ROTHERHAM UNITED boss Leam Richardson is out to provide some much-needed hope between now and January. The newly-appointed Millers manager has been thrown in at the deep end, taking over a club severely lacking in alternatives, form, and presently sitting at the bottom of the table – and with the winter transfer window not yet open to potentially help them until the beginning of January.
For the time being, Rotherham must remain true to the club’s typical attributes of fight and spirit at this level, as they face back-to-back away trips to Plymouth and Leicester.
Richardson emphasized the importance of maintaining their team’s work ethic and determination despite facing challenges, particularly with injuries that have impacted their squad depth, even to the extent of struggling to fill the bench during recent games in the Championship. Acknowledging the unforgiving nature of such situations in the league, he expressed hope for the return of several players in the coming weeks and highlighted the impending January transfer window as an opportunity to address their shortcomings.
While Richardson anticipates the upcoming transfer window to bolster the squad, he stressed the immediate focus on maximizing the resources presently available within the team. He emphasized the need for ongoing discussions about the squad’s development, recognizing that the challenges they face will persist into the new year despite potential January transfer activities.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s positive aspects while striving to enhance and improve upon them, aiming for quicker successes. Richardson expressed a vision for the football club’s culture and philosophy, acknowledging that certain elements are beyond immediate control when arriving at a club during the ongoing season. He emphasized the need to focus on what they can control – utilizing the available resources and maximizing their best attributes in the short term to achieve success.
