Rotherham
Knill bemoaned his side’s poor fortune as they went down to a fifth successive defeat. “I was disappointed with the result and how we didn’t come away with some reward I don’t know,” he said.
“We dominated the game, especially in the second half, but at the moment the luck just isn’t going with us. We had a great start with the early goal from a set piece and that is pleasing.
“It was a great header from Phil Gilchrist but as has been the case for the majority of the season we conceded an early equaliser. Leandre Griffit slipped at the far post and their lad came inside to put the ball in.
“Then we conceded a corner from which the ball came off
“It’s disappointing because we have lost again and that really, really hurts but we are playing better football and are making chances.
“If I remain positive then the players will as well. You work all week towards something and it doesn’t always go to plan.”
Steve Cotterill was happy enough to pick up the three points despite the fact that we hadn’t played well.
“I don’t think today’s win was any more important than any other game, but it has been a while and there was a little bit of expectation today because of
“All credit to
“They were relaxed and we weren’t, that was probably the difference. There was a little bit of edginess. We had a lot of young players out there today and it could have been a bit edgy for them. Pete Whititngham, Dean Bowditch and Gary Cahill all came through with flying colours though.
“We’ve played a lot better and lost though, so we’re very, very grateful for the points. We felt we played some good football in the first half but we didn’t play as well as we can do, or have done, in the second half.
“We needed that win though and it was an important win.