| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 12:07 - Apr 27 with 2844 views | EllDale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 10:04 - Apr 27 by Dale_4_Life |
Thank you for these dates. |
Extra incentive for finishing 4th if it means you swerve York in the semis.
Presuming you win the first game of course. |  | |  |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 12:08 - Apr 27 with 2827 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:50 - Apr 27 by 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? |
If you're playing poor but constantly winning football matches nobody will bother because there's a end product. You can get away with it. If you're playing crap and you aren't getting the results then of course people will complain. The whole point of playing football matches is to win. If you aren't winning games it has a negative impact throughout the club and the fan base. Burnley were rubbish to watch under Dyche but they churned out win after win in the Championship. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 12:33 - Apr 27 with 2710 views | DaleFan7 |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 11:10 - Apr 27 by SaxonDale |
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. |
I was surprised when I saw this stat yesterday and how many goals he's actually scored because it felt like he'd barely scored any by Christmas.
One frustrating thing is it seems whenever Hendo or Bird are playing, Rodney seems to drift more central and looks like he wants to play football. Whenever Mitchell starts with him or comes on, it seems to push him out wide and he just doesn't look anywhere near as bothered. Had he been central all season he'd have nearly 30 goals imo. | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 12:52 - Apr 27 with 2655 views | D_Alien |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:34 - Apr 27 by 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 12:53 - Apr 27 with 2657 views | jonahwhereru |
Full credit to the team, management, and core fans for standing strong after the cup exit. It would have been easy to fold after that experience, especially with so many young players in the squad. I guess they had the bottle required yesterday.
Predicted a the start of the season Rodney would be our top scorer this season, but never imagined what that journey would look like it did. He seems re galvanised and on current form can trouble any defence in this league. The really hard yards for this season are about to begin, but we must mind our business first. Looking at the table it would be sinful not to start the playoffs with a home tie.
What we can’t afford to do is start trying to manage who we get in that first playoff game. Living in Southend I would prefer them not to be in the mix come next Saturday evening but if we play them so be it, as the league has shown we are the better side.
Three possible cup finals on the horizon. After all the criticism of the team and management the excitement is about to build. Give it some lads.
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:35 - Apr 27 with 2521 views | tony_roch975 |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 08:16 - Apr 27 by isitme |
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. |
Undoubtedly he's found his mojo and fitness again but maybe it's significant that those other games weren't with Hendo as the No 9!! | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:40 - Apr 27 with 2494 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:35 - Apr 27 by tony_roch975 |
Undoubtedly he's found his mojo and fitness again but maybe it's significant that those other games weren't with Hendo as the No 9!! |
Henderson’s performances as a no. 9 have been as good as any other player we’ve had over the last few decades, although it is over a very short period of time.
His movement, ability to occupy defenders and footballing intelligence to picture exactly what will happen when he makes a decision is of a level way above this one. In fact, it’s above any level the club has ever played at. |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:45 - Apr 27 with 2479 views | tony_roch975 |
| 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 understand your frustrations as a football fan (being also of a certain age) and as a Dale fan this season but perhaps your criticisms need to be sent to FIFA, the FA, Guardiolo etc - it's hardly McNulty's fault that tippy tappy has won everything for the last decade and thus underpins the coaching bible.. along with countering defensive blocks.
And good luck asking our opponents to help entertain and grow our crowds by playing expansive football like Hartlepool so we can 'muller' them!! | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:52 - Apr 27 with 2456 views | D_Alien |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:45 - Apr 27 by tony_roch975 |
I understand your frustrations as a football fan (being also of a certain age) and as a Dale fan this season but perhaps your criticisms need to be sent to FIFA, the FA, Guardiolo etc - it's hardly McNulty's fault that tippy tappy has won everything for the last decade and thus underpins the coaching bible.. along with countering defensive blocks.
And good luck asking our opponents to help entertain and grow our crowds by playing expansive football like Hartlepool so we can 'muller' them!! |
Liverpool
Or at our level - Barnet
It's not a coincidence that these teams which diverge from the Guardiola playbook are now successful | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 14:03 - Apr 27 with 2395 views | 442Dale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:52 - Apr 27 by D_Alien |
Liverpool
Or at our level - Barnet
It's not a coincidence that these teams which diverge from the Guardiola playbook are now successful |
Yep, such teams who can find a way to mix two styles. In fact, Liverpool have actually made changes this year to keeping the ball more in defensive areas to under Klopp, yet retaining the ability to be direct going forward. All season long it’s when we can find a way to do similar that we’ve looked at our most effective.
