Rotherham United played at Millmoor in the early 1970s. The author attended Rotherham United games from age 7 with their father and later with friends: Phil Marshall, Matt Burton, and Giz.

What was Millmoor like?

The author and their father attended matches in the Main Stand before moving to the Tivoli, a standing area described as dark, dank, and smoky. The author watched from the back row or a high shelf behind it in the Tivoli. The author and their father attended every match for three seasons. The author worked as a cub reporter for the Rotherham Advertiser and recalls the press box at Millmoor as a wooden structure in the sky.

Who were the key figures?

John Piper served whiskey near his birthday in the press box. Les Payne led reporters to a room at half-time and poured tea from a battered kettle. The author once fled the press box to avoid Norman Hunter, a fuming manager.

What is happening to Millmoor now?

Millmoor is being demolished for other uses. The floodlights at Millmoor were recently removed, altering the town's skyline. The author is now 60 years old and recalls their first season at Millmoor 53 years ago.

How does this relate to the current team?

As of the end of the 2025 season, Rotherham United finished 23rd in League One, with 41 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDLWL. They scored 41 goals and conceded 71, resulting in a -30 goal difference. The team is currently 62 points behind leaders Lincoln. Their last result was a 3-2 loss to Wycombe on May 2, 2026. The author said: "I learned all the songs. I learned my first serious swearwords." The author also said: "It's the most exciting place I've ever been to in my life." As the team looks to the future, they will have to improve their performance to move up the standings. With the demolition of Millmoor, the team and fans will have to adjust to a new era. The current form of the team, with 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 games, will need to change if they want to succeed. The team's recent struggles can be seen in their statistics, with a goal difference of -30 and only 41 points from 46 games. However, with the support of their fans and the experience of their players, they can work to improve their performance and move up the standings.