Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme — The Voice of Spotland — is back for Saturday’s League Two fixture against Colchester United.
We start with a front cover image of defender Femi Seriki, who is on loan at the Crown Oil Arena this season from Sheffield United.
Manager Jim Bentley gives his views on Tuesday’s fine win at Bradford City, after which we have a host of features, including:
THROUGH THE YEARS — what were Dale doing at this time 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago?
BEYOND THE HEADLINE — looking in detail at a seven goal thriller against Colchester from 30 years ago
THE KIT CORNER — two classic kits worn by Saturday’s opponents
ON THIS DAY — previous games and Dale events on 14th January
ASK STATTO — our statistician answers two more Dale-related trivia questions
GROUND FORCE — the grounds that have featured prominently in the career of Abraham Odoh
THE WORLD CUP CONNECTION — we explain what Shaun Reid has to do with the World Cup
FANTASY 5-A-SIDE TEAM — 5 players Danny Lloyd would love to manage in his 5-a-side team
Traveller’s Tales reports on the trip to Sutton United, while our regular Half-Time Quiz page will get you scratching your heads.
Visitors Colchester United get eight pages of coverage, which includes five players who had a major impact on this fixture in the past.
Scrutator gives his views on the career of Pele and other footballing greats, while Brian Quigley looks at the Dublin football scene. Action photos also appear from the games against Sutton and Harrogate.
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.