London (AFP) – Wayne Rooney admitted Derby deserved a 1-0 defeat to Championship relegation rivals Rotherham in his first match in permanent charge at Pride Park.
Jamie Lindsay fired home four minutes from time as the Millers’ moved above Derby, who slip to second bottom of the table.
It was far from an ideal start to his reign for the former Manchester United and England captain, who gave an honest assessment of side’s under-whelming performance.
“Today Rotherham outfought us,” said Rooney.
“Our quality on the ball and our concentration levels weren’t where they should be.
“That’s the disappointing thing and, if I’m being honest, I don’t think we deserved anything from this game.”
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It proved to be a pivotal turning point with Robert Glatzel levelling following a smart finish.
And the Welsh side hit the front when Morrison made amends by heading home the winner from a Joe Ralls corner with 14 minutes to go.
Joe Bursik came 30 yards off his line to beat Kieffer Moore to a long ball over the top after five minutes as Cardiff enjoyed a good start.
Tyrese Campbell curled the ball wide from the edge of the box after Joe Bennett gave away possession cheaply.
Campbell had shouts for a penalty waved away after he went down under a sliding challenge from Morrison.