| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? 13:55 - Jun 9 with 26406 views | RochdaleAFC.com |
 Ian Watson Becomes New Rochdale Manager 9th Jun 2026 13:52Rochdale look set to appoint one of the most highly-rated young coaches outside the Football League with South Shields manager, Ian Watson set to replace Jim McNulty.  0
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 17:48 - Jun 9 with 14379 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
Yep....job done nice and quick and looks like he was the man the Owners wanted all along, probably fully aware, earlier than us lot, that McNulty was heading South Mcr.
Hope this is a bit of good business and Mr Watson gets on with the job.
(Did n't one of our recent new Managers sod off on holiday the day he got the job? Buckley?) | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:49 - Jun 9 with 13878 views | meeee |
I wonder if he'll bring any of South Shields star players along with him. Striker Paul Blackett has a very impessive goal scoring record for South Shields in the last 3 seasons.
23/24- 30 goals in 44 games
24/25- 22 goals in 41 games
25/26- 29 goals in 42 games |  | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:16 - Jun 9 with 13702 views | jonahwhereru |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:49 - Jun 9 by meeee |
I wonder if he'll bring any of South Shields star players along with him. Striker Paul Blackett has a very impessive goal scoring record for South Shields in the last 3 seasons.
23/24- 30 goals in 44 games
24/25- 22 goals in 41 games
25/26- 29 goals in 42 games |
Mani was been prolific in the NL, but his EFL scoring record could hardly be described as prolific, same for Dev. Blackett would be stepping up two levels would be difficult. Not saying there aren’t plenty of forwards that have made that sort of transition but we do need a forward with a proven scoring record in L1/2. Provided the fee was commensurate with the risk it could be a punt.
Potentially we could have Hendo and Smith on board as well. So there may not be many forward berths to fill. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:19 - Jun 9 with 13673 views | frequency |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:16 - Jun 9 by jonahwhereru |
Mani was been prolific in the NL, but his EFL scoring record could hardly be described as prolific, same for Dev. Blackett would be stepping up two levels would be difficult. Not saying there aren’t plenty of forwards that have made that sort of transition but we do need a forward with a proven scoring record in L1/2. Provided the fee was commensurate with the risk it could be a punt.
Potentially we could have Hendo and Smith on board as well. So there may not be many forward berths to fill. |
Smiths contract offer has been withdrawn |  |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:21 - Jun 9 with 13667 views | Trev |
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Smiths contract offer has been withdrawn |
Officially? | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:22 - Jun 9 with 13653 views | jonahwhereru |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:19 - Jun 9 by frequency |
Smiths contract offer has been withdrawn |
Ah interesting, especially in light of Kyron moving to Cheshire. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:23 - Jun 9 with 13633 views | frequency |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:21 - Jun 9 by Trev |
Officially? |
Yes on x | |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:46 - Jun 9 with 13444 views | 442Dale |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:23 - Jun 9 by frequency |
Yes on x |
Not from any club account. |  |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:48 - Jun 9 with 13434 views | TVOS1907 |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:23 - Jun 9 by frequency |
Yes on x |
Whereabouts? Have you got a link? |  |
| Maestro? No.
Elite? No.
Heavyweight poster? No.
Able to be rational and not over-react to individual results? Yes. |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:59 - Jun 9 with 13330 views | dannyuk |
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Yes on x |
I think you've been duped by the joke post... [Post edited 9 Jun 21:00]
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 21:35 - Jun 9 with 13128 views | isitme |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 20:59 - Jun 9 by dannyuk |
I think you've been duped by the joke post... [Post edited 9 Jun 21:00]
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It was on the DaleAltComms account. Definitely a joke, although it could happen. |  | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 06:50 - Jun 10 with 12613 views | Dale_4_Life |
Carl Magnay lots of experience 297 appearances as a player..
Has spent time at Chelsea - followed by (clubs with more than 35 appearances).
