1996–97_Rotherham_United_F.C._season
1996–97 Rotherham United F.C. season
Rotherham United 1996–97 football season
During the 1996–97 English football season, Rotherham United F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Quick Facts Chairman, Manager ...
| 1996–97 season | ||
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| Chairman | Ken Booth | |
| Manager | Danny Bergara | |
| Stadium | Millmoor | |
| Second Division | 23rd (relegated) | |
| FA Cup | First round | |
| League Cup | First round | |
| Football League Trophy | First round | |
| Top goalscorer | Jean (6) | |
| Average home league attendance | 2,861 | |
| Biggest win | 2–0 | |
| Biggest defeat | 2–6 | |
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In the 1996–97 season, Danny Bergara in the summer became Rotherham's next manager, but was given little time to turn the club’s fortunes. Rotherham endured a poor season and were relegated, and Bergara lost his job at the club.
Main article: 1996–97 Football League
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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| 20 | York City | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 47 | 68 | −21 | 52 | |
| 21 | Peterborough United | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 55 | 73 | −18 | 47 | Relegated |
| 22 | Shrewsbury Town | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 49 | 74 | −25 | 46 | |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 46 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 70 | −31 | 35 | |
| 24 | Notts County | 46 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 33 | 59 | −26 | 35 |
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Source: [1]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Rotherham United's score comes first[2]
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
More information Date, Opponent ...
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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| 17 August 1996 | Walsall | A | 1–1 | 4,040 | Goodwin |
| 24 August 1996 | Shrewsbury Town | H | 1–2 | 3,037 | McDougald |
| 27 August 1996 | Blackpool | H | 1–2 | 2,914 | Hayward |
| 31 August 1996 | Luton Town | A | 0–1 | 4,547 | |
| 7 September 1996 | Bury | A | 1–3 | 3,523 | Hurst |
| 10 September 1996 | Chesterfield | H | 0–1 | 2,940 | |
| 14 September 1996 | Bristol City | H | 2–2 | 2,546 | Berry, Richardson (pen) |
| 21 September 1996 | Gillingham | A | 1–3 | 4,920 | Bowyer |
| 28 September 1996 | Bournemouth | H | 1–0 | 2,648 | Druce |
| 1 October 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 2–4 | 3,438 | Druce, Hayward |
| 5 October 1996 | Brentford | A | 2–4 | 6,137 | Berry, Druce |
| 12 October 1996 | Burnley | H | 1–0 | 4,562 | Druce |
| 15 October 1996 | Bristol Rovers | H | 0–0 | 2,490 | |
| 19 October 1996 | York City | A | 1–2 | 3,410 | Sandeman |
| 26 October 1996 | Peterborough United | H | 2–0 | 2,854 | Breckin, Berry |
| 29 October 1996 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 0–1 | 3,162 | |
| 2 November 1996 | Preston North End | A | 0–0 | 8,997 | |
| 9 November 1996 | Watford | H | 0–0 | 3,619 | |
| 23 November 1996 | Millwall | H | 0–0 | 3,286 | |
| 30 November 1996 | Peterborough United | A | 2–6 | 4,690 | Blades, Sandeman |
| 3 December 1996 | Stockport County | H | 0–1 | 2,133 | |
| 14 December 1996 | Notts County | A | 0–0 | 3,954 | |
| 21 December 1996 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 1–2 | 2,269 | Breckin |
| 28 December 1996 | Bury | H | 1–1 | 3,263 | Goodwin (pen) |
| 11 January 1997 | Bournemouth | A | 1–1 | 3,161 | Hurst |
| 18 January 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 2–1 | 2,692 | Goodwin (pen), Glover |
| 25 January 1997 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 1–4 | 2,832 | Jean |
| 1 February 1997 | Watford | A | 0–2 | 10,657 | |
| 8 February 1997 | Preston North End | H | 0–1 | 3,556 | |
| 15 February 1997 | Millwall | A | 0–2 | 7,043 | |
| 18 February 1997 | Chesterfield | A | 1–1 | 5,195 | Hayward |
| 22 February 1997 | Wrexham | H | 0–0 | 2,539 | |
| 1 March 1997 | Stockport County | A | 0–0 | 6,147 | |
| 8 March 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 0–1 | 4,717 | |
| 15 March 1997 | Notts County | H | 2–2 | 2,605 | Jean, Bowyer |
| 18 March 1997 | Bristol City | A | 2–0 | 10,646 | Garner, Jean |
| 22 March 1997 | Shrewsbury Town | A | 2–0 | 2,893 | McDougald (pen), Hurst |
| 25 March 1997 | Gillingham | H | 1–2 | 2,664 | Dillon |
| 29 March 1997 | Walsall | H | 1–2 | 2,428 | Hayward |
| 31 March 1997 | Blackpool | A | 1–4 | 5,524 | Breckin |
| 5 April 1997 | Luton Town | H | 0–3 | 2,609 | |
| 8 April 1997 | Wrexham | A | 0–1 | 2,002 | |
| 11 April 1997 | Brentford | H | 0–1 | 1,797 | |
| 19 April 1997 | Burnley | A | 3–3 | 7,875 | Jean (3) |
| 26 April 1997 | York City | H | 0–2 | 3,122 | |
| 3 May 1997 | Bristol Rovers | A | 2–1 | 5,950 | Berry, Garner |
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FA Cup
Main article: 1996–97 FA Cup
More information Round, Date ...
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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| R1 | 16 November 1996 | Scunthorpe United | A | 1–4 | 3,892 | McGlashan |
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League Cup
Main article: 1996–97 Football League Cup
More information Round, Date ...
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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| First round first leg | 20 August 1996 | Darlington | A | 0–1 | 2,023 | |
| First round second leg | 3 September 1996 | Darlington | H | 0–1[lower-alpha 1] | 1,749 |
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Football League Trophy
Main article: 1996–97 Football League Trophy
[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- "England 1996–97". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
- "Rotherham United results for the 1996-1997 season - Statto.com". Archived from the original on 28 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- "All Rotherham United players: 1997". www.11v11.com.