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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Boston United
at 14:01 8 Mar 2026
That tactic with East drifting out to the right is yet another example of just how attacking this team is set up.
Any assumptions around being focused on defence or not looking to go forward with intent can be quickly dismissed when looking at our chosen formation.
Three defenders, two of whom have licence to join attacks.
Two wing backs who are stationed high and wide - Moss is often one of our furthest forward players.
One midfielder left to patrol the centre of the pitch whilst East is conspicuously part of the constant threat and possession on the right hand side.
That we wait patiently to exploit whatever gaps might appear with possession at the back shouldn’t detract from how adventurous the players are positionally. |
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Reply | Fan numbers
at 12:29 8 Mar 2026
Moving them would cause too many issues as there are a lot of existing season ticket holders in the middle of the Pearl St. There was a lot of space in U Block which encouraged them to move in the first place, and I doubt they’d want to move now anyway!
Noticed York fans bemoaning the atmosphere at their game yesterday. All of a sudden we have a ground that has a real bit of noise attached. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Boston United
at 11:27 8 Mar 2026
Watching the highlights, it was noticeable how many dangerous balls Allarakhia got into the box in the first half especially. With him and Moss comfortable on either flank, it gives us the option to switch them mid-game too. The winner was so well constructed too. A perfect example of everyone knowing the plan.
Thought the crowd remained patient and very supportive throughout yesterday as well. There’s a definite understanding around trusting the players and management to do what they feel is best. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Boston United
at 17:21 7 Mar 2026
Well deserved three points. Didn’t think taking Barlow off was the right move as he was involved in everything, but what do I know as it was the quality ball by Henderson that created the winner.
So many chances before then and bar the one moment we seemed to switch off for the one on one, a decent Boston team never really threatened. Calm, composed, committed to the plan.
Most ever wins in a season in the club’s history and most ever points (we’d have gained 87 points in 1923/24 if it had been 3 points for a win)
With 10 games still to play. [Post edited 7 Mar 17:24]
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Reply | EEL New Deal
at 19:34 6 Mar 2026
Getting our captain and most experienced player tied down for another year is as crucial as any other signing. Not least because of his leadership qualities and commitment to how we develop as a team and club.
He hasn’t always been perfect, who in lower league football is, but he has actually improved as a player in his time at the club. The unfair criticism (and at times quite ridiculous disrespect), which ironically reached a crescendo against tomorrow’s opponents a year ago, seems a distant memory. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Brackley Town
at 23:33 3 Mar 2026
Gilmour out for five weeks. Hope East only had cramp when he went down late on.
Pettit now has a chance to finally fulfil the potential we all saw in preseason. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Brackley Town
at 22:54 3 Mar 2026
Whatever happens, when it comes to a team winning football matches, this is a season that comes around once in a lifetime. Maybe ever.
Need three more points to have our best ever record for a season (we’d have gained 87 points in 1923/24 if it had been 3 points for a win)
We have now equalled our all time record for wins in a season and the most points in a campaign since WW2.
With 11 games still to play. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Brackley Town
at 22:06 3 Mar 2026
Good win. Brackley were no mugs. Subs made a real impact, Pettit took his chance and would expect him to start on Saturday. Dieseruvwe is well above this level at times.
The much needed York blip could be upon us.
Wonder why Pearce went off on 89 minutes… |
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Reply | Refwatch - Aldershot Town v Rochdale
at 16:31 1 Mar 2026
Allowing shots from the edge of the box has cost us goals recently, individuals not doing their jobs. That led to Halifax’s first. Hosannah not being alert led to the second.
We haven’t ever really changed how we play, mainly because we are that well coached and it’s getting results at a level nobody would have expected. Individual players within that structure do impact it though - eg. Moss or TAR missing. However it is worth noting Moss offers a different option out wide in the air when we go long. A bit like when we used that tactic with Vincenti. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Aldershot Town v Rochdale
at 15:48 1 Mar 2026
It was a very similar performance to those we’ve seen away before this season - as mentioned recently we played much the same at Forest Green as well as the other night at Halifax. Even right back to the opening day at Boreham Wood we witnessed a side totally at ease setting up in a solid formation and looking to pick teams off when we regain the ball. The problem at the Shay was we didn’t do the basics well enough when 2-0 up.
It’s been extremely effective away from home though. I share the concerns about it limiting us out wide sometimes despite the excellent performances of Moss in recent weeks. Also agree that the midfield wasn’t at a similar level as we’ve come to expect, especially with ball retention, somethings else that’s been noticeable the last few games. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 19:44 28 Feb 2026
Removing the Dale element, felt so sorry for Morecambe and especially Hogan who must have felt helpless knowing that goal was scored at the back post where he’d defended so well all game. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 19:42 28 Feb 2026
Back to the discussion yesterday. York NEEDING a late goal again after a Dale win that followed the season long pattern mentioned.
They score so many late on because they have to. We can only hope that one time they don’t. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 19:31 28 Feb 2026
Inevitable.
They do not ever seem like having that game where they take a knock to their confidence. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 19:25 28 Feb 2026
Full credit to Bentley too. He’s got a set of players invested into how much he clearly cares for Morecambe and it reflects in their desire. [Post edited 28 Feb 19:25]
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Reply | The Run in
at 19:19 28 Feb 2026
Hogan going off with four mins to go. Either cramp or an injury after his latest block.
One of the best defensive performances you’re likely to see. Top professional. [Post edited 28 Feb 19:20]
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Reply | The Run in
at 18:52 28 Feb 2026
We could do worse than take a look at the Morecambe no.16 as a back up for EEL. Quite magnificent defending.
Ah. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 18:48 28 Feb 2026
York miss a pen, Morecambe down to ten men after the lead up to the award.
Great game. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 18:12 28 Feb 2026
Liam Hogan has been immense so far. |
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Reply | The Run in
at 18:08 28 Feb 2026
They do. Hit the post too.
Pearce has just missed a one on one. |
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