Dale are still in the third automatic promotion slot in League Two as other results went their way.
Hill said: "It's not all doom and gloom for us, we're third, we're competing at the top end of the table and there's everything to play for.
"I cannot commend the lads highly enough, but the pitch was rubbish."
Rotherham earned the win with second half strikes from Reuben Reid and Ryan Taylor. Adam Le Fondre replied late on.
ROCHDALE: Fielding 6, Wiseman 6, Stanton 6, McArdle 6, Kennedy 6, Thompson 6 (Higginbotham 57), Keltie 6, M Jones 7, Rundle 6 (Adams 56), Le Fondre 6, Thorpe 6 (McEvilly 74). Subs not used: Russell, Ramsden.
Do you think Dale will win promotion? Have your say.
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knighthowler (17/03/2009 at 20:39)
Reading many a review it is said that the DALE are according to Sammy M at Morecambe "the best passing side in the league"
Neutrals say "the best footballing side"
These remarks stand in good stead for a management team destined for better things and pitches?
I note though that from what I have read very few people appear to have commented on CITY's pitch. It looked very poor on the televised recent game against Allborg (s? .. sorry it's late)
I hope the Dale deserve just rewards but at the end of the day , at the business end they seem to be lacking against the challenging teams.
Whatever another season punching against their weight and giving a good show!