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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 14:52 - Feb 24 with 4310 views | dannyuk |
This is the fella that gave York the much-debated 100th minute penalty against Hartlepool...
Uh oh 
Hope the lads give him no decisions to make! |  | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 16:14 - Feb 24 with 4171 views | Daley_Lama |
Fall down in the opposition box night it is then for both teams.
Quite a few changes to starting XI last time we played them i expect. |  |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 21:43 - Feb 24 with 3587 views | SaxonDale |
Didn't look the same after TAR went off. Halifax were a decent team but we had enough clear chances to win that. So frustrating. |  | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 21:49 - Feb 24 with 3431 views | Trev |
Missed chances cost us again. Rodney could have had a first half hattrick and McBridge goes to jelly in front of goal. Despite that, you have to see it out when you're 2 up with 5 minutes to go. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 21:49 - Feb 24 with 3404 views | 442Dale |
All of a sudden we are conceding really sloppy goals and it’s costing us.
Got to think McNulty got it wrong before the carnage at the end as those subs were far too early. Even so the game was won at 2-0 and for the first time we’ve seen some tension at the back. If anything we looked calmer at 1-0.
We missed TAR after he went off and the assured play of Pritchard. |  |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 21:52 - Feb 24 with 3342 views | Delboy |
No way will we finish ahead of York if we continue to try and win games without pressing home our advantage when we are in the lead. Our whole approach from half time made it a very uncomfortable watch and we basically shot ourselves in the foot. Halifax to their credit worked hard and pressed but we continued to concede ground until eventually the inevitable happened and we got mugged. Very disappointing to say the least. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:00 - Feb 24 with 3165 views | dannyuk |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 21:52 - Feb 24 by Delboy |
No way will we finish ahead of York if we continue to try and win games without pressing home our advantage when we are in the lead. Our whole approach from half time made it a very uncomfortable watch and we basically shot ourselves in the foot. Halifax to their credit worked hard and pressed but we continued to concede ground until eventually the inevitable happened and we got mugged. Very disappointing to say the least. |
Struggling to think of us playing worse than that 2nd half at any point this season.
I cannot understand bringing on Hosannah instead of Pritchard then swapping him and Moss, literally just moving a problem that shouldn't be there from one side to the other. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:21 - Feb 24 with 2845 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
Really really poor display for last five mins after a pretty inept 2nd half but we should have been home and dry at 2 up! One solitary point from the Shaymen.
York don't call it at one up, they go for broke and bang in 3! Far too casual from our lot.
We are off to face SoftLad on Saturday, and the Shots are on better form than us. I hope McNulty sits down with a bucket of popcorn and watches them tomorrow night. | | | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:23 - Feb 24 with 2819 views | dawlishdale |
Oh dear oh dear. we were comfortably the better team until half time when it looked like we had been instructed to drop a little deeper, which allowed them to push up and take the game to us. It also meant that the ball went straight back to them when we cleared it.
I said to my mates that it was either a very brave or very stupid thing to do to take off Rodney and Mani well before the hour. Replacing them with McBride (who hasn't been good enough this season I'm afraid) and a 40+ year old Hendo just compounded our problems Furthermore, why no Pritchard to replace Tobi? and why take East off (who had been the best player on the pitch for much of the game). After his introduction ; Hosannah misplaced so many passes I lost count.
It's a major setback to our ambitions. No getting away from it. When will Jim learn that when we are on top, we have to be ruthless and go for a second and third goal before we tinker.
Afraid that one is mainly down to Jim. Can we bounce back and go on another run of wins? Let's hope so. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:30 - Feb 24 with 2706 views | mikehunt |
Well we still have the advantage on paper but I fear for us at Aldershot - and thzt will.be good night Vienna as far as the Title is concerned. |  |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:31 - Feb 24 with 2699 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:00 - Feb 24 by dannyuk |
Struggling to think of us playing worse than that 2nd half at any point this season.
I cannot understand bringing on Hosannah instead of Pritchard then swapping him and Moss, literally just moving a problem that shouldn't be there from one side to the other. |
Have to agree about Hosannah. Really don’t like pinpointing players who are obviously doing their best, but he looks so limited.
Still don’t understand how he has been in the squad recently over Tutonda. And today ahead of Allarakhia who can cover both flanks and the no.10. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:34 - Feb 24 with 2660 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:23 - Feb 24 by dawlishdale |
Oh dear oh dear. we were comfortably the better team until half time when it looked like we had been instructed to drop a little deeper, which allowed them to push up and take the game to us. It also meant that the ball went straight back to them when we cleared it.
