Rotherham United's head coach Alex Bruce has reflected on the team's 2-1 loss to Cheltenham Town, seeing promise in the team's performance despite the defeat. The Millers enjoyed the lion's share of possession and registered 19 shots over the course of 90 minutes at the EV Charger Points Stadium. However, goals from Charlie McCann and Jake Evans either side of a Jili Buyabu goal put the Robins to the sword.
What happened?
The match saw Rotherham United's head coach Alex Bruce make his first league game as the team's head coach. Despite the loss, Bruce saw positives in the team's performance, praising the supporters for their magnificent display of encouragement.
Why it matters for Rotherham
The loss to Cheltenham Town has left Rotherham United with a lot of work to do, but Bruce is hopeful that the team can build on the positives from the match. The team's recent form has seen them struggle, with a recent run of losses and draws. However, Bruce is confident that the team can turn a corner and start to improve their performances.
What comes next?
Rotherham United's next fixture is against Port Vale at home on 2027-01-09. The team will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Cheltenham Town and start to build some momentum in the league. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 23rd in League One, 37 pts, 9W-10D-23L from 42 games, recent form LLLDL. Goals this season: 36 scored, 65 conceded (-29 goal difference). Title race: 56 points behind leaders Lincoln. Next fixture: vs Port Vale (at home, 2027-01-09) (22nd in the table).
