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Exciting football today, THAT is what all the fuss is about; if McNulty can serve that style of football then job done, it's that easy  |
Indeed. As also said after Woking, Wealdstone, Tamworth, Altrincham (twice), Aldershot, Eastleigh etc.
But not said, understandably so, after Southend, Solihull, Oldham, Barnet, York, Fylde etc.
Lower league team being inconsistent? Almost unheard of. Football, eh? |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:57 - Apr 26 with 2916 views | D_Alien |
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Exciting football today, THAT is what all the fuss is about; if McNulty can serve that style of football then job done, it's that easy |
Wouldn't expect that every week - wouldn't be possible every week and other teams will make it far more difficult for us - but what we have a right to expect is a more positive attitude from the dugout
Life isn't easy, but we can all do things that improve our chances of success; make our own luck, if you like
We'd all be overjoyed to see McNulty break free of the shackles he imposes on himself and the team, and once again there's evidence he can do it. I've lost count of the number of times that's been said, only to have hopes quashed, hence my posts
Therefore i'll wait to see what happens - as posted earlier |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:58 - Apr 26 with 2894 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:52 - Apr 26 by 442Dale |
Indeed. As also said after Woking, Wealdstone, Tamworth, Altrincham (twice), Aldershot, Eastleigh etc.
But not said, understandably so, after Southend, Solihull, Oldham, Barnet, York, Fylde etc.
Lower league team being inconsistent? Almost unheard of. Football, eh? |
You forgot Spennymoor and Ebsfleet..twice. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:04 - Apr 26 with 2842 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:58 - Apr 26 by TalkingSutty |
You forgot Spennymoor and Ebsfleet..twice. |
That’s why I used etc. All from memory, possibly some victories forgotten too -Halifax was a good one. Though only one Ebbsfleet as it was about home games.
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:17 - Apr 26 with 2736 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:04 - Apr 26 by 442Dale |
That’s why I used etc. All from memory, possibly some victories forgotten too -Halifax was a good one. Though only one Ebbsfleet as it was about home games.
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Anyway, despite the clout and budgets, tiredness, pitches and fate, we've found our way into the play offs with two games to play. I never doubted the team was good enough despite the obstacles cited. In a one off game we can beat any of the contenders, especially if we keep Rodney, Henderson and Bird fit. Today was the blueprint to success, let's not die wondering. [Post edited 26 Apr 21:19]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:25 - Apr 26 with 2669 views | pioneer |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 19:59 - Apr 26 by Clivert |
Comparing these stats is a load of bollocks really because of the level that we are playing at.
The year we went down under BBM from League One were playing the likes of Hull, Ipswich, Wigan and Charlton.
BBM was a rank bad manager and McNulty is of the same sort at a much lesser level.
We go again on Tuesday, next Monday and then in the playoffs, a 5 game shootout so let's go and win them all! |
If we were to win on Tuesday wouldnt that make the last league game irrelevant? In which case I could see Jim resting some players (eg Henderson) after the run in we have had. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:27 - Apr 26 with 2653 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:17 - Apr 26 by TalkingSutty |
Anyway, despite the clout and budgets, tiredness, pitches and fate, we've found our way into the play offs with two games to play. I never doubted the team was good enough despite the obstacles cited. In a one off game we can beat any of the contenders, especially if we keep Rodney, Henderson and Bird fit. Today was the blueprint to success, let's not die wondering. [Post edited 26 Apr 21:19]
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Yeah, it’s been a reasonable season after a lot of really tough years with little to cheer. We’ve seen some poor games and some good ones like today, I was even enjoying this afternoon after they equalised because it was cracking entertainment from both sides.
Above all it’s been good to focus at the top of a table for the first time in ages and having a competitive team to watch again. | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:29 - Apr 26 with 2634 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:25 - Apr 26 by pioneer |
If we were to win on Tuesday wouldnt that make the last league game irrelevant? In which case I could see Jim resting some players (eg Henderson) after the run in we have had. |
Yeah and resting some would make sense. Getting players like Bird some match fitness would be good though. Plus there’s the momentum side of things in continuing this good run we are on - ten points from four games.
Certainly worth reassessing after Tuesday. | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:34 - Apr 26 with 2598 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:27 - Apr 26 by 442Dale |
Yeah, it’s been a reasonable season after a lot of really tough years with little to cheer. We’ve seen some poor games and some good ones like today, I was even enjoying this afternoon after they equalised because it was cracking entertainment from both sides.
