The wait is almost over and the 2011-12 season is upon us at last.
A large number of Dale supporters are expected to travel down to Sheffield on Saturday for the opening game of the season, in which Steve Eyre gets his managerial career started.
Dale supporters will be housed in upper tier of the West Stand (Leppings Lane end) that we have been in during our previous visits to Hillsborough. The end holds 3,700 so there's no problems at all of finding a seat.
Admission will cost you £22 to get in to this game, with concessions available at £13 for those over 65 and those under 18. Proof of age may be requested for concessions.
Dale supporters can make their entry into Hillsboro that bit easier by buying their tickets in advance. Those tickets are available from Spotland up until 3pm on Friday afternoon.