Rotherham United are considering a contract for free agent Dominic Iorfa as they review their options following a narrow away defeat. The Millers lost 1-0 to league leaders Bristol Rovers on Saturday, a result that leaves Alex Bruce's side 18th in League Two with five points from five games.
Will Dominic Iorfa sign for Rotherham?
Defender Dominic Iorfa has been training with Rotherham United this week as the club evaluates a potential deal. According to the Rotherham Advertiser, the 31-year-old former Sheffield Wednesday player is a free agent and can be signed outside the transfer window. Iorfa, who has made over 300 career appearances, lives locally with his family, which the report suggests could be a factor in negotiations.
Head coach Alex Bruce confirmed the situation to the Advertiser. "He trained here this morning," Bruce said. "He's someone who lives 15 minutes down the road. Whether something materialises there we'll have to wait and see." The club had focused on strengthening other areas late in the window, bringing in two forwards and two midfielders, but Bruce has consistently wanted to add a seasoned centre-back.
What happened against Bristol Rovers?
Rotherham suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Bristol Rovers at The Mem, as reported by Bristol Live. The Gas secured their tenth consecutive home league victory with a single goal, maintaining their position at the top of the table. The Millers hit the crossbar late in the game but could not find an equaliser against a resilient Rovers defence.
The match saw a touchline incident that resulted in a red card for Rotherham assistant Paul Raynor and manager Alex Bruce. Rotherham's current league standing shows they have scored six goals and conceded seven this season, leaving them with a negative goal difference. They now sit seven points behind the league leaders.
How did Rotherham fare against Tranmere?
In their previous League Two outing, Rotherham played out a 2-2 draw with Tranmere Rovers on September 1. The shared points contributed to their current total of five from a possible fifteen. Their recent form reads LDWDL, highlighting the need for greater consistency as they adapt to life in the fourth tier following last season's relegation.
The team's next opportunity to improve their position comes quickly. They host Salford City at AESSEAL New York Stadium on September 12. Salford currently sit 15th in the table, making it a key fixture for both sides. Fans can track the team's progress and view the full fixtures schedule on our site. The latest standings also show the tight nature of the early-season League Two table.
Rotherham's immediate focus will be on preparing for that home match against Salford City on the 12th.
