ROBBO’S IN BLOOM AGAIN

CLARK ROBERTSON revelled in being Rotherham’s unlikely hero against his former club.

The defender was originally a sub. But an injury to Joe Mattock in the warm-up saw the Scot promoted to the Millers’ starting line-up at left-back.

And Robertson didn’t disappoint on his return to Bloomfield Road, setting up the opener for Michael Smith before scoring with three minutes to go as the Millers sprung a surprise.

“It was almost as if it was meant to be, coming here and scoring the winner,” admitted Robertson.

“When I walked back down the tunnel after the warm-up the gaffer Paul Warne said I was playing.

“I didn’t have time to think about it, I just went out and enjoyed it and it’s great we’ve got back-toback wins in the league.”

Having weathered a firsthalf storm, the Millers took an unexpected lead as Robertson headed Dan Barlaser’s free-kick into Smith’s path.

And his day got even better when he rifled home a left-foot screamer. “That’s the best goal I’ve scored in my career!” said Robertson (below, celebrating).

“The desire to get back in the Championship is massive, we feel we should be up there challenging.

“Quite a few us played there last season and feel we can get back there.”

Dutch hitman Armand Gnanduillet bagged a consolation from the penalty spot for the Seasiders after Curtis Tilt had been felled. But Simon Grayson’s misfiring side failed to take some excellent chances and ultimately saw their fourgame unbeaten run ended.

Frustrated midfielder Matty Virtue admitted: “We dominated but we’ve come away with nothing.

“We’ve struggled scoring when we’re on top, that’s been our problem all season. We definitely need to work on that.”

Boss Grayson said: “When you’re on top in games you need to be clinical and take your chances.

“We just couldn’t get that ball over the line. That’s why it’s so frustrating.”

remains under pressure after a host of chances, including a Sean Raggett header that hit the post, went unconverted. Skipper Naylor (circle) said: “The first half felt like it was back to where it was last season, where everyone knew what they were doing. We were passing it, doing well, moving around. We needed that goal – but it didn’t come.” Gillingham boss Steve Evans added: “A lot of Portsmouth players are gifted, but they found no gaps, nowhere to play, and no free bodies.”