With two more managerial vacancies emerging in the Championship after Swansea City and Sunderland parted ways with their managers on Monday night, the competition for Rotherham United to secure their ideal candidate may be narrowing. Rotherham has been managerless since the mid-November sacking of Matt Taylor, and the recent developments in the managerial landscape could pose challenges for the Millers in their quest for a new leader.
It’s a fair assessment to acknowledge that both Swansea and Sunderland are perceived as larger clubs than Rotherham, having spent time in the Premier League and boasting larger stadiums and attendances. This could potentially divert the attention of any managerial prospects Rotherham had been considering, now that two seemingly more attractive opportunities have opened up.
Recent reports suggested that Nathan Jones was offered the managerial position at the New York Stadium but declined, fueling speculation that he might be holding out for a more prestigious opportunity. The delay in Rotherham’s managerial appointment process, despite battling relegation, has led to growing frustrations among the club’s supporters.
Interim manager Wayne Carlise has overseen three games, resulting in two draws and one defeat—not a disastrous record, but the need for victories is pressing to lift Rotherham out of the relegation zone. The upcoming crucial match against a managerless and troubled Swansea side adds urgency to the situation, yet both teams will enter the game without permanent managers.
The delay in the appointment process was initially attributed to Millers chairman Tony Stewart’s absence during the international break. With Rotherham now surpassing three weeks without a manager, the task may become more challenging, especially with the heightened competition from Swansea and Sunderland in the managerial market.
Several names have been linked to the Rotherham managerial position, including recently sacked Swansea manager Michael Duff. The Yorkshire Evening Post reported that former Millers boss Steve Evans is now the frontrunner, having achieved remarkable success with Stevenage. However, whether Evans would be willing to leave Stevenage remains uncertain.
One thing is clear: Rotherham cannot afford further delays in their managerial appointment, particularly with more prominent clubs now actively seeking new leadership. The competition for available managerial talent is intensifying, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution to the Millers’ search for their new manager.
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