A Night at Rotherham: Cup Dreams Dashed in Cruel Fashion


Having missed the game away at Notts County, I was over the hill to Rotherham tonight. A good friend had offered me a place at his corporate table and seats in the comfy area to watch the game. How could a girl refuse?

So no baguette gate here! A lovely soup and roll starter followed by the biggest fish, chips and mushy peas you’ve ever seen.

The compere even came over to our table to go through our team sheet, seeing as I was the only one interested. Strong team Micky Mellon was putting out, and it looked like it was working. Within 60 seconds, Hannant had given us the lead. But I said it then – it’s going to be a long night.

The Tom Conlon Moment

A coming together for Tom Conlon right in front of us, and you could hear his cries. He knew straight away he wasn’t right. Gas and air, and off on a stretcher. Praying for the best but fearing the worst for him. Get well soon, Tom.

A nice switch of play set them off down the right, and it’s crossed in for Ogle to put it in the back of the net. 36 minutes gone and it’s 0-2, but a long time to go.

Half Time Treats

Half time and it’s back in for Mango Charlotte. Never had this before – very nice, reminded me of arctic roll a bit.

Feeling happy back out for the second half, and at 52 minutes they scored their first. Hmm, not looking good. We’ve lost our shape.

The Collapse

85 minutes gone – can we hold on and keep it to 1-2?

They get the ball in the back of the net, but the ref pulls it back for handball in the run up. They attack again, and this time we put the ball in our own net. Not Jake Leake’s fault, but no – we don’t want penalties.

Four minutes added time, and I said these are going to be the longest four minutes. I was right. They worked the ball through and found the winning goal.

Final Thoughts

Game over. Knocked out of the Football League Trophy after playing some beautiful football, and our captain off on a stretcher. What does this mean for our game at the weekend?

Poor Donaghy – not his night either. Is that 11 goals conceded in two and a half games? When it’s not your time, it’s not your time.

Come on, Latics. Dust yourselves off. 💙 #OAFC

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