Above all it’s been good to focus at the top of a table for the first time in ages and having a competitive team to watch again. |
Agree with that. I was impressed with some of Hartlepools approach play, they looked dangerous. The Hartlepool goal was a carbon copy of the one we conceded against Oldham at home, a whipped in cross to the back post and a completely free header for the goalscorer. I think thats something for McNulty to look at. Apart from that it was the perfect day [Post edited 26 Apr 21:40]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:36 - Apr 26 with 2581 views | EllDale |
Exhilarating stuff. Credit to the visitors for making a game of it too. If Charman had scored instead of hitting the post there might only have been one goal in it at halftime.
Ayinde’s movement across the line was sensational; either by accident or design BJ might just have found his best position.
Rodney showed a willingness to get stuck in as well - their number 21 must have been glad to leave the fray at halftime - and Hendo was, well, just Hendo at his impudent best. Surely he could have another season in him?
And then Bird came on. A forward who leads the line and isn’t scared to shoot.
I thought Barlow showed a lot awareness in midfield as well whilst Gilmour is so all action.
That display was the yardstick Jim.
Two more points needed for fourth barring a miracle given the goal difference.
I think Oldham and Halifax should both win their final games so let’s try and win on Tuesday to stop any last day nerves.
The biggest problem BJ might have is that of picking the three to start upfront at Solihull. | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:44 - Apr 26 with 2516 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:36 - Apr 26 by EllDale |
Exhilarating stuff. Credit to the visitors for making a game of it too. If Charman had scored instead of hitting the post there might only have been one goal in it at halftime.
Ayinde’s movement across the line was sensational; either by accident or design BJ might just have found his best position.
Rodney showed a willingness to get stuck in as well - their number 21 must have been glad to leave the fray at halftime - and Hendo was, well, just Hendo at his impudent best. Surely he could have another season in him?
And then Bird came on. A forward who leads the line and isn’t scared to shoot.
I thought Barlow showed a lot awareness in midfield as well whilst Gilmour is so all action.
That display was the yardstick Jim.
Two more points needed for fourth barring a miracle given the goal difference.
I think Oldham and Halifax should both win their final games so let’s try and win on Tuesday to stop any last day nerves.
The biggest problem BJ might have is that of picking the three to start upfront at Solihull. |
Cameo performances from the bench for Bird, save him for the play offs, wrap him in cotton wool. Rodney and Henderson have been very good together | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 22:14 - Apr 26 with 2387 views | tony_roch975 |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:46 - Apr 26 by YouTubeDale |
Exciting football today, THAT is what all the fuss is about; if McNulty can serve that style of football then job done, it's that easy |
But it was Hartlepool's willingness to play an open expansive style which allowed Dale to do likewise - it was no more down to a sudden change of pre-match instruction from the manager than the putatative instruction to play boringly against Spennymoor etc as some on here perceive.
McNulty can be criticised, as others have done, for weaknesses in the squad cover in certain positions, in formation flexibility and in some selections but I agree with fitzochris - finishing in a play off position and the 3rd best Home goals tally in 18 years is success. | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 00:54 - Apr 27 with 2048 views | Shun |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:29 - Apr 26 by 442Dale |
Yeah and resting some would make sense. Getting players like Bird some match fitness would be good though. Plus there’s the momentum side of things in continuing this good run we are on - ten points from four games.
Certainly worth reassessing after Tuesday. |
Rodney is scaring me at the minute. He’s one player we absolutely can’t afford to be without. Since returning from injury his record is incredible:
Hartlepool (H) ⚽️⚽️
Fylde (H) ❌
Altrincham (A) ⚽️
Eastleigh (H) ⚽️⚽️
Sutton (A) ❌
Spennymoor (H) ⚽️
Woking (A) ⚽️
Aldershot (H) ⚽️⚽️
Nine goals in eight games. He went down a couple of times today and every time he does it terrifies me. Wrap the man in cotton wool! |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:01 - Apr 27 with 1805 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 22:14 - Apr 26 by tony_roch975 |
But it was Hartlepool's willingness to play an open expansive style which allowed Dale to do likewise - it was no more down to a sudden change of pre-match instruction from the manager than the putatative instruction to play boringly against Spennymoor etc as some on here perceive.
