http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for Rochdale FC http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1061215_southport_1__2__rochdale_ A stunning last-minute strike from Lee Thorpe gave Rochdale a victory they barely deserved in this Haig Avenue friendly. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1061215_southport_1__2__rochdale_ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/s/1060891_hornets_anger_at_debt_revelations HORNETS have called for an emergency Spotland Board meeting concerning what they describe as a ‘breach of confidence’ from stadium company secretary Colin Garlick. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/s/1060891_hornets_anger_at_debt_revelations Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060887_muirhead_heads_off BEN MUIRHEAD and Rochdale AFC parted company this week with Dale boss Keith Hill admitting both parties had failed each other. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060887_muirhead_heads_off Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060890_flag_raised_for_ernie THE Carling Cup match between Rochdale and Oldham Athletic on Tuesday 12 August will see the visit to Spotland of a special flag dedicated to the memory of the late Ernie Cooksey. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060890_flag_raised_for_ernie Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/s/1060293_forum_lays_bare_hornets_debt THE full extent of Rochdale Hornets’ debts was revealed at a Rochdale AFC fans forum on Monday evening. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/s/1060293_forum_lays_bare_hornets_debt Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060292_friendly_rochdale_0_bolton_wanderers_0 PREMIERSHIP outfit Bolton Wanderers brought a strong side to Spotland on Friday but Rochdale more than held their own in an entertaining goalless draw. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1060292_friendly_rochdale_0_bolton_wanderers_0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059901_dale_boss_asks_for_loyalty KEITH HILL has called for some loyalty as the club look to tie up contracts for Tom Kennedy and Adam Rundle. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059901_dale_boss_asks_for_loyalty Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059900_friendly_rochdale_0_stockport_county_0 ROCHDALE’s preparations for the new season continued on Tuesday evening as Keith Hill’s side fought out a goalless draw against Stockport County at Spotland. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059900_friendly_rochdale_0_stockport_county_0 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059251_rossendale_united_06__rochdale_ Rochdale got their first pre-season friendly on English soil off to a flyer, disposing of Rossendale United 6-0 at Dark Lane. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059251_rossendale_united_06__rochdale_ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059249_chance_to_have_a_say HORNETS will hold a fans’ forum at Spotland tomorrow, start 6.45pm. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1059249_chance_to_have_a_say Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1058216_rossendale_return_for_dale ROCHDALE return from their warm weather training camp in Marbella tonight. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1058216_rossendale_return_for_dale Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1057461_perkins_opts_for_colchester KEITH HILL and his squad took off to Spain this week to continue their pre-season preparations and begin life without David Perkins. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1057461_perkins_opts_for_colchester Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1057250_shaw_and_heslop_on_plane_to_spain ROCHDALE’s search for Glenn Murray’s replacement ended with the arrival of Jon Shaw from Halifax. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1057250_shaw_and_heslop_on_plane_to_spain Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1056835_dale_accept_bids_for_perkins ROCHDALE have accepted bids from at least two League One clubs for midfield ace David Perkins. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1056835_dale_accept_bids_for_perkins Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056632_tributes_roll_in_for_former_dale_star FORMER Rochdale midfielder Ernie Cooksey died just five weeks before he was due to become a dad. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056632_tributes_roll_in_for_former_dale_star Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1056216_striker_search_continues_for_dale KEITH HILL’s search for Glenn Murray’s replacement continues this week in what is proving a difficult close season in terms of recruitment. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1056216_striker_search_continues_for_dale Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1055874_dale_chief_poised_to_snap_up_talent ROCHDALE boss Keith Hill is anticipating a flurry of transfer activity over the next two weeks as he looks to fine tune his squad. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1055874_dale_chief_poised_to_snap_up_talent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1055334_top_targets_turn_down_dale GRANT HOLT became the latest name on Keith Hill’s wanted list to turn down a move to Spotland when he opted for Shrewsbury over a return to Rochdale this week. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1055334_top_targets_turn_down_dale Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054323_its_countdown_to_cleethorpes_for_dale_fans ROCHDALE will kick off the 2008/09 season on the coast against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Saturday 9 August. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054323_its_countdown_to_cleethorpes_for_dale_fans Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054149_mariners_opener_for_dale ROCHDALE start the new League Two season with a trip to Grimsby Town on August 9. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054149_mariners_opener_for_dale Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054027_cost_increase_to_win_promotion IT WILL cost more for most adults to watch football at Spotland next season. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1054027_cost_increase_to_win_promotion Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053952_neighbours_in_cup_derby_clash ROCHDALE and Oldham Athletic have been paired together in the first round of next season's Carling Cup. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053952_neighbours_in_cup_derby_clash Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052356_wanderers_to_trot_in ROCHDALE AFC have lined up a prestigious pre-season friendly against Bolton Wanderers. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052356_wanderers_to_trot_in Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052355_dale_scout_reflects_on_the_one_that_got_away LIAM Dickinson scored Stockport County’s third goal against Dale at Wembley and justified the faith one man had in him a few years ago. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052355_dale_scout_reflects_on_the_one_that_got_away Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052010_replacement_for_murray_is_top_priority BEATEN by Stockport County in Monday’s thrilling League Two play-off final at Wembley, Rochdale boss Keith Hill has already turned his attention to strengthening the squad for the next campaign. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1052010_replacement_for_murray_is_top_priority Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051348_no_failure A GLORIOUS finale to a thrilling centenary season evaded Rochdale at Wembley as Keith Hill’s men were pipped to promotion by Stockport County in a thrilling League Two Play-Off Final. