As part of the build up to away matches this season, we are hoping to bring you a regular feature sharing the one and only GeordieSaddler’s immense knowledge of the drinking establishments of Britain. How he aquired this, we didn’t like to ask.

So, without more ado, here’s his first effort, a guide to the derelict wasteland that is the Spa of South Yorkshire, Rovrum.

“Rotherham Pubs.

Train travellers will come across the Phoenix (across the road as they exit the station). A “must see” for any lovers of indoor garden furniture, and ok for a swifty prior to heading left from the station through the industrial estate (5-10 minutes) to Millmoor (signposted).

Car travellers, (probably street parking on the opposite side of the ground) might want to try “The Butchers Arms” on Midland Road which had an array of very traditional bar food on my last visit, which was admittedly in 1995.

Adjacent to the ground you have “The Millmoor” a typical “right by the ground” with some nice footy pictures. Also “The Tivoli” night club next to the home end entrance which although dodgy looking I’ve always found friendly although don’t expect to just waltz in with a replica top on. They did massive chip butties over the bar last time I was in, far better than the Millmoor fisheries opposite, which is best avoided IMO.

My favourite pub is “The Moulders Rest” on Massbrough St. about 3 mins walk from the ground, although last time we played them on the opening day the police got a bit twitchy and shut the bar at 2pm. If you’re there early enough you can enjoy a decent pint of Stones circa 1973 and the barmaids are lovely and…“earthy”. If you really fall in love with the place they also do B and B for about 12 quid. Do not do this unless prepared to seriously question the meaning of your own existence over a full English in the bar on Sunday Morning.

Shooters bar opposite used to be a decent pub (The Queens) but as the name suggests it has attempted to morph into the laminated world of 21st century, and that’s not really what a trip to Rotherham is about.

**If any of the above has been demolished/renamed, don’t blame me, that’s progress”.

Don’t forget, more to come in the future!