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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 23:11 27 Jan 2026
I agree, a signature win, that indicates we can come out on top when it really matters
Our support was brilliant, and recognised by the players and BJ at the end
Most pleased of all for the Ogdens. The input they've made to the club deserves to be rewarded |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 22:06 27 Jan 2026
The thought occurred their time-wasting might even cost us at the end, but we have the stuff that champions are made of
2 pts clear, 2 games in hand, a rest till next Tuesday
Agree about subs, possibly the biggest difference from last season, with the tactics to match
Feels good to be a Daley tonight [Post edited 27 Jan 22:09]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 20:29 27 Jan 2026
Could see that coming once we decided to push up, leaving a huge gap to run into
...but great response [Post edited 27 Jan 20:30]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 19:27 27 Jan 2026
Mani D and Manny D both on the bench
May see them deployed together later in the game, depending on circumstances [Post edited 27 Jan 19:28]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 20:39 26 Jan 2026
By and large, centre-backs at National league level don't have the capacity to see the right opportunity and even if they do, play the ball with the right pace and direction
EEL is probably better at doing so than most at this level, but to expect Hogan to do the same is asking too much. I don't mean you're asking him, but neither should the management be asking him. He's a defender, and a bit more "old school" than EEL |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 18:08 26 Jan 2026
McNulty brought in Done and Taylor, presumably to assist him with those areas of the pitch he wasn't involved with directly as a player
They'll have input into signings, or they should have, and tactics such as the high press and earlier subs which have made such a difference this season
Credit to McNulty for recognising he needed to strengthen the coaching side. Let's see if it makes the difference when it really matters. Crunch time, and tomorrow will be a good indicator of our approach as the pressure increases [Post edited 26 Jan 18:10]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 11:09 26 Jan 2026
So JM has brought Duku in, and as you say, he's "backup"
For all the numbers and stats, which forward worth acquiring who isn't already good enough to be making an impression elsewhere, and isn't past it, too inexperienced, able to stay fit or able to slot into a promotion challenge and willing to sit on the bench has JM and his advisers not already looked at?
There's no lack of effort, i would imagine, but there may well be further thought put into squad-building in the close season to increase our forward capacity when decent additions are genuinely available |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 18:49 25 Jan 2026
Debatable...
There've been those who've been so one-sided they could genuinely be called a half of a half-back
Then there was Steve Doyle, who was the full eighth |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 15:17 25 Jan 2026
At this point, i don't care how we get over the winning line, as long as we do
Returning to the EFL is essential to our longer term plans. This could represent our best opportunity
I frankly don't care about McNulty's career either. If he gets the job done, it'll be a huge credit to him. The key word is IF
Big game on Tuesday. Playing for three points (again) to take us back to the top of the league, with two games in hand. Different scenario to 09/10, where we led from the Bradford away fixture then folded. I still don't fancy our chances in the playoffs, so let's make sure that isn't what we have to do [Post edited 25 Jan 15:18]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 15:57 24 Jan 2026
As things stand, clear daylight between Dale/York and the rest
Could look different at full time, but a fight to the finish between us and York may be upon us, as was always likely |
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Reply | Rochdale v Carlisle
at 11:24 23 Jan 2026
Just think of all that time and money wasted supporting bury fc, which no longer exists
An immeasurable amount of waste |
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Reply | Solihull Wednesday
at 10:01 23 Jan 2026
We've missed Beckwith's contributions in the final third, including his ability in scoring from distance
Making the point about first-time crosses and taking more punts doesn't require us to significantly change our style... to be fair... it just allows us to be even more effective, by doing it at the right time whilst recycling the ball when necessary. Not sure why anyone would disagree with that [Post edited 23 Jan 10:04]
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Reply | Solihull Wednesday
at 08:19 23 Jan 2026
The very point i made, and needs to happen more. First-time crosses before the defence is settled can't be anything other than the best opportunity to score (a Dale player being in the box, obviously) |
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Reply | Rochdale v Carlisle
at 08:15 23 Jan 2026
Doesn't the Willbutts hold about 3500? I see no reason why every last seat can't be sold, that was the point of putting them in there
The logistics of dealing with capacity crowds needs revisiting, including if GMP have input
For instance, at some Premier League grounds (as far as i can make out) away fans are separated from home fans merely by a low wall, or even a single line of stewards. There's clear daylight between stands at COA
As for the Carlisle decision, the club taking a stand (pun intended) on restrictions to Dale support away indicates our new prowess in not taking nonsense from anyone, and i support it [Post edited 23 Jan 11:20]
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