


Toseland aiming to get back on track

by PAUL RICKETT

IT'S back to the drawing board for James Toseland after a weekend to forget at Phillip Island on his eagerly-awaited return to the World Superbike paddock.

Tipped for big things


Ronnie homes in on target man Richard Offiong

by PAUL RICKETT

RONNIE Moore will today step up his bid to bring in Carlisle United’s out-of-favour hit man Richard Offiong as the Millers prepare of a potentially make-or-break month.

Mo


Ronnie targets new striker

by PAUL RICKETT

MILLERS boss Ronnie Moore will look to bring in a new striker before Saturday's key game against Bradford City.

Moore failed in one bid last week prior to bringing in Josh Walker from Mid


SLIDESHOW: Millers match action

by ADMIN

Match action from Rochdale (4) v Millers (0).

Pictures by Paul Wickson.

VIDEO. Virgin Manor get set for big day in Bahrain

by PAUL RICKETT

THE countdown’s under way...with just over a week to go before Virgin Racing hit the track at the biggest show in the sporting world.

Virgin-Manor, based at Dinnington, he


This article has one or more photos Leaders put Millers to the sword

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season at Rochdale last night as manager Ronnie Moore lambasted his side's poor defending.
An early strike


Ronnie up for Dale clash

by DAVID BEDDOWS
MANAGER Ronnie Moore reckons the Millers can match league leaders Rochdale at Spotland tonight.
Keith Hill's side have powered along at the top of League Two for most of the seas


SLIDESHOW: Young judo players in action.

by ADMIN


HUNDREDS of top young judo players fought out the South Yorkshire Junior Championships at Rotherham Leisure Complex.

The plum event was hosted for the first time at the new venue by


Ronnie salutes Millers' away triumph

by DAVID BEDDOWS
THE Millers stretched their unbeaten run to five matches with victory at Burton Albion on Saturday—and earned a pat on the back from manager Ronnie Moore.
A 52nd goal from


Just knockout for Curtis

by PAUL RICKETT

EXPLOSIVE Curtis Woodhouse claimed his first major tite in front of a sell-out Magna crowd and then declared: "That was just fantastic."

The 29-year-old former


Millers invitiation to disabled VIP youngsters

by DAVID BEDDOWS

DISABLED youngsters have a rare opportunity to get the red carpet treatment in an exciting new initiative launched by the Millers.

Fifteen places are up for grabs on a first-com


Buzz back on top

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS have effectively been given the luxury of a ‘new’ player as they prepare for the end-of regular season showdown at Bedford next month.

Back rower Ryan Burrows


Rotherham Metro book European place

by PAUL RICKETT

UNLUCKY Rotherham Metro had to settle for the bronze medals in the big British Water Polo Championship shootout in Manchester—but they still booked their European ticket.


Club's nostalgia plea

by DAVID BEDDOWS

A FOOTBALL club is appealing for items of memorabilia to go on display at a reunion.

Swinton Station Athletic, which has two teams in the Doncaster Senior League, needs any pic


Ronnie optimistic as Millers hit the road

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MANAGER Ronnie Moore has no fears as Rotherham United gear up for two tough away games in their League Two promotion quest.

The Millers visit Burton Albion on Saturday and Leagu


Millers v Shrewsbury. Match action slideshow.

by ADMIN
Match action from Rotherham United v Shrewsbury Town. Result 1-1.

It's game on after Millers snow-clearance operation. SLIDESHOW.

by ADMIN

IT was all hands to the brushes after the Millers issued a plea for help to clear snow at the Don Valley Stadium to allow last night's game against  Shrewsbury to go ahead.

 


We lack killer instinct, says Ronnie

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS boss Ronnie Moore was again left to rue his side's inability to kill teams off after they were forced to settle for a second successive home draw against Shrewsbury Town in last night's l


Millers match ON

by DAVID BEDDOWS
THE Millers' match against Shrewsbury Town tonight WILL go ahead.
The decision was taken after a second pitch inspection at 4.30pm at Don Valley Stadium.
Kick-off is 7.45pm.


Second pitch inspection at Don Valley

by DAVID BEDDOWS

THERE will be a second pitch inspection at 4.30pm at Don Valley Stadium ahead of tonight's scheduled clash between Rotherham United and Shrewsbury Town.
The Millers have dra


SOS plea at snow-hit Don Valley

by DAVID BEDDOWS


ROTHERHAM United need help to clear snow off the Don Valley pitch ahead of tonight's live TV clash with Shrewsbury Town.
A club official said: "Help is needed imm


Titans face make-or-break finale

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS will have to go to Bedford in their least regular league game of the season and win if they are to avoid the bottom four play-offs inThe Championship.

That's the w


I'll flatten Curtis, says rival

by PAUL RICKETT
THE only man to have beaten Curtis Woodhouse since he switched to the ring has vowed to kick the former footballer’s career back into touch.
And, he says: “I’m


Titans seek new players

by PAUL RICKETT
ROTHERHAM Giants are looking for new blood as the countdown continues to the new season.
The RL Conference outfit, newly promoted to Yorkshire’s Premier Division, are on th


Titans in rallying call to fans

by PAUL RICKETT
TITANS face a make-or-break clash with relegation rivals Coventry tomorrow—and have called on fans to give them one big final push.
Craig West’s side gave themselves


Broughton move could benefit Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS
RONNIE Moore reckons Drewe Broughton's loan move to Lincoln City could help the player AND the Millers.
The experienced journeyman went to Sincil Bank this week on a one-month em


Millers consider Buy-a-Brick contributors

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United are considering a way of recognising the supporters who forked out money for the ill-fated Buy and Brick campaign at Millmoor.
Hundreds of fans paid money to hav


Titans grab relegation lifeline

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS grabbes a Championship lifeline with a 30-22 win over Nottingham - coach Craig West saying: "It's not over yet."

