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Rotherham's 31 signings: The verdict

With the loan window shutting on Thursday there can be no more additions to the Rotherham squad.

That's it now, the players Neil Warnock has at his disposal will determine whether the he can complete the great escape and deliver survival to the Millers.



It's been another busy year of transfer activity at New York Stadium, with 31 players coming in from June 1 - the exact same number as last season.

Here's a look through each of the arrivals and a rating of their impact - not their ability as a player.

Kelle Roos

Brought in on a season-long loan from Derby, unfortunately Roos was the posterboy of a dire start to the season as a string of inept performances led to costly goals going in. He lasted five games and was sent back at the end of August.

Rating: 1/5

Lee Camp

Anyone coming in after Roos would be classed as a success, but Camp has been the real deal in goal for the Millers this season. His shot-stopping has been superb and on the whole the commandment of his area has been top notch. A clear player-of-the-season candidate.

Rating: 5/5


Alex Cairns

Signed by Neil Redfearn as an understudy to allow Adam Collin out on loan. Made the bench but Neil Warnock did not fancy him as a number two and is yet to play.

Rating: 0/5

Paddy Kenny


It took less than a week for Warnock to sign Kenny for a fifth time in his career as he came into offer more experience in case of injury to Camp. Has yet to play, but has been credited with pushing Camp on to the current level he is at.

Rating: 1/5

Joe Mattock

The first of several ex-Sheffield Wednesday players to arrive, Mattock has been by far the most successful. A few injuries aside, he has been a regular in the left-back slot and been a key performer. Solid in defence and a threat going forward, also a contender for the player of the season.

Rating: 4/5

Lewis Buxton

Big things were expected of Buxton following his arrival from Sheffield Wednesday. He started off well but fell away and then was the victim of a contract dispute which meant he would trigger a new deal if he played again. He eventually waived that extra year but has still not played since.

Rating: 2/5

Danny Collins

An experienced defender, Collins was supposed to bring a calm head to the Millers defence and played more minutes than anyone else up to November. But his error-prone ways saw him dropped before Christmas and he has only played as cover since.

Rating: 2/5

Tom Thorpe

A former Manchester United youth team captain, Thorpe's capture represented a big coup at the time, especially after an impressive pre-season. But he has been found wanting in the cut and thrust of the Championship and is currently on loan at Bradford.

Rating: 2/5

Greg Halford

The marquee signing in the summer, it has been a year of ups and downs for Halford. Signed as captain, he was dropped and disposed of the armband by the end of August, fell out with the staff, bad-mouthed the club on Twitter, went on loan to Birmingham, bad-mouthed the club more on Twitter before getting a fresh start under Warnock and becoming a key player in the recent run.

Rating: 3/5

Farrend Rawson

Back at the club after an ill-fated loan spell last season, Rawson battled injuries for much of the season, but performed credibly when he was in the side. His level dropped towards the end of his stay, which was cut short by Warnock.

Rating: 3/5

Harry Toffolo

He was Neil Redfearn's first signing to cover the injured Mattock, he performed well on his debut but then never really reached those heights again. Returned to parent club Norwich in January after making seven appearances.

Rating: 1/5

Stephen Kelly

Joined in November having been without a club since the summer, Kelly started superbly in the 1-0 win at Leeds before injury struck. Has only just returned to the side after calf and knee injuries and has performed well.

Rating: 3/5

Shay Facey

A second recruit from Manchester City's youth team of the season, Facey has had a mixed time at New York. There have been some impressive performances and some less so. Not fancied by Warnock, though still remains at the club.

Rating: 2/5

Aimen Belaid

Joined in the January transfer window for cash, Belaid's early Millers career was impressive as he formed an impressive partnership with Kirk Broadfoot. He soon got injured, though, and does not feature in Warnock's plans currently.

Rating: 3/5

Lloyd Doyley

Another of the 'Dad's Army' to join the Millers, he made his debut against Burnley and typically got injured. He returned at Ipswich last week and performed well in keeping a clean sheet.

