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Rotherham sack their head coach Leam Richardson after relegation

Rotherham United have decided to sack their head coach Leam Richardson two weeks after the club’s relegation was confirmed.

Their defeat to Plymouth ended their stay in the Championship and meant they were back in League One once again, with the Millers enduring a campaign to forget, and are 22 points adrift of safety with three games to play.

Richardson was appointed back in December after a lengthy search, coming in as successor to sacked Matt Taylor but won just two of his 24 games in charge.

They have since appointed their former manager Steve Evans, and you can read more on that HERE.

CLUB STATEMENT:

Rotherham United can confirm that the club have parted company with first team Head Coach Leam Richardson with immediate effect.

Leam was appointed in December 2023, taking charge of 24 matches in all competitions during that time. Assistant Head Coach Rob Kelly has also left the club.

Everyone at Rotherham United would like to thank Leam and Rob for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.

The search to appoint a new first team manager is already under way, with further communication to follow in due course.

Then a few hours later, they said: Rotherham United are delighted to welcome back Steve Evans as the club’s new first team manager.

Evans returns to AESSEAL New York Stadium alongside assistant Paul Raynor, with the duo signing contracts which will run until 2027.

Talks with Steve, Paul and their representatives were opened upon permission being granted by Stevenage and the swift nature in which they were concluded outlines the desire of the club, Steve and Paul to make this move happen.

This is how fans reacted as Rotherham sack their head coach Leam Richardson two weeks after relegation…

@RUFCJacques: This is the most shocked I’ve been in a long time with this club. Warnock in till the summer and then Steve Evans in for next season?? #rufc

@AbladeRay: Be a good job for Hecky!

@brettstubbings: Can’t say I’m shocked. We’ve been piss poor and probably even more so since he came in. Grass isn’t always greener, although neither Taylor or Richardson were the right fit i don’t think. Time will tell. UP THE LEAGUE ONE MILLERS #rufc

@Finlay_Rufc5: Wow didn’t expect that, can’t wait for it to take 2 months to get another manager in

@padthemiller: And to end this JOKE of a season another joke decision 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Kean2910: Very true while Stewart fucks off on his holiday like normal leaving the club in the dark

@Michael06553224: Never him always them, give them a BnM budget and expect Harrods results

@kezrufccoleman: I didn’t expect that I met the guy at a fans meeting a few weeks ago and I was impressed with his future plans tbh. Now what ? ⚽️🤔

@Danny260214: fair play to the bloke for having a go at this sinking ship but it had to happen simply not good enough

@Salkie: Only one man for the job big steve

@MattLewis82: Bit harsh?

@srufc45: how random 😂

@kurtisc1_: This club is unreal

@BaileyVickerage: Awful decision this imo. Richardson was never going to keep them up and is proven in league 1.

@alwrufc: Surprised but not really disappointed, strange timing, interesting to know the next steps #rufc

@bgannrufc: Good to see the club use common sense for once. Fair play to him for taking it on, but this simply had to happen. Now go and bring the Fat Man back home. #rufc

@Dean_Webster94: Slight concerned as to what’s gone off here. Been talking for ages about a long term plan for next season, then this out of the blue? What’s happened to change it? False promises from the board? #rufc

@lewisradbourne1: I will be very, very surprised if Rotherham are near the top six next season now. They have to get this next appointment right.

@MaximTrickett: Worst team in the league by miles. Worst home record in the league, with only 4 wins all season. Not even got a manager in the dugout when they face the mighty Blues on Saturday. Enjoy the three points, Rotherham.

@DanStacey03: And just like that the 2024/25 League One winners have been confirmed

@CharlieEwanHawk: How can anyone be confused by this. Perfect timing

@Jameshawley80: Say what!?!

@The_RUFC: This is a shame, though if we were going to get rid of him it’s much better to do it now than a few weeks/months into the new season. #RUFC

@ChopsakaMBT: 🤣🤣 dear lord

@Kean2910: Well that was unexpected

@tbaldwin1992: Good riddance 👍

@joerufc98: Brilliant. Who’s next in line

@alanbenton111: What a shitshow! Terrible appointment in first place! Nearly as bad as Taylor. Think Head of recruitment needs sacking! Absolute embarrassment!

@__IrufcI__: Nothing shocking about this, timing isn’t an issue. It was clear this man couldn’t lead us into the biggest rebuild we’ve had since god knows when. Sacked, get this season out of way when managers know where they’ll be next season and get someone in who can give it a go. #RUFC

@Wchapfc: Definitely the right move shit situation for Leam but his football was dier

@KroB91875: Fuck sake before we play them 😭😭

@Ryan_jordan1999: Club fucks me off more everyday

@MattVause93: What on earth’s gone on here… complete shambles 🤦🏻‍♂️ “no further comment at this time” we are absolutely owed an explanation, immediately #RUFC

@RufcCal: Fucking disgusting decision Stewart out

@MightyMillers20: If you don’t go get big Steve now you can fuck right off

@jackowenn8: Oh for fuck sake that’s a 1-0 Rotherham win Saturday then 🤦🏻‍♂️ #bcfc

@RJPatt8: Embarrassing, no infrastructure, no long term plan and looking for quick fixes constantly! Just shows how much Paul Warne was papering over the cracks… #rufc

@sparklydiamond: Wow… love to be in Tony Stewart’s booze filled head right now.. wonder what’s in store 😅

@GavBig: Really?? What in the hell was he meant to do with the squad he inherited and facilities he had to work with

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