I said to my mates that it was either a very brave or very stupid thing to do to take off Rodney and Mani well before the hour. Replacing them with McBride (who hasn't been good enough this season I'm afraid) and a 40+ year old Hendo just compounded our problems Furthermore, why no Pritchard to replace Tobi? and why take East off (who had been the best player on the pitch for much of the game). After his introduction ; Hosannah misplaced so many passes I lost count.
It's a major setback to our ambitions. No getting away from it. When will Jim learn that when we are on top, we have to be ruthless and go for a second and third goal before we tinker.
Afraid that one is mainly down to Jim. Can we bounce back and go on another run of wins? Let's hope so. |
Totally agree with that Dawlish......poor subs in retrospect. Don't like to critisice Hendo but he was thrown in and did very little. McBride should have bagged that clear cut chance......Sam Johnson is 8 feet tall he could have run beween his legs. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:43 - Feb 24 with 2552 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:23 - Feb 24 by dawlishdale |
Oh dear oh dear. we were comfortably the better team until half time when it looked like we had been instructed to drop a little deeper, which allowed them to push up and take the game to us. It also meant that the ball went straight back to them when we cleared it.
I said to my mates that it was either a very brave or very stupid thing to do to take off Rodney and Mani well before the hour. Replacing them with McBride (who hasn't been good enough this season I'm afraid) and a 40+ year old Hendo just compounded our problems Furthermore, why no Pritchard to replace Tobi? and why take East off (who had been the best player on the pitch for much of the game). After his introduction ; Hosannah misplaced so many passes I lost count.
It's a major setback to our ambitions. No getting away from it. When will Jim learn that when we are on top, we have to be ruthless and go for a second and third goal before we tinker.
Afraid that one is mainly down to Jim. Can we bounce back and go on another run of wins? Let's hope so. |
Whilst not agreeing with the subs - as I’ve posted - we did go two up. We didn’t see the game out that was the issue.
The problem for me tonight was the subs were too early, but if we’d won 2-0 nothing much would have been said. Much like it hasn’t when subs have been made to see out games before. If anything the Smith sub saw us step up and finish the game off… except we didn’t.
Tonight was gutting. The feeling amongst everyone present was one of total deflation, especially as we saw the first signs of a team who can’t see out a win after months of doing just that. What it needs now is for fans not to doubt too much either, even if the natural reaction is to do so.
Have seen plenty of “bottling it” stuff on social media, including from Dale fans who think McNulty will always end up doing this. Funny, were they saying the same thing when Keith Hill lost in the playoffs two years running? Keep calm. The players didn’t for the first time tonight. But they can be excused that.
There are no excuses for supporters who have endured years of awful football/near misses/ the odd bit of success. Keep calm or impact one of the best seasons in the club’s history. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:43 - Feb 24 with 2549 views | beat_the_bishop |
I think Jim is overcomplicating the game. He’s got a plan pre game and he is just sticking to it despite the circumstances.
A quick glance at York and Ollie Pearce played the full game and stones subbed on 84th minute. They are going out to win, and when we say win, their mentality is to blow team away. There scorelines are reflective of that.
In summary, Jim is faffing too much. Over thinking too much. Too many ‘hypothetical’ theories such as players getting injured if they are over exposed. Simply put, get the points on the board and if that happens you address. You can plan for all the scenarios in the world, he’s the type who takes his coat to Spain just in case it gets chilly at night. Over cautious and costing us.
That said, he’s put us in this position along with the players. It’s up to them now… maybe they will respond better chasing rather than being chased?
Stay in touching distance and who knows what can happen. But for me, yorks mentality will take them all the way. They back themselves and are going for the throat of anything in their way. Tonight 24/25 Dale turned up. Too nice and happy to share. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:44 - Feb 24 with 2540 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:34 - Feb 24 by Yorkshire_Dale |
Totally agree with that Dawlish......poor subs in retrospect. Don't like to critisice Hendo but he was thrown in and did very little. McBride should have bagged that clear cut chance......Sam Johnson is 8 feet tall he could have run beween his legs. |
Which chance did McBride miss apart from the one that led to the second goal?
May have missed it. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:47 - Feb 24 with 2505 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:43 - Feb 24 by beat_the_bishop |
I think Jim is overcomplicating the game. He’s got a plan pre game and he is just sticking to it despite the circumstances.
