Chairman Tony Stewart | ||
Manager Alan Stubbs(Until 19 October)Kenny Jackett(Between 21 October–28 November)Paul Warne(Interim Manager, from 28 November) EFL Cup First round(Knocked out by Morecambe) | ||
The 2016–17 season is Rotherham United's 92nd season in their existence and the third consecutive season in the Championship. Last season, Rotherham secured their place in this season's championship with a 21st-placed finish, 9 points above the relegation zone. Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, in which they enter in the third round, and the EFL Cup.
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Key Events
On 1 June 2016, Rotherham appointed Alan Stubbs as manager, with John Doolan joining him as assistant manager. Both signed three-year contracts with the Millers. Two days later, the club announced the departure of first team coach Nicky Eaden.
On 30 June 2016, Andy Holden was appointed as first team coach. Holden had previously worked with Stubbs at Hibernian.
On 19 October 2016 the club announced the departure of Stubbs, Doolan and Holden with immediate effect.
Kenny Jackett was named manager on 21 October 2016, signing a three-year deal. On 28 November, 39 days later and after only 5 games in charge, he resigned.
On 12 January 2016, the club changed goalkeeping coach, with Andy Dibble leaving for Cardiff and Mike Pollitt returning to the club for a third time to replace him.
Current squad
As of 11 February 2017.Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Player statistics
As of 25 February 2017 [1]Players with zero appearances have been unused substitutes in one or more games.
Goalscorers
As of 25 February 2017Pre-season friendlies
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Results summary
Last updated: 25 February 2017.
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Matchday summary
Last updated: 25 February 2017.
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Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
FA Cup
On 5 December 2016, the third round draw for the EFL Cup was made.
EFL Cup
On 22 June 2016, the first round draw for the EFL Cup was made.