A bullish performance brought tries from


Titans forced to bring kick-off forward

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS gave against Nottingham tomorrow has been brought forward to an afternoon kick-off - because the visitors have refused to play under the Clifton Lane lights.

Despi


We've let boss down, says Harrison

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore shouldn't be left to shoulder the blame when things go wrong for the Millers, insists midfielder Danny Harrison.

Despite the morale-boosting win over Dagenham, the


Curtis in big-fight war of words

by PAUL RICKETT

THE Curtis Woodhouse camp have accused big-hitter Jay Morris of talking rubbish ahead on this month’s big fight at Magna.

Woodhouse will gun for the light welterweight Bri


Players are behind me, declares Millers' boss

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS boss Ronnie Moore has rubbished claims he doesn't have the support of his players—and urged his critics to stop sniping and get behind the team.

There have been su


Ronnie's challenge to Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MANAGER Ronnie Moore hailed Rotherham United's win over Dagenham at Don Valley last night—and then challenged them to carry on the good work at Lincoln on Saturday.

A firs


We can get out of this: Burrows

by PAUL RICKETT

TITAN Ryan Burrows believes Rotherham Titans can still escape the bottom four relegation squabble in The Championship, despite Sunday's defeat which will almost certainly condemn them to


READER LETTER: Where's the Millers' motivation?

by ADMIN

Although I am an&nbs


Ronnie furious as Millers flop again

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ANGRY Ronnie Moore is demanding big improvements after seeing Rotherham United embarrassed by bottom-of-the-table Darlington for the second time in three weeks on Saturday.

A go


Rotherham Giants in charity link

by PAUL RICKETT

PROMOTED Rotherham Giants are aiming to do their bit for charity as well as setting their sights on a National League place this summer.

Giants have been elevated to the Yorkshi


Metro's British title target

by PAUL RICKETT

DETERMINED Rotherham Metro begin their quest for a second British title tomorrow—and aim to put the heartbreak of last year behind them.

They compete in the preliminary ro


Booth lands principal job at Virgin Racing

by PAUL RICKETT

MANOR’S John Booth has stepped up to become Virgin Racing’s Team Principal—and he’s also announced plans to launch a GP3 team this year.

Booth has replac


Millmoor's a no-go says Stewart

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United chairman Tony Stewart says there are too many obstacles in the way of the club making a temporary return to Millmoor.

The Millers are due to complete two more f


This article has one or more photos Ronnie slams 'spineless' Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore blasted a "spineless" performance after seeing Rotherham United suffer a damaging defeat to promotion rivals Bournemouth at Don Valley last night.

Lucky t


Millers pull out all the stops

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United are confident that tonight's clash with Bournemouth will go ahead.

Ground staff have been pulling out the stops to ensure the playing surface at Don Valley is p


Titans defeat "not acceptable"

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS coach Craig West says Rotherham have to hit back immediately from Saturday's defeat against Moseley if they are to avoid being sucked into the relegation scrap.

Ro


Tite success for Natalie

by PAUL RICKETT
HARRIER Natalie Grant has set her sights on more success after a history-making win in the weekend’s Northern Cross Country Championship.
The Kimberworth ace crossed the l


Coldwell chases more glory

by PAUL RICKETT
FIGHT mentor Dave Coldwell aims to add to a catalogue of titles tonight—and will then switch his attention to helping steer David Haye towards the first defence of his world heavyweight


Titans face must-win game

by PAUL RICKETT

IF ever there was a game Titans need to win, it’s tomorrow’s acid test against Moseley.
The midlanders currently sit precariously perched in fifth-from-bottom sl


Stadium work set for August start

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United hope to start building their new stadium as early as August if the planning process goes to schedule.
With the Guest and Chrimes site on Don Street having been s


Ronnie: exciting times ahead

by DAVID BEDDOWS
MANAGER Ronnie Moore says the Millers' new stadium will help propel the club into a new era—and he wants to be part of it.
If chairman Tony Stewart has his way, the team wi


This article has one or more photos Pope grabs derby glory for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS boss Ronnie Moore sang the praises of striker Tom Pope after his late winner snatched three vital promotion points at Chesterfield.
Without a league goal since Augus


Millers braced for tough test

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United lock horns with local rivals Chesterfield at Saltergate tonight with Millers chief Ronnie Moore warning: "It will be tough."

The Millers put a shock h


Ronnie hails "brilliant" comeback

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS manager Ronnie Moore hailed a "tremendous" team performance after seeing his side bounce back to winning ways against Grimsby Town on Saturday.

A double from A


Willet hopes high for Abu Dhabi

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM pro Danny Willett goes into this week's Abu Dhabi Championship in good heart after a good result in his first outing of the year.

Willett finished joint fourth in the


Duathletes defy conditions

by DAVID BEDDOWS

TOUGH duathletes braved the treacherous weather to participate in the first Team Manvers off-road Duathlon of 2010.