A quick glance at York and Ollie Pearce played the full game and stones subbed on 84th minute. They are going out to win, and when we say win, their mentality is to blow team away. There scorelines are reflective of that.
In summary, Jim is faffing too much. Over thinking too much. Too many ‘hypothetical’ theories such as players getting injured if they are over exposed. Simply put, get the points on the board and if that happens you address. You can plan for all the scenarios in the world, he’s the type who takes his coat to Spain just in case it gets chilly at night. Over cautious and costing us.
That said, he’s put us in this position along with the players. It’s up to them now… maybe they will respond better chasing rather than being chased?
Stay in touching distance and who knows what can happen. But for me, yorks mentality will take them all the way. They back themselves and are going for the throat of anything in their way. Tonight 24/25 Dale turned up. Too nice and happy to share. |
Yeah, I do believe he’s overthought those subs tonight and hope he’s asked about why they were made so early.
Same with squad selection, a little bit of knowledge around the changes would make it more understandable.
But I’ll still argue that being over cautious didn’t cost us tonight. Defending did. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:55 - Feb 24 with 2411 views | beat_the_bishop |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:47 - Feb 24 by 442Dale |
Yeah, I do believe he’s overthought those subs tonight and hope he’s asked about why they were made so early.
Same with squad selection, a little bit of knowledge around the changes would make it more understandable.
But I’ll still argue that being over cautious didn’t cost us tonight. Defending did. |
I agree, we lost all shape and composure. It was erratic and we never do well in them moments. Some of our decisions and clearances/passing were very National League.
The best way to get at Dale is to throw balls into the box, the writing was on the wall.
Whatmuff maybe could’ve done better with the first too but I would have to see it back.
3 points on Saturday would calm the nerves. But if we drop points again and York create a gap I will have to stay off social media. [Post edited 24 Feb 22:58]
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:56 - Feb 24 with 2386 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:55 - Feb 24 by beat_the_bishop |
I agree, we lost all shape and composure. It was erratic and we never do well in them moments. Some of our decisions and clearances/passing were very National League.
The best way to get at Dale is to throw balls into the box, the writing was on the wall.
Whatmuff maybe could’ve done better with the first too but I would have to see it back.
3 points on Saturday would calm the nerves. But if we drop points again and York create a gap I will have to stay off social media. [Post edited 24 Feb 22:58]
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I think a lot of us should.
Including those who can’t deal with the facts of a football match. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:00 - Feb 24 with 2324 views | Sandyman |
After the first goal and then the substitution of TAR, we looked slow and toothless. Jim's changes changed nothing to our benefit which is a rare sight these days. When we went two up I thought we'd got away with it against a limited but hardworking side.
The late collapse was way too reminiscent of the sit back and hang on tactic that doesn't work for this side. The last five minutes v Carlisle at home we made sure we spent most of it camped in their area to secure the win. Not tonight.
Undefeated in 2026, but we deserved no more than a point at The Shay. The Dale fans who turned up in numbers and were vociferous and passionate in support of the team were let down by a team that mostly ambled instead of grafting.
The title race is far from over, but we need much better than that to compete for it. We have shown we are capable of much better. |  | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:07 - Feb 24 with 2258 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:00 - Feb 24 by Sandyman |
After the first goal and then the substitution of TAR, we looked slow and toothless. Jim's changes changed nothing to our benefit which is a rare sight these days. When we went two up I thought we'd got away with it against a limited but hardworking side.
The late collapse was way too reminiscent of the sit back and hang on tactic that doesn't work for this side. The last five minutes v Carlisle at home we made sure we spent most of it camped in their area to secure the win. Not tonight.
Undefeated in 2026, but we deserved no more than a point at The Shay. The Dale fans who turned up in numbers and were vociferous and passionate in support of the team were let down by a team that mostly ambled instead of grafting.
The title race is far from over, but we need much better than that to compete for it. We have shown we are capable of much better. |
Excellent summary and great point about game management. After it went to 2-1 you could almost see the equaliser coming as we did not get the ball down and into their half. The pressure was hanging over the players and you could sense it.
As we kicked off at 2-1, Pettit was visibly trying to lift everyone around him. It’s as if they knew. The mentality which has been our strong point all season long was, for the first time, looking to have slipped a little.
