Sheffield to mark Covid-19 day of refleCtion
A memorial event to mark the third annual day of reflection to remember those who lost their lives to Covid-19 is due to take place on Sunday 8th March.
The event will take place in two stages, starting in Sheffield Town Hall at 12 noon and then moving to Balm Green Gardens for a short remembrance service at 4pm at the Covid memorial willow tree.
Both parts of the memorial event are free, and everyone is invited to attend and to participate as well if they wish.
The Town Hall session will focus on compassion and is for anyone affected by the loss of a loved one. It will provide
a reflective space, and an opportunity for those in attendance to express their tributes to them.
Those who want to participate in creating a message for the Covid memorial willow tree can collect a small piece of fabric and marker pen in the session to create a message, of just one word or more if they want to, that celebrates a person that they have lost or someone that helped them through the pandemic.
Writing prompts will be available and there will be stewards on hand to assist with accessibility needs, seating, or quiet areas. Compassionate Sheffield representatives will be there too
for anyone who wants to talk about a loved one or about how they can be part of Compassionate Sheffield’s work.
People can go into the Town Hall at any time between 12 noon and 3pm. The Town Hall will then close at 3pm and the focus of the day will move to Balm Green Gardens at 4pm.
Those who have made a message will be able attach it to the steel willow tree, which symbolises how people worked together to create the strength that was needed at such a difficult time.
The willow tree was made in Sheffield to provide an opportunity for people to come together at any time to remember
those who were lost to Covid and everyone who was affected by it. It honours the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time.
“Whilst a willow tree has a strong trunk which symbolises how people worked together to create the strength that was needed at such a difficult time, it is also a flexible and resilient tree, whilst also being delicate. When a storm hits, the tree bends with it. Its long branches sweep all the way to the ground and when it rains the droplets fall all the way down the branches like tears to the ground. When you stand underneath a willow tree you feel embraced and
protected. It’s a very special, significant piece of art, made in Sheffield for the people of Sheffield.”George King, architect of the willow tree memorial sculpture
This year’s annual day of reflection has been coordinated by Sheffield City Council in collaboration with Compassionate Sheffield.
Summary of the day 12 noon to 3:00pm –Open event at Sheffield Town Hall (messagemaking option for those who wish to) 4:00pm to 4.20pm – Short act of remembrance at Covid Memorial willow tree, Balm Green Gardens, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HF
ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS ADDS MORE ARTISTS TO PACKED WEEKEND
Just when it looked like the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026 - with the festival now opening a day earlier on Thursday 27 August. The brand new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane, instantly transforming the August Bank Holiday event into a full four-day celebration at Don Valley Bowl. Headlining the new Thursday date, The Kooks will perform their breakthrough debut album Inside In / Inside Out in full to mark its 20th
anniversary. Featuring era-defining hits including Naïve, She Moves In Her Own Way and Ooh La, the album remains one of the most celebrated British indie releases of the 2000s and a record that soundtracked a generation. Also joining the bill are Sheffield favourites Milburn, returning home to celebrate 20 years of their debut album Well, Well, Well.
Completing the top of the bill is Miles Kane, whose solo work and role in The Last Shadow Puppets have made him one of the most recognisable figures in modern British guitar music, renowned for sharp
songwriting and electric live performances. Further artists for The newly expanded Thursday strengthens what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
Friday 28 August sees The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Widely regarded as one of the most important British albums of the 2000s, the record’s sharp storytelling and unmistakable voice helped redefine UK music, spawning era-defining tracks including Fit But You Know It, Dry Your Eyes
and Blinded By The Lights. Performing the album front to back inside the Big Top promises to be one of the most talked-about live moments of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Saturday 29 August is led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, alongside a host of rising names and immersive theatre performances that continue to define the Rock N Roll Circus experience.
Sunday 30 August will be closed by Richard Ashcroft, one of the most iconic
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Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said: “Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent
coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
Presale: Wednesday 4 March, 10am, General Sale: Friday 6 March, 10am - Tickets & info: rocknrollcircus.co.uk
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st George's Day celebrations
Over £66,000 in council funding will be allocated to celebrating St George's Day across Rotherham this year.
The funding originates from a government initiative established to foster community unity following the Manvers riots 18 months ago.
Rotherham Council stated that this decision was made after consulting residents about flags and national identity.
The feedback indicated strong support for more visible and inclusive St George's Day celebrations throughout the borough.
