It's a sad day but it's not the end of the world. The six years he's managed us have been one long rollercoaster ride and, in relative terms, have been fabulous to be part of. As a manager he's improved dramatically and it will be interesting to see how he copes with a bigger club and with players who won't fit in with his good human being philosophy. I wish him well and I will particularly miss his wonderful communication skills. As for RUFC, we now need to attract someone who has the skills and personality to continue to get the most out of the current squad but who has the ambition and reputation that will attract a couple of attacking gems who will help raise us to a greater level - they don't have to be good humans! Thanks for the ride Warnie - it's been a blast!

There has often been criticism from fans that we have a poor following for a town our size followed by debate as to why. Some blame apathy others our close proximity to the Sheffield clubs. For me I put it down to expectation that is often offered but never really delivered and the current situation is a case in point. I have been aware of this phenomena since the end of the 1980/81 season when even before the celebrations had died down our then manager, Ian Porterfield was poached by the Blades. A different time, different people, different club but the result is always the same. Just when things start going our way the rug is pulled from under our feet. For once the long haul to build a reputation and stability on and off the pitch has taken 6 tough years and boom here we go again. Forever the bridesmaid never the bride. We have to become established in the Championship before TS is willing to put in significant finance. Understandable, but in my opinion at what cost. The punters have been here before and last night's breaking news only serves to set the cynicism in stone. I don't blame anyone for moving on to bigger things, but let's just hope TS and the board can coax a new managerial team to take up the baton, put a wedge in and get us to that mid table Elderado.

A sad day for the club imo. This was a man who has managed with his hands tied behind his back. Having to find gems in the dirt and compete with clubs who have much more clout. Our club is in a good shape,in some areas . Doing well in the championhip , no real financial worries and a stable club. However, on the other side of the coin,we have lots of players coming to the end of their contracts, a club unable/unwilling to go the extra mile and get in the game changers in the final third. Now Warne has gone which manager would come to us knowing you are managing on a shoestring compared to others in the same division ?
In the Middlesbrough post (last paragraph) i stated i hoped Warne would stay with us. Somebody close to the club had indicated to us that Warne was finding managing Rotherham increasingly difficult. He had taken the moves of Smith and Ihiekwe to our near rivals hard. He felt that if a promoted club didn't have the clout to hold on to some of their best players and lose them to a side in the division below then it might be time to look elsewhere. I also think Derby had been looking to get Warne since the summer and once the takeover was completed the inevitable would happen.
I wish Paul Warne all the best whatever he does. A fine human being, tremendous communicator, great motivator, genuine, caring and our club has lost it's greatest possession.

Mark Bonner seems to be a popular fancy fancy but i believe there may not be many credible potential managers out there willing to work for this chairman. Told the "special relationship" with Warne was a myth and that he would have gone earlier if the Derby takeover had been properly completed.Absolutely gutted.We have lost the best manager the club has ever had and he will be irreplaceable. Wouldn't mind prising Yorkshireman Stuart Gray from Fulham to bring some stability but doubt we could afford him. Half hoping the American investors come back with an offer Mr Stewart will accept. Not sure how the players will react to this-could be transfer requests going in soon. There's a lot of gloom amongst supporters.

Listened to Rob Scott on official site I feel somewhat reassured sounds like he’s got a bit of input re the new appointment he’s staying and is happy here so that’s something!
As regards Warney where do I start? Fantastic manager and even better person great man manager which player wouldn’t want to play for him I’m absolutely gutted but at the same time he deserves it Players managers come and go fans are the constant and all we can do is support the club