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AN ABANDONED stadium in the UK was once the pride of a town but it’s been left to rot and is hiding a mystery.The Millmoor Ground, commonly known as Millmoor, is the spiritual home of South Yorkshire club Rotherham United.
The Millmoor Ground is the spiritual home of Rotherham UnitedCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
The Millers were forced to move out of the ground in 2008Credit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
The Millers were forced to move out of the ground in 2008 following a row over rent.
The football club now play their games at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, which opened in 2012.
They spent four years playing at the Don Valley Athletics Stadium in Sheffield in the interim period while the new 12,000-seater ground was built.
And Millmoor now lies empty, but is full of nostalgia for those fans that will have countless memories from games that took place inside.
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“Millmoor is decaying,” current Rotherham United owner Tony Stewart told the Athletic. “It’s falling apart.”
He continued: “It’s a mystery to Rotherham. It’s a mystery to the man on the street.”
Rotherham United were forced to leave Millmoor when talks between Ken Booth, the owner of the stadium, and Stewart broke down.
“There were 18 items (demanded by the Booths) I didn’t agree with,” Stewart explained.
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“It would’ve meant that if there was a scratch to a cabinet, I would’ve had to replace all that. I just felt it wasn’t right.”
Stewart was given four years to get the club back into the town or face a £3million fine from the FA, which he managed.
The old stadium had a capacity of 8,300 and was the home of Rotherham from their inception in 1925.
The stadium would no longer be suitable for Rotherham who play their football in the Championship after narrowly avoiding relegation to League One last season.
The club finished 19th, just six points off the drop after gaining promotion to the division last season.
Photos of the old ground show it falling to pieces after such a long time without use or care.
There are overgrown plants surrounding the stands and graffiti plastered on the walls.
The stadium – which had a noticeable slope – boasted its record attendance way back in 1952.
The ground held 25,170 fans who gathered to watch Rotherham take on local rivals Sheffield United.
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Photos of the old ground show it falling to piecesCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
There are overgrown plants surrounding the standsCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More

NEIL WARNOCK was given his “perfect” send off last night as opposition fans blasted an incredible chant at him.The manager is stepping down from his role at Huddersfield Town after helping keep the club in the Championship last season.
Neil Warnock was chanted at by Stoke City fans during his last game as Huddersfield managerCredit: Twitter @sportbible @fxyeolivia
The manager loved the chants as he gestured back to the crowdCredit: Getty
Warnock, 74, was taking charge of his last game in charge of the Terriers in the clash against Stoke City at the John Smith’s Stadium.
During the match, Warnock was serenaded by the travelling supporters as they chanted: “Neil Warnock you’re a w*****r, you’re a w*****r.”
To which he could be seen brilliantly waving back and giving a celebration.
Warnock has previously admitted that is what he has wanted as it suggests that he has “helped people love football”.
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He said in 2018: “I don’t want silence. I want them all to be chanting “Warnock’s a w*****r” over and over again. For a whole minute.
“That would be my ideal. They’ll all smile because they’d all know that would mean a lot to me.
“As daft as it sounds. It matters because it would mean I’ve stirred emotions. I’ve helped people love football.”
The game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
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Matty Pearson gave the hosts the lead in the 31st minute before Daniel Johnson draw the Potters level two minutes later.
Ben Wilmot then fired the visitors ahead in the 62nd minute.
However, Jack Rudoni made sure that Warnock’s last game in charge would not end in defeat as he equalised in the 68th minute.
But it will not be Warnock’s last job as a football manager as he is keen to keep on going.
Warnock is stepping down as manager of HuddersfieldCredit: Getty
He said: “My health is good, I’ve never felt better.
“If anything I’ve got the buzz again.
“I’m sure when February comes around people will be asking me again.”
On the game itself, Warnock was happy that his players made it an exciting game.
He has insisted that he will continue managingCredit: Getty
He added: “I just said to the lads ‘just make sure it’s not a damp squib’ – and they did that. They went out and gave their best.
“It’s been hard at times but I really believe in these players. I wouldn’t swap them for anyone. It’s been very emotional talking to them. Some of the things they’ve said to me I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.