Traditionally observed on 23 April, St George's Day is recognized as England's national day.
The funds are drawn from the remaining balance of a £180,000 community cohesion fund, part of the broader Community Recovery Fund. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, £45,000 will be dedicated to a St George's Day event at Clifton Park,
aiming to unite communities from across Rotherham.
An additional £16,000 will support a small grants program, offering up to £2,000 each to community groups, town, and parish councils to organize their own celebrations.
A further £5,000 has been allocated for a separate grants scheme, enabling eligible organizations to purchase and install flagpoles and flags.
The main event at Clifton Park is scheduled for the weekend of 18 April and is described as a familyfriendly celebration that highlights the diversity of Rotherham’s communities.
Community events funded through the grants must take place between 19 April and 4 May and are designed to foster community spirit, especially among those experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Grant funds can cover expenses such as entertainment, venue hire, catering, communications, and event logistics, but cannot be used for alcohol.
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brain tumour research grant
A retired teacher from Barnsley who’s living with an aggressive brain tumour, has welcomed a research grant from The Brain Tumour Charity that’s been awarded to a neurosurgeon at the centre that’s treating him.
Keen runner Stephen Skidmore, 69, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in October after experiencing migraines in the summer. He then had two falls causing him to break his wrist. His doctor prescribed pain relief, which initially took some of his symptoms and worries away. But Stephen and his family became increasingly concerned when he experienced a sudden episode of confusion.
He recalls a distressing afternoon when he couldn’t work out how to get out of bed for half an hour - repeatedly coming face to face with the wall.
“I called my wife and we went to A&E straight away,” Stephen said. “There, emergency scans showed a mass on my brain – later diagnosed as a glioblastoma.”
The scan revealed Stephen’s tumour was in the parietal lobe, which can affect coordination and sensory information. Stephen had neurosurgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible and was able to go home just two days later. Now receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Stephen is exploring opportunities to take part in clinical trials of new treatments. Aggressive brain tumours remain the leading cause of death among all cancers in the under 40s in the UK. Around 3,000 people are diagnosed with glioblastoma each year and there have been no significant treatment breakthroughs in treatment since 2007. That treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. But glioblastomas often regrow and survival rates remain poor at just 12 to 18 months.
Ahead of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, Stephen was invited to meet scientists at the University of Sheffield School of Medicine - including Mr Ola Rominiyi - who are using the latest techniques to try and halt these fastgrowing tumours.
Ola is Clinical Lecturer iHaving previously studied samples taken before treatment begins,
Mr Rominiyi said that the funding will enable him to study tissue samples from around the tumour, as well as the tumour itself, to investigate how different brain tumour cells repair their DNA to survive the effects of treatment.
His team also aims to figure out how brain tumours change in the first few days after starting a new treatment, including promising treatments within a clinical trial. The insights could inform novel treatment strategies that help pre-empt this, leaving cancerous cells with no way to survive.
Stephen said: “To see the kind of work that they’re looking to do here is really interesting. I haven’t got onto a trial yet but I’m going through the process. I want to feel I’m doing all I can to live longer, and to help people like me who receive a glioblastoma diagnosis in the future. That’s the kind of legacy I want to leave behind.”
Ola said: “Glioblastomas are among the hardest cancers to treat. We hope that our research into DNA repair will help to change this, so we can develop kinder, better treatments for people like Stephen. With funding from The Brain Tumour Charity, we are taking a real step forward towards new treatment strategies that can have a bigger impact. Even if we find something that improves patient survival by a few months, that will be more progress than we’ve seen in 20 years. But we’re ambitious and we think the key to having much better treatments and eventually a cure is to really understand how these tumour cells behave in the context of the treatments we currently have, and those in clinical trials at the moment.”
Dr Simon Newman, Chief Scientific Officer at The Brain Tumour Charity, said: “We are delighted to be developing the future leaders of research into brain tumours through our Junior Fellowship grants. Ola’s taking an innovative approach to identifying new treatments for high grade gliomas, providing hope for all who receive this devastating diagnosis in the future.”
To find out more about The Brain Tumour Charity, visit www. thebraintumourcharity.org
lost chord funds appeal
Leading South Yorkshire charity Lost Chord UK is calling on the public to help keep live music playing for people living with dementia in care homes and at the bedside.