On the morning of the event, the course at Manvers Waterfron


No defeatism for Titans

by PAUL RICKETT

STAND-in skipper Ben Prescott will rally the Titans side ahead of Sunday's trip to Cornwall, saying: "There's no defeatist attitude here."

Even though Rotherham stay f


Ronnie's rallying call to Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United will be under orders to start with all guns blazing when they attempt to get their promotion push back on the rails against Grimsby Town tomorrow.

Rock bottom D


Danny Willett heads to Abu Dhabi Championship

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM pro Danny Willett goes into this week's Abu Dhabi Championship in good heart after a good result in his first outing of the year.

Willett finished joint fourth in the


Millers in home defeat to Darlington

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United boss Ronnie Moore said that not one player emerged with credit from last night's embarrassing home defeat to Darlington.

Second-half goals by Tadhg Purcell and


Millers ready for action

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United are set to get their first taste of match action in nearly six weeks tonight when Darlington visit Don Valley Stadium (7.45pm).

Ronnie Moore's men have been as


Millers ready for Darlington clash

by DAVID BEDDOWS

It was another blank Saturday for Rotherham United.
 
Their match at Accrington Stanley fell victim to a waterlogged pitch—meaning a sixth successive postponeme


This article has one or more photos Titans' long wait for action ends in defeat

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM Titans tasted defeat as they finally got back to action at the weekend.

A big snow-clearing effort at Clifton Lane helped the Titans get their game on at home to Exete


Steenson backing Exeter to topple Titans

by PAUL RICKETT

FORMER Titan Gareth Steenson reckons his Exeter side can get back to winning ways at Clifton Lane this weekend.

Steenson, who made his British baptism when brought in from Irela


Tom Pope needs to break goal drough says Moore

by DAVID BEDDOWS

WILL the Millers' struggling striker Tom Pope emerge from the winter break a hungrier and more dangerous striker?

Team boss Ronnie Moore certainly hopes so having seen the &poun


County Seniors braced for another wipeout

by DAVID BEDDOWS

FOOTBALL officials from one of the area's biggest Saturday leagues are braced for yet another blank weekend.

Like other competitions in the area, the County Senior League has gr


Ronnie ready for action

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS manager Ronnie Moore is telling his players to be tuned in for a long-awaited return to action at Accrington Stanley this weekend.

The Lancashire club are pulling out th


Titans' plea to fans

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS are rallying supporters to clear the snow off the pitch as they desperately try to get Saturday's game with Exeter on.

An army of fans, players and officials will


This article has one or more photos Millers chairman speaks tonight

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS chairman Tony Stewart is the guest speaker at tonight's meeting of Rotherham United Nostalgia Society at the Green Dragon, Kimberworth.
The event starts at 8.30pm an


Snow-shifting starts at Don Valley

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United today began the task of trying to get their pitch fit for next Tuesday's match against Darlington.
Ground staff plus a team of helpers from Don Valley Stadi


Titans get ready to dig in

by PAUL RICKETT

ROTHERHAM Titans are poised to rally the troops to try and get the green light for Saturday's game with Exeter.

Having not played for almost a month, Craig West's side ar


Rotherham teams hoping for a thaw

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United and Rotherham Titans are hoping a thaw will enable them to get back into action this weekend.

The Millers, who haven't played since December 12, are due to visi


Plea over football star's medal

by GARETH DENNISON

THE heartbroken widow of a Rotherham-born football star has made an emotional appeal for the return of her late husband's prized promotion medal.

Doris Haigh pleaded with the cr


Dearneside vaulters hit the heights

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ATHLETES from Dearneside High Athletics Club beat the winter chill to chalk up a string of personal bests in a competition in Manchester.

Five PB's were registered by the seven


This article has one or more photos Titans weathering the Arctic storm

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS says they don’t fear a cash-flow crisis despite a third straight call-off this weekend.

Tomorrow’s game at Bedford was postponed yesterday, hard on the icy he


Weather means long lay-off for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United’s gap without a game will now stretch into a second month after tomorrow’s clash with Bournemouth was called off.

The club safety advisory group ma


Titans and Millers matches both off

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM Titans' match at Bedford this weekend has been called off due to the bad weather.
They join Rotherham United in having another blank weekend. Their game against Bourne


Millers match called off

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United's match against Bournemouth on Saturday has been called off for health and safety reasons.
The pitch and surrounds at Don Valley Stadium are still encased in snow and ice due to


Sky to feature Millers' clash

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United's top-of-the-table clash against Shrewsbury Town at Don Valley Stadium next month has been selected for live coverage on Sky Sports.

