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Reply | New signing
at 21:23 23 Oct 2026
IW said he was ready to play but where has he been since May. That’s a really long time to be outside a set up. Even if he has been training with a side, it wouldn’t surprise me if he took 3 weeks or more to be match fit.
That aside, his pedigree is as strong as any player we have signed for some time.
Welcome Jamie. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Grimsby Town
at 09:23 21 Oct 2026
Agree with lots of that Fitz.
We couldn’t get out of our own half for a sustained period after the break. At that stage it was looking like men against boys in some parts of the pitch. It was a good draw because we were in the trenches there. Feel sorry for Taylor but will score him my first ever 4/10. His impact on the game ended up being detrimental. I really like Adeeko but he did himself no favours with the ref in the first half. I was expecting him to be hooked at half time for Taylor but the Tobi situation scuppered that. However he was instrumental in our best moments in the first half with excellent passes to Middleton for his chance and then the goal.
Tasker was excellent and the cameo from Hendo was exquisite. Henderson defies belief sometimes. It shows what clean living can do for you.
Struggle to understand how the progress on every injury is so slow. We never seem to get any injury that results in missing just a couple of games.
On to Accy. UTD |
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Reply | Refwatch - Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale
at 12:27 11 Oct 2026
Off the extended highlights and match interviews.
Did we deserve to get anything out of the game? Yes we probably did. The goal was beautifully crafted and we defended stoutly. However we have had several games now where the result has arguably flattered us. No team can dominate a whole game at this level, but the better chances have fallen to our opponents most of the time. Clearly we are an improved side since the disastrous start to the season, but improvement is still needed. We. don’t have the better of the game on enough occasions at the moment.to me the balance in the middle of the park isn’t right. That’s taking nothing away from Adeeko and Gilmour who has now got to grips with this level. I don’t have the tactical nous to suggest what needs to change but I hope it is the point of focus for Watson.
The saying you know where you stand after ten games is a truism for me, so notwithstanding the need to improve further we are doing alright.
The BBC interviewer after the match was a joy to listen to and bought out a good interview from Watson
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Reply | Refwatch - Huddersfield Town v Rochdale (EFL Trophy)
at 21:14 6 Oct 2026
Don’t see why it should knock any confidence in the seniors. The academy lads may be a bit shellshocked but the staff should be able to quickly manage that out of them.
Was a useful game tonight. Minutes for some who need them., and more exposure for the academy players. As more players return from injury these type of games will be increasingly helpful.
Must feel a bit odd for Brierley to be in a team inflicting a heavy defeat on the team he supports. But professionalism has to prevail. It may not be the last time it happens in his career. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Swindon Town
at 15:02 3 Oct 2026
You could be right because having Hannett, Silcott Duberry and and Hayes on the bench seems a real overload on wide players, while the only defender sitting there has been out for months. TBF I don’t know what options are available to Watson.
In any case Holloway has more or less told us that if we don’t win decisively we’ll need shooting.
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Reply | Refwatch - Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
at 13:36 27 Sep 2026
This is my view off the extended highlights only.
Did we use up all our luck last season, getting those last grasp winner. Certainly we can’t seen to catch a break (excuse the pun) around injuries. That said this was our best performance so far this season. Miles more competing than against Colchester and Walsall away. Adeeko and Gilmour are doing an admirable job in the middle, but a tweak in formation to give them some help is something to consider. Brown is now established for me. He hasn’t score many goals in his career, so two in two games must be doing wonders for his confidence. The conundrum of the wingers must be leaving Hannett and Silcott Duberry feeling a little neglected. If, tempting fate we have five wingers fit in January I can see one of them being shipped out. Mind you I thought the same about Sherring immediately before the Liverpool match and now he’s guaranteed a seat on the coach for the time being.
