We kept believing, says Evans

MANAGER Steve Evans says that no-one can dispute that Rotherham United deserved to be promoted.

After spending much of the League Two campaign outside the top three, the Millers' strong finish, winning their last five games, propelled them into runners-up spot behind Gillingham.

They finished four points behind the champions but Evans said the main objective had been achieved.

"A lot of people doubted us at times but we kept the positivity in the camp and kept believing," he said.

"People can paint different stories of injuries and suspensions but the league table never lies after 46 games and it didn't lie on Saturday night. We fell a little bit short of being champions but we finished second and I would have settled for third.

"It was about taking Rotherham United into League One."

Evans and his assistant Paul Raynor have already started making plans for next season, which starts on August 3.

"Our planning will be meticulous," he added.

VIDEO: Tony Stewart and Steve Evans on the Millers' success.