Stubbsy has now gone from dugout rival to my gaffer

DOMINIC BALL spent last season in a title battle with Alan Stubbs as Rangers and Hibernian became firm rivals in the Championship.

Now the defender is determined to help his new boss strive for success south of the border after making the move to Rotherham in the summer.

Ball was a key part of the Light Blues side that clinched the second tier crown last term as Hibs were condemned to another campaign outside of the top flight.

The season would end on a high note for Stubbs as he saw his side lift the Scottish Cup in what proved to be his final game in green and white before he became the new Millers manager.

A 1-0 win over Brentford on Saturday saw Rotherham collect their first points of the Championship campaign and Ball is confident Stubbs will make an impact in England.

He said: “It has been a tough start. Our first two games were against Villa and Brighton, two of the best teams in the league.

“We have brought a lot of players in and we are getting used to each other and the way of playing. That takes a bit of time.

“I must have impressed the manager playing for Rangers and that helped me get my move.

“Anyone who has the right aspirations will attract attention and will want to move up a level to challenge themselves.

“The manager realised that and to coach in the Championship is a challenge because it is a very tough league. Hopefully I can help him do well.”