Rating: 3/5

Aidy White

The first of the summer signings, excitement was high about White after some scintillating pre-season displays. However, that never translated into the real thing and was sent out on loan to Barnsley in November, joining them permanently in January.

Rating: 1/5

Emmanuel Ledesma

Back at the Millers after a successful loan spell last season, Ledesma has not been able to reproduce anything like the same this time around. He has managed just eight games and the club have been unable to offload him.

Rating: 1/5

Grant Ward

Another one with a highly impressive pre-season, Ward has been the only one who has been able to take that into the main event, he has been a key player for the Millers under both Redfearn and Warnock. He is still learning, but his pace and ability on the ball should see him kick on when his loan spell from Tottenham ends.

Rating: 4/5

Chris Maguire

A late signing before the season starts, Maguire's arrival on paper seemed promising given he had turned down the Owls. However, he was extremely unfit and was never able to catch up on that. He was shipped out in November, making his move to Oxford permanent in January

Rating: 1/5

Joe Newell

The Millers paid a six-figure fee for Newell before the start of the season and that has proved to be money well spent. Although his form has been up and down, Newell was key during an impressive pre-Christmas spell and clearly has talent. He will be around for some time.

Rating: 3/5

Tony Andreu

A deadline day signing from Norwich, Andreu was a fleeting presence, in and out of the side, particularly under Redfearn. He had his moments, scoring against Birmingham and Preston while also making three goals against Bolton. Went back to find first-team football at Carrow Road.

Rating: 3/5

Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe

It was only a four-game spell for the Belgian in Rotherham colours but it was an impressive one as he immediately brought more quality and creativity to the side. Scored against Cardiff before returning to Carrow Road in pursuit of a chance there.

Rating: 4/5

Brandon Barker

Brought in from Manchester City to give the side a lift amid a terrible run in Autumn, Barker made some impression on his debut, scoring a fine solo goal against Ipswich. However, he did little else and was not suited the the physical nature of the division.

Rating: 1/5

Luke Hyam

Rated highly at Ipswich, Hyam was allowed to come to Rotherham to regain fitness after injury and it was mixed. There were some good performances, but also he scored an own goal in the 1-0 defeat to Blackburn. Recalled before his spell was up.

Rating: 2/5

Chris Burke

A loan arrival from Nottingham Forest, Burke was brought to add Championship quality to the side and did okay, scoring goals in the catastrophic defeats to Bolton and Charlton. Faded after that and not featured since defeat at Burnley.

Rating: 2/5

Andrew Shinnie

Another exciting addition, Shinnie showed his potential in good display against Bolton, which had it not been for two key misses, would have been a superb one. Has played 45 minutes under Warnock.

Rating: 2/5

Chris Dawson

Brought to the club as part of a long-term plan by Neil Redfearn, Dawson found that rug pulled from under his feet following his manager's sacking a week later. Has not played yet for the Millers.

Rating: 0/5

Simon Lenighan

Another ex-Leeds player brought to the club by Redfearn, just a week later the troubled midfielder lied about an impending court case, where he was found guilty of assaulting a woman, and was subsequently sacked.

Rating: 0/5

Jerome Thomas

Yet another out-of-contract player to join midway through the season, Thomas has added creativity and trickery on the left, though is still woefully short of match fitness, which led to an injury picked up against Derby.

Rating: 2/5

Leon Best

Arriving in November, there were three months between his first and second appearances, much to the frustration of Redfearn. He is getting back to full fitness, though, and three goals in his last two games makes you wonder what if he had been available all season.

Rating: 3/5

Luciano Becchio

Becchio enjoyed a short spell at the club last season and was brought to the club by Redfearn in January. As is the norm, he soon got injured and is unlikely to feature under Warnock, with the pair having a fall-out at Leeds.

Rating: 1/5

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