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Rochdale 3-0 Bury

Rochdale demolished near neighbours Bury after running out 3-0 winners in the East Lancashire derby at Spotland. New manager John Coleman’s first game in charge ended with a first 3 points for Dale in 10 games. Jean Louis Akpa-Akpro opened the scoring before Ashley Grimes netted a brace to ensure Dale’s first double of the season.

Date published: 28/01/2012

Three signings for Dale

Rochdale AFC made three signings on transfer deadline day.

Peter Kuruzc’s loan spell from West Ham was extended until the end of season.

Date published: 01/02/2012

Special half term offer for Rochdale fans

Rochdale Football Club is offering fans a great opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for the two upcoming home games in February.

The ‘buy one get one half price’ special promotion is available in all home stands and to all classes of supporters for the two games during the half term period.

Date published: 30/01/2012

Coleman makes first addition

Rochdale boss John Coleman has made his first addition to the squad, just days after taking over the managerial reigns at Dale.

Coleman who was appointed as first team manager on Tuesday, has secured the services of 21-year-old Kevin Long on a month long emergency loan deal from Championship side Burnley.

Date published: 27/01/2012

Clubs warn businesses over bogus advertisers

Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets have issued a warning to businesses over advertising approaches made in the town.

The clubs have been informed that a company is visiting businesses claiming to be acting on their behalf and selling advertising space at Spotland. However both clubs say that the company is not working on their behalf and they are urging people to refrain...

Date published: 27/01/2012

Dale unveil Coleman as new manager

John Coleman

Accrington Stanley manager, John Coleman, has been named as new Rochdale manager.

Coleman takes the Spotland hot seat after Steve Eyre was sacked back in December.

He brings with...

Date published: 24/01/2012

Dale appoint Coleman as manager

Rochdale AFC has appointed Accrington Stanley’s John Coleman as their new manager.
Coleman, who will be unveiled at a news conference later today, had been in charge at Stanley since 1999. He will take the reins from caretaker manager Chris Beech who has been in charge at Spotland since Steve Eyre left in December.

Date published: 24/01/2012

Coleman agrees personal terms with Dale

Rochdale AFC has confirmed that Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman has agreed personal terms with the club.

Negotiations are continuing between the two clubs to agree a compensation package.

Date published: 23/01/2012

Rochdale given permission to speak to Accrington Stanley boss

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Rochdale AFC has been given permission to speak to Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman about the vacant manager’s job at Spotland.

Date published: 23/01/2012

Wycombe Wanderers 3-0 Rochdale

Relegation threatened Rochdale lost out to fellow strugglers Wycombe Wanderers. Another lacklustre performance has cast doubts over Caretaker manager Chris Beech's long term future as Dale boss.

Date published: 22/01/2012

Tranmere Rovers 0-0 Rochdale

Dale bounced back from Saturday’s humiliating defeat with a much more solid performance at Tranmere although three points were there for the taking. Brett Ormerod, Jean Louis Akpa-Akpro & Jason Kennedy went close for Rochdale whilst Peter Kurucz had to be alert to deny Akin, Welsh and Stockton.

Date published: 18/01/2012

Rochdale 1-5 Stevenage

Ten man Rochdale were crushed by play-off hopefuls Stevenage in an afternoon to forget for caretaker manager Chris Beech. A goal down at half time, Dale were soon 2-0 down after the restart before home debutant Brett Ormerod gave Beech’s side hope when he swept home. That hope lasted only 30 seconds as Wilson restored the 2 goal cushion when he beat the offside trap and fired...

Date published: 14/01/2012

Hartlepool United 2-0 Rochdale

Rochdale went down to their first defeat under caretaker manager Chris Beech after this lacklustre 2-0 defeat at Hartlepool. Second half goals from James Brown and a stunner from youngster Luke James ended a run of 9 straight home defeats for the hosts.

Dale gave a debut to new loan signing from Blackpool Brett Ormerod with Akpa-Akpro dropping to the bench.

Date published: 07/01/2012

Three new additions to Dale squad

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Caretaker manager Chris Beech has made three new additions to the Dale squad.

Experienced forward Brett Omerod has joined the club from Blackpool on a month long emergency loan.

Date published: 03/01/2012

Rochdale 1-1 Preston NE

Rochdale started 2012 with a 1-1 draw against Preston North End but caretaker manager Chris Beech will be disappointed his side didn’t take all 3 points. Debutant Daniel Bogdanovic, on loan from Championship side Blackpool, pounced to level the game after Preston debutant Jake Jervis had given the visitors the lead. Dale had 2 goals ruled out by referee Trevor Kettle for fouls...

Date published: 02/01/2012

Walsall 0-0 Rochdale

Rochdale ended 2011 with well earned point away at Walsall in Caretaker manager Chris Beech's first game in charge. Harry Bunn struck the woodwork for Dale whilst at the other end substitute keeper Matt Edwards saved just moments after coming on for the injured Dave Lucas.

Date published: 01/01/2012

New date for Rochdale v Tranmere

A new date has been set for Rochdale's League One fixture against Tranmere Rovers which was postponed on Boxing Day.

The game at Prenton Park will now be played on Tuesday 17 January 2012 with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Date published: 30/12/2011

Tranmere v Rochdale postponed

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Rochdale’s match against Tranmere Rovers today has been postponed due to structural damage to the main stand at Prenton Park.

Date published: 26/12/2011

Steve Eyre and Frankie Bunn’s contracts terminated

Rochdale AFC has terminated the contracts of Manager Steve Eyre and Assistant Manager Frankie Bunn.

In a statement on the club’s website it said the announcement was made “with regret.”

Date published: 19/12/2011

Rochdale 0-0 Yeovil Town

Rochdale took a point in this relegation battle against 10 man Yeovil in a game that in all fairness was dominated by Steve Eyre’s side. Glovers’ keeper Rene Gilmartin was the visitors hero as he pulled off a string of fine saves to deny Dale the 3 points. Jean Louis Akpa-Akpro hit the woodwork twice as Dale did everything but score.

Date published: 17/12/2011

Dale match helps boost hospice funds

Dean Connaughton, Community Fundraiser for Springhill Hospice and Sarah Ford, Income Services Lead for Springhill Hospice receive the cheque from Chief Executive of Rochdale AFC, Colin Garlick.

Rochdale Football Club has raised almost £500 for Springhill Hospice.

Date published: 14/12/2011

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