Rotherham United lifted the Papa John’s Trophy yesterday after a 4-2 extra time win over Sutton United.
Rotherham United headed to Wembley yesterday, to face League Two side Sutton United in the final of the Papa John’s Trophy.
And it looked as though Sutton would claim an unexpected win with minutes of the game remaining, and the club having a 2-1 lead over the Millers.
But Jordi Osei-Tutu’s 96th minute goal took the game to extra time.
Paul Warne’s men scored twice in extra time through Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Ihiekwe to secure the 4-2 win, handing Rotherham United the trophy.
There were some strong individual performances throughout which helped the Millers on their way to victory yesterday, and none more so than midfielder Ben Wiles – he scored his side’s opening goal of the game and afterwards, Warne told Rotherham Advertiser’s Paul Davis:
#rufc boss PW: “I’ll fight anyone who tries to say Wilesy wasn’t the best player on the pitch.”
— Paul Davis (@paulm_davis) April 3, 2022
Rotherham’s beloved boss…
Warne has reinstated the feel-good factor at Rotherham United this season. There was a lot of question marks over his tenure last season when his side were once again relegated from the Championship, but this season has a much different feel about it.
Not only are Rotherham on course to claim the League One title but they also look set to stay in the second tier next time round. They have some quality players in their side and a lot of young ones too, so the foundations are definitely in place at Rotherham United.
And yesterday’s win at Wembley will give the players and fans a huge lift ahead of the season finale, where Warne will be hoping for everyone to unite as they look to secure promotion.
Rotherham return to League One action v Charlton Athletic this weekend.
