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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Accrington Stanley
at 18:10 24 Oct 2026
Unfortunately, or fortunately I could not make the game today. Francis either sits or does not play. He does not have the legs to operate in any other role. Listening to Watson's interview he mentions their 'athletic players' and how they, in effect worked harder with and without the ball. We are especially hamstrung in midfield with a lack of different options. Smith being out also limits the rotation wide.
There was on paper enough quality to not get hammered in that manner. A lot of the clamour for Waller to start should also die down. |
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Reply | New signing
at 11:27 24 Oct 2026
I would expect EEL to leave as well at the end of his contract. |
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Reply | New signing
at 09:10 24 Oct 2026
Flint has been absolutely brilliant and has filled a need but I am not sure Watson would be looking past this season. Flint has many attributes but with a season to identify targets would you want to go into next season with a 38 year old centre back who is probably not as good on the ball for the system we play?
Next season will see a big turnover of players unless we bring in a few in January or extensions are offered to some of 'Jim's players', none of which (some down to injury) look like they have earned one. I would definitely be looking to extend Middleton, although he might be of the thinking of I will take a bit less wage wise this year to earn a better, long term deal next season. [Post edited 24 Oct 9:16]
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Reply | New signing
at 20:03 23 Oct 2026
The likes of Dieseruvwe and Rodney might be targets for clubs in the National League. They are out of contract in the summer and look unlikely to be offered a new deal. If Flint extends his contract to the summer does EEL want to be potentially fourth choice? Might one of the midfielders be moved on if a different profile of player becomes available in that position? |
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Reply | New signing
at 18:53 23 Oct 2026
I suspect a few will leave as well as a few new signings. |
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Thread | New signing
at 17:16 23 Oct 2026
New signing until the end of the season. Experienced forward. Maybe the number 10 we have been looking for? |
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Reply | Hamstring Injuries
at 12:10 22 Oct 2026
You would always say that there is a difference between impact injuries and muscle injuries. There is a massive volume of work on prehab - training to prevent injury. With the use of GPS data etc there is also a clearer picture about loading during training and matches so that players can be substituted or training loads eased back. Pre-season can also be vital in building core fitness. Not only did we start late but a lot of players also joined later. You could also question the signing of players with histories of prior injury, although is that a risk versus reward gamble?
Let's look at the injury list:
Casey Pettit - Contact injury - Knee
Will Jenkins - Non contact injury - Knee
Ethan Ebanks-Landell - Unknown injury - suspected hamstring?
Nils Ramming - Torn thigh
Laurence Maguire - Torn calf
Tobi Adebayo-Rowling - Unknown
Ryan East - Contact injury - Broken toe
Kane Taylor - Unknown - looked to be a thigh injury
Jonny Smith - Unspecified 'leg' injury - suspected muscular
Mani D - Hamstring
Bryant Bilongo - Hamstring
Devante Rodney - Hip injury
Dan Moss - Contact injury - knee
Beckwith was also out with a hamstring injury and Maguire has already been out injured once with a muscle injury. Lots of muscle injuries, too many muscle injuries. Something needs to be looked at in the conditioning and training. |
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Reply | Fan services email
at 18:13 21 Oct 2026
On the whole the U block has been a great addition. A few obviously got a bit excited last night and rightly they need educating about how what they did could affect the club. To say rip up the safe standing area is an over reaction. [Post edited 21 Oct 19:48]
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Grimsby Town
at 22:13 20 Oct 2026
Taylor let the ball bounce and then they got in behind. Beckwith is obviously on a 30 minute timer like Heyes is now up to 70. The second goal came from over playing after we had won the ball and then conceded a corner. Poor punch by Waller.
The positive are Middleton and Tasker. Hayes is also looking sharper. It is almost the last fit player standing. Pettit and East cannot come back quick enough. I thought Gilmour had a decent game but Francis has no mobility. With Taylor pulling up lame and Tobi going off at half time we are really struggling for numbers. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Grimsby Town
at 20:37 20 Oct 2026
Middleton and Hayes are causing problems when we get them the ball. Still a bit open in midfield at times even with three in there. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Grimsby Town
at 19:29 20 Oct 2026
Someone posted on X he is going for a scan. Did something stretching for a ball on Saturday.
That makes it 11 injuries now.
Ramming
Moss
Ebanks-Landell
Maguire
Bilongo
Pettit
East
Jenkins
Smith
Rodney
Mani
How many of those would start?
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Grimsby Town
at 18:35 20 Oct 2026
Francis in for Taylor and no Mani on the bench. I suspect Francis will sit and we will have Adeeko and Gilmour either side of him. A proper number 10 and a striker to challenge/back up Brown are a must in January. |
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Reply | Reserved seat stickers
at 18:17 14 Oct 2026
There are many reasons why people choose certain seats and with attendances increasing it is probably more important that people sit in their allocated seat. It is not fair for anyone to turn up and someone says tough when challenged about sitting in their seat.
As you rightly say there needs to be leadership by example. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale
at 08:15 11 Oct 2026
I wonder if we are a bit hamstrug in midfield with two of our best passers in East and Pettit not being available? Francis is tidy on the ball, but lacks the mobility to play in a two. He is fine sitting as part of a three with someone else either side, especially if teams let him have the ball without much pressure. Adeeko and Gilmour offer different attributes and probably one of East/Pettit and one of Adeeko/Gilmour provides a better balance if we are playing with two central midfielders and a ten.
Somebody posted about the impact of Henderson. I think we can see that with Brown and it has been mentioned that he is spending time with Hendo after training working on his game. Brown has a lot of physical attributes and works hard and there has been clear improvement with consistent game time. I still think we will bring in another central striker in January, which may see one or two leave. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Huddersfield Town v Rochdale (EFL Trophy)
at 15:29 7 Oct 2026
Sherring is clearly well down the pecking order and I would be surprised, unless there is a massive upturn in form that he is with us next season. In the medium term my back four would be Tasker, Flint, Wilson and Beckwith. Adebayo-Rowling can cover both full back positions and Bilongo can cover left centre back and left back. |
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