McNulty can be criticised, as others have done, for weaknesses in the squad cover in certain positions, in formation flexibility and in some selections but I agree with fitzochris - finishing in a play off position and the 3rd best Home goals tally in 18 years is success. |
What instruction did he give to the players that resulted in the first half display against Spennymoor then and why did he change it at half time? It's not a perception, everybody in the stadium saw it with their own eyes. A performance that we've seen plenty of times this season when there's been no need for it. We're trying to increase attendances so to just ignore it and turn a blind eye in support of the manager isn't a option. Yesterday's performance just highlighted the follyness of what's gone before, the self harming that cost us a trip to Wembley and a chance to lift a trophy for the first time in the clubs history. Numerous points flushed down the drain as a result of pandering to a daft footballing ideology that only works at the very highest level. Fans want to be entertained and we have the players to do that. It's football not chess and performances like we witnessed yesterday will increase crowds, it makes you want to come back for more. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:11]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:08 - Apr 27 with 1778 views | WhitworthDale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 00:54 - Apr 27 by Shun |
Rodney is scaring me at the minute. He’s one player we absolutely can’t afford to be without. Since returning from injury his record is incredible:
Hartlepool (H) ⚽️⚽️
Fylde (H) ❌
Altrincham (A) ⚽️
Eastleigh (H) ⚽️⚽️
Sutton (A) ❌
Spennymoor (H) ⚽️
Woking (A) ⚽️
Aldershot (H) ⚽️⚽️
Nine goals in eight games. He went down a couple of times today and every time he does it terrifies me. Wrap the man in cotton wool! |
Took his second really well, confidently smashed it in - sign of a striker in great form. He's much more effective down the middle of the pitch. | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:16 - Apr 27 with 1750 views | isitme |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:08 - Apr 27 by WhitworthDale |
Took his second really well, confidently smashed it in - sign of a striker in great form. He's much more effective down the middle of the pitch. |
Yet Rodney played in exactly the same position as he has all season. I have always said a fit and interested Rodney is a real threat. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:34 - Apr 27 with 1701 views | TVOS1907 |
Despite yesterday being Dale's 146th league fixture against Hartlepool, it was the first time we have scored exactly five goals in one of those games.
We did score exactly five against them in the League Cup in August 1973, however! |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:46 - Apr 27 with 1644 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:01 - Apr 27 by TalkingSutty |
What instruction did he give to the players that resulted in the first half display against Spennymoor then and why did he change it at half time? It's not a perception, everybody in the stadium saw it with their own eyes. A performance that we've seen plenty of times this season when there's been no need for it. We're trying to increase attendances so to just ignore it and turn a blind eye in support of the manager isn't a option. Yesterday's performance just highlighted the follyness of what's gone before, the self harming that cost us a trip to Wembley and a chance to lift a trophy for the first time in the clubs history. Numerous points flushed down the drain as a result of pandering to a daft footballing ideology that only works at the very highest level. Fans want to be entertained and we have the players to do that. It's football not chess and performances like we witnessed yesterday will increase crowds, it makes you want to come back for more. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:11]
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On the increasing crowds point it was good to see a significant rise in the season’s average yesterday with over 2800 home fans there. Although it would take actual analysis of who bought tickets to establish how often they attend games, a display like yesterday can only help with upcoming season ticket sales.
Obviously, a poor performance in a playoff match at home could have the opposite effect, but even if we have an off day you’d hope people will understand that can happen in football.
If we’ve spent decades being frustrated with inconsistency so can any new fans! It’s only fair. | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:02 - Apr 27 with 1602 views | Clivert |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:43 - Apr 26 by R17ALE |
Yes but in our record season 2016-17 we were playing the likes of Sheffield United, Bolton, Coventry and Charlton. You can't have it both ways.
However, I agree BBM was shite but although McNulty gives me the enthusiasm of an upcoming bout of typhoid, his record does actually compare quite well. It's not a load of bollocks as league tables are the only real data fans can compare. |
Yeah so comparing who we are playing against this season with teams that we were playing against between 2014-2021 is irrelevant right? |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:15 - Apr 27 with 1558 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:46 - Apr 27 by 442Dale |
On the increasing crowds point it was good to see a significant rise in the season’s average yesterday with over 2800 home fans there. Although it would take actual analysis of who bought tickets to establish how often they attend games, a display like yesterday can only help with upcoming season ticket sales.
