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Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 10:52 7 Dec 2025

I too wondered why more wasn't done at half time. Four groundsmen walking around the pitch for 15 minutes randomly poking the pitch was absolutely pointless.
The effort the staff put in when the game was suspended was poles apart. It was great to see the coaching staff assisting. Perhaps we may have finished the game if the half time effort was as intense.
I though the referee did well and had no option but to abandon the game in the end.
It was pathetic to see someone from the Southend dugout throw at least 2 buckets of water on to the pitch whilst the mopping up was taking place. Hope fully that person will have been reprimanded in some way.

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Keeper Signs On Loan
at 14:53 30 Nov 2025

Personally I thought the new keeper had a very good debut and looked very assured.
At no point through the game did he cause any panic. His distribution and shot stopping (although there wasn't much) was perfectly acceptable.
All in all a good start for someone aged 23 with not many games under his belt.

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Update on the pitch
at 16:10 6 Nov 2025

Agree its a good piece of communication.
Also reassuring to read that once options have been considered that it has the support of the majority ownership group.

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Oliver Whatmuff
at 12:03 4 Oct 2025

Nice to see that he has been called up for the England under 19 squad.
Great recognition for him and also some credit must go to the club as well.
Perhaps this will also strengthen the links with Man City and they may want to send more young players to us on loan.

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I'll believe it when I see it!
at 17:30 3 Oct 2025

I seem to recall that it was mentioned at a meeting/forum by a director/club official that there would be an update on the training facility by the end of September.
I have seen nothing on the official club website to date.
I thought it strange that the update was 'tucked' away at the back of the Club Advisory Board Minutes from the 15th September but not announced until the 2nd October.
Surely if there is genuine progress in the matter there would have been a 'big' announcement from the Club.

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Oliver Whatmuff
at 14:33 7 Sep 2025

When Jim was recruiting new players during the summer I personally thought that the recruitment of a new goalkeeper was of major importance.
When I read that we had signed a 17 year old from Man City on a seasons loan I did not think that this was a wise decision. There is such a difference in playing Academy football to the rigors of The National League and I thought the step up would be too much.
How wrong was I. Whatmuff is one of the best keepers I have seen for Rochdale and whoever initiated the move deserves a medal.
He is such a competent, cool, composed keeper and has brought such a calmness to our defence. What a signing!!! If his progress continues he will have a stellar career.
By the way does anyone know if he is left or right footed because he kicks just as well with either?

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Corey Edwards Joins County On Loan
at 15:14 1 Sep 2025

I find this loan transfer very strange. How are we benefiting? We are not getting a transfer fee and losing a squad member.
I thought Edwards was excellent in his few games at the end of last season and expected he would be a vital member of the squad this season.
Clearly there are reasons but what are they?

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Refwatch - Wealdstone v Rochdale
at 14:41 31 Aug 2025

Whilst I didn't agree with the decision to make so many changes at Brackley to have 15 points from the first 6 games and be top of the league is fantastic.
Ironically despite that decision by Jim he is likely to be awarded Manager of The Month for August. All in all well deserved.

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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 14:57 17 Aug 2025

Totally agree with all your comments. Everything seemed much more professional
The atmosphere today was brilliant. It is always so much more enjoyable to watch a winning team with the supporters fully behind them. Long may it continue.

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Pre season FCUM
at 16:23 12 Jul 2025

No Gilmour or Rodney. Are they the players that could possibly be leaving?

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Released Players Thread @ Chaff
at 10:21 2 Jul 2025

Apparently Kairo Mitchell having trials at Oldham.

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Mani Dieseruvwe?
at 17:25 20 Jun 2025

Roland Bergkamp on loan in 2011 and Kangana Lord on loan in 2004. Both 6 ft 5 ins. They played 5 games and 1 game respectively. No goals between them.
I think I am being kind when I say neither impressed.
I'm sure Kangana was substituted pretty early on in his one game and sent back to his parent club. His Wikipedia states he played for 13 clubs and for 12 of them the most he played was 4 games. Oldham was one of the other teams.
In total during his career he played 28 games and scored once.
Fair to say he may qualify as the worst player ever for Rochdale though I stand to be corrected.

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Mani Dieseruvwe?
at 12:28 18 Jun 2025

This would be a good signing.
A 6 foot 5 inch forward that would give defenders plenty to deal with. He's a proven performer at National League level.

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Quick comment!
at 10:46 13 Apr 2025

After what has happened recently yesterday was the tonic we needed.
The football was so much better. There was less sideways passing, more attacking intent and some proper old style defending. We looked so much better for it all.
Some great individual performances, Edwards is a real find. Where has he been all season?
Fingers crossed this carries on for the remaining games, if it does it gives us some hope.
PS I only counted 11 in the away end. All credit to them for making the long journey. It was a bit funny at the end though when the Eastleigh players came over at the end of the match to applaud them. 9 fans had made a quick exit and the other 2 didn't notice the players

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Tobi's Interiew
at 08:43 8 Mar 2025

This guy makes you smile. He must be a real asset in the changing room. On performances alone he deserves a new contract. Glad he's staying.

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Match Thread Gateshead
at 16:45 5 Mar 2025

Agree, Hogan has been an excellent signing. I would however say his defending is much better than his distribution.
He was my MOM last night and I'm sure it was good for Kingdon to have someone with Hogan's experience alongside him.

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Match Thread Gateshead
at 16:42 5 Mar 2025

Barlow came on for Ayinde at half time.

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Hornets beaten by Widnes
at 11:55 27 Jan 2025

I've looked on line at some pictures from the Hornets game and the pitch looked fine. However obviously it was hard to gauge how it was at the end of the match or in the areas that were poor before the game started.

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Yeovil podcast
at 14:38 26 Jan 2025

Have to say i totally agree. The 2nd half was a joy to watch. It shows that when we attack teams we have the fire power to tear them apart.

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Former Dale players on the move
at 18:54 23 Jan 2025

Rekeil Pyke has also joined Eastleigh.

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