“It’s been a great six months – and it was really nice to see the fans stay behind after the game and give me that applause, when I thought they might just clear off.
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“It meant the world, that. I can’t remember a manager being given a guard of honour before when he’s getting booted out.”
It is thought that Darren Moore is set to replace Warnock at Huddersfield. More

A LEEDS United fan was left covered in blood during Wednesday’s game at Hull City.The male supporter reportedly fell over railings and on to a TV gantry.
A Leeds fan was left bloodied after reportedly falling into the TV gantryCredit: Getty
Relegated Leeds travelled to Championship rivals Hull on Wednesday looking to record a third win of the season.
But Daniel Farke’s men were left frustrated on Humberside.
They played with ten men for half an hour after Joe Rodon was shown a red card.
And Leeds were also unable to hit the target with 17 shots as the whistle blew for a 0-0 draw.
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They were lucky not to lose the game, with Hull’s Adama Traore fluffed a late chance that could already be Miss of the Season.
However, there appeared to be some action going on in the stands.
Leeds fans supported their team all the way through the game with songs and chants.
But one supporter was photographed covered in blood.
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He reportedly fell over the bannister separating fans from the TV gantry.
In the snap, the man can be seen getting help from stewards as he waves his hands in the air.
Blood can be seen pouring from his head and going down the side of his face.
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ADAMA TRAORE produced the “miss of the season” as he blew Hull City’s chances of victory over Leeds United.The Mali international came off the bench and was presented with a golden match-winning chance in the 89th minute against ten-man Leeds in the Championship clash.
Adama Traore produced ‘the miss of the season’ for Hull City against LeedsCredit: Rex
The sub was set-up for a golden opportunity in the 89th-minute with the goal gapingCredit: Twitter
He amazingly smashed his effort off the post and soon his miss went viralCredit: Twitter

Aaron Connolly, hardly renowned for his generosity in front of goal, set up Traore with a simple tap-in after Illan Meslier was left stranded as the whole of stadium held its breath.
However, amazingly, somehow the Hull No 10 smacked his shot against a post – and soon his miss was going viral on social media.
“That will likely haunt his dreams for some time to come,” claimed one supporter.
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Another tweeted: “MISS OF THE SEASON!”
“Oh Adama Traore, how on earth did you miss that,” asked a Hull City supporter.
While a fellow Tigers fan said: “Adama Traore has just missed an open goal from 7 yards out by hitting the post.
“I have never been so far into a celebration to then see a player not actually score. WHAT ON EARTH!”
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That miss summed up a frustrating second half for Liam Rosenior’s side, who had the better chances after Joe Rodon’s dismissal for a second caution on the hour.
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Daniel Farke’s Leeds bossed the first period and Georginio Rutter was gifted the first chance.
Alfie Jones made a mess of a routine clearance on halfway and completely missed early sub Crysencio Summerville’s throughball to Rutter, who was denied by keeper Ryan Allsop’s feet.
Allsop was then forced to make a smart save at his near post to keep out a firm effort from Summerville as Leeds set up camp at the edge of his area.
But Allsop saved his best for the end of the first half when he dived full length to parry Archie Gray’s half-volley behind.
The visitors wasted no time putting Hull on the back foot after the restart and Daniel James and Summerville had shots blocked before Ethan Ampadu and Luke Ayling drove over. Ayling later managed to get booked for time-wasting as he walked round the pitch following his substitution.
Hull finally managed a shot before the hour but Jaden Philogene-Bidace’s wayward effort would have cleared rugby posts, never mind Meslier’s goal.
Liam Delap had appeals for a penalty turned away by referee Stephen Martin after Rodon’s slight nudge.
Tigers got a lift when Rodon saw red for fouling Connolly. The Irish striker just failed to get on the end of a cross — but they were left deflated after Traore’s horror miss. More

DARREN MOORE is set to make a stunning return to football management by replacing Neil Warnock at Huddersfield.Moore, 49, has been out of a job since he left Sheffield Wednesday in June.
Darren Moore is set to land the Huddersfield managerial jobCredit: Getty
Moore will take over from the departing Neil WarnockCredit: PA
The move came despite Moore winning promotion to the Championship via the League One play-offs.
