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‘I have always backed myself to succeed – and I’ll do it my way’

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The LeaguePaper Team
9 October 2022

By Chris Dunlavy

Dan Barlaser of Rotherham scores from the spot and celebrates with his teammates in the 1-1 draw against Millwall
PICTURE: Alamy

Matt Taylor has just one word to describe a whirlwind first week as the manager of Rotherham United: Carnage.
“It really is!” laughs the 40-year-old, who terminated a hugely successful fouryear stint at Exeter City to succeed Paul Warne at the New York Stadium.
“Carnage. Absolute carnage, especially in relation to what you guys actually see. You don’t see the constant meetings, the constant debriefs, the press and the media. The introducti...

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