Watson / Magnay - Lots to like
2012–2014 Gateshead 67 appearances
2014–2015 Grimsby Town 42
2015–2019 Hartlepool United 110
2019–2021 Spennymoor Town 38
2022–2023 Gateshead 38
Total 297 | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 16:17 - Jun 10 with 11981 views | Drigdale |
Pleased with the appointment but find it a bit strange that there hasn't been a live interview posted on the Clubs website.
Also surprised that confirmation of his assistant Carl Magnay hasn't actually been confirmed by the club yet it has according to South Shields FC website in a club statement.
Would love to hear what the new Managers views and expectations are. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 16:44 - Jun 10 with 11899 views | TVOS1907 |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 16:17 - Jun 10 by Drigdale |
Pleased with the appointment but find it a bit strange that there hasn't been a live interview posted on the Clubs website.
Also surprised that confirmation of his assistant Carl Magnay hasn't actually been confirmed by the club yet it has according to South Shields FC website in a club statement.
Would love to hear what the new Managers views and expectations are. |
The website story says an interview will follow in the coming days.
https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/dale | |
| Maestro? No.
Elite? No.
Heavyweight poster? No.
Able to be rational and not over-react to individual results? Yes. |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 17:42 - Jun 10 with 11690 views | EllDale |
Perhaps Greg’s gone to Stockport as well 😀 | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:40 - Jun 10 with 11520 views | TVOS1907 |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 17:42 - Jun 10 by EllDale |
Perhaps Greg’s gone to Stockport as well 😀 |
He hasn't and there are two in the media team. | |
| Maestro? No.
Elite? No.
Heavyweight poster? No.
Able to be rational and not over-react to individual results? Yes. |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:49 - Jun 10 with 11471 views | Drigdale |
Thanks for pointing that part out, I clearly missed it.
Still find the non communication about Carl Magnay strange. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:54 - Jun 10 with 11426 views | D_Alien |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:40 - Jun 10 by TVOS1907 |
He hasn't and there are two in the media team. |
Two Greg's? They get everywhere, but love their cheese bakes |  |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:56 - Jun 10 with 11421 views | wozzrafc |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 18:49 - Jun 10 by Drigdale |
Thanks for pointing that part out, I clearly missed it.
Still find the non communication about Carl Magnay strange. |
Similarly there hasn’t been anything about Done and Taylor leaving for stockport. Maybe they are all connected?
These things all take time but will come out in the wash. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:33 - Jun 10 with 11236 views | SaxonDale |
I could be wrong but I’d hope that the reason for a slight delay in announcing backroom staff departing/ arriving has been to enable some sort of a hand-over period from one management team to another. |  | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:37 - Jun 10 with 11224 views | 100notout |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:33 - Jun 10 by SaxonDale |
I could be wrong but I’d hope that the reason for a slight delay in announcing backroom staff departing/ arriving has been to enable some sort of a hand-over period from one management team to another. |
along with a big bag of ££££££'s in compensation | |
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| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 13:47 - Jun 11 with 10514 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 19:37 - Jun 10 by 100notout |
along with a big bag of ££££££'s in compensation |
To whom.......Stockie to Dale, or Dale to South Shields.....or probably both? | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 14:58 - Jun 11 with 10317 views | Dale_4_Life |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 13:47 - Jun 11 by Yorkshire_Dale |
To whom.......Stockie to Dale, or Dale to South Shields.....or probably both? |
Great first interview with Ian Watson..
Speaks well and full of positivity throughout.
He mentioned we will be running a lot and intensity.. great stuff.
On the club website now, sorry no link here. | | | |
| Ian Watson Set To Become New Rochdale Manager? on 15:31 - Jun 11 with 10209 views | 49thseason |
Seems like he was on the Boards shortlist from the moment McNulty decided to let it be known he was moving on...Well done the Board!
Also good to hear that his phone is already ringing , agents, players, well wishers etc.
And now we wait to see what unfolds in terms of new signings... let the rumour mill begin! |  | | |
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