But now the former West Brom boss – who managed the Baggies in six Premier League games at the end of the 2017/18 season – is in line to make a return to management.
SunSport’s Alan Nixon has revealed Moore is set to land the Huddersfield managerial job following the departure of Warnock.
Warnock, 74, will take charge of his final match with the Terriers when they face Stoke tonight, and will be followed out of the door by assistant Ronnie Jepson.
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Club chief Jake Edwards announced his departure on Monday, saying: “I must start this statement by, on behalf of everyone at the football club, expressing my huge gratitude to Neil and his assistant, Ronnie Jepson, for the incredible job they have done at the club over the last six months.
“Keeping this club in the Sky Bet Championship, given the position the team was in when they arrived in February, was nothing short of amazing, and built upon their already lasting legacies at this club as a management team and, in Ronnie’s case, as a player too.
“They are both, undeniably, Huddersfield Town legends, and have cemented their positions in this club’s history.”
He continued: “All parties were clear that this was not a long-term appointment, but that it gave us important stability on the football side whilst the change of ownership was completed, and the new regime established itself at the club.
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“At this point, we now feel we are ready to make a longer-term managerial appointment. I’ve had detailed discussions with Neil and, alongside Ronnie, Carl Serrant and Ian Bennett, he’s agreed to step aside to allow us to do this.
“Again, I cannot thank Neil and Ronnie enough for everything they have done for this club.”
However, Warnock insisted he was not retiring.
He said: “I always told him I’d do it until they were ready and then if they let me know I’d go, and they have let me know so you can’t say fairer than that.
“I’ve not fallen out with anybody. Jake’s come to me and said they want to move on and management’s the next step.
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NEIL WARNOCK will step down as Huddersfield Town manager after the Championship game against Stoke City.The boss’ final game will come at the John Smith’s Stadium against the Potters with assistant Ronnie Jepson following.
Neil Warnock will leave Huddersfield TownCredit: Rex
Warnock’s departure was announced by club chief Jake Edwards at a press conference.
Edwards said: “I must start this statement by, on behalf of everyone at the football club, expressing my huge gratitude to Neil and his assistant, Ronnie Jepson, for the incredible job they have done at the club over the last six months.
“Keeping this club in the Sky Bet Championship, given the position the team was in when they arrived in February, was nothing short of amazing, and built upon their already lasting legacies at this club as a management team and, in Ronnie’s case, as a player too.
“They are both, undeniably, Huddersfield Town legends, and have cemented their positions in this club’s history.
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“Our owner, Kevin Nagle, and I were so grateful when Neil and Ronnie agreed to stay at the club for the new season.
“All parties were clear that this was not a long-term appointment, but that it gave us important stability on the football side whilst the change of ownership was completed, and the new regime established itself at the club.
“At this point, we now feel we are ready to make a longer-term managerial appointment. I’ve had detailed discussions with Neil and, alongside Ronnie, Carl Serrant and Ian Bennett, he’s agreed to step aside to allow us to do this.
“Again, I cannot thank Neil and Ronnie enough for everything they have done for this club.
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“I know they want to leave on a high with a result against Stoke City in midweek, and I’m sure they will get the send-off they deserve from the players and supporters.”
When Warnock, 74, was asked about leaving the club he insisted that he would not be retiring from football.
During his most recent stint at the Terriers, Warnock managed to drag the club to Championship safety and has won nine of 23 matches.
Warnock has enjoyed a respected career in English football having won promotions to the Premier League with the likes of Sheffield United, QPR and Cardiff City.
He has insisted that there is no “fall out” with the club despite it being its decision.
Warnock said: “It’s the club’s, that’s correct.
“But I always told him I’d do it until they were ready and then if they let me know I’d go, and they have let me know so you can’t say fairer than that.
“I’ve not fallen out with anybody. Jake’s come to me and said they want to move on and management’s the next step.
“I think management is the biggest decision they’ll have to make really.”
It was reported on the weekend that Huddersfield were closing in on a “mystery foreign boss” to replace Warnock.
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Warnock came out of retirement in February to keep relegation-threatened Town in the Championship against all odds.
He then signed a new one-year contract after the takeover by American Kevin Nagle. More