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Thread | Mark Jackson
at 12:40 23 Dec 2022
Former Daley expected to be named as new MK Dons boss after impressing at Leeds |
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Thread | Crown Oil to Qatar
at 10:43 26 Nov 2022
Just watching the Aussies this morning and saw Aaron Mooy playing, remembering him from his Huddersfield days, and got me thinking about players at the current World Cup who've played at Spotland. Kane and Trippier both played in the 2-2 but is there many others? |
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Thread | Non shareholder tries to cancel EGM
at 11:53 3 Oct 2021
Matt Southall has written to the club to ask them to cancel Wednesday's EGM:
Dear Sirs
We are happy to enter positive discussions with the Board. We suggest a meeting next week.
Unfortunately, the Board has initiated an EGM with the sole intention of seeking to dilute our shareholding. We have taken legal advice upon that process and the Board will receive correspondence from our Solicitors within the next 24 hours.
The correspondence will insist that the Board sends notice to all shareholders of the cancellation of the EGM on Monday 4 October.
If the Board try to proceed with the EGM, we are advised by the lawyers to start legal proceedings in The High Court to obtain an Injunction on Tuesday to ensure that the meeting does not proceed. We do not want to do that, but if the Board do not cancel the meeting, we will, and will also seek an order that the Directors who initiated the EGM pay the costs.
I stress that this is not a route that we want to take, but if the Board refuse to act in a co-operative manner, we will be left with no choice. The decision to call an EGM was a poorly conceived and unhelpful tactic which individual Directors will be held to account for, if they chose to proceed.
The best starting point for a constructive discussion is for the Board to immediately — this weekend — cancel the EGM. We will see this as a very positive and sensible move; and we can sit down and talk next week to explore all options with the Board. A pre-condition of commercial discussions with the Board, is confidentiality. You will understand that placing commercial discussions into the public domain is very unhelpful.
We are keen to reach a solution as soon as possible. We are sure that positive discussions can take place in the next week or shortly thereafter, so long as we can undertake the discussions without the need to tell the lawyers to commence action on Tuesday and on the basis that we are not going to read what we have discussed in confidence with the Board, half an hour later on the internet.
We look forward to your urgent response.
Regards
Matt Southall
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Thread | An open letter to Andrew Kelly
at 09:36 3 Jul 2021
With all the issues that have taken place this year, Dale fans have never associated yourself with any of that. You can see that with your re-election vote at the AGM where 95% of supporters voted in favour of you. You are not seen in the same light as Bottomley and Rawlinson. Dale supporters know you for what you are — a proper Rochdale bloke who loves both the Club and the town.
Arguably, you’ve been the one constant at the Club in the past twenty years, the one constant through the most successful time in our 114 year history and from my dealings with you, I am well aware of all the work you have done that doesn’t reach the public domain — whether that be your work with the academy, or your work with both Hilly and Flicker throughout that time. This club would not be what it is had you not been involved.
We’re Rochdale, we’ve always been different. We’ve never had an owner in modern history. The likes of Cannon have tried but there’s been a Rochdale way that has seen us shine since the dark days of the 80’s where we almost dropped into non league. That Rochdale way has led to a succession of hard working individuals acting in the best interests of the Club — you as much as any of them — and that has seen us survive and prosper.
We’ve not had the debts of other clubs, we’ve not gone into admin unlike every other EFL club in the area. We’ve had the stadium rebuilt into what it is today, we’ve had the most successful time on the field in our entire history, and we’ve been a benchmark for every other club to follow. That’s come on your watch.
This weekend is the most important weekend in the history of the Club.
By the end of this weekend, we might be in a position where we have a single owner or pair of owners. That fantastic video that the club put out about “This is my club” that got me all emotional might need remaking.
What do we know about them? Practically nothing — one comes from Essex seems to have no trail whatsoever which carries it own set of red flags and the other comes from Worksop with a history in housing developments.
But we are at the stage where they are close to getting the keys to the club.
What else do we know? Well I believe that they’d already shown an interest and you’d knocked it back. They weren’t good enough for the club a few months ago, so why now?
We know we disagreed about MH and whether that was in the best interests of the club, but if MH wasn’t the answer, why are we going with people who were dismissed as tyre kickers previously?