Obviously, a poor performance in a playoff match at home could have the opposite effect, but even if we have an off day you’d hope people will understand that can happen in football.
If we’ve spent decades being frustrated with inconsistency so can any new fans! It’s only fair. |
Poor displays can be excused but when they've been self inflicted before a ball has been kicked it needs highlighting. Robotic football with very little attacking intent won't increase crowds. There is no pressure on the manager or the players as we enter the play offs because if we lose it will be to a decent side. There is a way to lose matches though and that's to have been brave in your performance and positive in your play. That's all McNulty and the players need to do now, be fully focused on scoring as many goals as possible and keep the ball in our opponents half. Playing like that eliminates nerves and reduces the chances of conceding daft goals. At times the players look over coached, its a simple game confused by people who think they are reinventing the game. McNulty has seen what works and they key to it all revolves around two words, intent and tempo. [Post edited 27 Apr 9:32]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:47 - Apr 27 with 1476 views | Dale_4_Life |
Brilliant yesterday Dale! Big Jim and the players getting it spot on…
The type of football we can all get on board with yesterday was a country mile from the possession based walking football we have seen earlier this season.
It’s great we have addressed somebody getting onto the ball that’s fizzed across goal.. so much better in all departments.
Rodney Henderson and Ayinde to start on Tuesday up front and carry on from this…. Mitchell and Bird introduced final 30 minutes let’s cement 4th place on Tuesday and then get ready for the play off eliminator at Spotland!.
Absolutely top notch yesterday.
Final note agree Hartlepool played there part it could have been 4-4 at HT!!! | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 10:04 - Apr 27 with 1407 views | Dale_4_Life |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:46 - Apr 25 by Daley_Lama |
2 v ( 5 v 6)
3 v (4 v 7)
Game A 5v6 Wed 14th May
Game B 4v7 Thu 15th May
2 v A Tue 20th May
3 v B Wed 21st May
Final Sunday 1st June [Post edited 25 Apr 11:49]
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Thank you for these dates. | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:02 - Apr 27 with 1241 views | dingdangblue |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:01 - Apr 27 by TalkingSutty |
What instruction did he give to the players that resulted in the first half display against Spennymoor then and why did he change it at half time? It's not a perception, everybody in the stadium saw it with their own eyes. A performance that we've seen plenty of times this season when there's been no need for it. We're trying to increase attendances so to just ignore it and turn a blind eye in support of the manager isn't a option. Yesterday's performance just highlighted the follyness of what's gone before, the self harming that cost us a trip to Wembley and a chance to lift a trophy for the first time in the clubs history. Numerous points flushed down the drain as a result of pandering to a daft footballing ideology that only works at the very highest level. Fans want to be entertained and we have the players to do that. It's football not chess and performances like we witnessed yesterday will increase crowds, it makes you want to come back for more. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:11]
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I dont think he's instructed them to play that slow and methodical and have very few shots at goal...
but when we were doing so it shouldn't take till half time to tell them. Standing on the side with his hands in his pockets, clapping poor play, stroking his chin gives the impression he's not too bothered about it - even if he's not a ranter or raver he can tell them to quicken up. |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:10 - Apr 27 with 1223 views | SaxonDale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 00:54 - Apr 27 by Shun |
Rodney is scaring me at the minute. He’s one player we absolutely can’t afford to be without. Since returning from injury his record is incredible:
Hartlepool (H) ⚽️⚽️
Fylde (H) ❌
Altrincham (A) ⚽️
Eastleigh (H) ⚽️⚽️
Sutton (A) ❌
Spennymoor (H) ⚽️
Woking (A) ⚽️
Aldershot (H) ⚽️⚽️
Nine goals in eight games. He went down a couple of times today and every time he does it terrifies me. Wrap the man in cotton wool! |
He also has the 3rd best minutes per goal rate in the league (137). Behind Linney (134) and Pearce (124). Incredible considering he's gone through periods of relatively poor form. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:50 - Apr 27 with 1104 views | frenzied |
It’s a real conundrum.
Different styles producing the same outcome yet one is seen as more entertaining than the other.
Back to Burnley and Leeds..neck and neck in terms of points accumulated…Leeds have scored 20 goals plus more whilst Burnley have conceded a mere 15 all season.
But which team would you pay to watch?
Or does it not matter? | | | |
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