We are getting there and the strides we are making seem bigger each week. I have to credit Watson some would have crumbled under the pressure he was facing but he is standing up to it well. That’s a fine example to set the squad. It was mentioned on the latest podcast the fans were losing their identity to the team and I admit I and far from fluent yet at identifying each of the players. But changes are inevitable and have been exacerbated by the injuries to East,EEL, Beckwith and Petit. I am so much more hopeful than after the Crawley game. The lads are doing alright.
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
at 10:31 20 Sep 2026
Only two players from last season started yesterday. That is some upheaval but one I fully understand. The quality in the team needed improving and for me it has. Tasker has been given a tough gig so far. Starting 48 hours after arriving. Then away at Walsall and the clash yesterday. He is already looking to be a shrewd signing. I think Adeeko will become a first name on the team sheet type player for us this season, while Brown and Flint will also be hard to dislodge from the side.
Having said that credit to Dan Moss who found it difficult to break into the NL team at times but is now thriving. Fortune has favour him. Without the injuries to Maguire and EEL he would have been bench warming. Stepping into the CH role has been the making of him and his performances mean he now owns the shirt.
No mistaking that was Iw’s team out there yesterday. Hope they can solidify what they have in the last few games. Gate sizes will hold up if the team continues to play with commitment and passion.
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Oldham Athletic
at 16:26 19 Sep 2026
We all see the game slightly differently, but can’t see how Browne had a poor game. He is very good at occupying his marker, dragging them where they don’t want to go, works really hard and score a cracker today. Him and Mani are chalk and cheese in every way. To me he is doing just fine.
Was amazed the Wilson appeared to be detailed to mark Fondop. He was clearly going to loose that battle. He needed replacing a bit earlier with Maguire.
We struggle to gain control for large parts of the game, but nonetheless we are now competing. We are getting there. That was a tough test today and we passed it. Delighted to get the win in front of a 6k crowd.
We are still deep in the woods but a path out has started to emerge. Credit to all concerned.
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Reply | Refwatch - Walsall v Rochdale
at 16:11 13 Sep 2026
We really had to grind to get the draw yesterday. We were not good. However it’s was night and day compared to Newport. That said we cannot expect to get many points away from home performing at that level. When the opposition get 24 attempts on goal in a game with 9 on target (BBC) you are going to concede in the vast majority of those games. When that happens we are not currently good enough to get back in a game.
So something/s need to change. I will leave the formation and tactics to those more qualified than me, but clearly we are not able to repel the opposition for long enough periods to grab a real hold, other than against Shrewsbury. The other option is of course the gaining of match fitness for those who are not at that stage. As that happens results may improve, but how many are good enough to be obvious starters. The three wingers almost definitely are (given their appearances in L1) but you aren’t going to play them 3 in the same side. Beckwith and East are not certain starters at this level and neither is Rodney or Pettit. Can we use the squad to fashion a team capable, and bench capable of finishing 22nd or above? I think we can, but we will need good stewardship, and a bit of luck of which we are due.
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town
at 23:17 1 Sep 2026
Shrewsbury were a match for us in the first 30 minutes, but wilted away and lost belief as the game progressed. Lots of positives nonetheless. Not got much press on here tonight but I thought Baba Adeeko was excellent tonight. He will be a key player for us moving forward. Taylor was another signing who impressed. The knew SAJ? Honourable mentions to Hannett, Moss and Brown who is full of bustle. Ramming appeared to be transformed compared to the Newport game, but so were the whole back line.
Watson was on a knife edge tonight so credit where it’s due, he and his team rallied against all the negatives that have been swirling around them. Momentum is key now.
My only comment of any doubt was IW does like to make late subs. I thought that the game was crying out for Gilmour with 15 minutes left, probably in place of Francis who got tired. Minor stuff compared to the significance of the night.
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Reply | Refwatch - Colchester United v Rochdale
at 14:22 30 Aug 2026
Just seen owain’s vlog. One thing was clear to me the players are still playing for the club and the supporters. They put in a shift, especially defensively. That’s the good news.
