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Rotherham are the first team to be relegated this season as they drop out of the Championship after Fulham defeat

Millers will compete in League One next term after losing 1-0 to Cottagers - ending their three-season stay in the second tier

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ROTHERHAM are the first team to be relegated in The Football League after a 1-0 defeat to Fulham sealed their fate in the Championship.

Relegation has loomed for the Millers as they have failed to win in their last 13 games, where they have only managed to pick up one point.

 Paul Warne barked orders from the touchline before his side were relegated
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Paul Warne barked orders from the touchline before his side were relegatedCredit: Reuters

Sone Aluko's close range finish provided the only goal of the game for the play-off hopefuls.


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After picking up only four wins and five draws all season, Paul Warne's side have a goal difference of just -55.

Rotherham's defeat to the Cottagers was their 30th of the season as they trail Wigan by 17 points.

The Millers have gone through two gaffers so far this term, with Warne currently in charge as interim manager.

 Sone Aluko poked home from close range to seal their fate
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Sone Aluko poked home from close range to seal their fateCredit: Rex Features
 Fans at the New York Stadium were distraught
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Fans at the New York Stadium were distraughtCredit: Reuters
 Rotherham have won just four games in the Championship
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Rotherham have won just four games in the ChampionshipCredit: Reuters

They initially hired Alan Stubbs in the summer, but he faced the chop after winning just one competitive match whilst in charge.

Warne temporarily took charge as caretaker boss before the club hired Kenny Jacket.

The former Millwall boss had a very brief spell and was only in charge for just five games and 39 days, with Warne now in charge.

 Rotherham's three-season stay in Championship is now over
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Rotherham's three-season stay in Championship is now overCredit: Reuters
 Fulham got back to winning ways as they have their eyes on the play offs
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Fulham got back to winning ways as they have their eyes on the play offsCredit: Rex Features
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