Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme — The Voice of Spotland — is back for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture against Barrow.
The programme took a break during the behind closed doors 2020/21 campaign, but has returned this season with 76 jam-packed pages to keep readers completely informed and entertained.
TVOS starts with a front cover image of left-back Max Clark, who has a goal and an assist to his name in Dale’s recent home fixtures.
Manager Robbie Stockdale reflects on recent games, while Countdown to Kick-Off looks at the news that ITV will be broadcasting EFL highlights next season.
After that we have a host of features, including:
SHIRT NUMBERS, HEAVEN & HELL — A feature looking at players who wore shirt numbers that didn’t suit their position in 2010/11
COVER STAR — Looking at when a former Dale player appeared on the front cover of another club’s programme. This time it’s Paul Tait, who had spells with both Dale and Barrow.
ON THIS DAY — What were Dale doing in the past on 12th March?
100 YEARS IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE — Part 15 of a comprehensive feature looking back at Dale’s debut season in the Football League 100 years ago.
DALES OF THE UNEXPECTED — A story about when an attempt at humour by a former Dale goalkeeper upset opposing fans
We have our regular League Two round-up and opinion pages from Brian Quigley and Scrutator, while Charlotte and Isabelle continue to bring us the female perspective in The Dale Way.
Action photos appear from the games against Colchester and Forest Green, while Charlotte Griffiths and Nicola McCormack update readers with news from the Rochdale AFC Community Trust.
Aidy White reveals who is the best opponent he has played against and we have our regular historical pages looking at Dale’s results in this week in the past.
Barrow aren’t left out and get plenty of coverage, which includes a round-up of their current form and player profiles, as well as a comprehensive look at previous meetings and other connections with Dale.
All this and much, much more will be in Saturday’s The Voice of Spotland, on sale in the Club Shop and around the ground, priced £3.00.