The game, originally due to


Titans braced for another call-off

by PAUL RICKETT
OPPONENTS?Bedford say they will be “very surprised” if Saturday’s game against the Titans beats the freeze.
And that’s the last thing the Clifton Lane men


This article has one or more photos Weekend sport already in danger

by DAVID BEDDOWS

LOCAL sport is set for another weekend white-out, with the Millers' and the Titans' games already in danger.
The winter freeze is forecast to continue for the next five days


This article has one or more photos Sport blitzed again by big freeze

by DAVID BEDDOWS

THE winter freeze wiped out the local sporting programme yet again at the weekend, leaving local sides facing a new-year fixture backlog.
Rotherham United's match at Rochdal


Bill shapes up for fight-fest

by PAUL RICKETT
FIGHT fans are in for treat when big-time boxing returns to Magna in February—but it’s doubtful that the showdown between fast-rising Curtis Woodhouse and Stefy Bull will be on the


Bug hits Titans' preparations

by PAUL RICKETT

ROTHERHAM Titans are fighting a bout of illness in the camp as they prepare for Saturday’s must-win showdown against Nottingham.
Four first-teamers have been struck by


This article has one or more photos Ronnie's anger over call-off

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore has slammed the decision to call off Monday's match at Chesterfield.
The Millers boss was boarding the bus for Saltergate when news filtered through about the postponement less


Frozen off...five times!

by PAUL RICKETT

BOTH Rotherham United and Titans fell victim to the Christmas weather with FIVE postponements in just three days.

And now the job is to find spare dates in the fixture calendar for the re


More talks over Millers stadium site

by DAVID BEDDOWS

NEGOTIATIONS to secure land for Rotherham United's proposed new stadium will resume in the new year.

Chairman Tony Stewart has submitted a bid for a 12-acre site not far from Mi


Dan aims to be the man

by PAUL RICKETT

RACER ‘Speedy’ Dan Clarke is aiming to live up to his nickname in 2010—having set his sights on racing in the Formula Two series.

The Swinton-born driver admit


Mark makes his mark in Santa Special

by PAUL RICKETT

ROTHERHAM Harrier Mark Ruddleston overcame the bitter conditions to win the 13th Santa’s Special race, organised by Kimberworth Striders.

A record field of 100 runners too


Millers on ice over Boxing Day clash

by DAVID BEDDOWS

SUB-ZERO temperatures have put the Millers' Boxing Day match against Darlington in doubt, with manager Ronnie Moore admitting: "we'll be very lucky if we get it on."

A


Taylor agrees loan extension with Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS midfielder Jason Taylor has agreed to extend his loan spell at Rochdale for another month.

The player signed for the League Two leaders on an initial one-month contract


Millers hoping for a thaw after Dagenham clash put on ice

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United are hoping that the icy blast subsides in time for their Boxing Day fixture against Darlington to go ahead.

A frozen pitch at Don Valley Stadium put paid to Sat


Welsh coach praises battling Titans

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS let slip a 13-point lead at London Welsh  to lose their third successive Championship game.
 
 It was only a Herculean fightback by the Londoners th


Optimistic Whitehead aims for return

by PAUL RICKETT

SKIPPER Mike Whitehead is aiming to return to the Rotherham Titans side as they face his former club London Welsh this weekend.

Whitehead was carried off towards the end of Saturday's 15-


Meet the Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS supporters are being invited to go down to club HQ at Mangham House today for a Rotherham United Christmas Spectacular.

Adam Le Fondre, Kevin Ellison, Nicky Law and Step


This article has one or more photos Wonder goal lights up Millers win

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ONE of the goals of the season lit up Rotherham United's win at Bradford City on Saturday.
With the match level at 2-2, quick-thinking Gary Roberts (pictured) hoisted a swif


We will hit back: West

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS have set their sights on winning at London Welsh this weekend following Saturday's disappointing home defeat.

The Clifton Lane men went down 15-0 to promotion-chasing Bristol


Manor-Virgin is right for me says Timo Glock

by PAUL RICKETT

FORMULA One star Timo Glock has defended his decision to join the new Manor-Virgin Grand Prix team—but admits that he is not likely to be near the top of the grid in 2010.

 


This article has one or more photos All change for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United manager Ronnie Moore is set to ring the changes for tomorrow's derby clash against Bradford City in the wake of the FA Cup capitulation at Luton.

 
Disappointed by


Maggs back for Titans

by PAUL RICKETT

KEVIN Maggs makes his first start since returning to Rotherham Titans—after head coach Craig West insisted that the former Irish international plays against his home-town club.



Toseland is down but not out

by PAUL RICKETT

RACER James Toseland was happy with this week’s World Superbike test session—despite suffering his first crash since returning to the series.


Toseland walked away from h


Millers extend Gary Roberts' deal

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United have extended midfielder Gary Roberts' contract until the end of the season.


The former Crewe and Yeovil play maker signed for the Millers in November on a one-mont


This article has one or more photos Furious Moore cancels players' day off

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ANGRY Rotherham United manager Ronnie Moore has cancelled the players' day off in the wake of their FA Cup defeat at Luton Town last night.
The out-of-sorts Millers wer


Sharps demands positive reaction from Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

SKIPPER Ian Sharps is hoping for a positive reaction when Rotherham United go to Luton Town in the FA Cup tonight.


The side's stuttering form continued in Saturday's 2-2 draw agains


Titans can't make possession count

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS coach Craig West says an inability to make possession count was the key to Saturday's defeat at Plymouth.

Titans went down 20-15 at the rain-swept Brickfields, gra


This article has one or more photos Moore rues Millers lapse

by DAVID BEDDOWS


MANAGER Ronnie Moore lambasted his defence after seeing the Millers squander a 2-0 lead at home to Burton Albion on Saturday.


A double from Adam Le Fondre had Rotherham on cou


Titans coach apologises to fans

by PAUL RICKETT

COACH Craig West has apologised to the hard band of Titans fans who made the marathon trip to Ayr on Friday night, saying: “They deserved better than that.”

