'Question marks' - Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw makes admission over squad after Mansfield Town draw

Matt Hamshaw has admitted to seeing question marks as well as pleasing aspects in the early stages of his Rotherham United rebuild.

The 43-year-old has been tasked with reviving the Millers as the end of a dismal campaign approaches.

He was handed the reins on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Steve Evans, doing enough to land the job permanently.

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He watched his side let a 3-1 lead slip away in a 3-3 draw with Mansfield Town and spoke of mixed feelings after the final whistle.

Matt Hamshaw watched his Rotherham United side surrender their advantage against Mansfield Town. Matt Hamshaw watched his Rotherham United side surrender their advantage against Mansfield Town.
Matt Hamshaw watched his Rotherham United side surrender their advantage against Mansfield Town. | Pete Norton/Getty Images

Hamshaw said: “I think the takeaway is a huge disappointment but I think when I watch it back and really reflect on what we have been working on, I’ll be pleased.

“Fundamentally it’s about winning games of football. It was an entertaining 3-3, it had a bit of everything, but I think we could have done a lot of things better.

“We are trying to put bricks in place every week and I am getting there step by step. I would like to get there a bit quicker but it is what it is.

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Matt Hamshaw has been tasked with reversing Rotherham United's fortunes. Matt Hamshaw has been tasked with reversing Rotherham United's fortunes.
Matt Hamshaw has been tasked with reversing Rotherham United's fortunes. | Pete Norton/Getty Images

“It is a ride that we are on and I am seeing pleasing aspects from people I want to be here but questions marks. That’s my job.

“The nice thing about getting the permanent job now is that I get the opportunity to do that.”

Mallik Wilks netted a brace for the Millers and Sam Nombe also got on the scoresheet at the New York Stadium.

Cameron Dawson, who has held the first-choice goalkeeper role since Hamshaw’s arrival, was stretchered off with an injury late in the game.

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