Dale in Darby victory over Oldham?
And it's nothing to do with Chris O'Grady this time.
Reports have linked Dale with a loan move for Liverpool's highly rated full back Stephen Darby, with suggestions that we have edged out Oldham to his signature.
Darby has been linked with a whole host of clubs including Doncaster, MK Dons and Oldham. Further reports had Darby as being a makeweight in the deal taking Charlie Adam to Liverpool, but press reports on Thursday morning suggest that he will not be heading to Blackpool.
It was via twitter where local journalist Rob Dawson suggested that Darby had opted to join Dale rather than our neighbours at Boundary Park. Dawson has proved in recent weeks to be very reliable with regards to NW footballing matters.
The 22 year old right back is highly thought of, and has did well on loan spells in the past two seasons with Swindon Town and Notts County. He has made just one appearance with the Andfield club, but has won praise for captaining their reserve team and was included in their 21 man squad for last season's Premier League.
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