About the Club:
Rotherham United FC is a professional football club based in Rotherham, England. The club was founded in 1925 and is known as "The Millers" due to the town's history of flour milling.
The club's home ground is the New York Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,021. It was opened in 2012 and has been the home of Rotherham United FC ever since.
The club has a long-standing rivalry with Sheffield Wednesday FC, which is located just 8 miles away. The matches between these two clubs are known as the "South Yorkshire Derby" and are always highly anticipated by fans.
In its early years, Rotherham United FC played in the Midland League before joining the Football League Third Division North in 1925. The club achieved its first major success in 1956 when they won the Third Division North title and earned promotion to the Second Division.
Throughout the years, the club has had some notable players, including Tony Towner, who scored 31 goals in the 1966-67 season and helped the club win promotion to the First Division. Other notable players include Neil Redfearn, Shaun Goater, and Lee Frecklington.
After a few seasons in the First Division, the club was relegated back to the Second Division in 1971. They had a brief stint in the Third Division before returning to the Second Division in 1981.
In 1986, the club moved to its previous home ground, Millmoor, which had been their home since 1907. However, after a dispute with the landlords, the club was forced to find a new home and eventually settled on the New York Stadium.
After a few years of struggling in the lower divisions, Rotherham United FC achieved promotion to the Championship in 2014. They have since been a regular in the second tier of English football and have had some successful seasons, including a playoff semi-final appearance in 2017.
The club's current manager is Paul Warne, who has been in charge since 2016. Under his leadership, Rotherham United FC has shown great determination and resilience, earning them a loyal fan base and a strong position in the Championship.
Today, Rotherham United FC continues to strive for success and has a bright future ahead. With a passionate fan base and a strong team, the club is sure to make its mark in English football for years to come.