This match won’t be remembered as fondly as the early 80s match but the outcome was the same; a very welcome three points and the Umbro scarf maintained its 100% Rotherham record.

Rafa welcomes Christian Atsu: “A player who can beat players and make a difference.”

Jamaal Lascelles admits Newcastle United were lacking in certain areas last season.

Some interesting Rotherham fans post-match comments including: ‘A class goal was the difference…as for Atsu, wow what a player!’

Many supporters looking forward to the day when Rafa Benitez might go with both Christian Atsu and Matt Ritchie on either wing, after the Ghanaian winger’s match winning performance.

Alan Stubbs cries foul play on Newcastle goal and said: “It has been a pretty uncomfortable 90 minutes for Newcastle United.”

Rotherham supporters praise Newcastle fans as ‘Best ever’ – Watch this footage of the travelling black & white army in action today.

Rafa Benitez tells it like it is in Rotherham 0 Newcastle 1 post-match reaction: “I enjoy winning, it doesn’t matter how.”

Newcastle’s star player against Rotherham was Christian Atsu, watch here his brilliant left foot winner.

Rotherham 0 Newcastle 1 – The instant fan/writer reaction from Saturday afternoon’s match.