What Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor has to say about coming up against old boy Ben Wiles at Huddersfield Town

Rotherham United midfielder Ben Wiles who is now with Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jim BrailsfordRotherham United midfielder Ben Wiles who is now with Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jim Brailsford
Rotherham United midfielder Ben Wiles who is now with Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jim Brailsford
A FAMILIAR face will be lying in wait when Rotherham United head to the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday for their derby showdown with Huddersfield Town.

The home side are expected to include in their line-up Ben Wiles, the midfielder who joined them from the Millers only three weeks ago in a £1-million-plus deal.

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“It's come around pretty quickly,” said Rotherham boss Matt Taylor. “There will be no love lost during the game, but hopefully he'll get a great reception from our fans, players and staff alike beforehand and afterwards.

“He deserves that. We have a lot of respect for Ben.”

Wiles, who had been with the Millers since he was eight, impressed on his debut in Town's 2-1 Championship win at West Bromwich Albion in the final round of Championship fixtures before the international break.

The 24-year-old will be making his first appearance in his new surroundings in West Yorkshire.

Twentieth-placed Rotherham will be cheered on by a sold-out away following as they clash with a team one position below them in the table.