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051348_no_failure Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051183_rochdale_2_stockport_county_3 ROCHDALE held their heads high at a glorious end to their centenary season at Wembley yesterday where Stockport County edged the League Two Play-Off Final. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051183_rochdale_2_stockport_county_3 Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051060_time_to_achieve KEITH HILL is approaching Monday’s League Two Play-Off final at Wembley with only one thing in mind – promotion. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051060_time_to_achieve Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051061_midfield_quandary CENTRAL midfield has taken care of itself in more ways than one for Rochdale boss Keith Hill over the past few months. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051061_midfield_quandary Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051062_in_with_a_great_shout_at_wembley GIVEN the shortage of central midfield options at Rochdale’s disposal, David Flitcroft could have been in the starting line-up for Monday’s showdown against Stockport County. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051062_in_with_a_great_shout_at_wembley Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051063_perkins_denied_by_red_card_injustice FROM the press box it was difficult to tell one way or the other and only with the benefit of television replays did it become clear David Perkins’ sending off in the semi-final against Darlington was a harsh injustice. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1051063_perkins_denied_by_red_card_injustice Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050401_dale_history_in_the_making A MOMENTOUS afternoon at Spotland ended with scenes of unbridled joy on Saturday as Rochdale secured a maiden appearance at Wembley. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050401_dale_history_in_the_making Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050112_rochdale_2_darlington_1_33_on_agg_dale_win_54_on_pens There were scenes of unbridled joy at Spotland mid-Saturday afternoon as Rochdale booked their place in the League Two play-off final at Wembley. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050112_rochdale_2_darlington_1_33_on_agg_dale_win_54_on_pens Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050091_wembley_key_to_developing_squad KEITH HILL’s seven-year plan for Rochdale AFC will receive a huge boost should his side secure a place at Wembley in the League Two play-off final with victory over Darlington today. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050091_wembley_key_to_developing_squad Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050090_out_to_repeat_new_years_day_triumph WITHOUT a home game for the best part of a month, Rochdale welcomed 2008 with arguably their best performance of the campaign at Spotland on New Year’s Day. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050090_out_to_repeat_new_years_day_triumph Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050089_dale_defying_the_odds THEY are fighting above their weight in financial terms, but Keith Hill’s Rochdale pack a mean punch and today’s League Two play-off semi-final second leg could be a test of whether or not Darlington can withstand the barrage of attacks from the hosts. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050089_dale_defying_the_odds Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050087_financial_lure_of_wembley ROCHDALE AFC chairman Chris Dunphy is confident an appearance at Wembley in the League Two play-off final would set the club up financially for next season. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1050087_financial_lure_of_wembley Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049388_tie_is_still_in_our_hands WIN the second half and we’re going to Wembley – that’s the gist of Keith Hill’s week-long half-time team talk. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049388_tie_is_still_in_our_hands Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049399_darlington_2__1_rochdale Rochdale must overturn a one-goal deficit if they are to reach the League Two play-off final and realise the dream of a Wembley appearance in their centenary season. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049399_darlington_2__1_rochdale Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049083_do_us_proud THE town’s name having been dragged through the mud by sections of the national press this week, Keith Hill’s talented young team can provide a welcome shot in the arm for Rochdale today. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049083_do_us_proud Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049080_why_would_we_change_our_winning_formula PREPARING for this evening’s play-off semi-final first leg against Darlington has been a case of business as usual for Keith Hill and his squad this week. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049080_why_would_we_change_our_winning_formula Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049081_weight_of_expectation_on_penneys_team DAVE Penney has a wealth of options at his disposal going into this evening’s play-off semi-final and little wonder – his Darlington outfit are one of the most expensively assembled squads in the division. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049081_weight_of_expectation_on_penneys_team Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049077_something_in_the_air_when_boys_of_69_made_history LATE spring, 1969, and the times they are indeed a-changing. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049077_something_in_the_air_when_boys_of_69_made_history Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049075_perks_out_to_banish_playoff_heartache WHEN it comes to the play-offs, David Perkins has one or two issues to address. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049075_perks_out_to_banish_playoff_heartache Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049074_all_home_leg_tickets_expected_at_spotland ALL tickets for the home leg of the play-off semi-finals against Darlington were expected to be on sale at Spotland by the time the Observer went to press. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1049074_all_home_leg_tickets_expected_at_spotland Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048391_were_ready_for_promotion_ DALE chairman Chris Dunphy has dispelled the long-standing myth that suggests the Spotland outfit cannot afford promotion – by insisting a rise up the Football League ranks is essential. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048391_were_ready_for_promotion_ Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048399_rochdale__1__1__shrewsbury IT was a case of before the Lord Mayor’s Show at Spotland on Saturday where Rochdale played out their final League Two fixture of the season against Shrewsbury Town. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048399_rochdale__1__1__shrewsbury Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048070_hornets_boss_seeking_assurance_over_future Bobbie Goulding is hoping to revive talks with Rochdale Hornets over an extension to his current one-year deal. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048070_hornets_boss_seeking_assurance_over_future Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048071_squad_facing_biggame_test KEITH HILL will tap into his own experience of the play-offs – memories bitter and sweet – in preparing his young squad for the march towards League One http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048071_squad_facing_biggame_test Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048069_stay_off_the_pitch Dale chief executive Colin Garlick has urged supporters to stay off the Spotland pitch after the final league game of the season today. . http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/rochdale/s/1048069_stay_off_the_pitch Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000