Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw makes transfer window admission after loss to Peterborough United
Matt Hamshaw conceded Rotherham United need to strengthen following their 2-0 loss to Peterborough United.
The Millers have plummeted down the League One table and following their sixth successive loss, are in the relegation zone.
Peterborough dominated possession at the New York Stadium and looked in control against a lacklustre Rotherham.
An own goal from Joe Rafferty gave Posh the lead before the win was wrapped up by Brandon Khela.
Matt Hamshaw outlines need for signings
Post-match, Hamshaw outlined Rotherham’s need for January transfer window recruits.
He said: “The fans are on my back and I get it. Something’s got to change. We have got a lot of players out. We need characters, desire and spirit and that wasn’t there and wasn’t there the other night. That is the message I am trying to get into the players.
“It’s unacceptable at this moment in time and it’s nowhere near the levels that I have spoken about and there has been a massive drop-off. The club needs to strengthen.”
Peterborough, on the other hand, are unbeaten in six and playing with plenty of confidence.
Luke Williams reflects
Hamshaw’s opposite number Luke Williams said: “It is them that are doing the heavy lifting and I am very lucky to stand at the side and watch them.
“We have a group of players who are ready to jump into the game and you have seen that again with players coming in with a great attitude and helping secure the victory. A clean sheet and two goals away from home is pretty much as good as it can get.
“I thought the first half was a bit clunky and the opposition stopped us getting into flow and there were one too many unforced errors from us.
“The team was together and stuck in the game and it opened up a bit more in the second half.
“The spaces weren’t there as much in the first half. We seemed to brighter in the second half and we were able to get forward and exploit the gaps.
“It’s an evenly matched game – there isn’t much in it. We knew it was going to be a resolute Rotherham and they would fight tooth and nail to be in the game with us but eventually we managed to find enough openings to get the game won.”