Lost Chord UK has launched its ‘Keep the Music Playing in Care and at the Bedside’ appeal, a ring-fenced fund to ensure professional musicians can continue bringing monthly live music sessions into care homes and end-of-life settings across England. All over the UK, more people than ever are living with dementia and neurological conditions, with one in six people now facing that reality. Behind that number are real lives - people who have worked, raised families, travelled, sung, danced and built communities - and in care homes, those lives continue.
Each month, when Lost Chord UK musicians arrive, something remarkable happens as residents gather with anticipation, favourite songs are called out. And tambourines and shakers pass from hand to hand. Someone begins a harmony learned decades ago - a Polish lullaby drifts across the room, a Caribbean hymn lifts the mood and people stand, sway, sing and laugh together. For many, these are the happy moments they look forward to all month as music reaches parts of the person that remain strong and vivid. It sparks recognition, restores confidence and allows someone to lead a song in front of friends and family and feel fully themselves again. At the bedside, the music becomes deeply personal - a familiar melody played softly, a voice close enough to hold a hand and share a memory.
For 27 years, Lost Chord has subsidised the cost of these sessions so care homes could take part regardless of their budgets. Thanks to donations and gifts in Wills, public support has
made that possible. But demand is now higher than ever as more people are being diagnosed with dementia and more families are needing support. Care home budgets are stretched, and the wider cost-ofliving pressures mean fewer donations and legacy gifts are reaching grassroots charities.
The dedicated fund that helped cover the cost of live music in care has now been exhausted.
Lost Chord UK CEO Jean Collingwood said: “Dementia waits for no one and families need support now. Live music brings recognition, joy and connection at times that matter most, whether that’s in a communal room full of laughter or quietly at someone’s bedside. We are so grateful to everyone who already supports us and we do know times are hard. But if people can give, share our appeal or fundraise in their own way, they will help us keep these moments alive for families who need them.”
The new appeal is ring-fenced, meaning funds raised will go directly towards keeping musicians on the road in care homes and at the bedside.
Donations can also be dedicated to benefit a specific region where Lost Chord musicians already work, including areas across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, London and the South. Care homes want the music to continue. Residents want the music to continue.
Musicians and volunteers stand ready.
Every pound raised will help turn silent days into brighter ones, and create memories families will treasure forever.
To donate, share the appeal or find out how to get involved, visit: https:// www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ donation-form/keepmusic-playing-in-careand-at-the-bedside
is your will up
A leading Wills and estate planning expert has urged families not to treat writing a Will as a “one and done” exercise. Steve Bish warns that failing to review a Will regularly could leave loved ones facing avoidable tax bills and bitter disputes. He says too many people draft a Will and then file it away for decades, even as their lives, assets and family circumstances change dramatically. “Writing a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you love,” he said. “But it’s not something you do once and forget about. Your life changes, the rules around inheritance tax change and your Will should keep up.”
His warning comes as new industry data highlights growing complexity in private client work. The 2026 Private Client Industry Report on wills and estate planning trends points to a marked rise in blended families, more clients holding multiple properties, and increasing concern around inheritance tax exposure. Practitioners surveyed said outdated documents were now one of the most common risks they encounter, particularly where marriages, divorces or second families are involved. The research further highlights the impact of digital assets and modern family structures. More estates now include online accounts, digital investments and
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complex beneficiary arrangements. Against that backdrop, Mr Bish says the human cost of neglecting a Will can be severe.“I’ve seen too many families caught out because a Will was written years ago and never looked at again,” he said. “The consequences can range from unnecessary stress to serious family disputes” As a rule of thumb, he recommends reviewing a Will every five years, or sooner if a significant life event occurs. The birth of a child or grandchild, buying or selling property, receiving an inheritance, these should all prompt a review,” he said. “Marriage or divorce are particularly critical because a change in legal status can invalidate an existing Will. Sometimes a review simply confirms everything remains appropriate. In other cases, changes are essential particularly if an executor, trustee or beneficiary has died. Minor amendments used to be sometimes handled by a codicil, a one page addition to the Will which needed to be signed and witnessed and kept with the Will but not stapled or affixed to the Will in any way. But these days codicils are generally frowned upon and rarely seen as a new Will is safer and clearer,” he advises. “A good Will gives your loved ones clarity, protects your assets and ensures your wishes are followed. But it only does that if it’s kept up to date.”
supertram welcomes dogs
A move to permanently allow dogs onto Supertram services has proved to be a pawsitively tail-wagging success, as more than 10,000 dog journeys have been recorded since four-legged friends were allowed on board.
