261. Dale deal for Russell

Rochdale Observer, Thursday 3 January 2008
GOALKEEPER Sam Russell agreed terms on a permanent deal at Rochdale this week and Keith Hill hopes to follow up his signing by securing the services of Marcus Holness and Lee McEvilly.Oldham defender Holness and striker McEvilly are currently on loan at the club and, like former Darlington stopper Russell, have played important roles in Dale’s recent run of fine form.“We’ve managed to tie up a deal for Sam Russell and that’s a very important piece of business and a credit to the club. He’s been superb for us and it means with James Spencer we have strength in that department.“We are now looking to tie up permanent deals for Lee McEvilly and Marcus Holness and we are in communication with their clubs. "Read full report in Saturday's Observer

262. Dale chief starts his shape-shifting

Rochdale Observer, Saturday 5 January 2008
KEITH Hill is hoping to secure the services of Marcus Holness and Lee McEvilly on permanent contracts at Rochdale.

263. Dale sign new striker

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 8 January 2008
Rochdale boss Keith Hill will boost his attacking options by recruiting Peterborough striker Rene Howe on loan this week.

264. Macclesfield 2 Rochdale 2

Rochdale Observer, Monday 31 December 2007
ROCHDALE ended 2007 with a record of just two defeats on their travels, snatching an equaliser in time added on at Moss Rose to avoid a third loss of the year.

265. RFL loan to stave off wind-up order

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 8 April 2008
ROCHDALE Hornets will avoid an Inland Revenue winding up order after securing a loan from the Rugby Football League.

266. Rochdale 4 Notts County 2

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 8 April 2008
Rochdale went five points clear of eighth-placed Chesterfield with a 4-1 victory over struggling Notts County at Spotland.

267. Opportunity knocks

Rochdale Observer, Saturday 5 April 2008
THEIR ‘no fear’ approach back in full swing, Keith Hill’s team will look to consolidate their place among the play-off pack when they take on Grimsby at Spotland this afternoon.

268. Rochdale 3 Grimsby 1

Rochdale Observer, Saturday 5 April 2008
Rochdale strengthened their position among the play-off places with a 3-1 win over Grimsby.

269. Promised Land is on the horizon for Dale

Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 8 April 2008
ROCHDALE remained on course for the League Two play-offs with victory over Grimsby on Saturday, keeping alive the dream of promotion in their centenary season.

270. Dagenham & Redbridge 1 Rochdale 1

Rochdale Observer, Saturday 12 April 2008
Rochdale had to make do with a point from a difficult game against Dagenham and Redbridge at Victoria Road.