Millers are unable to hang on for clean sheet

LEAM Richardson felt defeat in south Wales was “cruel” for his relegated Rotherham United side after they appeared destined to secure only a second away league clean sheet this season.

The Swans controlled proceedings against the already-relegated Millers, but needed an Andy Rinomhota own goal when he turned the ball into his own net from a corner in the 74th minute to earn victory.

Rotherham’s best chance came with the final play of the game as Arvin Appiah crossed to Eaves, whose header flashed wide at the death.

“It’s a cruel game at times,” said the Rotherham boss.

“The goal conceded, obviously it’s cruel because Andy’s been very good and he’s been committed.

“Coming from Wednesday night away at West Brom and then back on the coach again, travelling down to Swansea with a small number of players, it’s commendable.

“The lads who have made themselves available and put the work ethic in today. Credit to Swansea on the victory. We know where we are. We know which moment we are in and we know how we want to go forward with it. We want to put our best foot forward to return to this level and be a better version of ourselves.”

Swansea: Rushworth, Key, Cabango, Darling, Tymon, Fulton (Walsh 73), Grimes, Ronald (Govea 73), Cooper (Lowe 65), Paterson, Cullen. Unused substitutes: Fisher, Yates, Patino, Kukharevych, Humphreys, Abdulai.

Rotherham: Johansson, Revan, Odoffin, Peltier (Ferguson 86), Humphreys, Bramall, Rathbone, Rinomhota, Clucas (Appiah 62), Cafu (Wyke 86), Nombe (Eaves 72). Unused substitutes: Phillips, Seriki, Hatton.

Referee: L Doughty (Lancashire).