| The emotional side of it 09:17 - Apr 26 with 9668 views | wimborne_dale |
Supporting Rochdale has been described as "the triumph of hope over experience". And many of us will see that clearly, especially the long standing Daleys among us.
So whenever I go to Spotland (COA) its usually with more hope than expectation.
But I can't remember being so affected by the outcome of any sport fixture since childhood. When the equalizer was awarded I just had to get out of the immediate place from where I was watching, find a space and just sit for a couple of minutes. I know I was not the only one.
Had we lost two or three nil I would have probably thought. OK fair result. That's the way it goes. Or had it been 1-1- at half time and finished that way. But the WAY it happened!
Group hugs to all Dale supporters everywhere. Time to pick ourselves up for the playoffs and the rest of life, the universe and everything.
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| The emotional side of it on 09:23 - Apr 26 with 7536 views | EllDale |
Great post |  | | |
| The emotional side of it on 09:55 - Apr 26 with 7425 views | 442Dale |
You could see the impact on so many leaving the ground. Not sure we realise right now how yesterday will be reflected on across English football for a long time to come.
It was already a game unique in Dale history with respect to both teams having a shootout for a league championship, that the stakes were raised higher because of the outcome being having to go again in the playoffs adding to that.
Then, unless there’s an example from somewhere I haven’t thought of, the way it played out in added time we have been part of something not ever seen in the professional game in this country. Possibly across the whole world.
That fans required time for reflection in the aftermath is understandable. Thank you for the opening post that illustrates how so many felt so well. |  |
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| The emotional side of it on 12:56 - Apr 26 with 7175 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 09:55 - Apr 26 by 442Dale |
You could see the impact on so many leaving the ground. Not sure we realise right now how yesterday will be reflected on across English football for a long time to come.
It was already a game unique in Dale history with respect to both teams having a shootout for a league championship, that the stakes were raised higher because of the outcome being having to go again in the playoffs adding to that.
Then, unless there’s an example from somewhere I haven’t thought of, the way it played out in added time we have been part of something not ever seen in the professional game in this country. Possibly across the whole world.
That fans required time for reflection in the aftermath is understandable. Thank you for the opening post that illustrates how so many felt so well. |
The publicity last week involving the game was something i haven't experienced in respect of our club. The Sky Sports News presenter started off the show on Saturday by saying 'If you think Southampton v City is the big game today then think again, there's a title shoot out taking place at the Crown Oil Arena'. The build up and anticipation was bigger than our promotion games in the EFL i think. The atmosphere around and inside the ground was electric and nervous at the same time. The National.League has brought the club more publicity than our time in the EFL, there is more interest around the Town and we are winning a lot more games.
There will be negatives along the way and pitch invasions in high profile matches is one of them, so is stewarding. Not unusual for any club but it needs sorting out. We can't lose sight of the fact that the club is moving forward quickly now, both on and off the field. If we lose the play offs then is another season in the National League a bad thing, i don't think it is. There might even be a argument to suggest the infrastructure of the club isn't quite there yet...new training ground etc. Retained players on contracts and a further strengthening of the squad over the summer is going to make us even stronger also. It's becoming obvious to me that promotion back to the EFL is just a matter of time now. Maybe two weeks today even? I'm over yesterday, concentrate on the bigger picture. |  | | |
| The emotional side of it on 13:34 - Apr 26 with 7093 views | Clivert |
It was almost perfect and all of ours moment, 95th minute winner in the sun coupled with another moment of magic from our GOAT to put the cross in for Mani D.
This team has shown so much resliance this season but I just don't know how we come back from that. |  | | |
| The emotional side of it on 13:39 - Apr 26 with 7065 views | D_Alien |
| The emotional side of it on 13:34 - Apr 26 by Clivert |
It was almost perfect and all of ours moment, 95th minute winner in the sun coupled with another moment of magic from our GOAT to put the cross in for Mani D.
This team has shown so much resliance this season but I just don't know how we come back from that. |
We've got two choices:
Cave, or..
Accept what happened, process it and use it to fuel further determination, which is what successful people / teams / organisations do |  |
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| The emotional side of it on 13:40 - Apr 26 with 7060 views | Dale_4_Life |
We might NEVER… not in the immediate future (let’s say 10 years) get another opportunity like the one we had yesterday.
