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TOUGH START: But Steve McClaren went on to be Middlesbrough's most successful manager (Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Why Steve McClaren's bad experiences can be good for Rotherham's Alex Bruce
As Rotherham United's Alex Bruce wrestles with his first job in Football League management, he can rest assured he has a head of football in Steve McClaren who ...

Guiseley manager Ian Richards hugs match winner Jordan Thewlis at full-time after the FA Cup win over Sutton United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

FA Cup round two draw: Intriguing ties for Yorkshire trio

There have been some shock results in the first round of the FA Cup.

FA Cup round-up as Doncaster and Huddersfield slip on banana skins

DRAW DISAPPOINTMENTS: Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

FA Cup: Rovers missing home comforts, Millers take Champions League inspiration

LESSONS: Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Hull City (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Hull's Brooke Norton-Cuffy on learning life's lessons from Rotherham to Genoa

REVRSE FIXTURE: Doncaster Rovers hosted Sheffield Wednesday in October (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

EFL television picks: Eight Yorkshire clubs handed new dates for Sky coverage

Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Millers boss on job talk plus clarification on player absence

RESPECT: Doncaster Rovers assistant manager Cliff Byrne values the competition (Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Doncaster have eyes on progression as EFL Trophy rules may help Rotherham

Steve Agnew is Alex Bruce's assistant at Rotherham United.

Rotherham United assistant says loanee defender 'let teammates down'

Matt Hamshaw is in temporary charge of Sheffield Wednesday.

Matt Hamshaw on his excitement over Sheffield Wednesday's future

LESSONS: Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Swindon v Rotherham: Millers urged to learn from 'sloppy mistakes'

Bradford City manager Michael Duff, whose side face former club Huddersfield Town on Saturday. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

'A complete clash of styles': Bantams boss on derby day against Terriers

Sheffield Wednesday caretaker boss Matt Hamshaw, pictured on the touchline against Cambridge United. Picture: Steve Ellis

Sheffield Wednesday interim boss on Derby County lessons

Sheffield Wednesday interim manager Matt Hamshaw, pictured speaking to the media after the League One game with Cambridge United. Picture: Steve Ellis.

Hamshaw's Owls hope as Pedersen expresses 'shock'

Opta have forecasted how the final League Two table will look.

League Two table predicted with York City & Rotherham United verdicts

TRUST: Steve McClaren (left) has spoken about his relationship with Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart (Image: Kerrie Beddows)

McClaren confident Stewart will back Rotherham with his legacy under threat

FIRST JOB: Rotherham United's Alex Bruce has not managed in the Football League before (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

McClaren on Bruce's position at Rotherham – and what needs to be done better

A fresh look at the favourites to become Sheffield Wednesday's next permanent boss.

Favourites for Sheffield Wednesday job as ex-Rotherham man climbs list

RESPONSIBILITY: Sheffield Wednesday centre-back Liam Cooper (Image: Steve Ellis)

Owls v Cambridge: Liam Cooper calls for players to take responsibility

Brandon Williams and Bruno Fernandes were teammates at Manchester United.

Rotherham United defender issues heartfelt statement after comeback

PROVEN WINNER: Dave Challinor (Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Dave Challinor early front-runner as Owls seek Henrik Pedersen replacement
Dave Challinor is the clear front-runner to be Sheffield Wednesday’s next full-time manager after the Owls sacked Henrik Pedersen for not producing the style of play they were looking for.
Stuart Rayner

Rotherham United head coach Alex Bruce watched his side deliver a hearty display against Shrewsbury Town.

Rotherham boss relishes supporter 'connection' in Shrewsbury draw

Rotherham v Shrewsbury: Ex-Manchester United defender may have to wait for debut

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rovers boss seeks derby rewind against Owls - on two fronts

SCARE: Rotherham United's Denzel Hall (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Mixed Rotherham injury news as summer signing goes under knife

FootballTalk - League One leaders, Millers' woes & Leeds feel the benefit

Kevin Blackwell counts the likes of Leeds United, Sheffield United and Rotherham United among his former employers.

