Tranmere Rovers v Rotherham United: Millers looking to build on opening win swiftly
PAUL MULLIN may have got the luxury of a night in his own bed in preparation for Tuesday's game at one of his former clubs - but don't think that he and his Rotherham United players have had it easy over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Speaking after his side's thoroughly welcome weekend victory against Chesterfield – a first under his watch – boss Alex Bruce was keen to move on within a few hours and 'park' the result.
His players were back in training on Sunday. 'They are not happy with me', quipped the young manager, but so be it.
North-West based Mullin was at least hoping for a few hours relaxation without the extra travel time on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with former club Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.
Mullin, who hit a dramatic late winner at the weekend – a maiden Millers goal – said: "I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully I can have a night in my own bed and wake up with my little boy in the morning the day before he goes back to school.
"So it'll be nice to spend a couple of hours with him before we set off to prepare for the game if we are going to have day beds and get some rest in the afternoon before another big match."
On his record against old clubs, he added: "I think I've scored five against Morecambe. So, that's not too bad. Hopefully I can get some more."
Bruce was naturally pleased with his side's efforts in the deserved victory against Chesterfield, but he was also eager to insist that one swallow certainly does not make a summer either.
"That's the last thing I want (people) thinking; that just because we've won one game, we've cracked it,” said the Millers boss.
"We haven't. There's a lot of work to do and we're slowly moving in the right direction.
"I think it is 23 wins to get out of this league, on average. That's the first one ticked off and hopefully there's a few more to come.
Emmanuel Adegboyega is being assessed and is a major doubt after coming off with a head injury at the weekend.
The Millers have completed the loan signing of Manchester United midfielder Jayce Fitzgerald.
The teenager, 19, has joined for the rest of the 2026-27 season.
Fitzgerald has been on the bench for the Red Devils in the top flight and in the Europa League in the past.