I fear that was our moment…
Hoping to god I am wrong. | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 13:47 - Apr 26 with 7009 views | 442Dale |
| The emotional side of it on 13:40 - Apr 26 by Dale_4_Life |
We might NEVER… not in the immediate future (let’s say 10 years) get another opportunity like the one we had yesterday.
I fear that was our moment…
Hoping to god I am wrong. |
We may get a different moment.
As for getting another opportunity in circumstances like that? Not only will we never see it again in our lifetimes as Dale fans, it’s doubtful a fan of any club will. | |
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| The emotional side of it on 21:08 - Apr 26 with 6642 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 13:40 - Apr 26 by Dale_4_Life |
We might NEVER… not in the immediate future (let’s say 10 years) get another opportunity like the one we had yesterday.
I fear that was our moment…
Hoping to god I am wrong. |
Trophies are great but we all witnessed something much bigger a couple of years ago and maybe it hasn't registered properly with some people. When the Ogden family took us under their wing we won the World Cup, we'll never witness a bigger win than that. I'm sure i wasnt the only fan who mentally detached myself from the occassion yesterday and just soaked in the view, the atmosphere, a big crowd, a club with a strong beating heart. I don't mind admittting i got emotional, the game hadn't even kicked off. There was a recent time when all of that was a million miles away.
We all wanted the fairytale ending in that game but as Dale fans we probably knew something would go wrong because nice things don't happen to us do they? So it hasn't taken long to shrug off the disappointment because a lifetime of supporting this club means you develop a coping mechanism. Its not a physical trophy in the true sense but we have something bigger than that, the rebirth of the club and the best owners, a club that will be there for the next generation. That could be the biggest win any of us will ever witness and it's much better than winning that trophy yesterday isn't it? [Post edited 26 Apr 22:51]
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| The emotional side of it on 21:23 - Apr 26 with 6590 views | jonahwhereru |
| The emotional side of it on 21:08 - Apr 26 by TalkingSutty |
Trophies are great but we all witnessed something much bigger a couple of years ago and maybe it hasn't registered properly with some people. When the Ogden family took us under their wing we won the World Cup, we'll never witness a bigger win than that. I'm sure i wasnt the only fan who mentally detached myself from the occassion yesterday and just soaked in the view, the atmosphere, a big crowd, a club with a strong beating heart. I don't mind admittting i got emotional, the game hadn't even kicked off. There was a recent time when all of that was a million miles away.
We all wanted the fairytale ending in that game but as Dale fans we probably knew something would go wrong because nice things don't happen to us do they? So it hasn't taken long to shrug off the disappointment because a lifetime of supporting this club means you develop a coping mechanism. Its not a physical trophy in the true sense but we have something bigger than that, the rebirth of the club and the best owners, a club that will be there for the next generation. That could be the biggest win any of us will ever witness and it's much better than winning that trophy yesterday isn't it? [Post edited 26 Apr 22:51]
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A thing of beauty that post. | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 21:43 - Apr 26 with 6515 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 21:23 - Apr 26 by jonahwhereru |
A thing of beauty that post. |
Thanks, it's from the heart and a realisation that success for our club can never be measured in trophies. I think we're unique in a funny way, if any club have fans that love their club more than we do i'd be very surprised. A lot of us are a bit off the wall also but that makes following our club even better, being normal is a bit boring. A unique club with unique fans. The Ogden family have Rochdale blood in them ,they wont be immune to the madness neither. | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 21:51 - Apr 26 with 6480 views | frenzied |
| The emotional side of it on 21:08 - Apr 26 by TalkingSutty |
Trophies are great but we all witnessed something much bigger a couple of years ago and maybe it hasn't registered properly with some people. When the Ogden family took us under their wing we won the World Cup, we'll never witness a bigger win than that. I'm sure i wasnt the only fan who mentally detached myself from the occassion yesterday and just soaked in the view, the atmosphere, a big crowd, a club with a strong beating heart. I don't mind admittting i got emotional, the game hadn't even kicked off. There was a recent time when all of that was a million miles away.
We all wanted the fairytale ending in that game but as Dale fans we probably knew something would go wrong because nice things don't happen to us do they? So it hasn't taken long to shrug off the disappointment because a lifetime of supporting this club means you develop a coping mechanism. Its not a physical trophy in the true sense but we have something bigger than that, the rebirth of the club and the best owners, a club that will be there for the next generation. That could be the biggest win any of us will ever witness and it's much better than winning that trophy yesterday isn't it? [Post edited 26 Apr 22:51]
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It’s as if you want the team to progress but at the same time not lose its identity as a club that the fans are comfortable with.
