Rotherham could have one of
the best strikers in the division on their hands in Leon Best, reckons boss
Neil Redfearn.
Best, who signed a short-term contract until the end of the season last week following a successful trial,
endured a bittersweet debut at Leeds on Saturday as he saw red in the second
half after an elbow on Gaetano Berardi.
Prior to that he had led the
Millers line to good effect in the 1-0 win and showed glimpses of the talent that made him a
Premier League striker.
Redfearn must frustratingly
now do without the 29-year-old for three matches, but is excited about what he
can bring to his side.
“It’s a shame because he is
going to be a big player for us,” he said.
“His ability is undoubted. If
we can get him playing to his abilities we have probably got one of the best
players in the division.
“I thought he did great at
Leeds, I think he is going to get better and better.
“Second half he really warmed
to it, he is a real physical presence, he has got undoubted ability.
“He feels loved, that’s a big
thing. You can’t doubt the lad’s ability but he has been pushed around the
leagues and hasn’t really been given an opportunity, but he’s somewhere where
we will respect him and he’ll be a great signing for us.”
