Rotherham United 3-0 Blackpool: Millers move ninth with comfortable win
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Rotherham have now won three of their six home games in all competitions this season
Rotherham United moved up to ninth in the Championship table as they comfortably beat Blackpool at the New York Stadium.
Chiedozie Ogbene put the hosts ahead midway through the first half when he headed home from Richard Wood's delivery.
The hosts doubled their lead when Wes Harding slotted in from close range as they rallied late on.
Just three minutes later, Rotherham made sure of the three points as Georgie Kelly fired in on the rebound after Dan Grimshaw's initial save from Ogbene's shot.
Victory sees the hosts move up seven places in the Championship table after their third league win of the season so far.
Meanwhile Blackpool, who came into the match off the back of their controversial win at struggling Huddersfield, slip three places to 16th.
The Seasiders were previously in a decent run of form on their travels and unbeaten in their past three Championship games before the trip to south Yorkshire.
The Millers, however, had won their past four games against Blackpool and took the lead through some good work that led to Ogbene's header.
But it was a quickfire ending to the match with goals from Harding and Kelly which sealed it for the hosts on a night where Blackpool struggled to make an impact.
Rotherham United boss Paul Warne:
"I was proud to stand there as their manager and all the praise should go to the players, they showed a lot of confidence. I thought they were really good.
"When I looked at the fixtures at the start of the season, these games in comparison to some looked not easy, but we haven't played Norwich, Burnley or Sheffield United yet.
"So I can't say I am getting excited but I am really proud watching the team. It is a good group, they look after themselves and they are a tight group. They are all in it together, it is good to see."
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton:
"It wasn't great. As a coach and a manager for a number of years, all I want to do when I lose a game of football is lose it in a certain way and for my team to show character regardless of who they are up against in terms of ability or physical presence.
"Just show a bit of personality and I thought we lacked that tonight. It is hard for me to take because I just want to get on the pitch myself and show the players what I mean by personality.
"We were a little bit reactive. If you look at the three goals, Rotherham got first contact in the box and you are going to struggle.
"We just made it far too easy for them and it is difficult to take."