I'd stop their money if I could - Coleman

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Bigrich.....
Denis Coleman confirmed the players wer being paid, however after Tuesdays debacle he told the 'Tiser; "I wouldn't have paid them given the chance."

"I'm fuming, I have spent the last two months worrying myself sick to pay the players' wages and then they turn in a performance like that. It's time the players got in the real world. They lead privileged lives and they should realise it. After a display like that, I would stop their money if I could." he added.

Coleman went on to moan about the lack of support the club are getting for event in the Rotherham United Suite, Only 1 fan from York bought a ticket for last nights evening with Dave Bassett, and the £40 event was only half full.

"It's a disgrace. We've appealed time and again for people to support the Suite but we're just not getting it. About 80 per cent of income from events there either comes from the directors or friends of the directors and we're continually having to dig into our pockets to cover costs." he said

Coleman was looking for a bigger than usual crowd coming to Millmoor for the next two games which are both derbies against Chesterfield and Bradford City.

"A good turn-out at both matches could swing it for people thinking of helping us, These are two big derby games and we need as much support as possible." he told the Advertiser.

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