Deepdale draw disappoints PNE boss

Alan Browne challenges in the air against Rotherham

Simon Grayson admitted that Preston North End's Deepdale campaign had ended on a flat note as they held to a draw by relegated Rotherham United.

The Lilywhites had to come from behind to get the point, Richard Smallwood having fired the bottom-placed Millers ahead early on.

Stevie May produced a timely first goal for the club to equalise, curling home a 20-yard shot in the run-up to half-time.

It was his first start since October 2015, a serious knee injury having kept him out of action for 15 months.

Aiden McGeady shields the ball from Lee Frecklington

Grayson said: "It was a little bit disappointing because this season we have had some really good performances here against some good teams, played some free-flowing football and had some important victories.

"We wanted to produce a performance for the supporters today but unfortunately we didn't.

"We started sloppily, we were too slow in possession, didn't ask questions in a positive manner of Rotherham early on.

"Our play was a bit ponderous, a bit predictable, similar to the first half against Norwich.

Stevie May in his first start for PNE since October 2015

"Rotherham went in front which gave them something to hang on to.

"Stevie May got us out of a little bit of trouble just before half-time with a great finish.

"In the second half we were better, asked more questions of them but didn't quite get the breaks to get the three points.