I gave up with Man Utd over 25 years ago,I’d followed them all over the planet the team under Fergie were a joy to watch but the corporate money making machine that it became meant that the average fan no longer recognised it as a football club.
The fans became secondary and were given lip service and little else.
Dale are lucky to have the structure it now has…we are I assure you the envy of many other football clubs.
We can achieve promotion this season I’m sure
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| The emotional side of it on 23:18 - Apr 26 with 6309 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| The emotional side of it on 13:39 - Apr 26 by D_Alien |
We've got two choices:
Cave, or..
Accept what happened, process it and use it to fuel further determination, which is what successful people / teams / organisations do |
We can't Cave in......not now ,not never, and we will not.
We still have a great chance to go up and we must not forgo that chance not at this very very late stage of this season, it's still there to be had
After Tuesday night, we will know better who/what we will face on Sunday.
Meanwhile I hope the players and fans take time to reflect, relax and regain the will to win that nearly got us over the line on Saturday.
Meanwhile, personally...I need to be alone. | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 23:33 - Apr 26 with 6287 views | D_Alien |
| The emotional side of it on 23:18 - Apr 26 by Yorkshire_Dale |
We can't Cave in......not now ,not never, and we will not.
We still have a great chance to go up and we must not forgo that chance not at this very very late stage of this season, it's still there to be had
After Tuesday night, we will know better who/what we will face on Sunday.
Meanwhile I hope the players and fans take time to reflect, relax and regain the will to win that nearly got us over the line on Saturday.
Meanwhile, personally...I need to be alone. |
You're re-making the same point, which was in response to those saying "don't know how we'll recover from Saturday" | |
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| The emotional side of it on 23:39 - Apr 26 with 6279 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| The emotional side of it on 23:33 - Apr 26 by D_Alien |
You're re-making the same point, which was in response to those saying "don't know how we'll recover from Saturday" |
It needs emphasising DA....some of the texts I have had from friends/fans are still a tad bitter....to use that oft used phrase...wobble yur head and get on with it. | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 23:52 - Apr 26 with 6253 views | D_Alien |
| The emotional side of it on 23:39 - Apr 26 by Yorkshire_Dale |
It needs emphasising DA....some of the texts I have had from friends/fans are still a tad bitter....to use that oft used phrase...wobble yur head and get on with it. |
Absolutely. Just making it clear i don't consider "cave" to be an option, whilst others can't envisage how we get over Saturday | |
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| The emotional side of it on 04:29 - Apr 27 with 6147 views | downunder |
"Hope and Expectation" .
I hope we win 2 games and get promoted, but part of me expects we have a bit more go against us and lose out. The sympathy will shower us from many supporters around the country.
However I hope the organisation are planning for next year in the same division, as a Plan B obviously. Hope comes to mind that Rochdale are the team next year that is clear with a month to go, the only target being Wrexham's record points total. Set targets. Someone said it is better to set a high target and fail, than set an easy one and achieve.
Just for once in our lifetimes, let us come out on top. |  | | |
| The emotional side of it on 08:59 - Apr 27 with 5850 views | tony_roch975 |
| The emotional side of it on 21:51 - Apr 26 by frenzied |
It’s as if you want the team to progress but at the same time not lose its identity as a club that the fans are comfortable with.
I gave up with Man Utd over 25 years ago,I’d followed them all over the planet the team under Fergie were a joy to watch but the corporate money making machine that it became meant that the average fan no longer recognised it as a football club.
The fans became secondary and were given lip service and little else.
Dale are lucky to have the structure it now has…we are I assure you the envy of many other football clubs.
We can achieve promotion this season I’m sure
UTD |
I want to agree with you about identity - why I have always supported my 'local' team; it's a fine aspiration but football is a sport and winning counts. The national coverage and full stadium which made many proud was because of a season of success not because of the quality of our owners, which I also celebrate. | |
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| The emotional side of it on 09:09 - Apr 27 with 5815 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 08:59 - Apr 27 by tony_roch975 |
I want to agree with you about identity - why I have always supported my 'local' team; it's a fine aspiration but football is a sport and winning counts. The national coverage and full stadium which made many proud was because of a season of success not because of the quality of our owners, which I also celebrate. |
That game wouldn't have taken place had it not been for the Ogden family though. It was probably only a bad case of Premature Congratulation that prevented us from now being a EFL Club again
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| The emotional side of it on 10:01 - Apr 27 with 5675 views | SJE_Dale |
Through the complete heartbreak of Saturday there is an immense sense of pride and hope that runs through my veins this week.