 



Hockey men come a cropper

by PAUL RICKETT

RELEGATION-threatened Rotherham Hockey Club are six points adrift at the bottom of North One after suffering their worst defeat of the season.


They crashed 13-0 at home to mid-table Ci


Our Ian would be good for Millers, says Ronnie

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MANAGER Ronnie Moore insists his son Ian can do a job for Rotherham United and that his arrival would not disrupt the dressing room.

 


Moore jnr scored to earn Tranmere Ro


Be patient with Ryan - Ronnie

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore is asking supporters to show more patience towards out-of-sorts striker Ryan Taylor.


The home-grown player has turned 21 but is struggling to come of age as a footballer a


Titans' skipper targets win

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS head for Plymouth this weekend, with skipper Mike Whitehead optimistic that his side can bag vital win points.

The Clifton Lane men were shock 33-20 victors at the


This article has one or more photos Bad night for lacklustre Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United's three-match winning league run was halted at Shrewsbury Town last night.
A goal in each half from Waide Fairhurst and Jamie Devitt gave the home side a 2-


Manor confirm Virgin backing

by PAUL RICKETT

DINNINGTON'S Manor GP will today be rebranded as Virgin Racing as one of four new teams in Formula 1 next season.

The news was confirmed by motor s


Mistakes hurt us, says Titans coach

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS coach Craig West says his side will bounce back from Friday's defeat at Ayr when they face Plymouth this weekend.

The Clifton Lane men went down 28-13 at Millbrae, having a Ben Cou


This article has one or more photos FA Cup draw unkind to Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United are going to have to do it the hard way if they are to have some long overdue glory in the FA Cup.
The Millers must negotiate a tricky second-round replay a


Now it's Dr James Toseland

by PAUL RICKETT

SUPERBIKE star James Toseland this week laid claim to Valentino Rossi’s title.

 


But even though it won’t be on track, the 29-year-old from Kiveton can now off


Alf's not for sale says Ronnie Moore: VOTE

by PAUL RICKETT

ROTHERHAM have fired a warning to clubs who have targeted livewire striker Adam Le Fondre, saying: “He’s going nowhere!”

 


And he won’t be allowed


It won’t be a stroll, Moore warns Millers

by PAUL RICKETT

RONNIE Moore has warned his side not to expect an easy ticket into the FA Cup third round tomorrow.


Blue Square outfit Luton Town come to Don Valley and Moore is acutely aware of th


Manor in a spin

by PAUL RICKETT

WITH Manor Motorsport finalising their plans for next year’s Formula One campaign, the on-track action switched to South-East Asia where the Dinnington team went close to claiming a top-six


Curtis eyes title target

by PAUL RICKETT

CURTIS Woodhouse will look to take another step towards a title bout when he fights in Hull tonight.


Woodhouse, fighting out of Dave Coldwell’s Rotherham gym, takes on West Br


BREAKING NEWS...Moore misses out on son Ian

by PAUL RICKETT

ROTHERHAM United boss Ronnie Moore has failed in an 11th hour bid to bring son Ian in from Tranmere Rovers.

The Millers' boss spent yesterday trying to sign a new striker to complement 14


Whitehead back at fly half

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS will switch Mike Whitehead to fly half as they chase more British and Irish Cup points at Ayr tomorrow.

Whitehead reverts from full back, where Ben Couldbeck keeps his place follow


Alf''s brought down to earth

by PAUL RICKETT

NEW boy Adam Rundle has revealed the dressing room banter which brought star man Adam Le Fondre down to earth after Tuesday's spectacular performance against Lincoln.

Le Fondre hit two of


Moore praises Le Fondre double whammy

by PAUL RICKETT

RONNIE Moore was quick to praise hit-man Adam Le Fondre after Rotherham United climbed into the automatic promotion rankings with Tuesday's 2-0 win over Lincoln City.

Le


Rundle poised for debut

by PAUL RICKETT

NEW signing Adam Rundle will go straight into Ronnie Moore's squad for tonight's League Two game against Lincoln City at Don Valley.

And the Rochdale winger has revealed


Skurr: I want my place back

by PAUL RICKETT

COMEBACK man Jon Skurr has declared himself fit and raring to go after several weeks on the sidelines.

The back rower put in a terrific first half display in Saturday's 52-10 romp against


Ronnie closes in on signing

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MANAGER Ronnie Moore h


F1 star Timo Glock to drive for Manor Grand Prix: VOTE

by PAUL RICKETT

GERMAN ace Timo Glock will lead Manor Grand Prix’s maiden assault on next year’s World Championship—and team principal John Booth is expected to name his partner in the next fe


Loan spells on cards from Millers' two Taylors

by DAVID BEDDOWS

AT least two Rotherham United players could be going out on loan as manager Ronnie Moore sets about fine-tuning his squad.


It is understood that the Millers have had an inquiry from


Plum Sheffield United deal for goalie George

by DAVID BEDDOWS

HOT-SHOT stopper George Willis has landed a plum pro contract with Sheffield United—despite being a tender 14.

 


The highly-rated Wickersley School pupil made his En


Bees glad to be heading for Clifton Lane

by PAUL RICKETT

JUST a few weeks ago it looked unlikely that Birmingham Bees would be able to fulfil tomorrow’s Clifton Lane date in the new British and Irish Cup.


