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Rotherham United’s wretched 2016 in nine images

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It is not looking good at the New York Stadium.

Despite only taking over in October, Rotherham United started 2016 by saying goodbye to manager, Neil Redfearn.

Rotherham manager Neil RedfearnRotherham manager Neil Redfearn

Needing experience to save them from the drop, the Millers turned to Championship veteran, Neil Warnock.

Neil Warnock manager of Rotherham UnitedNeil Warnock manager of Rotherham United

Achieving what was thought to be impossible, Warnock managed to pick up 6 wins between 27th February and the 23rd of April, losing no games in that time.

Rotherham's Matt Derbyshire and Danny Ward celebrate after the gameRotherham’s Matt Derbyshire and Danny Ward celebrate

Surviving the drop by finishing in 21st place, Neil Warnock was hailed as a miracle worker for saving the Millers from relegation.

Rotherham United manager Neil WarnockRotherham United manager Neil Warnock

However, citing his ambition to manage a team capable of promotion, Warnock departed the New York Stadium in the summer.

Neil Warnock manager of Rotherham United celebrates at the end of the gameNeil Warnock manager of Rotherham United

Turning their attention to Scotland, Rotherham United brought in Hibernian manager, Alan Stubbs.

Rotherham United manager Alan StubbsRotherham United manager Alan Stubbs

Despite bringing in 9 new signings and 5 loan signings, Rotherham’s start to the season was poor, picking up only one win across August and September against Brentford.

Rotherham's Danny Ward in actionRotherham’s Danny Ward in action

After going winless throughout October, the Millers parted company with Stubbs, bringing in former Millwall and Wolves boss Kenny Jacket as his replacement.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny JackettRotherham United manager Kenny Jackett

However, after just over a month, Jackett stepped down from his position as manager, leaving Rotherham managerless going into the New Year. With relegation a serious worry again this season, and with the Millers manageress and some way off the teams above them at the bottom of the table, they will need another miracle turnaround in 2017 to save themselves from the drop.

Rotherham United's Danny Ward (L) in action with Newcastle United's Ciaran ClarkRotherham United’s Danny Ward (L) in action with Newcastle United’s Ciaran Clark