Harford Devastated at dismissal.

Talking to the Rotherham Star today, Mick reveals he is feeling devastated after being sacked as Rotherham boss, and he was'nt expecting the bullet just yet.

"People asked if I was considering my position but I said I would not resign, I'm not a quitter. But I'm not stupid and managers are judged on results. If you're not getting them and you're getting beaten every week, then the manager gets the sack."

"I did not have an inkling that the axe would be falling when it did. I did say after the game that if things carried on like they were then I'd get the bullet - and even said that the people in charge were probably considering my position. But didn't actually know that when I said it."

Less than a hour later, Harford was called for and he knew why, "I got the call to go to my office and I knew what was going to happen, it felt like a long walk," he told.

"I was devastated and it was a painful moment but I respect what the board have done and I would not say that they should have given me more time, The chairman, his board and the chief executive are good men whom I had a good working relationship with and who are doing the best they can for the football club.

Looking back at his time at Millmoor, Mick said, "The football we played at the beginning of the season, which brought so much acclaim, was the sort of football I want my teams to play. But results have been disappointing just recently and, at the end of it all, that is what you are judged on. But I feel they have the nucleus of a good squad and there is no reason why they cannot climb the table and I wish them well.

"It hasn't damaged my reputation as a coach and I thought I handled the job, and all what it entailed, well. I felt I managed the club's affairs well, tried to portray the right image and restructured the training methods."

Meanwhile Peter Ruchniewicz said: "All things considered, Mick was very understanding and wished the club well. We recognise that he's done a lot of good and difficult work in his time with us but the breaks on the pitch all went against him."

MillersMAD would like to thank Mick for his efforts during his time at Millmoor and wishes him all the best for the future.