Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for the final time this season for Thursday’s Vanarama National League play-off eliminator against Southend United.

The programme starts with a front cover depicting images from both of Dale’s league fixtures against Southend this season.

Jimmy McNulty reflects on the conclusion to the league campaign and the challenge of the play-offs, after which we have a host of features, including:

SCRUTATOR – the longest-serving columnist in football programmes reflects on the season and the direction of football in general.

ON THIS DAY – one previous game and Dale players linked to 15th May.

HALF-TIME QUIZ – an updated quiz page that tests your Dale and general footballing knowledge.

ACROSS THE WATER – Bray-based Dale fan Brian Quigley is back with his look at general football matters.

DALE ACTION – a selection of images from the games against Altrincham and AFC Fylde.

TRAVELLER’S TALES – the popular write-up of watching Dale on the road is back with reflections on the trip to Altrincham.

DALE IN THE PLAY-OFFS – a detailed look at Dale’s three previous play-off campaigns.

ANORAK’S CORNER – Dale’s final home fixture of the regular season ended in a 5-1 win over Hartlepool and our Anorak takes a look at previous 5-1 victories.

Visitors Southend United get five pages of coverage, including a look back at previous knockout games between the clubs.

All this and more will be in Thursday’s The Voice of Spotland, on sale in the Club Shop and around the ground, priced £3.00.

Order your copy of this edition of TVOS here: https://www.rafcshop.co.uk/browse/c-Programmes-15

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