2 years ago our club was dead and Saturday showed that it's heart beats stronger than it ever has done.
The build up the ENTIRE season is that we're bang average, we'll fall away, it's Rochdale we're not good enough, the fans never turn up. We've heard it all before.
What I saw on Saturday was a togetherness between fans, staff and players that was above anything I've experienced in 25 years of support. I honestly don't believe another team in the league (York included) would have backed the lads like we did knowing what was on the line and what we nearly lost as a community.
Every ball won was cheered like a goal in itself, and the goal itself, the outpouring of emotion in the stands (not the pitch) will live with me forever.
We dust ourselves down and go again Sunday but the weekend reminded me in more ways than one why I love RAFC that simply cannot be replaced by trophies that so many other clubs around us seem defined by.
It's the hope that kills you, but I'm daring to dream again. UTD | | | |
| The emotional side of it on 10:16 - Apr 27 with 5623 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 10:01 - Apr 27 by SJE_Dale |
Through the complete heartbreak of Saturday there is an immense sense of pride and hope that runs through my veins this week.
2 years ago our club was dead and Saturday showed that it's heart beats stronger than it ever has done.
The build up the ENTIRE season is that we're bang average, we'll fall away, it's Rochdale we're not good enough, the fans never turn up. We've heard it all before.
What I saw on Saturday was a togetherness between fans, staff and players that was above anything I've experienced in 25 years of support. I honestly don't believe another team in the league (York included) would have backed the lads like we did knowing what was on the line and what we nearly lost as a community.
Every ball won was cheered like a goal in itself, and the goal itself, the outpouring of emotion in the stands (not the pitch) will live with me forever.
We dust ourselves down and go again Sunday but the weekend reminded me in more ways than one why I love RAFC that simply cannot be replaced by trophies that so many other clubs around us seem defined by.
It's the hope that kills you, but I'm daring to dream again. UTD |
Next Sunday will be just as tense and if we win we'll all feel fantastic, it will then be another week of being in the National spotlight and the build up to a Wembley Final. It's often been said that the best way to win promotion is by winning the Play Off Final. I'm a great believer that everything happens for a reason. If we keep the belief we can do this. [Post edited 27 Apr 10:16]
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| The emotional side of it on 10:55 - Apr 27 with 5535 views | dingdangblue |
| The emotional side of it on 10:16 - Apr 27 by TalkingSutty |
Next Sunday will be just as tense and if we win we'll all feel fantastic, it will then be another week of being in the National spotlight and the build up to a Wembley Final. It's often been said that the best way to win promotion is by winning the Play Off Final. I'm a great believer that everything happens for a reason. If we keep the belief we can do this. [Post edited 27 Apr 10:16]
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That has often been said. But I don't think it counts for us this season. Truthfully the best way would've been Mani D's header in the last minute of stoppage time with our only attempt on target to win the title.
We will obviously now have to take the other way and if we do get to Wembley it will be great for any of the players who've not played there before. If we get there and win it will be a great way to go up but last Saturday would've trumped it. |  |
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| The emotional side of it on 11:33 - Apr 27 with 5440 views | R17ALE |
| The emotional side of it on 10:01 - Apr 27 by SJE_Dale |
Through the complete heartbreak of Saturday there is an immense sense of pride and hope that runs through my veins this week.
2 years ago our club was dead and Saturday showed that it's heart beats stronger than it ever has done.
The build up the ENTIRE season is that we're bang average, we'll fall away, it's Rochdale we're not good enough, the fans never turn up. We've heard it all before.
What I saw on Saturday was a togetherness between fans, staff and players that was above anything I've experienced in 25 years of support. I honestly don't believe another team in the league (York included) would have backed the lads like we did knowing what was on the line and what we nearly lost as a community.
Every ball won was cheered like a goal in itself, and the goal itself, the outpouring of emotion in the stands (not the pitch) will live with me forever.
We dust ourselves down and go again Sunday but the weekend reminded me in more ways than one why I love RAFC that simply cannot be replaced by trophies that so many other clubs around us seem defined by.
It's the hope that kills you, but I'm daring to dream again. UTD |
I'm refusing to play the victim card and make wallowing into a competition as some have.
