Football: Joe Rafferty moves to Preston North End

Date published: 23 January 2019


Dale defender Joe Rafferty has completed a move to Championship side Preston North End.

The 25-year-old has joined the Lilywhites for an undisclosed fee, leaving Rochdale after six-and-a-half years.

Rafferty joined Dale in the summer of 2012 from Liverpool. Since his arrival at the Crown Oil Arena, he has gone on to make over 250 appearances.

A spokesperson for Rochdale AFC thanks Joe for his contribution and commitment to over the years and wishes him the very best of luck in his new challenge.

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