Championship

WARNE’S EXCITED TO LAND BIG SMITH

by
The LeaguePaper Team
14 January 2018

LEAGUE ONE
By Luke Baker
MICHAEL Smith is the man tasked with replacing the goals of Kieffer Moore, and boss Paul Warne is adamant his new striker couldn’t be better suited to Rotherham.
Built like a traditional target man, Smith stands at 6ft 4in tall and made the move from Bury on an 18- month deal for an undisclosed fee.
Moore notched 13 goals in 25 appearances for the Millers while on loan from Ipswich this term, but has now joined Barnsley on a permanent deal.
And, although Smith’s record of two goals in 23 games for the Shakers this term pales in comparison, Warne isn&rsqu...

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