That said, I've been lower than Bottomley's moral compass for nearly two days. Then out of the blue, "er indoors sent me this poem she has composed and suddenly things seemed a bit brighter!
So, I'll share it. Apologies for those who think poetry is shite!
The Curse of the Lucky Top (And the Gypsy’s Promise)...
Oh Daleys, princes of Spotland gloom,
Emerging slowly from your bedroom tomb,
As Dale conceded, the Yorkies grinned,
Your lucky top was left behind.
For all your life, you’ve bled that blue,
Through sleet, through hope, through 2-0 down too,
“‘Er indoors” knows she comes in second place —
To Rochdale, the pies, and that hallowed space.
She chose Bromley from a film one night,
The Bromley Boys — and what a sight!
Since then, they’ve flown and cannot lose,
While Dale fans survive on ale and bruise.
So when you rang in pre-match dread,
“Mi lucky top’s still in the hotel bed!”
She raised one brow, all gypsy flair:
“Don’t fret, my love, I’ll hex ‘em there.”
But fans, please don’t count them out —
The play-offs loom, so here’s the shout:
One top mislaid does not define
A lifetime’s love for Dale’s front line.
Your family are proud, they understand,
You’ve Dale memories worth more than any land.
And ‘er indoors? She’s cast her lot —
She’ll hex the next team, like it or not.
So up you get, you Dale-mad fool,
Wembley’s calling — that’s still the rule!
The road is long, the odds are steep,
But hope’s one thing that Dale fans keep.
You’ve done it all before, no end,
From lows to highs, they buck and bend.
So, wear a smile and your new “lucky” top
And sing and shout and do not stop!!!.
Because the truth, through loss and flak
Rochdale always, nearly always, bounce back.
And if York’s good fortune can lift them high,
Then Dale can do it — give it a try!
Play-offs pending, dream’s alive,
Get out of bed — with Wembley-drive!
Up the Dale! Shout loud, stand tall…
Enjoy the match and don’t let your spirits fall! |  |
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| The emotional side of it on 11:52 - Apr 27 with 5348 views | 49thseason |
| The emotional side of it on 13:34 - Apr 26 by Clivert |
It was almost perfect and all of ours moment, 95th minute winner in the sun coupled with another moment of magic from our GOAT to put the cross in for Mani D.
This team has shown so much resliance this season but I just don't know how we come back from that. |
We come back because this is professional sport. You take the hit and move on and give another team a taste of what you just endured, No second thoughts, no doubts , just a cold, tough professional attitude to be 1% better than the last game....These things are decided on very fine margins, our players have to feel the pain and go again with more determination, more energy, yet more professionalism, its why they play the game, they have a second chance to get the job done and not feel like they did on Saturday night again..... |  | | |
| The emotional side of it on 13:33 - Apr 27 with 5075 views | robshaker |
| The emotional side of it on 11:33 - Apr 27 by R17ALE |
I'm refusing to play the victim card and make wallowing into a competition as some have.
That said, I've been lower than Bottomley's moral compass for nearly two days. Then out of the blue, "er indoors sent me this poem she has composed and suddenly things seemed a bit brighter!
So, I'll share it. Apologies for those who think poetry is shite!
The Curse of the Lucky Top (And the Gypsy’s Promise)...
Oh Daleys, princes of Spotland gloom,
Emerging slowly from your bedroom tomb,
As Dale conceded, the Yorkies grinned,
Your lucky top was left behind.
For all your life, you’ve bled that blue,
Through sleet, through hope, through 2-0 down too,
“‘Er indoors” knows she comes in second place —
To Rochdale, the pies, and that hallowed space.
She chose Bromley from a film one night,
The Bromley Boys — and what a sight!
Since then, they’ve flown and cannot lose,
While Dale fans survive on ale and bruise.
So when you rang in pre-match dread,
“Mi lucky top’s still in the hotel bed!”
She raised one brow, all gypsy flair:
“Don’t fret, my love, I’ll hex ‘em there.”
But fans, please don’t count them out —
The play-offs loom, so here’s the shout:
One top mislaid does not define
A lifetime’s love for Dale’s front line.
Your family are proud, they understand,
You’ve Dale memories worth more than any land.
And ‘er indoors? She’s cast her lot —
She’ll hex the next team, like it or not.
So up you get, you Dale-mad fool,
Wembley’s calling — that’s still the rule!
