Opposition Chat - Rotherham United

Last updated : 08 September 2004 By Graeme Smith
Thanks to Rich Gaynor (our first contributor and Rotherham stalwart), who runs this feature on www.rotherhamunited.co.uk

Who are you; where are you from and how long have you supported your club?
I'm Richard Gaynor, Editor of www.RotherhamUnited.co.uk Born and bred in Rotherham and suppported the lads 15 years.

What was your first game?
Rotherham U 0-0 Cambridge U -13th May 1989. We won the then 4th division.

Describe the most memorable and worst game you've seen and why?
The most memorable game has to be a freezing cold away game at Carlisle!! Strange?? yes but it was the Northern final of the Autowindscreens Trophy, The terraces were frozen over, it were damn cold but the Millers won 2-0 which took us to Wembley for the first and only time in our history. I would have said the final itself, but I cant remember much of it thanks to alcohol!
The worst game, for me. Last season, getting well and truly shafted at Bramall lane! We lost 5-0 and I work with a load of Sheff U fans.

Who do you consider as your current local rivals, and why?
Sheffield Wednesday are our most hated rivals, the amount of Rotherham based Pigs is the main reason, and the usual 'Big Club' mentaliy. Personally I don't like the Blades much either, but we seem to have a mutual respect for each other! Why? i dont know..
For some reason Donny Rovers absolutely hate us?? Bless em!

Who are the best and worst players you have seen?
Best - Steve Thomson. We had him at the end of his career, and I thought he was excellent, not the slimmest but an excellent midfielder.
Worst - Mirandinha (Miranda). Came on trail. Looked the buisness. got a contract, changed his name to a girls name, then was crap.. played 45 mins against forest and we saw no more thank god.

Which current or former Leicester player impressed you most?
Come back to us Muzzy ...

Muzzy Izzet.

How did you fare last season?
Another Struggle, got there in the end though.

How do you think you'll do this season?
At time of writing, I think the writing is on the wall and we're doomed. We cant score!

What's the local drink and snap?
Drink - Sorry, I'm easily pleased, Carling Cold in pubs. but Carlsberg Export is my favorite!! No beer in the ground though.
Food - Pukka Pie in the ground. its heaven

If Rotherham were a TV personality, who would it be and why?
Pat Butcher - Cheap and nasty.

So what do you think of Leicester?
Students

Is your manager barking mad?
Only with the state of the club!!!

Are you happy with your Chairman/Backroom staff?
An absolute joke.. time they all did one!!

Which team do you want to beat the most this season and why?
Sheff U, we owe them one as we havent beat them since we got into this division yet!

What sort of line-up can we expect from you?
Pollit
R Scott / Gilchrist / Swailes / Hurst
Midfield i havent got a clue! Not sure Ronnie has either to be honest.
R Barker / M Proctor
We wont score!!

Predicted score?
rotherham nil.

Who's going up?
Wigan, West Ham and maybe Ipswich

Who's going down?
QPR, Crewe and perm one from us,watford,gillingham and burnley