More than 10,600 people responded to the public consultation on if dogs should be allowed on the South Yorkshire Supertram network with 75% giving a big ‘yes’ to allowing dogs to ride too. New figures have revealed that since the move was first trialled back in March 2025, passengers have made more than 10,000 trips with their four-legged companions, showing just how pup-ular the change has been. Previously, only assistance dogs or dogs in carry cages were permitted. Under the new policy, one well-behaved dog per passenger is welcome to hop on board.
A decision to make the trial permanent was made in October 2025.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: The message has been loud and clear; people love being able to take their dogs on the tram. I’m paws-itively delighted we’ve seen over 10,000 dogs on trams since we made that decision over a year ago. We took the tram back under public control just under two years ago, and this is why; because people across South Yorkshire want a system designed in the interests of our communities. But it’s obviously not just about dogs. For the whole of 2026 we’re cutting or freezing all adult fares on the Supertram, we’re opening a new tram
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The Supertram investment includes upgrades to the trams, track, control systems and power supplies alongside the construction of the new Tram Train station at Magna. Sean English, Managing Director at Supertram, said: “We’ve been thrilled to see just how warmly passengers have embraced travelling with their dogs since the policy became permanent last year. Reaching over 10,000 dog journeys is a fantastic milestone, and a real sign of how well the change is working for our customers. We’ll continue to keep a close eye on how the service is operating so that everyone has the best possible experience onboard. It’s a great example of how listening to our passengers helps us shape a better, more inclusive transport network. I’d also like to thank our Supertram colleagues, their hard work and dedication have played a vital role in making this such a success.”
For more information and guidance about travelling with dogs on trams, visit the Dogs on Trams page on Travel South Yorkshire.
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The story of Sheffield’s legendary King Mojo Club continues on Friday, May 8th, as a second reunion event brings former regulars, musicians and music fans back together — this time with a growing heritage project gathering pace behind it.
The first reunion in autumn 2025 was supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and formally launched a wider King Mojo heritage project. That event marked the beginning of an ambitious programme to preserve the venue’s history through recorded memories, archival research, exhibitions and digital interpretation.
Now, the second reunion promises not only another night of music and reconnection, but a further opportunity to collect and safeguard the personal stories that made King Mojo so significant.
Volunteers will be present on the evening to record first-hand memories and speak to former club-goers about their experiences. These recollections will become part of the permanent archive documenting the impact of the King Mojo Club.
Operating from 1964 to 1967, King Mojo became one of Britain’s most important live music venues. Acts that performed at 555 Pitsmoor Road included Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Small Faces, Ike & Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and scores more.
Project lead Neil Anderson said: “In the space of four years King Mojo managed to book a set of artists that would - in the coming years – shape the very future of popular music . Sheffield youngsters were dancing to future legends before anyone knew how big they would become. That’s why its story is so
important.”
The wider project will include oral history recordings, a public exhibition, community engagement activities and digital resources designed to ensure the King Mojo story reaches new generations.
Organisers say the reunions are about more than looking back — they are about ensuring Sheffield’s music heritage is recognised, preserved and shared with the respect it deserves. Tickets are running low and available from www.kingmojo.org
The heritage project received a £114,300 award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, supporting a two-year programme of research, community engagement, oral history recording and public events to document the club’s lasting cultural impact.
laughter, love, music and mischief as One Night In Dublin returns with a brand-new show bursting with Irish charm. Meet Danny Muldoon, a whiskey-loving fisherman with the voice of an angel and his straight-talking wife Rosie. From the cobbled streets of Dublin to the cosy corners of Murphy’s Tavern, follow Danny as he dodges obstacles (including Rosie!) on his return home from sea in search of a pint and a grand night of craic with his friends.
Featuring renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon (Seven Drunken Nights, Fairytale of New York, Paul Heaton’s ‘Small Boats’) and backed by a band of award-winning musicians – including live fiddle and accordion - One Night In Dublin delivers two hours of high-energy Irish music and feel-good fun. Covering all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey In The Jar, The Wild Rover, Galway Shawl and with songs by The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, The Fureys, Flogging Molly, Nathan Carter, and The Dropkick Murphys, to name just a few, One Night In Dublin is a must-see for anyone who loves Irish music.