However I listened to Cowley’s interview after the game and one of his first comments was it was good to get the three points and a clean sheet because I don’t think we played very well. The trouble with that comment is they looked more assured and measured in possession than we did. We seem to be surrendering possession too easily. That has something to do with our players struggling with the physicality of the opposition.
We are three EFL established players short of what is required. We are only looking to get one / two players in.
My ideal at the moment would be to hawk one / two of Mani, Dev, East and Gilmour to a National league team ( they would be considered proper assets at that level) and bring in two players with the solid EFL experience, who do not have a history of injury issues. Could we do that in the time available, no hope. This squad is not good enough. I get the likes of Beckwith, Hayes and Petit are out, but we have a long season ahead and the quality is spread to thin, taking further injuries into account.
Some measured surgery is already required quickly. The January window a lot of points away.
It feels strange to already have moved from elation to desperate hope, but that’s football.
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Reply | Refwatch - Colchester United v Rochdale
at 22:34 29 Aug 2026
Maynard has no relevant EFL experience, which is a Nono for me.
The IW BBM comparison doesn’t work. BBM took over when we were in a bad way during the season and kept us up. IW was appointed in an accepted chaotic summer. Chalk and cheese.
Do agree we’re are in a time critical situation here. |
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Reply | Dale Trust website
at 10:25 28 Aug 2026
I was encouraged enough by this effort to part with a tenner and rejoin. Off the pitch we are still travelling in the right direction.
Just need the team to click now.. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Newport County v Rochdale
at 10:07 16 Aug 2026
Having now listened to the BBC interview yes what I said was unfair on Watson.
Needing to do a reset after the first league game of the season is far from idle. A period of calm after the chaos of the closed season is imperative now. A couple of wins will do that.
One clear sign from yesterday for me is that we need more quality in the squad. This reality check has happened early enough in the season for us to remedy the quality before the transfer window closes.
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Reply | Refwatch - Newport County v Rochdale
at 17:20 15 Aug 2026
Oh dear the only thing that went right for me today was that Sky+ was constantly buffering. Saw about 45 seconds of the game. A blessed relief.
Watched the highlights which was basically Bilongo getting sent off. Listened to the post match interview, worrying. I once worked for a manager who when an issue was raised would say “I’ll deal with that”. Without having a grasp the situation or considered any solutions. Maybe IW is related to him. Got no sense of embarrassment about the performance and, Nothing at all about letting down the travelling fans. That can’t be right.
My refrain in the off season was the need to recruit solid experienced players at the EFL . Today has re enforced that view. How does a team go from a never say die winning mentality to not winning any game so far this season. Some people need to stand up and be counted in the dressing room and on the pitch. Josh Lillis could have a significant role here. If he is willing and allowed to stick his hand up.
Was going to travel up for the return of EFL football to Spotland, but not sure I fancy the journey when currently I have little hope or expectation.
Come on lads lift us all up next Saturday. |
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Reply | Dale Set To Sign Adeeko?
at 13:07 14 Aug 2026
Note he needed surgery On a bad hamstring tear which limited his appearances last season. I am hoping he got a full pre season in with Wigan and will be fit to start contributing straight away. He was announced early.and was interviewed at the training ground so presume he will get registered in time for the weekend. Would like to see him at least on the bench against Newport. |
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Reply | Dale Set To Sign Adeeko?
at 09:10 14 Aug 2026
If it comes off this is the type of signing I was hoping for. Plenty of L1 experience for a player of his age. On paper this represents a real upgrade. Fingers crossed. |
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Thread | Training Day - Open to the public
at 13:50 13 Aug 2026
See the club announcement. Yet another indication that the club is extending its reach to the paying public. Done during the school holiday and with refreshments available.
Under some of the regime’s, both board and team management such as thought would never have crossed their minds, let alone be actioned.
Well done all involved. |
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