Our goals yesterday being a perfect example of this. | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 15:30 - Apr 27 with 2211 views | 49thseason |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 12:33 - Apr 27 by DaleFan7 |
I was surprised when I saw this stat yesterday and how many goals he's actually scored because it felt like he'd barely scored any by Christmas.
One frustrating thing is it seems whenever Hendo or Bird are playing, Rodney seems to drift more central and looks like he wants to play football. Whenever Mitchell starts with him or comes on, it seems to push him out wide and he just doesn't look anywhere near as bothered. Had he been central all season he'd have nearly 30 goals imo. |
Rodney is an enigma, his poor touch led to 'Pools goal, he seems to want to collect the ball with his back to the goal he is attacking and seems to not have quite the skill needed to complete the turn, but put him in front of goal with an opportunity to shoot and he is dynamite. The trick is to get him into those shooting positions and get him taking the ball on the half turn, he has the power and low centre of gravity to see off most defenders coming at him from behind. He may not be the 100% player who is committed for 90 mins but then neither were lots of othe decent goal scorers. He has the happy knack of putting the ball in the net, alongside someone like Bird the pairing could be devastating in this or the division above, but expecting him to suddenly become some sort of midfield fetcher and carrier is unrealistic. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 15:59 - Apr 27 with 2141 views | fitzochris |
I believe the issue at the heart of our current perception as a “boring” side has already been touched upon. Much of this stems from the way opposition teams set up against us, often sitting deep in a low block and looking to snatch a goal on the counter.
It's a tactic we’ve struggled against on several occasions, both this season and last. Credit where it’s due, though; for many of these teams, it's a pragmatic approach to facing a side perceived as stronger. In a results-driven business, entertainment value takes a back seat for their fans when points are on the line.
Naturally, this style of game can appear dull from our own supporters’ perspective, especially when we labour to break such teams down. The key to overcoming this is speed —quick movement in the final third that pulls the opposition out of shape and creates space. That’s where we’ve often come up short this season. At times, we’ve looked too slow, too ponderous in advanced areas.
With the right additions to the squad, we can hopefully address this shortfall and begin to find ways to break down these defensive setups —much like York have managed to do when faced with similar approaches.
In truth, very few sides in the National League are going to come and play expansive football against us, outside of the league’s strongest teams. And, to be fair, we haven’t always performed well in those bigger games either — York and Barnet come to mind.
That said, we do have the foundations in place to succeed at this level and I believe we have more than demonstrated that this season. If promotion via the play-offs doesn’t happen, I genuinely believe — with a few key signings and a bit more tactical flexibility from McNulty in crucial moments — there’s no reason why we can’t push for one of the top three spots next season. |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 16:32 - Apr 27 with 2021 views | Clivert |
Football is simple and there is no need over complicate it.
You get 35 games out of Jay Bird in this league and you win it🤷. |  | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 18:22 - Apr 27 with 1833 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:45 - Apr 27 by tony_roch975 |
I understand your frustrations as a football fan (being also of a certain age) and as a Dale fan this season but perhaps your criticisms need to be sent to FIFA, the FA, Guardiolo etc - it's hardly McNulty's fault that tippy tappy has won everything for the last decade and thus underpins the coaching bible.. along with countering defensive blocks.
