Ex-Rovers boss Ronnie Moore described as gallant by man that sacked him

Mar 26 2011 by Nick Hilton, Liverpool Echo

RONNIE MOORE was described as "gallant" this week by the man who sacked him – Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart.

Former Tranmere boss Moore lost his job as manager of the Millers after a run of poor results, even though they were still holding down a place in the League Two play-off zone.Š

Reserve-team manager Andy Liddell was put in caretaker charge until the end of the season.Š

Stewart said: “It was sad because Ronnie is a very nice guy.

“We have worked closely and well and had a good understanding.

“When he came in 18 months ago, we both had the same aims and he was under no misapprehension. The picture was clear.

“We had to make a decision because of the results and he took the decision like a gentleman, so gallant, and he thanked us for what we’d done and said he’d always be close to Rotherham United.”