Rotherham United boss Lee Clark laments fear factor as homesickness continues
ROTHERHAM United manager Lee Clark professed his frustration after his side failed to kick on from last weekend and provide a morsel of comfort for long-suffering home supporters in a 2-0 reverse to play-off chasing Luton Town.
The relegated Millers' wait for a first League One success at the AESSEAL New York Stadium under Clark extended into a third game.
They are yet to score a goal in open play under him at the NYS since he replaced Matt Hamshaw last month.
Rotherham, who are now without a victory in five matches on home soil since the end of February, finish their campaign in front of their own fans against Reading - managed by ex-boss Leam Richardson - this weekend.
The Millers have picked up three points at home on just two occasions since November 8.
Clark, whose side had triumphed at Leyton Orient last weekend for the first success under his watch, said: "It's frustrating.
"You want to follow a good result and a good performance away from home and in front of your home fans.
"They've had an absolutely dreadful season, You want to give them something to shout about. We've got one more opportunity to do it on Saturday."
Clark, who again handed first-team opportunities to youngsters Cohen Lee and James Clark, saw his side undone by a first-half brace from Hatters midfielder Kasey Palmer, on loan from Hull City as the visitors strolled to victory in South Yorkshire and made it 10 games unbeaten in the process.
The Millers manager continued: "The first half was a real waste for us. I've just said to the lads, most of the things you fear in your life don't usually happen, especially on a football field.
"You shouldn't fear anybody you play against. You should always respect them, but never fear them. We did that too much in the first half.”
"Second half, we've played a better pressing game and created chances. On another day, we could have scored a goal or two.
"I'm never going to criticise people for missing chances. I'll criticise people for not getting in there. We have to work on our quality in that area."