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of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as The CommoN miLL, 75 The CommoN, eCCLesfieLd, sheffieLd s35 9WJ
We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol:
Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 00:00
The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: Performance of live music
Thursday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00
Playing of recorded music
Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 23rd March 2026.
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
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We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON & OFF the premises:
Monday to Wednesday 14:00–22:00
Thursday to Friday 14:00–23:00
Saturday 12:00–23:00
Sunday 12:00–22:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 27th March 2026.
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service. Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for this offence is unlimited.
TUESDAY
Coronation Street: The Platt family gather in the car park to hear the outcome of Harper’s operation. David and Shona emerge from the hospital with news. Things go from bad to worse for Jodie when Lily confronts her about her discovery. During his prison visit, Carl manipulates Debbie into giving him more money. Meanwhile, Ronnie sees red when he discovers that Carl has continued to prey on Debbie. Carla receives a shock when she finds a baby left on the doorstep. With a baby at Number 6, Carla, Lisa, Betsy and Ryan are forced to accept their new normal. Cassie enlists Tim’s help to lead Steve to Victoria Gardens so she can stage a surprise proposal. Before Cassie can follow through with her plan, the romantic moment is ruined when Steve receives a call to inform him that Jim has passed away. George is gutted when the undertakers is hit by fake one-star reviews online.
Emmerdale:
Bear goes missing, leaving Paddy distraught as he searches all night for him. He decides to pay for his dad to stay in a secure mental health unit to avoid prison. Will his plan keep the police at bay? Matty reiterates how important it is to keep Butler’s going for Moira’s sake, but Cain can’t help but think the farm is doomed… Cain’s secret is causing more problems between Sarah and Jacob. Jacob openly criticises his tough boss Dr Todd in front of Eric, unaware the doctor is standing right behind him. Continuing their workplace affair, Jai and Kerry struggle to keep to their boss-and-employee dynamic in public.
Eastenders: Linda goes against her mum’s advice and comes clean to Johnny. As Johnny fumes at her, will Linda regret telling the truth? When the care home calls, Julie is pleased to hear that there is a place available for Nigel once he leaves the hospital. Clare makes a surprising arrival at Phil’s house. There, Julie and Clare share a tense exchange, before Phil warns them not to bring any hostility to the hospital. Can Julie and Clare put their animosity to one side for Nigel? And will Clare repair her relationship with Nigel? Max makes it clear to Tim that he should never set foot in Walford again. Will Tim heed Max’s warning? Johnny is forced to tell Callum about what really happened with Tim. Can Callum and Johnny work through this together? Lauren gives Priya a sales gig at the car lot. How will Priya fare in her new position?
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WILDER HAILS BLADES FAST START
Chris Wilder felt United’s fast start in the capital, was the catalyst for Saturday’s success against QPR.
Goals from Callum O’Hare and the recalled Tyrese Campbell saw the Blades two goals to the good after 33 minutes and the boss felt it was fully deserved after the harsh midweek reversal at the hands of leaders Coentry City. Wilder made six changes for the Loftus Road clash and praised those who came into the team for the performances, describing United’s first half showing as ‘clinical’.
Adam Davies started in goal, replacing the injured Michael Cooper and the manager thanked the fans for the way they backed the Welsh international throughout the game, but acknowledged the former Plymouth stopper is unlikely to feature again this term following a scan on a knee injury sustained in the defeat to the Sky Blues. Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield:
“We didn’t get what we deserved on Wednesday night. That was, you know, a top performance bar seven or eight minutes, it really was.
“I think you know, when we when reviewed it and watched it back about two or three times, you can see why everybody was frustrated. I was frustrated and the players were because we should have got more from that game.
“We talked about it afterwards and I said we have to learn from that.
“They were a bit flat on Thursday, I got into them and they were really good on Friday, as bright as a button.
“We obviously got off to a perfect start here in terms of getting two up at halftime and it was a very well controlled, clinical away performance. Overall, the attitude of the group was great.”
OWLS NOT jUST HERE TO TAKE PART
Henrik Pedersen has doubled down on his message that despite relegation, his squad must and will fight to the very final whistle of the campaign. Wednesday were defeated this afternoon by a strong Southampton team who arrived at Hillsborough in excellent form and as overwhelming favourites. Knowing the odds were stacked well against his side and in every fixture from now until the end the season, Pedersen was passionate during his post-match interviews. He said: “I said to the boys before the game,
‘SECOND HALF IS ON ME’ SAyS MCCANN AFTER CARDIFF DEFEAT
MILLERS GAIN VITAL HOME WIN
Rotherham boosted their survival prospects with a victory over Plymouth.