EFL strugglers hire ex-Leeds United and Sheffield United manager

Rotherham United boss Alex Bruce

'Difficult question' - Rotherham boss deflated as errors thwart them

OVERPLAYING: Jamie Jellis conceded possession for the second goal (Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Rotherham ratings: Fives for three starters as positive performances undermined

EXASPERATED: Rotherham United coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Alex Bruce sees Rotherham take a step backwards despite moving up League Two

COSTLY MISTAKE: Julian Eyestone (Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Rotherham 2 Newport 2: Details make Millers architects of own downfall

Searching for answers: Rotherham's Alex Bruce (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'I hope' - Millers boss plea ahead of pivotal week in bid to allay fears
Rotherham United face a pivotal week in their bid to arrest a slide that has created fears among the fanbase of a third relegation in four years.
Nick Westby

TOUGH GOING: Rotherham United head coach, Alex Bruce. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Millers boss Bruce looking for winning response at home

Bruce's Millers side have shipped four goals in each of their past two games. Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Fleetwood v Rotherham: Manager's message as Millers aim to go back to future

Bruce's Millers side have shipped four goals in each of their past two games. Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Bruce seeks fans' assistance as Millers' rough times return

FootballTalk - Assessing Leeds and Hull's Premier League return

Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce with goalscorer Paul Mullin in the background. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'Heads dropped' - Rotherham chief Alex Bruce laments four-goal blast

FIT: Loanee Klaidi Lolos could make his Rotherham United debut (Image: Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Rotherham v Gillingham: Midfield boost comes with challenges

Rotherham United boss Alex Bruce

'Don't take risks' - Bruce blasts Millers for playing out from the back

Head of football Steve McClaren, pictured with Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart. Picture courtesy of RUFC.

'Overview': Millers supremo on why it's a question of timing

Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Millers 0 Bradford 4: Trophy cruise for Duff as hosts overdo it at back

Rotherham United head coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

EFL Trophy: Millers seek derby atonement plus incentives for Owls and Reds

Rotherham United v Chesterfield.
Alex Bruce
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe
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Rotherham United boss says he can no longer make excuses after loss

POSITIVE FEEL: Rotherham United coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Exeter City v Rotherham United: Why manager's glass remains half-full

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Rotherham United Manager Matt Taylor during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town and Rotherham United at Portman Road on January 07, 2023 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Former Rotherham United boss opens up on time at club ahead of reunion

Former Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor, who faces his old club on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Boss on Millers' League Two prospects - plus a warning ahead of reunion

FootballTalk - England's highs and lows and Bantams start manager search

Rotherham United and ex-Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw, pictured in action in the recent game against Chesterfield. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Rotherham United and ex-Barnsley striker's 'age' admission

Opta have predicted how the final League Two table will look.

League Two table predicted after York boost and Rotherham draw

POSITIVE FEEL: Rotherham United coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Rotherham United boss makes 'brutally honest' claim and confirms blow

UP FOR IT: York City coach Scott Lindsey (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

York v Gillingham: Scott Lindsey up for challenge of in-form opponents

FIT AGAIN: Rotherham United centre-back Hamish Douglas (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Rotherham v Crewe Alexandra: Hamish Douglas seeing signs of Millers turnaround

Rotherham United are set to host Crewe Alexandra at the New York Stadium.

TV and streaming details ahead of Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra

ACHILLES INJURY: Rotherham United's Fabio Tavares (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Alex Bruce says Rotherham need 'gritted teeth' to turn promise into points

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: York City's Joe Felix (right) (Image: Ewan Cameron)

Joe Felix says York never doubted they belonged back in League Two

NOT HAPPY: Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Angry managers show why York and Bradford are on right track

COMMITMENT: Rotherham United right-back Joe Rafferty (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Joe Rafferty says Rotherham believe in new regime after 'rubbish' few years

DEADLY COMBINATION: Arthur Read (right) delivered the corner York City's Zech Medley scored from (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

York City v Rotherham United player ratings as Millers take two points

ANGRY: York City coach Scott Lindsey (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Scott Lindsey says 'too nice' York showed a 'soft underbelly' against Rotherham

SWEET MEDLEY: York City's Zech Medley thanks Arthur Read for the corner which produced his opening goal (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

York 1 Rotherham 1 (Millers win 5-4 on penalties): Two points come at a cost

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