Pope grabs derby glory for Millers

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 August, the striker struck a minute from time to seal a 1-0 victory that propelled R
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jan 2010, 10:00 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2010, 20:48 BST

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 August, the striker struck a minute from time to seal a 1-0 victory that propelled Rotherham back into the top three in League Two.

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Moore said: "He worked his socks off and looked like he was tiring but I thought I'd keep him on and it was a great finish and what a time to get it.

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"Hopefully now more goals will follow for him."

The Millers now look forward to two successive home games, at home to lowly Macclesfield on Saturday and Bournemouth on Tuesday.

Picture: Tom Pope celebrates his goal last night with Adam Le Fondre and Nicky Law.

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