Rotherham relegation confirmed

ROTHERHAM had relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship confirmed last night after losing 4-3 to promotion hopefuls Ipswich at Portman Road.

Needing a win to prolong their status, the Millers were behind after six minutes when Ian Westlake struck. Darren Bent doubled Ipswich’s lead after 25 minutes.

Tony Thorpe gave the visitors hope by grabbing a goal, but Bent added another and a drive from Jim Magilton sealed the win for Joe Royle’s side. Martin Butler and Martin McIntosh pulled further goals back for the Millers.