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Reply		TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 09:51 17 Aug 2025

Excellent 3 points whilst not at our very best. Mani (9) up top just allows many more option than we had last season. Mani allows Rodney to recieve the ball, turn and drive.. the pair must be very difficult to play against.... Then we have another absolute unit in Levi Amantchi to use when the game situation requires.

Whatmuff assured for a 17 year old... Big lad and looks 25 no concerns with him..

Would like to see more of Petit.. possibly a start on Wednesday v Gateshead.

Alty won the midfield battle in the first half so that is one for coaches to look back on, I like the resilience shown to get back level before HT after going 0-1 down.

It is usually said there is no need to judge the team or its league position until 8-10 games in.. Well if we can keep winning (by any means) it will be a damn site easier to judge if we can be sitting pretty in the top 5.

Mentioned last year was the need to score more goals.. 2 per game average gives Dale the very best chance of a top 2 finish... 4 goals in the opening 2 games and we have 2 wins and 6 points so that thought process kind of plays out.

Three worthy non player mentions..

The stewards all were friendly enough and seemed to get the balance right between safety and common sense..

The singing section did a great job. The atmosphere was very good in the stand and the opening day passed without any issues.

Chicken Balti pies are excellent.

Onwards to Wednesday night.. Up the Dale..
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Reply		Season 25-26 Bar Operations & Feedback
at 11:08 16 Aug 2025

That’s me out then…

Real ale is not designed for a plastic glass.

Please post on here when you revert back to Glass.
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Reply		2022-23 Alt Comms
at 09:30 16 Aug 2025

As usual….

Absolutely superb.

Well worth the wait. I hope the players enjoy these as much as we do.
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Reply		Season Ticket Prices Frozen 25/26 season
at 15:05 15 Aug 2025

Still time (Just) to purchase your Season Card for the 25/26 season.

Has the club announced how many we have sold?.
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Reply		Morecambe
at 14:57 15 Aug 2025

This looks like kicking the can a little further down the road...

Yes Morecambe will probably now be allowed to start the season.

With the Bond group still involved i just don't see a happy ending in the near future.

Morecambe could easily flirt with a 3rd relegation that could dump then in NLN.
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Reply		TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 13:41 15 Aug 2025

Less than 24 hours to go until Kick off..

I am very much looking forward to getting back to league action at Spotland.

Should be a great crowd and atmosphere.

Up the Dale.
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Reply		Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 15:18 14 Aug 2025

Good to hear..

It has to be at an appropriate time though NOT when the game is in progress that's just annoying..

Another added bonus would be no BING BONGS on Saturday as well.

We are heading in a good direction agreed.
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Reply		Season Tickets
at 15:10 14 Aug 2025

If you rock up at 2.30 you will be disappointed as you will have missed the game..

Its a 12.30 kick off i would encourage all supporters to be in the ground nice and early I am hoping the Turnstyles are open from 11.15am latest.
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Reply		Expectations for the season
at 07:20 14 Aug 2025

Expectation in my head is quite high.

I like the addition of Taylor & Done to assist Big Jim. They will add additional steel and nouse.

The squad looks much improved with more balance and with more positive tactics executed we should score a lot more goals.

Alluded elsewhere I would like to be entertained.. I want to leave Spotland at Full Time knowing that there was nothing left in the locker and no self inflicted disappointments.

Every loss and there will be a few, the opposing team need to know it was the hardest fought 3 points they experience this season.

Looking forward to Saturday now.
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Reply		Refwatch - Rochdale v Burnley U21 - National League Cup
at 15:09 13 Aug 2025

Dale Win 2-1

Nice header from Levi Amantchi to give Dale the win.

It would have been a very hot afternoon for the players.

Burnley went 1-0 down then made it 1-1 late in the second half. The Dale lead restored very quickly after a cross from the left hand side was headed home.

I have no idea why we are in this competition but a win is a win as we head into our first league home game on Saturday.

Up the Dale.
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Reply		🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 15:29 11 Aug 2025

We did and that made the start of the season more than palatable. 11 points (6 games)

We did miss opportunity especially the timid / negative performance away at York and I thought we should have had all 3 points in the home game v FGR.

It would be great to have more than 12 points from 6 this time around.. time will tell.

Up the Dale.
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Reply		Macclesfield
at 12:17 11 Aug 2025

Bury are extinct Rob.. Gone forever.

The Phoenix AFC bUry who nabbed your ground and your old name are doing rather well though.

You cant repeatedly tell yourself lies in the hope that one day people will forget.

Like cheating at Golf your only cheating yourself.
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Reply		🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 12:12 11 Aug 2025

Away from home 3 deserved points and a clean sheet...

Now to kick on and have a better August than 2024.

2024 first 4 league games and we collected 5 points.

Boston A Won 3-0
Dag&Red H Draw 1-1
York A Lost 0-1
forest Green H Draw 0-0

With the perfect start 2025 we should really be looking to significantly better 2024

2025 first 4 league games below.. with a new resolute attitude and confidence.

Boreham Wood A Won 2-0
Alty H
Gateshead H
Brackley Town A
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Reply		🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 10:10 10 Aug 2025

100% upgrade wearing the number 9 shirt.

Really encouraging start there looks to be a lot to like about this team / squad.

Up the Dale.. The games come thick and fast now we are up and running.

Not the easiest of games to open up with so to start the season with the away win and a clean sheet is really encouraging.
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Reply		🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 17:01 9 Aug 2025

Come on Dale - 2-0 with seconds remaining.
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Reply		🎥 Live Screening: Boreham Wood v Rochdale AFC
at 15:47 9 Aug 2025

Any reports on how Dale are doing?

Either from the ground or those watching at Spotland?
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Reply		New stewarding
at 12:55 2 Aug 2025

Hoping they all have there act together for today’s game..

Huge smiles and welcoming!!!
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Reply		New stewarding
at 22:53 22 Jul 2025

Sadly I agree.

Tone deaf is about right.

Just read this thread again if they need clarity.
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Reply		New stewarding
at 13:56 21 Jul 2025

The Sandy Lane volume must be transferred to Pearl street because where i sit is VERY LOUD...

I never hear this type of announcement at away grounds (Ever) ideally wait until half time or a break in play.

It needs to be a rare exception not the rule... Nonsense announcements sometimes twice a game are infuriating. Cars needing to be moved are rarely emergency situations just ticket them or tow!.

On this matter there is NO NEED to announce whilst the game is going on that cars cannot be moved after the final whistle for 20 minutes. Any car that is on the car park just needs to sign up to this to be allowed on in the first place. It really distracts from the game.
[Post edited 21 Jul 14:01]
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Reply		New stewarding
at 11:06 21 Jul 2025

So annoying the DING DONG just before some tedious announcement...

Just when Dale are attacking usually sucking whatever atmosphere has been created down a drain...

Turn the BONG Down and use only in emergency.

Last season one announcement went on forever as the poor girl tasked with it had no clear structure to follow. Its usually a car needs moving... quiet bong and can the owner of the silver Vauxhall Vectra registration BO 11 NNG please return to your car immediately.. there is no need to string the above out using phonetics.

Ideally when there is a break in play - heaven forbid there are enough of them.
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