The road is long, the odds are steep,
But hope’s one thing that Dale fans keep.
You’ve done it all before, no end,
From lows to highs, they buck and bend.
So, wear a smile and your new “lucky” top
And sing and shout and do not stop!!!.
Because the truth, through loss and flak
Rochdale always, nearly always, bounce back.
And if York’s good fortune can lift them high,
Then Dale can do it — give it a try!
Play-offs pending, dream’s alive,
Get out of bed — with Wembley-drive!
Up the Dale! Shout loud, stand tall…
Enjoy the match and don’t let your spirits fall! |
how do razz your old mucker here, im genuinly gutted for you all, i know how much this meant to everyone and you would have deserved it, it was fascinating the final third off the season both clubs winning and scoring late goals yours last week to take it to the last day im sure you will dust youselves down and a nice trip to Wembley is on the cards.
Being Bury and a rival i naturally wanted you to fail on Saturday but not in such a cruel way, i had to listen into the 2nd half on the wireless, it sounded to me like they were most likely to come out on top your keeper having a great game but it had all the makings of you scoring a dramatic winner in stoppage time and sure enough it happened.. i got to admit i smiled and nodded my head they have a done it and the dale lot deserve it but what happened after that was total dis belief i said to my mate thats typical dale.
the pitch invasion is only human nature im not sure it contributed to the outcome ive read on here how it gave them time to compose themselves etc but it could have so easily worked against them too in loss of momentum/ giving up and accepting defeat etc but i understand the issue being the game had not ended, any pitch invasion should be at the final whistle but like i said it would have happened at any ground so i wouldnt dwell on it like some are on here whats done is done.
hope to be watching you all at Wembley it would be a fantastic way to go up.
i used to hate the play offs we were involved in many we never went up that way.
PS
Bury back to back champs.. if its any consolation and your still in this league next season just think we're only two behind you now!!
all the best to you all
roberto [Post edited 27 Apr 13:43]
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| The emotional side of it on 14:12 - Apr 27 with 4942 views | TalkingSutty |
| The emotional side of it on 11:33 - Apr 27 by R17ALE |
I'm refusing to play the victim card and make wallowing into a competition as some have.
That said, I've been lower than Bottomley's moral compass for nearly two days. Then out of the blue, "er indoors sent me this poem she has composed and suddenly things seemed a bit brighter!
So, I'll share it. Apologies for those who think poetry is shite!
The Curse of the Lucky Top (And the Gypsy’s Promise)...
Oh Daleys, princes of Spotland gloom,
Emerging slowly from your bedroom tomb,
As Dale conceded, the Yorkies grinned,
Your lucky top was left behind.
For all your life, you’ve bled that blue,
Through sleet, through hope, through 2-0 down too,
“‘Er indoors” knows she comes in second place —
To Rochdale, the pies, and that hallowed space.
She chose Bromley from a film one night,
The Bromley Boys — and what a sight!
Since then, they’ve flown and cannot lose,
While Dale fans survive on ale and bruise.
So when you rang in pre-match dread,
“Mi lucky top’s still in the hotel bed!”
She raised one brow, all gypsy flair:
“Don’t fret, my love, I’ll hex ‘em there.”
But fans, please don’t count them out —
The play-offs loom, so here’s the shout:
One top mislaid does not define
A lifetime’s love for Dale’s front line.
Your family are proud, they understand,
You’ve Dale memories worth more than any land.
And ‘er indoors? She’s cast her lot —
She’ll hex the next team, like it or not.
So up you get, you Dale-mad fool,
Wembley’s calling — that’s still the rule!
The road is long, the odds are steep,
But hope’s one thing that Dale fans keep.
You’ve done it all before, no end,
From lows to highs, they buck and bend.
So, wear a smile and your new “lucky” top
And sing and shout and do not stop!!!.
Because the truth, through loss and flak
Rochdale always, nearly always, bounce back.
And if York’s good fortune can lift them high,
Then Dale can do it — give it a try!
Play-offs pending, dream’s alive,
Get out of bed — with Wembley-drive!
Up the Dale! Shout loud, stand tall…
Enjoy the match and don’t let your spirits fall! |
Nice poem but don't get sentimental because there'll be something else behind that. She'll be suggesting a trip out to Boundary Mill once the season finishes and you'll be coughing up for a new frock. The fact the poem is clothes themed should have set off the alarm bells. | | | |
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