Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth has heaped praise onto his opposite number, Paul Warne, following Wanderers’ 0-0 draw against Rotherham United.
The Millers are top of the League One table and look to be heading back into the Championship after one season out, as the draw at Adams Park has taken them up to 77 points.
They are four points ahead of ahead second-placed Wigan Athletic and have only eight league games left of the season.
#rufc boss Paul Warne has just spent time posing for selfies with some of the travelling Millers as they left the stadium. Superb away support today really appreciated by the manager.
— Paul Davis (@paulm_davis) March 12, 2022
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The Yorkshire side also have a date with Sutton United in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium in the spring.
Ainsworth said: “You have to credit Rotherham.
“They are top of the league, Paul Warne is a very good manager, and he is very organised.
“He was crediting me for being organised and I am proud of that but he is very, very organised.
“When you have got someone like Wood, who is like a Sergeant Major, organising his defence, it pays dividends.
Gareth Ainsworth with Paul Warne and @KatieShanahan3 for @SkyFootball: “Paul’s a top guy. We share similar values and we both try our best for our clubs. Today will be a real battle and these are the games we relish.”#WYCvROT pic.twitter.com/nC6HEb2e50
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) March 12, 2022
“They filled up the box when we tried to get in there but there is no shame in drawing against the league leaders.”
Despite their brilliant season so far, the away side were on the backfoot against Wycombe as the Chairboys had numerous chances to score during the contest.
Sam Vokes, Daryl Horgan, Lewis Wing (who was playing against his former side), Anis Mehmeti, Adebayo Akinfenwa, and Brandon Hanlan all had attempts on goal that were either saved by Rotherham's keeper in Josh Vickers, or, they went just wide of the target.
But from a defensive aspect, you could see why Rotherham have only lost eight times this season in all competitions and why they have only let in five away league goals since August, which is the best record for any EFL side this campaign.
Paul Warne is class. He came over late on after game and thanked us for being vocal. He is special. Decent point today that could be the difference at the end of the season. #rufc pic.twitter.com/rcPQGTsmwF
— Ben Clemitshaw (@BClemitshaw) March 12, 2022
Only Chelsea (nine) and Manchester City (eight), have conceded less than 10 away league goals this season.
The backline of Wes Harding, Shane Ferguson, Angus MacDonald, Richard Wood, and Michael Ihiekwe were faultless in denying potential Wanderers attacks, and this is down the work of Warne, who has been relegated three times and promoted twice as Rotherham’s manager.
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He took over the job in November 2016.
Ainsworth continued: “He is a great guy.
“It is fantastic what he has done for Rotherham United.
“I really hope he gets the credit he deserves, but I am really proud of everyone here who has accelerated us [Wycombe] to where we are today.”
On the performance, Ainsworth added: "
“That’s what league leaders do and that is why they are top of the league.
“They are tough to break down, they go forward well but not today as I thought we really dampened any serious shots at goal.
“I thought we were the aggressors as we had the chances and hopefully, we can recreate that against Fleetwood on Tuesday night."
Both matches between Wycombe and Rotherham this season have ended 0-0.
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