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Reply | Message from Cameron Ogden
at 02:36 12 Apr 2025
No, I'm sorry. Calm and measured, yes. Of course we're going to see the season out, we've no other option. Without a doubt, 12 months on, we're in a better position as a club with much of that down to the Ogdens investment. And we'll be forever grateful. Absolutely. But they need to understand that the watching The Dale is, 90% of the time, incredibly unentertaining and I'd go as far as saying anti football. It's crap. We've been soft for 5 years, even before JM took charge. It's like watching a team have a training session most of the time. We're miles better than most teams in this division from what I've seen, yet give soft goals away game after game and have very little penetration or creativity. And, not taking any credit away from Spennymoor, that all came to the fore last Saturday when without a shadow of a doubt we should have been putting that match to bed by half time and having an unbelievable opportunity to win a trophy at Wembley. He can harp on about all the external stuff but it's almost to no avail if we don't have a team that represents us in a proper way. Because we haven't had that for years now. We've had such a soft underbelly for so long many longtime supporters are struggling to stick with it and rightly so. To me that statement is almost valueless. We all know what they have done and we are all grateful. But we know our football. And we have a half decent squad for this level that has under delivered due to bad management which has arguably cost us a trophy and maybe yet even a play off place. So, I'm sorry, for me it's a poorly timed statement which is even slightly insulting. |
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Reply | York v Dale
at 19:46 28 Aug 2023
An even contest?! Barring our usual lack of ruthlessness there was an obvious difference in class (as there has been in most games this season).
I agree with your sentiments about a proper blood and gender game though. Much bigger propositions on the horizon that will test squad strength. |
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Reply | Bradford City match thread
at 02:04 16 Apr 2023
On today's game... a rather meek defeat to opposition who, let's face it weren't that good. First minute, a 50-50 challenge, meekly turned down in a local derby. The scene was set. 3 mins in, yet another soft goal from a set piece just outside the area. I wouldn't mind if Bradford were half decent but they were nothing special, just stronger and wanted it more. The fact they're in the play offs speaks volumes for this division. We've been missing an enforcer/leader for 3 or 4 years now and it showed again today. We've such a soft underbelly it's untrue. You can't lay the blame at the kids like Brierley (who has a bright future) and Mellor. Despite the late 'resurgence' today's game showed us for what we are. Soft, with little quality and no options to change a game. Can't do the basics right. At the minimum, should be a getting a nil all draw against a limited team like Bradford today. We had more talent but much less brawn, desire and sharpness. We've been so soft for 3 or 4 seasons it's untrue. [Post edited 16 Apr 2023 15:32]
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Reply | Walsall home - match thread
at 02:12 8 Apr 2023
Glad Mellor's contribution has been mentioned by a couple, he was a thorn in Walsalls's side from the outset, constant harrying, getting in behind. He contributed well in defence at times too and deserves credit. Yes, he is lightweight but he is not without heart, well played son |
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Reply | Next manager and reasons why...
at 01:42 26 Aug 2022
Hill is the man for the job. Proven - twice
. Stats- ticked. And, without any doubt, and most importantly, he cares. Which money can't buy. I'd take him at the drop of a hat. Especially if we could get Flicker with him. I think the board could learn from him funnily enough. But above all, he would lead. And with a smile. In true Rochdalian style, come what may. |
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Reply | Bristol Rovers (h) Match Thread
at 18:20 30 Apr 2022
The lap of honour was cancelled anyway on account of safety reasons with the pitch invasion.
What a belting game, really enjoyed it. Fair play to Bristol, never gave up and had a right go and great support too. Deserved their victory. Their wingers crucified us in the second half. Despite lots of positives I thought we got what we deserved in the end (although surely the winner was offside?), we were time wasting from the 53rd minute. Great entertainment all round. |
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Reply | Port Vale (h) Match Thread
at 20:50 22 Feb 2022
Sat in TDS, nowhere near a foul. Threw himself down when through on goal. Good call from ref imo. |
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Reply | Match Thread: Lincoln vs Rochdale
at 18:20 13 Mar 2021
Cracking well deserved win, well done The Dale! Done been good for a few games now. Humps showed true grit today, Olly excellent and thought that Shaughnessy played decent, there's a player in there. Shocking decision to not give the pen but glad it didn't cost us. Main thing was our willingness to go forwards, long may it continue. Only criticism from me today...too many Cruyff/Zidane turns in silly areas of the pitch- even Bazunu was at it (Grant and Shaughnessy do it way too often)- keep it simple lads! Anyway, well played, onwards and upwards! |
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