| Dale Sign Francis 14:30 - Feb 10 with 2005 views | RochdaleAFC.com |
 Dale Sign Francis 10th Feb 2026 14:28Rochdale AFC have completed the signing of Ed Francis from Exeter City on a two-and-a-half-year deal.  0
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| Dale Sign Francis on 14:48 - Feb 10 with 1960 views | samueloneils |
In midfield, we now have the following
East Age 27 Current contract 6/27
Pettit 22 Contract 6/27
Francis 26 Contract 6/28
Gilmour 27 6/26
McBride 24 6/26
Barlow 26 6/26
Burger 21 6/26
Gomez-M 24 6/26
Pritchard 29 6/26
We also have out on loan
Edwards 18 6/26
Humbles 22 6/27
With 9 midfielders on the payroll plus the 2 loanees I am assuming Jim is thinking far ahead. Jan/Feb seems to be the time of the season when new contracts are being discussed. | | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 15:57 - Feb 10 with 1772 views | Trev |
This is an excellent signing, on paper, and clearly a player we have monitored for some time. Sometimes when the deal is there to be done you just have to take it though clearly we are well stocked in midfield. | | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 16:00 - Feb 10 with 1759 views | seasidedale |
There may be a departure I think, favourite to leave I suppose would be Gomez Mancini hasn’t featured much and injury prone | | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 16:37 - Feb 10 with 1606 views | isitme |
Prudent planning if they expect Gilmour to leave in the summer. Get Francis in and acclimatised to the system ready for next season. |  | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 17:24 - Feb 10 with 1447 views | Dale_4_Life |
| Dale Sign Francis on 14:48 - Feb 10 by samueloneils |
In midfield, we now have the following
East Age 27 Current contract 6/27
Pettit 22 Contract 6/27
Francis 26 Contract 6/28
Gilmour 27 6/26
McBride 24 6/26
Barlow 26 6/26
Burger 21 6/26
Gomez-M 24 6/26
Pritchard 29 6/26
We also have out on loan
Edwards 18 6/26
Humbles 22 6/27
With 9 midfielders on the payroll plus the 2 loanees I am assuming Jim is thinking far ahead. Jan/Feb seems to be the time of the season when new contracts are being discussed. |
Gilmour 27 6/26
McBride 24 6/26
Barlow 26 6/26
The above 3 i would hope we extend... especially Gilmour and Barlow.
Pritchard 29 6/26 in a heartbeat another year if we can keep him playing and fit... i know there is no guarantee with any player..
Of the other 2 Burger is worth a discussion only Gomez can go as his fitness looks fragile. | | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 17:32 - Feb 10 with 1405 views | Dale_4_Life |
Appearances and goals (last 4 clubs).
Will look forward with interest to see what quality he brings to the Dale.
Good Luck Ed!!!.
2020–2021 Harrogate Town 20 (1)
2021–2023 Notts County 41 (2)
2023 → Gateshead (loan) 14 (0)
2023–2024 Gateshead 40 (3)
2024–2026 Exeter City 45 (2) | | | |
| Dale Sign Francis on 17:37 - Feb 10 with 1379 views | isitme |
| Dale Sign Francis on 17:24 - Feb 10 by Dale_4_Life |
Gilmour 27 6/26
McBride 24 6/26
Barlow 26 6/26
The above 3 i would hope we extend... especially Gilmour and Barlow.
Pritchard 29 6/26 in a heartbeat another year if we can keep him playing and fit... i know there is no guarantee with any player..
Of the other 2 Burger is worth a discussion only Gomez can go as his fitness looks fragile. |
I suppose it depends on what league we are in. Gilmour is a no brainer but I suspect he will have lots of suiters. I think we need to upgrade the number 10 position so keep Burger and sign a starter using the salaries for McBride, Barlow and Mancini. | | | |
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