The Millers made a strong start, scoring just seven minutes in when Dru Yearwood’s shot was cleverly diverted in by Joe Rafferty. This goal, along with a solid defensive effort in the second half, ended Rotherham’s four-match losing streak and eased some of the pressure on manager Matt Hamshaw.
Before halftime, the hosts could have dou-
bled their lead twice.
Sam Nombe broke through but was denied in a one-on-one situation, with his shot saved. Substitute Zak Jules nearly scored with his first touch, hitting the bar with a header, and Nombe’s rebound was kept out by Luca AshbyHammond.
In the second half, Plymouth’s Bim Pepple missed a good opportunity by lofting the ball over the bar as Argyle searched for an equalizer. Rotherham also had
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chances to make the victory more comfortable.
Reece James’s cross found Dan Gore, but he narrowly missed, and Harry Gray fired wide on two occasions. In stoppage time, Nombe headed just past the side netting.
we are not just here to take part, we are here to try and win a game of football.
“We are here to get plus points, we are here to play good games and why not make a surprise today against Southampton.
“I think we had a good performance but it was not enough.
“It’s a balance when you play against such strong teams to first of all stay in the game and make sure the game is not lost before it has properly begun.
“You have to match the intensity, stay in the game as long as you can and we had a possibility of giving
Grant McCann will spend the weekend pointing the finger of blame at himself for failing to stop Rovers’ defeat to Cardiff City.
In typical forthright fashion, the Rovers manager spoke of his personal frustration after going against his instincts to make changes at half time in the game, having spotted during the first half where Cardiff would likely hurt his team.
And after falling to a 4-0 defeat to the tabletopping Bluebirds, he accepted plenty of the blame.
“The second half is on me,” he said. “I apologised to the players afterwards because I should have changed it at half time.
“I said to the staff during the game that I thought certain things were
it a go in the second half.
“We knew it would be a big, big challenge.
“We knew we couldn’t go too high the whole game because we didn’t have the energy with three games in six days and they are very good.
“But to give away three set piece goals today is very disappointing, because besides this, of course they created, but we were solid defensively.
“The boys played a really strong second half and gave it a real go and at 2-1 there was a possibility.
“Even at 3-1 we still had chances, still created, still gave it a good go.
“I said to my players, it’s
happening and you saw it clearly when we went into the second half. The two centre backs were redundant in the game and that’s nothing against Jay [McGrath] and Neill [Byrne].
“The way Cardiff play, they like to overload you in the middle of the pitch with four or five of them in there.
“I should have made the change at half time. I didn’t do it and we’re 2-0 down within 30 seconds.
“We tried to make the change before the third but we conceded straight away.
“We’ve been beaten by the the best team in the division and I’m disappointed with myself for not doing what I was going to do at half time.
I’m really disappointed with that.
“But I’m also
easy to show who you are when everything is going well but to show who you are in the third game in six days, to show your personality and character the way our boys do is very special.
“They are giving everything and leaving everything on the pitch.
We knew Nathaniel Chaloboh could only play 45 minutes and the same for Jarvis, but they want to do everything they can.”
Without question, the atmosphere created by the supporters really left its mark on the gaffer this afternoon.
“It was amazing, you
disappointed with how soft the goals were that we conceded. That’s just really undone us.” McCann also pointed to missed chances in the first half as being a reflection of the ruthlessness needed to succeed in the division.
“The first half was quite even really and we had two really good chances for Brandon [Hanlan] and Harry [Clifton],” he said.
can feel the players felt safe today,” Pedersen continued.
“In the ground, it didn’t matter what happened on the pitch there was support all the time and the players tried to give back and show all what they can.
“In each little action our players have to do more than what they can to just have a chance of competing and then when there are mistakes, they could feel the unconditional support through the whole game.
“The atmosphere was amazing today.”
“I said to the players in the week that when we got chances in this game, we’d need to show composure to finish. We had so many chances at their place and should have scored five or six.
“We had two big chances here and didn’t score either of them and then we get done from a midfielder runner and find ourselves behind.”
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