And good luck asking our opponents to help entertain and grow our crowds by playing expansive football like Hartlepool so we can 'muller' them!! |
I'll ask the majority of our supporters to send their criticisms also because i believe most of the stadium is of the same opinion as me, also the ones who spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds travelling all over the country having to watch it. You miss one important point, tippy tappy is only as good as the players you have and if you think players at this level are capable of playing that way then you dont know much about football. So basically you are blaming the way opponents set up against us for some of the stuff we've had to watch? It's as though you think away teams pulling every player back to defend is something new, its always been the same, there's nothing new about that. You'd have to be a fan of a certain age and very new to the game to not realise that.Weve mullered other teams this season and they didn't all play like Hartlepool. You're doing the manager a disservice by suggesting that, we did the double over Gsteshead and Altrincham so we have also shown what the players are capable of. We didn't play well yesterday because Hartlepool let us, give the players and manager some credit. [Post edited 27 Apr 18:29]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 06:11 - Apr 28 with 1339 views | Dale_4_Life |
Tippy tappy moved to one side and we recently score 4 (Eastleigh) and 5 (Pools)
In small doses with a quick transition I kinda get…
The Slow ponderous stuff we saw early season was ball breaking to watch I hope it’s consigned to the experiment bin!! [Post edited 28 Apr 6:12]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 07:16 - Apr 28 with 1280 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 20:34 - Apr 25 by fitzochris |
Okay, here’s a stat. We are 5th in the league and some supporters are still not happy, threatening not to attend, not to renew season tickets. I just don’t get it. If mind numbing brings us success, anaesthetise my brain. |
Well all this non attendance stuff is ridiculous really. If fans have fallen out with the club and decided to turn their back on it all then just admit it. To use the manager, style of play, clash of personalities with club staff, club stewards etc as a reason to not attend games is very feeble and it's not what fans do. If we all boycotted games over the years because of the above reasons there would be nobody left in the ground. It's the same at every club, managers and players come and go, so why damage your club by withdrawing your support? Some seem to wear non attendance as a badge of honour but you can bet should we get to the Play Off final at Wembley they will be first in the queue for tickets. The club's been through a traumatic time and now we have the fantastic Ogden family in charge, the future is brighter than its ever been. If you're a Rochdale fan why at this point in time would you not want to support that and purchase a season ticket? What was the point in saving the club if you can't be arsed supporting it? [Post edited 28 Apr 7:22]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:21 - Apr 28 with 1106 views | D_Alien |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 07:16 - Apr 28 by TalkingSutty |
Well all this non attendance stuff is ridiculous really. If fans have fallen out with the club and decided to turn their back on it all then just admit it. To use the manager, style of play, clash of personalities with club staff, club stewards etc as a reason to not attend games is very feeble and it's not what fans do. If we all boycotted games over the years because of the above reasons there would be nobody left in the ground. It's the same at every club, managers and players come and go, so why damage your club by withdrawing your support? Some seem to wear non attendance as a badge of honour but you can bet should we get to the Play Off final at Wembley they will be first in the queue for tickets. The club's been through a traumatic time and now we have the fantastic Ogden family in charge, the future is brighter than its ever been. If you're a Rochdale fan why at this point in time would you not want to support that and purchase a season ticket? What was the point in saving the club if you can't be arsed supporting it? [Post edited 28 Apr 7:22]
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For some (at least) it's a question of priorities
Where things such as personal/family finances, time, mobility etc. are marginal, going to games can either be a pleasure (yes - win or lose, if we're out there fighting) or become a drain on resources
Once too many non-fighting performances have been watched, the balance is tipped and the habit broken. That's what many have been faced with this season. You've highlighted in many posts exactly why people might feel like that
It's no good berating them for it. I largely agree with most of your analyses of how things are playing-wise, but i don't think it's right to make out that those for whom the balance has been tipped are any lesser fans than those who choose to endure the boredom we've had to witness in too many games - and especially, in too many key games
I really do hope the tide is turning, but let's not turn on each other. Yes, many of those fans will return for the playoffs, as they did for the FA Trophy semi-final. They may have spent years being "loyal" through hard times in the past. They aren't suddenly "glory hunters"
Let's see how things pan out, and how missing fans will return - plus others, as the club seeks to grow from near extinction [Post edited 28 Apr 9:27]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:37 - Apr 28 with 1065 views | MoonyDale |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:21 - Apr 28 by D_Alien |
For some (at least) it's a question of priorities
Where things such as personal/family finances, time, mobility etc. are marginal, going to games can either be a pleasure (yes - win or lose, if we're out there fighting) or become a drain on resources
Once too many non-fighting performances have been watched, the balance is tipped and the habit broken. That's what many have been faced with this season. You've highlighted in many posts exactly why people might feel like that
It's no good berating them for it. I largely agree with most of your analyses of how things are playing-wise, but i don't think it's right to make out that those for whom the balance has been tipped are any lesser fans than those who choose to endure the boredom we've had to witness in too many games - and especially, in too many key games
I really do hope the tide is turning, but let's not turn on each other. Yes, many of those fans will return for the playoffs, as they did for the FA Trophy semi-final. They may have spent years being "loyal" through hard times in the past. They aren't suddenly "glory hunters"
Let's see how things pan out, and how missing fans will return - plus others, as the club seeks to grow from near extinction [Post edited 28 Apr 9:27]
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There were plenty of new faces in the Sandy on Saturday, I commented on it to the lads stood with myself.....Maybe because it was the final home league game, Fylde obviously did not put them off...Let's see how season ticket sales go, I'll be in the queue this afternoon anyhow.... |  |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:38 - Apr 28 with 1064 views | Dale_4_Life |
We have a core.. 2000
Then 300 or so that attend when they can (Exiles / work / weddings / holidays etc).
