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2013–14 Rotherham United F.C. season

In the 2013–14 season, Rotherham United competed in League One, after a late surge in the closing stages of League Two (resulting in them being the first team to win five consecutive matches that season), saw them finishing second, behind Gillingham, and ahead of Port Vale - whom spent all season in the top two. The club also took part in the annual Capital One Cup and FA Cup, and spent another season in the lower tier tournament, the Johnstones Paint Trophy. United commenced the season under the retained management of Steve Evans, alongside assistant Paul Raynor. They went into the season as decent favourites for promotion,[1] as well as contenders for the Johnstones Paint Trophy.[2]

Due to the promotion, Rotherham were playing against South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United, whom hadn't played against each other in the league for years. One other local team to join Rotherham in League One was Bradford City, who were beaten twice last season by the Millers - one being a 4–0 thrashing at the New York Stadium.[3] Another notable fixture that took place was a home tie in the first round of the Capital One Cup against South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday, whom they famously beat 2–1.[4]

Also, prior to the start of the season, the club continued to show its fulfilment to huge bonds with the community, collecting the 2013 Family Excellence Award.[5]

The captain for the season was Welsh defender Craig Morgan, who wore the number 20 shirt for the Millers.

During this season they collected 86 points scoring 86 goals (the 2nd highest of any League 1 team) while conceding 58 goals (joint 9th best. They came fourth in the league and subsequently featured in the League 1 playoffs. They beat Preston in the Playoffs semi finals 4–2 on aggregate and faced Leyton Orient in the final. After 90 minutes it was 2–2 and it went to penalties. Rotherham had gone behind 2–1 on penalties but came back to win 4–3 on penalties to gain promotion to the Championship. They featured in the 2014–15 Football League Championship next season.

Squad statistics

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Appearances and goals

As of 3 August 2013

Goalscorers

As of 9 October 2013

Pre–season

Competitions

League One

On 19 June 2013, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[7]

League table

Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2014. Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to Football League Championship.

Results summary

Last updated: 2 May 2016.
Source: [8]

Matchday summary

Source: [9]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Fixtures

Play-offs

Football League Cup

Football League Trophy

FA Cup

Transfers

As of 9 October 2013

References

  1. ^ "League One promotion odds". Oddschecker. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  2. ^ "JPT odds". Statto. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Rotherham 4-0 Bradford". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  4. ^ "1st round Draws". Yorkshire Post.
  5. ^ "Millers pick up award". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Squad Numbers announced". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  7. ^ "League One fixtures". BBC Sport. 19 June 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Rotherham United League Table 2013–2014". Statto.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Rotherham United results for the 2013–2014 season". Statto.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Millers set to sign Skarz permanently". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Millers sign former Spireite". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  12. ^ "Keeper puts pen to paper". www.themillers.co.uk. 23 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Duo earn professional deals". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  14. ^ "Millers land Bury winger". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  15. ^ a b "Double recruit for Millers". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  16. ^ "Tidser capture confirmed". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  17. ^ "Former skipper Mills returns to Rotherham". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  18. ^ a b c "Stage one of contract talks concluded". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  19. ^ "Hunt released by Millers". www.themillers.co.uk. 19 June 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  20. ^ "Sharps departs for second time". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  21. ^ "Mullins joins Oxford permanently". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  22. ^ "Tubbs saga ends as striker signs on loan". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  23. ^ "Eaves signs on loan". www.themillers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  24. ^ "Ainsworth departs on loan". BBC Sport. 29 August 2013. Archived from the original on 16 January 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  25. ^ "Noble makes loan exit". www.themillers.co.uk. 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  26. ^ "Odejayi joins Stanley". www.themillers.co.uk. 10 September 2013. Archived from the original on 15 September 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2013.