Jamie Lindsay’s late winner spoiled Wayne Rooney’s first match as Derby’s permanent boss as Rotherham ended a run of seven away defeats.
Lindsay pounced from close range as the home defence failed to clear after Daniel Barlaser’s free-kick hit the post.
The Millers had a goal disallowed in the first half when Richard Wood was ruled marginally offside after finishing neatly when played through.
Derby carried the greater goal threat with Jamal Blackman saving well from Lee Buchanan and twice denying Graeme Shinnie.
The pre-match talk was all about Derby after Rooney’s appointment as permanent manager and retirement from an 18-year playing career, plus their ongoing takeover saga, but it was United who stole the headlines and leapfrogged their hosts into 22nd place.
The Millers had lost their previous eight visits to the Rams, but showed decent attacking intent in the first half while limiting the hosts’ space and time on the ball.
Yet despite several promising positions for Rotherham, it was Derby who created the half’s few goal threats, forcing Blackman to push away Shinnie’s powerful drive and then turn Buchanan’s fierce half-volley around the post.
Derby struggled to break down a disciplined Millers defence after the break, but gradually turned up the pressure, with Martyn Waghorn’s deft finish just wide, and Shinnie forcing another good save from Blackman after good work from Jason Knight.
But it was Paul Warne’s side who finished the stronger, with the Rams somehow clearing midfielder Lindsay’s point-blank effort off the line.
Moments later Lindsay made amends by lashing in the winner after Michael Ihiekwe kept the ball alive from a Barlaser effort which struck the post.
The Rams – who have the Championship’s worst home record of seven points from 12 matches – forced a series of late corners, but for the sixth time in eight matches they failed to find the net.
Derby boss Wayne Rooney:
“Today Rotherham outfought us. Our quality on the ball and our concentration levels weren’t where they should be.
“Obviously, the preparations over the last few weeks have been hampered because of Covid, but that’s not an excuse for today’s result.
“We know we can play better than we did today, but I don’t think we even deserved a point today. You understand players making mistakes, but hopefully it’s a one-off and we can respond properly.”
Rotherham manager Paul Warne told BBC Radio Sheffield:
“I’m really proud of the lads and I want to thank our staff because it was three hours of us lot clearing the snow yesterday just to let the lads train.
“We have been good in recent weeks, but been on the wrong side of a goal, so it was nice to come away with three points and be on the right side for a change.
“I thought we edged the first half and they edged the second, but a 1-0 away win is impressive, a clean sheet has cheered me up no end, and I thought Jamal was excellent in goal today.”
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.
Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.
Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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