We can all rightly talk about subs and selections, but tonight that game didn’t glean 3 points because we didn’t remain strong. Recognising that and getting back on track has to be the focus. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:11 - Feb 24 with 2233 views | Thacks_Rabbits |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:55 - Feb 24 by beat_the_bishop |
I agree, we lost all shape and composure. It was erratic and we never do well in them moments. Some of our decisions and clearances/passing were very National League.
The best way to get at Dale is to throw balls into the box, the writing was on the wall.
Whatmuff maybe could’ve done better with the first too but I would have to see it back.
3 points on Saturday would calm the nerves. But if we drop points again and York create a gap I will have to stay off social media. [Post edited 24 Feb 22:58]
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The problem is and has been forever with Jim. We don’t draw, we win or lose, then Jim decides to try and manage and it goes wrong. Of course you can blame the players, we should have won easily tonight. York would have, but we can’t.
He pisses about making silly subs, resting players, wholesale changes when there is no need and now we are not ahead of York, on current form we will not be in with a chance even if we win last game vs them.
It’s sad and disappointing, yeah York have a huge budget and better players, but when we had to beat big teams we did it, then the mentality has gone. It’s like they have relaxed. York won’t!!!
Jim is a great coach and would be a great DOF, but as a manager I don’t rate him. He recruits well and up until game time is excellent, but picking a side, substitutes and tactics, I would rather have him nowhere near! |  |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:15 - Feb 24 with 2183 views | _Windydale |
In this game, a too much of a cautious approach after going ahead.
York don’t do this that’s the difference between us and them.
The team focusing more on not conceding. we missed opportunities to take control of the match, we need to have a more attacking mentality, especially with an early goal, with most of the match to play. | | | |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:16 - Feb 24 with 2167 views | TVOS1907 |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 22:44 - Feb 24 by 442Dale |
Which chance did McBride miss apart from the one that led to the second goal?
May have missed it. |
You didn't; it was Henderson. |  |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:16 - Feb 24 with 2160 views | 442Dale |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:11 - Feb 24 by Thacks_Rabbits |
The problem is and has been forever with Jim. We don’t draw, we win or lose, then Jim decides to try and manage and it goes wrong. Of course you can blame the players, we should have won easily tonight. York would have, but we can’t.
He pisses about making silly subs, resting players, wholesale changes when there is no need and now we are not ahead of York, on current form we will not be in with a chance even if we win last game vs them.
It’s sad and disappointing, yeah York have a huge budget and better players, but when we had to beat big teams we did it, then the mentality has gone. It’s like they have relaxed. York won’t!!!
Jim is a great coach and would be a great DOF, but as a manager I don’t rate him. He recruits well and up until game time is excellent, but picking a side, substitutes and tactics, I would rather have him nowhere near! |
So you said all this when he was changing the side and making subs that did work? And you’d have said the same if we had seen the game out at 2-0 AFTER all the subs had been made?
Enlighten us, who would be the best manager when he’s director of football?
One who who would have succeeded in getting this squad to 79 points after 33 games this season. Presuming that isn’t enough.
As has been said for weeks, if fans want to destabilise this season, that’s on them. | |
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| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:23 - Feb 24 with 2078 views | TVOS1907 |
| Refwatch - Halifax Town v Rochdale on 23:11 - Feb 24 by Thacks_Rabbits |
The problem is and has been forever with Jim. We don’t draw, we win or lose, then Jim decides to try and manage and it goes wrong. Of course you can blame the players, we should have won easily tonight. York would have, but we can’t.
He pisses about making silly subs, resting players, wholesale changes when there is no need and now we are not ahead of York, on current form we will not be in with a chance even if we win last game vs them.
It’s sad and disappointing, yeah York have a huge budget and better players, but when we had to beat big teams we did it, then the mentality has gone. It’s like they have relaxed. York won’t!!!
Jim is a great coach and would be a great DOF, but as a manager I don’t rate him. He recruits well and up until game time is excellent, but picking a side, substitutes and tactics, I would rather have him nowhere near! |
"Jim is a great coach and would be a great DOF, but as a manager I don’t rate him. He recruits well and up until game time is excellent, but picking a side, substitutes and tactics, I would rather have him nowhere near!"
So how has his (and "his coaches") team reached 79 points and still have the best PPG in the division?
Whatever the merits and demerits of the subs, we were 2-0 up until the players on the pitch, who had taken us to that two-goal lead, failed to see out the last few minutes. That was their responsibility.
Talk about an over-reaction to the first game this season we have failed to see out when in a strong position. This is exactly the type of reaction 442 alludes to further up this thread. [Post edited 24 Feb 23:30]
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