Summary

  • Joel Piroe gives Swansea lead just before half-time with 13th goal of the season

  • But Chiedoze Ogbene strikes his first since early December to share the spoils

  • Rotherham move six points clear of the relegation zone

  • Swansea remain 15th but are booed off by home fans

  • Pressure on Russell Martin with just three wins in last 20 games

  1. Thanks and goodnightpublished at 22:35 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    So that's about all from us as Rotherham fight back for a point that is very helpful in their bid for Championship football next season.

    Swansea's miserable run continues as they fail to win again, with the pressure perhaps increasing on Russell Martin, who was again very downbeat in his post-match interview.

    Martin has been so subdued in the last few weeks. He'd be a terrible poker player.

    However, it was a good night for Rotherham, they are six points clear of the bottom three now, Matt Taylor will be a happy manager tonight.

    Thanks for following along with us, join us again tomorrow for some FA Cup action.

    Thanks and goodnight, nos da.

    Rotherham equaliserImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  2. Postpublished at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Rotherham boss Matt Taylor told Sky Sports:

    "It is a point in the right direction, we tried to take advantage of their lack of confidence and what could be a difficult night for Swansea.

    "We let them into the game just before half-time which I was so frustrated about and then we had some honest words at half-time.

    "Our attitude was a lot better in the second half.

    "We were more on the front foot and aggressive in the second half and but for a couple of scrambles we might even have got three points.

    "Chiedoze Ogbene has a huge responsibility for us, it was one of the few moments we got the ball in the box where we needed it.

    "The point is another little boost for us. We need to keep going in the right direction, but we are unbeaten in two and want to keep that going."

    Matty TaylorImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 22:27 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Very downbeat quotes from Russell Martin.

    Since the end of the January transfer window his demeanour is increasingly subdued.

    A concern for Swans fans?

  4. 'Anxiety and fear kills creativity' - Martinpublished at 22:25 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Swansea City boss Russell Martin told Sky Sports:

    "It is a disappointing night for us. A point on the board.

    "We are a young team short on confidence, full of anxiety.

    "The whole place is full of anxiety at the moment.

    "It is a really tough moment for us. The players are trying really hard, but we are nowhere near our best.

    "We showed more courage in the second half, the first half was sticky and untidy.

    "Then we conceded a really bad goal and it creates more anxiety.

    "We didn't have any sustained period in their final third. Anxiety and fear kills creativity.

    "Results are really poor, but our performances have been good, but tonight was disappointing.

    "The anxiety is borne out of results and the January transfer window.

    "It's been a hangover. The group needed help and we didn't get it. It is what it is.

    "We started with seven under-23s on the pitch.

    "We have loads of lads learning at the same time... the experience will be good for them.

    "We need to stay brave and courageous. The players will be better for getting through this period.

    "I understand the supporters' frustration, the fans want to see their team win.

    "I understand it, but it doesn't help the players, I can't pretend it does.

    "I've been through it as a player. I am grateful for that experience, the players will be better for the experience.

    "We need to finish the season much braver than we were tonight and see where it takes us.

    "We have a lot of players out of contract which doesn't help us, but it's a situation we have put ourselves in."

    Russell MartinImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  5. Second half in picturespublished at 22:25 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Joel PiroeImage source, Huw
    Ogbene celebratesImage source, Rex Features
    Ferguson hits wall with free-kickImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
    Kelly shoots at goalkeeperImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
    Swansea clear off the lineImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  6. Pressure on Russell Martinpublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Pressure will only mount now on Russell Martin as his team are booed off with just three wins in their last 20 games.

    Russell MartinImage source, Get
  7. 'This squad is not good enough'published at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Owain Tudur Jones
    Former Wales midfielder and BBC Wales pundit

    Firstly, this squad of Swansea players is not good enough to challenge at the top end of the Championship.

    But a number of players have proven that they are capable of going on a good run and they can play a good football.

  8. 'Swansea never really got into any rhythm'published at 22:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Ian Walsh
    Former Swansea striker on BBC Radio Wales

    It's a poor result in the end for Swansea. I know they're on a bad run, it's not going well for them but so much chopping and changing again, it stopped the flow of the game.

    Swansea never really got into any sort of rhythm.

  9. Postpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Chiedoze Ogbene told Sky Sports:

    "It was very important to get a point, there are 13 games left, we need as many points as possible.

    "We are quite disappointed not to get three points, we gave them a goal out of nowhere.

    "The team we have is capable of staying in this division, we just need consistency.

    "I am happy I can chip in. I would like us to be higher in the table ideally."

    Chiedoze Ogbene goalImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  10. 'They're in a hole at moment'published at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Owain Tudur Jones
    Former Wales midfielder and BBC Wales pundit

    Swansea are in a hole at the moment. I'm not sure how they'll get out of the hole but sometimes getting that victory when you're not at your best will do it.

  11. Ogbene back on trackpublished at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    FT: Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Rotherham's Chiedoze Ogbene claimed his eighth goal of the season - but his first since early December.

    Swansea's Morgan Whitaker and Rotherham's scorer Chiedoze Ogbene battle for the ball.Image source, Huw
  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2023

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    That's it.

    The whistle goes.

    Swansea's fans boo their team at the final whistle.

    A frustrating night.

    Rotherham might also be frustrated, they could, perhaps should, have won.

    It ends 1-1.

    Reaction to come, stick with us for a bit.

  13. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Chiedoze Ogbene's shot is blocked.

    He's been a constant threat.

  14. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Chiedoze Ogbene sees his cross cut-out.

  15. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Rotherham waste a freekick.

    Swansea waste a chance to counter-attack.

    The clock ticks.

  16. Postpublished at 90+1 min

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Ian Walsh
    Former Swansea striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Swansea have to put some sort of a run together. I just think don't think we're going to see that.

  17. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    We will have five added minutes.

  18. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    A long-throw finds its way to Chiedoze Ogbene, but his header is grabbed by Andy Fisher.

  19. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Liam Cullen, once a Swansea mascot against Rotherham (in 2006) comes on for the final moments, replacing Matt Grimes.

  20. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Swansea 1-1 Rotherham

    Panic from Joel Latibeaudiere who slices it out for a corner.... but it is wasted.