Thats the base 2300.
When we win it starts to go in a positive upward direction.
With a combination of attractive winning football and some clever marketing we can get the core up towards 3000 add the 300 and then we have to work out a master plan to push on for another 1700 to see Rochdale AFC as an exciting Saturday afternoon out. | | | |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:49 - Apr 28 with 1050 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:21 - Apr 28 by D_Alien |
For some (at least) it's a question of priorities
Where things such as personal/family finances, time, mobility etc. are marginal, going to games can either be a pleasure (yes - win or lose, if we're out there fighting) or become a drain on resources
Once too many non-fighting performances have been watched, the balance is tipped and the habit broken. That's what many have been faced with this season. You've highlighted in many posts exactly why people might feel like that
It's no good berating them for it. I largely agree with most of your analyses of how things are playing-wise, but i don't think it's right to make out that those for whom the balance has been tipped are any lesser fans than those who choose to endure the boredom we've had to witness in too many games - and especially, in too many key games
I really do hope the tide is turning, but let's not turn on each other. Yes, many of those fans will return for the playoffs, as they did for the FA Trophy semi-final. They may have spent years being "loyal" through hard times in the past. They aren't suddenly "glory hunters"
Let's see how things pan out, and how missing fans will return - plus others, as the club seeks to grow from near extinction [Post edited 28 Apr 9:27]
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I fully agree that I've highlighted that too many games this season have been terrible to watch, its been shocking at times. What i haven't done though is encouraged fans to turn their back on the club and stop attending. To be honest i have no affinity with the manager, i wasn't enamoured with him when he played for us. He isn't the reason i attend games and he's not the first manager to drive me mad when it comes to how he sets us up to play the game. I've never considered not going to games because i know that he won't be staying at the club, he will either leave of his own accord or he'll be sacked. He's no different than any other manager in that respect.
We've been weaned on crap football and poor managers, I'm not just throwing a part of my life away over a club employee and it harms the club we love when fans make a decision to stay away from games. Irrespective of how we've viewed performances this season the manager has fulfilled his brief i think and because of that I'm willing to forgive the likes of the first half display against Spennymoor and hope he will reflect and make things better next season. The benchmark for me was set at Boston in the first game of the season, it was pretty obvious that i was watching a play off team..and that's not hindsight. Exactly the same as that evening in Bradford when we all left the game knowing we were watching a promotion team , when you've watched football a long time you can tell. It's the reason why I've found some of the performances so frustrating. He'll have a increased budget again next season and the core of a very good squad, performances should go in a upwards trajectory. [Post edited 28 Apr 10:12]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 10:32 - Apr 28 with 936 views | D_Alien |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 09:49 - Apr 28 by TalkingSutty |
I fully agree that I've highlighted that too many games this season have been terrible to watch, its been shocking at times. What i haven't done though is encouraged fans to turn their back on the club and stop attending. To be honest i have no affinity with the manager, i wasn't enamoured with him when he played for us. He isn't the reason i attend games and he's not the first manager to drive me mad when it comes to how he sets us up to play the game. I've never considered not going to games because i know that he won't be staying at the club, he will either leave of his own accord or he'll be sacked. He's no different than any other manager in that respect.