The Sharmans Cross Road out


Midfielder signs for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS
MIDFIELDER Gary Roberts has joined Rotherham United on a one-month contract.
The former Crewe and Yeovil player signed today after successfully completing a medical earlier in th


Titans ring changes for cup clash

by PAUL RICKETT

Manor make first signing

by SAM TODD

FORMULA One newcomers Manor Motorsport have landed their first driver.
German ace Timo Glock has signed a two-year deal with the Dinnington-based team with the option for


Millers hope to land Roberts

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United expect to confirm the signing of midfielder Gary Roberts today.
The 22-year-old, released by Yeovil in the summer, has been training with the Millers and had an encouraging


This article has one or more photos MILLERS' LATE SHOW DELIGHTS RONNIE

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MANAGER Ronnie Moore was full of praise for the Millers after they grabbed a late winner to sink ten-man Port Vale on Saturday.
Nicky Law struck in the second minute of inju


Titans' delight after derby win

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS' skipper Mike Whitehead lauded praise on his side after Saturday's impressive 11-7 win over arch rivals Doncaster.

The Knights had won the previous seven games between the sides an


Rotherham aces on sports shortlist

by PAUL RICKETT
SUPER sports from Rotherham have another chance to pick up awards on Wednesday night.
After the success of the recent Rotherham event, several locals are in contention for honours at South Y


Ronnie's loan offer falls flat

by DAVID BEDDOWS
RONNIE Moore's invitation to clubs to take his players on loan has so far drawn a blank.
The new boss wants to move players out so be can bring in better quality replacements to reinforce Rotherh


Harris eye Superbikes spot

by PAUL RICKETT
RACER Karl Harris is a strong bet to be back in British Superbikes next season, despite one of the worst seasons of his career.
The Aston rider has been in talks with several teams and says he&rs


Chivers warning to Doncaster Knights

by PAUL RICKETT
LIVEWIRE scrum half Neil Chivers has fired a warning to arch rivals Doncaster, as the Knights head for Clifton Lane.
Titans have lost their last seven games against the Castle Park club. The only


Batty blow for Titans

by PAUL RICKETT
TITANS will be without influential hooker Ross Batty for tomorrow’s crunch home derby with Doncaster Knights.
The former Newcastle Falcon, who has been one of Rotherham’s key men this


Warne's relief at Wealdstone win

by DAVID BEDDOWS
MILLERS striker Paul Warne says the Millers’ FA Cup win at Wealdstone should not be underestimated.

 


The Ryman League minnows twice came from two goals down to push Ronni


Get it right, says West

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS coach Craig West says Rotherham have got to find a killer instinct as they prepare for Saturday’s derby against arch rivals Doncaster.
West was left frustrated


Millers triumph over hoodoo

by DAVID BEDDOWS
THE Millers dug deep to beat non-league Wealdstone on Saturday and end a seven-year FA Cup hoodoo.
The 3-2 win in north London was Rotherham's first victory in the competition in 12 attempts dati


Half-term soccer camp award winners- PICTURE SLIDESHOW

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Youngsters who attended an October


Doyle off the mark

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FIGHTER Ray Doyle has claimed his first pro win since returning to the ring.
The 28-year-old drew with Craig Tomes in September in his first bout since coming out of retirement and linking u


Millers must take the jeers, says Ellison

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MIDFIELDER Kevin Ellison says the Rotherham players can have no complaints with the stick they're getting over their current form.
Ronnie Moore's men trooped off to a chorus of jeers from th


Eagle back at Parkgate

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PARKGATE have parted company with manager Sean Hutchinson—with former boss Russ Eagle back at the helm.
Hutchinson handed in his notice after Saturday’s 8-3 thumping at Hall Road


Tigers' stars aid youngsters

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SPEEDWAY stars Josh Auty and Paul Cooper have a new band of fans after doing their bit for poorly children in South Yorkshire.
The Sheffield Tigers’ aces popped in to the Bluebell Wood


Titans' key men get international calls

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS are to lose two key players to international commitments—but the good news is that injured men will return to step into the breach.
Tinus Du Plessis’ departure this week t


Millers' 18-month search for stadium site ends

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United have finally settled on a site for a new stadium after a painstaking 18-month search.
The privately owned piece of land, covering 15 acres, "ticks all the boxes," accor


Players can compete at top level: Maggs

by PAUL RICKETT

NEW player-coach Kevin Maggs says Rotherham Titans have players who can compete at Premiership level.

The 35-year-old signed in at Clifton Lane this week and trained with


Ronnie looks to cup to boost Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United manager Ronnie Moore seeks an FA Cup tonic for his team's faltering league form when they take on non-league Wealdstone on Sunday.
The Millers were booed off by disgruntled suppo


Maggs signs in at Lane

by PAUL RICKETT

FORMER International Kevin Maggs has kicked off his coaching career at Rotherham Titans - but head coach Craig West says he won't drop straight into playing action.

Maggs


West delight after Titans' win

by PAUL RICKETT

COACH Craig West praised his Rotherham Titans side after Saturday's 29-20 win over Cornish Pirates at Clifton Lane.

