Time to front up, says Mullins

With Andy Scott's stinging criticism still ringing in their ears after the weekend reverse to Burton Albion, the onus is on them to show their worth during a tough run of fixtures starting at Bristol Rovers tonight.

Centre-half Mullins, for one, accepts there's no excuses for recent results but insists the Millers could be just one win away from kick-starting their season again as they attempt snap a run of six games without a win.

He told the Advertiser: "Football isn't always about good times. There's bad times also. It's important not to get too high when you're winning and when you're losing not to think you're the worst team in the world.

"We've got some players with a lot of talent and as down as we are, we have realise that we're a good side, as we showed in the cup match against Sheffield United.

"It's maybe a bit disappointing that we managed to get ourselves up for that but in the first half on Saturday we weren't to be seen.

"We're disappointed and we've got to use that disappointment to go again and kick on.

"It's roll-your-sleeves-up time. These next three matches are three big tests of character but they are probably what we need right now.

"It's a difficult time for the team at the minute and I'm confident we will come out the other side."

Tonight's game kicks off at 7.45pm, with Andy Warrington set to continue in goal and defender Troy Brown back available from international duty.