The Millers came from behind to claim a draw in the second half at Southampton in their final match before the Championship went on hold. They were frustrated when the South Yorkshire weather denied them the chance to build on it against Ipswich Town but claimed an excellent 2-0 win over Coventry City when they did finally get back into action.
Again, it was a game they got stronger in as it went on, Lee Peltier’s header from a second-half corner inspiring a 20-minute spell of attacking football up there with anything they have produced this season. And Ollie Rathbone’s stoppage-time volley banked a win which does not move them out of the Championship relegation zone but takes them to Hillsborough on Sunday in great heart.
“We were okay in the first half without the end and the extra bit of quality in the opposition half,” said Taylor. “I was pleased with where the team were on the pitch, the instructions were pretty clear, it was just to improve the end output and we certainly did that in the second half and we created more chances than we ever had in 15 minutes of football but we were against a very good team who always can create as well.
“Whether it was by luck, desire or defensive skill at moments, I thought we deserved the 2-0.”
It was important the side did build on the positives of their point on the south coast, and it was the mentality of his players that most seemed to delight their manager.
