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Reply | Chorley Game
at 12:38 24 Jul 2025
That and playing alongside Bird suited his style of play much more than Kairo. Without checking the stats I can’t imagine there was too many games over the previous 2 seasons where both Rodney and Kairo found the scoresheet in the same game. |
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Reply | Chorley Game
at 22:45 23 Jul 2025
Agree with the sentiments in your last paragraph. I’m also very surprised we haven’t seen Mani and Rodney play together yet. |
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Reply | Where’s the bloke?
at 11:51 23 Jul 2025
Agreed and unfortunately changing a squad's and management's mentality is a very difficult task.
In terms of breaking teams down I think Dieservwe will be a game changer. One of the biggest criticisms of McNulty from myself last season was his Plan A relied too heavily on the opposition allowing us space behind their defence to run into. As soon as the opposition, whether good or bad, denied us space we were absolutely toothless and ended up recyling possession constantly to try and create the perfect opening. I wouldn't fancy sitting in and defending my own box for 90 minutes if I was competing against Mani in the air. |
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Reply | New away kit
at 11:20 19 Jul 2025
Really nice kit design. Aesthetically speaking would rather it not have the sponsors everywhere akin to an F1 car but well done to the commercial department on more money raised by the club. |
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Reply | Joe Pritchard
at 17:26 10 Jul 2025
Not in the know at all on this but wouldn’t be surprised to see Gilmour leave. Thought he was a cut above in the last few months of the season and I’m sure he’d have caught the eye of a few league clubs. |
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Reply | Signing #6 inbound...
at 19:37 6 Jul 2025
Re: Dieseruvwe- I think he'll make us more direct and speed up play from defence when needed. His goalscoring record is a huge bonus but tbh if he can bring Hendo, Rodney, Mancini etc into play 20 yards from goal then they'll have a lot of success next season and something we really lacked with Kairo. |
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Reply | Signing number 5 arrives.......
at 19:34 6 Jul 2025
Looks another very strong signing on paper. I do wonder whether the signings of Moss and Tutonda have been made with half an eye on us going to 4 at the back for certain games, something I know 442dale and others have referenced before.
The tactical flexibility would be a good step in the right direction of tweaking things from last year. |
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Reply | Signing #6 inbound...
at 19:28 6 Jul 2025
Know it's not everyone's preference, but I'd be happy with another loan keeper. Thought we were just very unlucky with the injury situation last year. |
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Reply | French signing incoming?
at 15:43 2 Jul 2025
I know very little about National League opposition players but remember a few goals he scored last year were absolutely incredible. If we get him fit and back to his best then we have a brilliant player for this level. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Southend United (Playoffs)
at 22:28 15 May 2025
Will digest it more in the morning but can't help but feel completely hollow after that and our whole season's weaknesses exposed in one caricature of a performance.
- Poor tactical decisions
- No mental strength
- Kairo's poor form
- Not being able to break a team down when they're defending |
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Reply | 25/26 Squad
at 11:13 27 Apr 2025
Genuine question- do you think that would make us more defensive or offensive? Can see arguments either way! |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v Hartlepool United
at 11:10 27 Apr 2025
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. |
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Reply | 25/26 Squad
at 11:01 27 Apr 2025
Whilst I agree, that it would be great to have a midfield three utilised on a consistent basis, I'm not sure what formation we could use to go down that route. A switch to 4 at the back would be the obvious change but I'm not sure how that would impact TAR and Gordon.
A fair criticism of McNulty's recruitment was that he seemed to be almost caught off-guard by teams playing a low block against us and Kairo's game relies on space in behind the defence. Signing Bird (or someone who plays a similar style) would be the absolute priority.
I think Ferguson will be released, which would be a shame- through injuries and competition he's never had a consistent run of fixtures to prove himself. I think he could do well elsewhere.
I'd offer Barlow another year and Mitchell a new contract on reduced terms and with less guaranteed minutes. Would be surprised if he stays though.
Henderson can decide what he wants to do. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v AFC Fylde
at 16:59 21 Apr 2025
Reiterates everything we've know all season. If the other team sit back with 10/11 behind the ball we simply haven't got the players to break them down consistently. If, as I fully expect, we make the Play-Offs we will face much better teams who will use the same tactic against us. Bird being fit gives us a chance. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Woking v Rochdale
at 22:06 1 Apr 2025
Woking 1-1 - WINNING Gordon gives away reckless penalty
Tamworth 1-1 - Waller OG
Southend 1-1- WINNING and then Hogan OG
Oldham 1-1- WINNING and then poor defensive clearance
Maidenhead 1-1- WINNING and then poor defensive clearance
Dagenham 0-1- Concede 15 seconds after direct free kick 25 yards from their goal
This is just over the last few months. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City
at 16:14 27 Mar 2025
November 12th-April 1st= 11 points
April 1st- May 8th = 12 points
There are some very fair criticisms on here about McNulty but let's not rewrite the past. The relegation season was caused by Stockdale, Bentley, Gauge and the players. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City
at 21:38 25 Mar 2025
One of them games where genuinely everyone has had a stinker. Wouldn't be surprised if there's no MOTM today. |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City
at 21:21 25 Mar 2025
Beckwith's form has been alarmingly bad as of late. The lack of urgency in closing down their team and disrupting their play has been unacceptable. |
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