Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:28 am
Rotherham United Vs Cardiff City: Match Preview
By Jamie Kemble
22/09/16
Date and Time: Saturday 14th September (15.00)
Venue: ASSEAL New York Stadium
Referee: David Coote
Cardiff travel to the New York Stadium to face fellow strugglers Rotherham United in what could be Paul Trollope’s last chance to get the season up and running.
The Bluebirds travel to Yorkshire to face Rotherham United in a bid to finally get the season back on-track after winning one in eight games. Cardiff go into this one sitting rock bottom of the Sky Bet Championship, one point behind Saturday’s opponents, Rotherham.
There has been some suggestion that this fixture will be Paul Trollope’s last chance to save his job but reports are, of course, unconfirmed. The Bluebirds were beaten at home again last week, this time by rivals Leeds United live on Sky Sports, inevitably leading to unhappiness from supporters.
The Millers have also endured a poor start to the season with just six points from the first eight games. Alan Stubbs’ men haven’t won in four games and have a bizarre string of results at home, drawing three of their four home games 2-2.
Last time out, Rotherham were comfortably beaten at Ewood Park by Blackburn Rovers. The 4-2 scoreline further outlined the Millers’ defensive weaknesses. Their only win of the season to-date was a slender 1-0 win over Brentford who have enjoyed an impressive opening to the season.
Cardiff and Rotherham have shared the spoils in recent meetings with three draws in the last five and one win each. Rotherham had the upper-hand last season with a last-minute home win followed by a 2-2 draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.
David Coote is the man in charge of this one and Cardiff have sour memories of the Nottingham-based referee who awarded a penalty against the Bluebirds when the ball hit Matthew Connolly’s face against Birmingham City last season.