Matt Hamshaw explains what made Rotherham United's 1-1 draw at Reading 'even more special'
Rotherham United’s lengthy injury list made their 1-1 draw with Reading “even more special”, according to manager Matt Hamshaw.
The Millers have been contending with an injury crisis but have managed to find form in League One regardless.
After securing a point on the road at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the Millers are now unbeaten in eight league games.
Josh Benson opened the scoring against the Royals, who struck back through Charlie Savage.
Matt Hamshaw reacts
Hamshaw said: “It was a good point in the end. It’s no secret how low on bodies we are at the moment, especially with our attacking threat.
“The team are just giving us everything and they’re giving the fans everything as well. We are light [on players] and that makes the point even more special.
“We’re capable of great things, I’ve said that all along. But we’re a work in progress, we’re getting there, and the lads have trained really well this week. We are getting there but we just need a few of those [missing] bodies back.”
Charlie Savage stunner
Reading equalised in spectacular style as Savage, the son of former Premier League midfielder Robbie, hit the back of the net with a stunner from 30 yards out.
Hamshaw said: “What a goal. I said to the lads before the game that if Reading score a 30-yard ‘worldie’ and that beats us or means we get only a point, then it is what it is.
“I just didn’t want Reading to open us up and I thought that, from a defensive point of view, we looked good again.
“I think the team are showing a lot of positive signs of that DNA that I’ve spoken about quite a lot.”
Leam Richardson’s view
Reading boss Leam Richardson, who counts Rotherham among the clubs he has managed, said: “I’m disappointed we didn’t get all three points. You want to win every game.
“I thought we controlled enough of the game. We had around 70 per cent of the possession. We created some really good chances but without being really clinical in finishing them.
“In the final third, where the edge has got to come in, we have to get better – and we will.”