Titans had to be at their best to overcome the powerho


Dire Millers face boos

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United were booed off at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday as their poor form continued with a goalless draw against Aldershot Town.
Many of the crowd of just over 3,000 vented their frust


Rotherham schools cross country: PICTURE GALLERY

by PAUL RICKETT

KIMBERWORTH schools, Winterhill and St. Bede’s, claimed win doubles as hundreds of youngsters fought out the Rother


This article has one or more photos Ronnie frustrated on Millers recruitment front

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM United manager Ronnie Moore has been frustrated in his attempts to bring in loan signings before this weekend's clash with Aldershot Town.
Speaking after Saturday


Millers on spying mission

by DAVID BEDDOWS
THE Millers management team are going to Wealdstone next week for a spying mission on their FA Cup opponents.
The Ryman League side have a home game against Boreham Wood on Tuesd


Ryan takes Scots crown

by PAUL RICKETT
ICE-ACE Ryan Sharp has claimed another top title, winning the Scottish Solo Dance crown.
The Wickersley School pupil competed against some of Britain’s top skaters at the c


Concentration is the key, says Titans' ace

by PAUL RICKETT
CANADIAN international Adam Kleeberger has re-established his position in the Titans team, saying: “We’ve got to play well for the whole 80 minutes.”
The 25-yea


Why David can beat Goliath...

by PAUL RICKETT

IT’S been billed as David v Goliath...and Rotherham boxing boss Dave Coldwell is aiming to play his part in what he reckons will be the upset of the century.
Londoner


Kerry-Louise beaten in final

by PAUL RICKETT
FIGHTER Kerry-Louise Norbury brought home a\!q silver medal from the WAKO World championships in Austria—after a contentious defeat against home-town girl Astrid Ottl in the final.


Millers FA Cup ticket details

by DAVID BEDDOWS
TICKET details for the Millers' FA Cup first-round tie at Wealdstone have been announced.
The game will take place on Sunday, November 8, with a 3pm kick-off.
Prices are—seating: &poun


Spireites clash: kick-off brought forward

by DAVID BEDDOWS
THE Millers' festive derby clash at Chesterfield on Monday, December 28, has been brought forward to a 1pm kick-off at Chesterfield's request.


Meet the Millers at Fairs Fayre

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United's entire first team squad will be at Magna to day for the Fairs Fayre Event.
The players will be there between 12pm-1pm to lend their support to the event, which is run to showca


This article has one or more photos Pressure increases on Titans

by DAVID BEDDOWS

TITANS tackle Cornish Pirates this weekend badly in need of a win boost in their quest to climb out of the lower reaches of the Championship.
A 43-10 reverse at leaders Exet


This article has one or more photos Frustrated Moore seeks new signings

by DAVID BEDDOWS

 
ROTHERHAM United manager Ronnie Moore has vowed to bring in new signings b


Lager tribute to Freddie Trueman

by PAUL RICKETT
SPORTING legend Freddie Trueman would have been bowled over...
Maltby’s finest son is to be immortalised by a new ale brewed by a Yorkshire company, which aims to celebrate


Titans' Farmer switches to fly half

by PAUL RICKETT

TITAN Matt Farmer will start at fly-half for this Saturday's acid test at Exeter, with coach Craig West saying: “I’m confident we can score some points.”


This article has one or more photos Second chance for bloodied Miller Andy Nicholas

by DAVID BEDDOWS
BLOODIED Andy Nicholas has been promised another chance in the first team.
The left-back  got his first start of the season against Notts County but saw it cut short in a cl


BOXING: Doyle guns for first win

by PAUL RICKETT
FIGHTER Ray Doyle will look to build on a solid return to the ring when he takes on veteran Karl Taylor next week.
Doyle drew with Craig Tomes in Doncaster last month when he ret


This article has one or more photos Moore considers new faces for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS


 ROTHERHAM United could soon be dipping into the transfer market to re-ignite their promotion push.
The Millers slipped out the top three automatic promotion posi


We'll need to dig deep, says Titans' skipper

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS skipper Mike Whitehead says Rotherham will have to be at their defensive best when they travel to unbeaten leaders Exeter on Saturday.
Titans cover-men put in a solid


Willett eyes Dubai hot spot

by DAVID BEDDOWS

ROTHERHAM golfer Danny Willett is on course for a place in the lucrative end-of-season Dubai Masters after carding another strong top-ten finish.
The Thrybergh-based ace (pi


This article has one or more photos Millers put accent on defence

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United will be putting in extra defensive work this week ahead of Saturday's trip to Bury.
Despite overcoming a sending-off to card their first clean sheet in five game


Plenty of positives, say beaten Titans

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS star Tinus DuPlessis says the Clifton Lane men will take plenty of positives out of Saturday's agonising home defeat by Bedford as they head to table-topping Exeter this weekend.


Old football pictures wanted

by DAVID BEDDOWS

AN historian is appealing for old pictures of Rotherham footballers to help her complete a book into the origins of the game in the town.
Patricia Hamilton, from Ferham, has


Triathletes launch into action

by DAVID BEDDOWS

TRIATHLETES from a new club showed their mettle by braving the elements in their inaugural race.
The competitors from Team Manvers, based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club


Triple boost for Falcon fighters

by PAUL RICKETT

FIGHTERS from Dinnington’s Falcon Fight Academy built up to a demanding end of the year with three wins at a sell-out show at Doncaster’s Castle Park.
Jordan War


Manor back in the points

by PAUL RICKETT
RACER Roberto Merhi took Manor Motorsport back onto the Formula 3 Euroseries podium, with boss John Booth saying: “We’re delighted to be back where we should be.”


