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ALAN McLoughlin (Picture: www.rochdaleafc.co.uk)
ALAN McLoughlin (Picture: www.rochdaleafc.co.uk)

Rochdale swoop for McLoughlin


20/12/2001

The Dale boss is keen to sign the 34-year-old as he can bring some extra experience to the squad as they push for promotion to Division Two.

McLoughlin has been training with Swindon since being released by Wigan, but it is thought that financial problems have stopped the Robins from making a bid to sign him.

"What I've been looking at is the quality of passing and moving and I feel this needs addressing," Hollins told Rochdale's official website

"Alan is an international and even though he's 34 he's still very fit. We are a young side in certain departments and we need to bring experience into those areas. We have experience at the back and a bright and sharp front line, and hopefully Alan will provide that little bit of invention we need."

McLoughlin, who has played 42 times for his country, is expected at Spotland tomorrow (Friday) to complete his medical and could go straight into the squad to face York City on Saturday.

McLoughlin is best known for his time on the south coast with Portsmouth, for whom he played more than 350 games and scored 69 times.


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