'Miles off it': Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw berates players lack of 'belief' and 'desire' in loss at Huddersfield Town

BITTERLY-disappointed Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw pulled no punches after his side lost for a seventh game in a row - and admitted too many of his players were ‘miles off it' in their lame 3-0 EFL Trophy exit at Huddersfield Town.

The Millers produced a meek performance at the Accu Stadium against their Yorkshire rivals which was low on quality, confidence and senior options from the bench.

Hamshaw is desperate to replenish his options in the winter window to boost their League One survival fight, with the club being strongly linked with a move for Leeds United teenage striker Harry Gray.

The Millers chief did not comment on reports regarding the youngster.

Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw, pictured at Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image
Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw, pictured at Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

On his side's performance at Huddersfield, he acknowledged: "It was well below average. I keep saying the same things.

"It was a tough night, I would have liked to have gone a lot stronger than I could have possibly done, but everybody who was here tonight were my fit players. That's how it is at this moment in time, I'm hopeful that I can have a few back for Saturday.

"We didn't look a threat at all. We got in some good areas, but then turned back and it was just a lack of belief and a lack of desire and they're the things that hurt me the most. It's just frustrating for everybody.

"I just think we have to change the people. I think it's come now to that point where we've given people opportunities.

Huddersfield Town's Joe Taylor congratulates Lasse Sorensen on scoring the second goal for Huddersfield Town against Rotherham United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image
Huddersfield Town's Joe Taylor congratulates Lasse Sorensen on scoring the second goal for Huddersfield Town against Rotherham United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

"It's down to them to take them. They have to impress me, they have to be 100 per cent committed to the badge and they have to give us their all.

"As a manager, coach and fan, you want 100 per cent commitment and I think the Rotherham fans know that more than anybody.

"They can face losing games of football, but it's a certain manner of games. We've had that and I just feel tonight that too many were miles off it.

"It's a lot of players I've inherited and I think you probably saw a little bit of that tonight."

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