We must hit back, says Titans star

by PAUL RICKETT

WING Jon Feeley says Rotherham have to bounce back this week following Friday’s dismal performance at Nottingham.
After being out since July following a knee op, Feele


Under orders for cross country feast

by PAUL RICKETT
ROTHERHAM Schools Cross Country Championships takes place at Herringthorpe next Thursday.
It is the second staging of the championship event for both primary and secondary school


Willett sets sights on Dubai World Championship

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM golfer Danny Willett is on course to qualify for the lucrative end-of-season Dubail World Championship despite a late slump in his latest tournament.
The 21-year-old sat second going in


Dibble boost for Millers

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ROTHERHAM United manager Ronnie Moore has strengthened his coaching staff with the arrival of a new goalkeeping coach.
Andy Dibble arrives from Championship side Peterborough United and Moore adm


Titans look to recover from battering

by PAUL RICKETT
TITANS coach Craig West has called on his side to bounce straight back from their drubbing at Nottingham.
The Clifton Lane side face three tough Championship games in three weeks


This article has one or more photos RONNIE RUES MISSED CHANCES

by DAVID BEDDOWS

FRUSTRATED Millers boss Ronnie Moore bemoaned his side's wastefulness after they threw away a winning position against Hereford United at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday.
A 90th minute equali


Better late than never, Jim!

by DAVID BEDDOWS

MILLERS no. 2 Jimmy Mullen says he's delighted to be working with Ronnie Moore—even though it's come three months late and at a different club!
Mullen was sat in the


Cricket pitch's future in doubt

by DAVID BEDDOWS
ONE of the best cricket grounds in Rotherham is set to close unless teams come forward to use it.
The future of the pitch at the Roundwood complex at Parkgate has been thrown int


We can upset the odds: Batty

by PAUL RICKETT
TALENTED hooker Ross Batty reckons Rotherham can go to Meadow Lane tonight and upset the odds.
The green and whites, currently hard on Exeter’s heels at the top of the Cham


No place for new boy Craig

by PAUL RICKETT
NEW prop Craig Voisey won’t be in the squad for tonight’s toughie in Nottingham despite Titans’ being forced to ring the changes.
The front-rower signed last we


Titans away date switched

by PAUL RICKETT

TITANS' game against Nottingham has been brought forward to this Friday - after the Meadow Lane club were forced off their regular Sunday date.

With Notts County having b


Millers boss looks at fine-tuning

by DAVID BEDDOWS
NEW boss Ronnie Moore notched his first win back in charge of promotion-chasing Rotherham United and then predicted they have the potential to become even better.
The Millers twi


This article has one or more photos RONNIE OFF THE WIN MARK

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore voiced his delight after scoring his first win on his return as Rotherham United manager on Satu


SIXTIES MILLER IS NOSTAGLIA GUEST

by DAVID BEDDOWS
A MILLER from the 1960s is the guest at next week's meeting of Rotherham United Nostalgia Society.
John Shepherd made his Rotherham debut in the last game of the 1965/66 season a


BMX STARLETS HIT THE HEIGHTS

by DAVID BEDDOWS

TWO-WHEELED starlets from Rotherham BMX Club cut a dash at the British Championships—with one youngster in particular taking the eye.
Making his national debut after r


This article has one or more photos MOORE PLAYS IT COOL FOR CREWE

by DAVID BEDDOWS

NEW Rotherham United boss Ronnie Moore will resist the temptation to make wholesale changes for tomorrow's trip to Crewe after getting off to a losing start at Northampton.


BASKETBALL CLUB SEEKS NEW BLOOD

by DAVID BEDDOWS

FANCY having a go at basketball?
Then Rotherham Hawks Basketball Club would like to hear from you.
They are looking for players for all age groups from 5-14 years.


This article has one or more photos LOSING START FOR RONNIE

by DAVID BEDDOWS

RONNIE Moore had no complaints after tasting defeat at Northampton Town last night in his first match back in charge of Rotherham United.
The 3-1 setback was the Millers' fi


This article has one or more photos MOORE'S MILLERS RETURN

by PAUL RICKETT

RONNIE Moore is officially back as manager of Rotherham United - and fo


CYCLING ACE LANDS BIG CONTRACT

by DAVID BEDDOWS
YEARS of hard graft have propelled Russell Downing to a lucrative professional contact and into the big league of cycling.
The 31-year-old is one of the first riders to clinch a


ASTON SNATCH TITLE In LAST-DAY DRAMA

by PAUL RICKETT
JUBILANT Aston Hall snatched the Division One title on a nervy and dramatic final day—but even though Whiston Parish Church have to settle for second place it still means there will be S


HARRISON'S WORLD FINAL BID

by PAUL RICKETT
ROTHERHAM’S Paul Harrison will look to dump the tag of stock car racing’s nearly man in the dirt tomorrow night.
Harrison joins fellow Rotherham racers Peter Falding


THIS IS WHERE IT STARTS: PRESCOTT

by PAUL RICKETT
STAND-IN skipper Ben Prescott played a heroic role against Plymouth and then said: “Our season starts here.”
The Scottish prop put in a terrific shift—as did al


HARRIS AXED BY HONDA

by DAVID BEDDOWS

BIKE racer Karl Harris has been axed by Hydrex Honda after a string of disappointing results in the British Superbike Championship.
Despite lying fourth in the standings, th

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