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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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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City
at 21:15 25 Mar 2025
Gilmour being dispossed must've directly led to us conceding close to 5 goals this season. We simply don't look like scoring without Bird. Season looks pretty much over league-wise depressingly. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Maidenhead United v Rochdale
at 17:23 22 Mar 2025
If Bird doesn’t play the majority of the season then we won’t make the play-offs. The left side lacked any balance today and as others have said the lack of urgency really stood out. Team definitely didn’t play to Mitchell’s strengths but he was really poor today.
When the other team is in their defensive shape we don’t look like scoring anywhere near often enough. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Altrincham
at 07:59 12 Mar 2025
Credit to McNulty and the team- the last few games we’ve really gone up a gear. As others have said Bird has been a catalyst, he holds up and brings others into play so well. For the first goal his ability to run with the ball too really impressed.
Waller has really kicked on since arriving and reminds me of a young Conrad Logan. His distribution has definitely improved- more credit to both himself and Lillis.
Honourable mentions to Barlow and Kingdon too.
Final word for the defence. It’s as solid as we’ve looked as a collective for a long time. |
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Reply | Wealdstone (H)
at 17:37 8 Mar 2025
Didn’t watch today’s game, but thought both Kingdon and Hogan were exceptional midweek. Well done to both. |
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Reply | Boston Match Thread
at 19:35 28 Jan 2025
Of all the postponements I can remember, this is the worst. |
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Reply | Leon Ayinde doing great
at 17:06 26 Jan 2025
Not for me, but Hayes was far too good for this level. What he does have is pace and a willingness to run at defenders in the final third and in terms of our attacking three, I don't think anyone else does that as well as him.
Ayinde on form speeds up our attacking play. |
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Reply | Leicester to be relegated?
at 21:27 26 Dec 2024
Agreed. The year before he left for City he interviewed and got to the final 2 for the Under 23 job- only to be beaten by Maresca. BBM joining Leicester is presumably to help them get back to a style similar to what they were playing under Maresca. Whether that style will be successful for them in the Prem is a different question. |
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