We've been weaned on crap football and poor managers, I'm not just throwing a part of my life away over a club employee and it harms the club we love when fans make a decision to stay away from games. Irrespective of how we've viewed performances this season the manager has fulfilled his brief i think and because of that I'm willing to forgive the likes of the first half display against Spennymoor and hope he will reflect and make things better next season. The benchmark for me was set at Boston in the first game of the season, it was pretty obvious that i was watching a play off team..and that's not hindsight. Exactly the same as that evening in Bradford when we all left the game knowing we were watching a promotion team , when you've watched football a long time you can tell. It's the reason why I've found some of the performances so frustrating. He'll have a increased budget again next season and the core of a very good squad, performances should go in a upwards trajectory. [Post edited 28 Apr 10:12]
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Of course you haven't "encouraged fans not to attend"
Has anyone? If they have, they need putting straight, but it's a bit of a 'straw man' argument
For those who can afford to splash out on extras like hospitality, it's great and thanks to your promptings in some instances, that seems to have improved. That doesn't apply to everyone, and things such as marginal time and finances for some must be respected | |
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:32 - Apr 28 with 769 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 10:32 - Apr 28 by D_Alien |
Of course you haven't "encouraged fans not to attend"
Has anyone? If they have, they need putting straight, but it's a bit of a 'straw man' argument
For those who can afford to splash out on extras like hospitality, it's great and thanks to your promptings in some instances, that seems to have improved. That doesn't apply to everyone, and things such as marginal time and finances for some must be respected |
I cited in a previous post what i found unreasonable excuses for not attending games and lack of finances wasnt one of them, neither is illness, distance etc. I can't afford to splash out on hospitality really but seeing as the Ogden family and others have stepped up to the plate i tried to support them by increasing our matchday spend. It was a decision made by a group of us and it's to support the club. We intend to do it again next season, its not dependent on performances. Others do much more than I do, others travel all over the country spending money to support the team. We've been through a storm, if fans deliberately choose to withdraw their support at this point then that's up to them but using the manager or the style of play as a reason is a bit daft, especially when that's been the diet of every Dale fan for as long as we can remember, perceived ineptitude from the manager and rubbish performances. The Ogdens are increasing the playing budget over the next few years, things will continue to improve, it doesn't make sense that individuals would suddenly now decide to stop attending, especially long standing fans.
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:07 - Apr 28 with 500 views | D_Alien |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 13:32 - Apr 28 by TalkingSutty |
I cited in a previous post what i found unreasonable excuses for not attending games and lack of finances wasnt one of them, neither is illness, distance etc. I can't afford to splash out on hospitality really but seeing as the Ogden family and others have stepped up to the plate i tried to support them by increasing our matchday spend. It was a decision made by a group of us and it's to support the club. We intend to do it again next season, its not dependent on performances. Others do much more than I do, others travel all over the country spending money to support the team. We've been through a storm, if fans deliberately choose to withdraw their support at this point then that's up to them but using the manager or the style of play as a reason is a bit daft, especially when that's been the diet of every Dale fan for as long as we can remember, perceived ineptitude from the manager and rubbish performances. The Ogdens are increasing the playing budget over the next few years, things will continue to improve, it doesn't make sense that individuals would suddenly now decide to stop attending, especially long standing fans.
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I agree it wouldn't make sense, for those whose time and budget aren't marginal, which is my point
Attendances have always dropped under certain circumstances so claiming that it's just now that it's happening isn't correct - attendances have held up pretty well
I'm not really sure what your point is? If someone takes a considered decision (including factors which you won't know about) to attend less frequently, they absolutely should not be called out for it
It really is as simple as that
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:55 - Apr 28 with 413 views | TalkingSutty |
| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 21:07 - Apr 28 by D_Alien |
I agree it wouldn't make sense, for those whose time and budget aren't marginal, which is my point
Attendances have always dropped under certain circumstances so claiming that it's just now that it's happening isn't correct - attendances have held up pretty well
I'm not really sure what your point is? If someone takes a considered decision (including factors which you won't know about) to attend less frequently, they absolutely should not be called out for it
It really is as simple as that
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Depends what their reason for non attendance is. I find it a bit daft when it's because of poor performances or a dislike of the manager, thats all part of being a Dale fan. It's not a case of calling them out, more a case of being surprised that this is happening at a time when we've landed on our feet with the Ogden family. They shouldn't brag about their non attendance on social media if they don't like being called out. There's nothing clever about it. You can't just withdraw your support because you don't like a manager or the style of play. It's a phase that will eventually pass. [Post edited 28 Apr 21:58]
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| TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United on 22:34 - Apr 28 with 298 views | D_Alien |
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Depends what their reason for non attendance is. I find it a bit daft when it's because of poor performances or a dislike of the manager, thats all part of being a Dale fan. It's not a case of calling them out, more a case of being surprised that this is happening at a time when we've landed on our feet with the Ogden family. They shouldn't brag about their non attendance on social media if they don't like being called out. There's nothing clever about it. You can't just withdraw your support because you don't like a manager or the style of play. It's a phase that will eventually pass. [Post edited 28 Apr 21:58]
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If there are people who're doing that on channels other than this forum, it'd be sad - i'm not a follower on most other channels so wouldn't know
In the past, people just stopped attending but kept their gobs shut - most often due to continuous poor performances which is perfectly valid. The idea of turning up regardless of any circumstances - and if you don't you're not a fan - isn't something i can agree with
It's a bit like saying that someone who leaves the ground a few minutes before the end to avoid the rush isn't a 'true fan' - everyone has their reasons for doing things their way [Post edited 28 Apr 22:38]
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