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Reply | Refwatch - Huddersfield Town v Rochdale (EFL Trophy)
at 20:40 6 Oct 2026
Huddersfield so much quicker than us to transition from midfield to attack.
We did have plenty of the ball but did precious little with it . Mani looks completely lost at this level. A move back to national league might benefit him and us. |
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Reply | Made me chuckle.
at 11:08 6 Oct 2026
Probably an embellished tale for the benefit of listeners. There will most likely be elements of truth within it mind. We had Len Hilton on the Board in the 70's/80's and he supplied the pies (won several awards iirc). It's very possible that he spoke with Kevin Lynch following a postponement at some time of the Winter, and he could well have been annoyed at wastage but 5500 meat & potato pies is stretching it; as are ducks swimming at one end whilst skating at t'other !!
Good story mind. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Swindon Town
at 16:22 3 Oct 2026
Pretty poor game so far. We are very lightweight upfront. Middleton once again our biggest threat but very little centrally in offence so far.
Ed Francis
Would love to see us keep a player or two upfield when we defend.
C'mon Dale. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
at 17:22 26 Sep 2026
Wilson looks so much better playing alongside Flint who has transformed the defending from chaotic to no nonsense. Tasker also had a much improved game.
Middleton had a really good game and pushed Flint for MOM.. The cross for the first goal was delicious..as were a couple of others. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
at 16:17 26 Sep 2026
Fantastic start for Dale but they look more likely at the moment. Wish we would leave a player upfield when defending set pieces. It's just coming straight back.
C'mon Dale |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Liverpool U21 (EFL Trophy)
at 20:41 22 Sep 2026
Henderson continues to write history 👏. And again 👏
Middleton looking good for us but Wright for Liverpool quality.
Good to see Hayes back on the pitch, but so poor to see Maguire injured yet again |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
at 14:31 19 Sep 2026
We looked more solid as the game went on and a good goal (his first?) by Brown. Still plenty of work to do mind. Oldham just ran out of ideas and looked poor towards the end. Watching on TV you can hear their fans comments. They're not a happy bunch tonight !! |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
at 13:37 19 Sep 2026
A good start and a well taken goal but let's be honest; they should be at least 1 or 2 goals ahead...mainly due to our keeper; their awful misses and the lack of any spine for us upfront. Brown is not offering anything as a target and being completely bossed by Monthe. They are getting well on top in midfield due to having an extra man there
I hate saying this, but Ramming needs to be dropped.
Hope we can fine tune things in the second half. If we continue as we have, we will surely concede a goal or two.
C'mon Dale
Excellent bit of nipple tweaking on Brown. [Post edited 19 Sep 14:08]
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Reply | Refwatch - Walsall v Rochdale
at 11:27 13 Sep 2026
Pleased with a point and a clean sheet, but it was awful stuff for the fans to watch. Plenty of effort from the defenders; Moss and Flint especially, but there are several players just not performing. On another day we would have lost by 2 or 3 goals whilst seldom threatening to score. Hopefully, 1 or 2 of the injuries will soon clear up and we will see an improvement in the coming weeks.
I still just can't see what IW is trying to do shape wise and it makes a mockery of his appointment promise to play attacking entertaining football. Wilson and Mani are not good enough for this level I'm afraid whilst Ramming (a decent shot stopper) just doesn't command his 6 yard box well enough. I'm hopeful that Gilmour will improve but he seems slower than last year and less able to win the ball in midfield without giving free kicks away.
Having now listened to the fans forum, I think the Board know all too well how the supporters feel, but are on the defensive because they made a poor call in appointing IW.
Annoying, because much of the off field operation is progressing really well. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Walsall v Rochdale
at 16:27 12 Sep 2026
Strange to take Hannant off. Wilson keeps getting told off by fellow defenders for not picking up his man.
Overall it's better but our 2 forwards don't look like scoring.
C'mon Dale |
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Reply | Heaven to Hell in 4 months
at 10:34 10 Sep 2026
A frighteningly well thought out summary of where we currently sit. I hope the Board read it and compare it to their pre-forum article (also well written and argued)
Worryingly, Chaff doesn't even mention the alarming loss of form of two of our best players last season; Gilmour and Mani. Both currently looking shadows of the players we all know they can be.
I sincerely hope to be proven wrong, but I can't see anything other than a sound beating at Walsall at the weekend followed by another very difficult game against Oldham.
A difficult few weeks ahead for the Board. |
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Reply | Unacceptable
at 15:38 7 Sep 2026
Tend to agree that there are quite a few people who don't appreciate just how important a job Simon Gauge (and Richard Knight) did when we were so very close to going out of business. Without the money they put in, we simply wouldn't have a club to support and for that, we should be very thankful.
That is totally different to also agreeing that they haven't always got decisions right. Stockdale especially, and latterly Watson would seem to be good examples of that, whilst McNulty was a big success. It's very obvious that the Ogdens have been hugely important in investing, bringing stability and planning for the future, but it does seem that we are lacking in "football experience" on the Board. |
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Reply | Watson.....
at 17:10 6 Sep 2026
There are so many danger signals surrounding Maguire it's amazing that they were somehow all overlooked or missed.
Back in 2019, he missed a significant time because of a heart condition.
Injuries and illness have followed him around much of his career.
With a history of injuries like this; he should be on a pay as you play deal.
What are we doing regarding background checks on potential players? Perhaps one for the forum...if it goes ahead. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Gillingham
at 17:12 5 Sep 2026
Made a bang average Gillingham side look like Real Madrid in the second half. No fight, stupid decisions by individual players, and most of all, hopeless management from the dugout. To leave Mani on so long should be enough to get IW sacked on its own. Bring Henderson on for 3 minutes? WTF? And still bring everyone back when they have a corner and we're 4-0 down??? Incredible.
Sorry, but IW and co have undone all the green shoots from Tuesday and actually regressed us to possibly the worst 45 minutes I can recall for a very long time.
Another weekend of depression looms. Big call now for the Board after backing him so well. Surely he will be gone before the forum, or it will have to be cancelled for the good of everyone. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Gillingham
at 16:32 5 Sep 2026
Embarrassing defending. Absolutely Embarrassing. We were in the game at half time. So poor tactical decisions today. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Gillingham
at 16:11 5 Sep 2026
Pretty much my thoughts. We look ok but not as attack minded as on Tuesday. A few shots needed, together with a few more runs from midfield to compliment the hard work of Adeeko, who was very good.
Mani needs to go to the gym; he's getting outmuscled too often for a big chap.
Their goal was a lovely shot but surely he had way too much space cutting in from the right wing? Apart from that, Gills look fairly agricultural and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more cards after half time. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town
at 19:12 2 Sep 2026
Seem to recall Leo Skeete scoring twice on his debut? back in the 70's. Possibly the best game he ever played for us. Signed him from Mossley if I remember correctly. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town
at 22:24 1 Sep 2026
So much better all round tonight. Our left hand side caused them no end of problems in the first half, and we were deservedly two up before half time. They could have pulled a goal back a couple of times before we broke and scored the third.
A welcome confidence boost throughout the whole club.
Well done Dale !! |
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