Clark confident he can save lowly Rotherham
New Rotherham United boss Lee Clark says he would not have taken the job if he did not believe he could keep them in League One.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on Lee Clark and Rotherham United:
- Lee Clark is the current manager of Rotherham United, appointed in March 2026 to try to steer the club away from relegation in League One [BBC, BBC Sport, 2026-03-20 / 2026-04-15]. He insisted he took the job only because he believed he could keep them up [BBC Sport, 2026-03-20].
- In his early matches, Clark faced Lincoln City (league leaders) and then steered the team through a difficult run as they battled for safety; he described needing to instill belief and organization in a squad short on consistency [BBC, 2026-03-21 / 2026-03-20].
- Clark has publicly acknowledged the challenge, including appeals to the fanbase and a focus on discipline and commitment from players as key elements of his plan to avoid relegation [BBC Sport, 2026-04-02 / 2026-04-15].
- There have been mixed results, with some draws and losses noted in April, but Clark emphasized effort and the importance of closing the gap to safety with several games remaining [BBC Sport / The League Paper, 2026-03-21 / 2026-04-02].
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Citations:
- Lee Clark appointed and statements about keeping them up [BBC Sport, 2026-03-20].
- Early tests and plans to instill belief [BBC, 2026-03-21 / 2026-03-20].
- Fan engagement and tactical focus [BBC Sport, 2026-04-02 / 2026-04-15].
- Additional coverage and match context [The League Paper, 2026-03-21].