season due to the launch of the FA Premier League) by finished third in the Fourth Division in 1992. They survived at this level for five years, never looking like promotion contenders, before being relegated in 1997. However, in 1996, Rotherham made their first trip to Wembley, beating Shrewsbury 2–1 to win the Football League Trophy. In 1997, just after relegation to Division Three, one of the club's greatest ever players Ronnie Moore took charge of Rotherham United and became the club's greatest and most successful manager. His first season ended in a mid-table finish and then his second in a play-off semi final defeat on penalties to Leyton Orient. It was third time lucky in 1999–2000 as Rotherham finished as Division Three runners-up and gained promotion to Division Two. They were favourites to be relegated in 2000–01 season, but surprised many by finishing runners-up in Division Two and gaining a second successive promotion to Division One. They beat Brentford at a sold out Millmoor 2–1 with Alan Lee scoring the historic goal on one of the most historic days in the club's history. During this highly successful campaign, Rotherham also comfortably beat Premiership side Southampton in the FA Cup. Rotherham remained in Division One for four seasons, their most successful of which was the 2002–03 campaign. The Millers were in contention for a play-off place, but dropped off near the season's end to finish 15th, their lowest position all season. During their time in the Championship they had some historic wins including two wins against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, a home win against West Ham United. When the Millers sold Alan Lee to Cardiff City and struggled without the Irish international's goals, finishing 17th. A highlight of the season was a 1–1 draw with Arsenal in the League Cup at Highbury. 2004–2008 During the 2004–05 season, the club spent most of the season bottom of the league and the club was bought by a supporter-led group named Millers 05 Ltd. Rotherham were eventually relegated that season. Ronnie Moore resigned during the relegation campaign. Mick Harford took over as Millers manager, but was sacked after a run of 17 games without a win to be replaced by Alan Knill. Early in 2006 it was announced that the club faced an uncertain future unless a funding gap in the region of £140,000 per month could be plugged. The problem was compounded