You can understand the others for selling to them. They’ve not got the history you have, despite their claims. They’ve never been here for most of their lives, they’ve never put their own money in year after year. They are not what we would call proper Rochdale people. You are. You’ve always been “What can I do for this club?” rather than “What’s in it for me” and that is why you are so respected within the town/
I implore you not to sell your shares in the Club, and if you do there are alternatives that protect the best interests of the Football Club and give you the legacy that you richly deserve. You’ve done your time and nobody can blame you for wanting to enjoy your retirement. You’ve done far more than any of the rest of us would do, but there’s one thing left to do that will protect the Club you love and have done so much for.
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Thread | Peter Madden's funeral
at 10:04 21 Apr 2020
Hi
Been asked to post this:
Due to the virus, the attendees at Pete’s funeral is very limited so the Madden family has decided to make it available as a webcast. The details are below. All Dale fans are invited to log-on. There will be a proper send-off for Pete the other side of the current crisis.
Peter Maddens funeral webcast:
Date: Friday 1 May, 2020
Website: www.obitus.com
Username: rochdale2620
Password: 114829
Time 11.10
Service Chapel : Rochdale
People can log on from 11.05 am
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Thread | Tranmere tickets - cheaper in advance
at 08:54 1 Aug 2019
From the OS https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2019/july/ticket-news--tranmere-rovers-a_augu
Advance prices (listed below) rise by £3 on the day, with the exception of under 12 tickets which remain the same.
Advance prices are as follows:
Adults (23-64) - £19
Senior (65+) - £12
Young Persons (18-22) - £12
*Disabled - £12 (carer free)
Under 18 - £6
Under 12, if accompanied - £2
*Please note that wheelchair pays can only be purchased through Tranmere Rovers directly. Please call 0151 609 3328 to book your tickets. Wheelchair bays are located in a separate stand to the Dale fans, in the Bebbington Paddock.
On matchday, Dale fans can pay cash through the turnstiles, but don't forget that 5% of revenue from all tickets purchased directly from the RAFC Ticket Office stays with the club. If you can't make it to the Ticket Office to purchase your ticket, give us a call on 01706 644646 (option 8) and we'll send your tickets to Prenton Park for collection on the day of the game. Don't forget, that for the 2019/20 season, there are NO booking fees on tickets bought over the phone or online.
Young persons tickets will require ID - Tranmere Rovers say that they have a strict policy regarding this. Student ID will not be accepted, as the ID must have you date of birth on it. If ID cannot be provided, then the full adult price will be charged. |
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Thread | Kevin Stonehouse
at 21:24 28 Jul 2019
Been reported that Kevin Stonehouse who played us for in the late 80s has died. Scored the winner for us at Anfield
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Thread | The Overcoat Men
at 21:32 16 Jul 2019
New Dale book out next month by Mark Hodkinson:
The story of two men who saved their football club from extinction. Secret plans to turn Spotland, the home of Rochdale AFC, into a housing estate are spied. David Kilpatrick and Graham Morris set upon a desperate mission to save their beloved, beleaguered football club. But first they have to take on what many fans consider to be the ‘enemy within’ and also topple the local Spring King and his dogged boardroom acolytes — a ‘mobile drinks party’.
They work tirelessly, persuading companies to write off debts so they can buy back the land on which the club stands, a tricky proposition when you are skint and bottom of the Football League. Meanwhile, it’s the early 1980s and the town of Rochdale is deep in recession, the last of the cotton mills closing down. The limit of most fans’ investment in their club is routinely the price of a season ticket.
Directors risk their houses and businesses, sometimes forfeiting marriages, families and health in the name of their club. Even in the corporate age, these Overcoat Men — self-made local businessmen serving on club boards — are often the unseen, unsung heroes of football.
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Thread | Adshead
at 15:40 18 Jun 2019
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Thread | Kit Launch day - Saturday 15th June
at 19:39 10 Jun 2019
Supporters are reminded that this year’s kit launch and family fun day event will take place on Saturday 15th June at the Crown Oil Arena.
Dale’s kits for the 2019/20 season, as voted for by you, will be revealed to fans at 9am on the day.
Almost 400 supporters voted for their favourite designs — thank you once again to those who got involved!
There will be plenty going on at the Crown Oil Arena, with food stalls, fairground rides, virtual reality and FIFA games, raffles and prizes to be won.
We're also delighted to confirm that Dale boss Brian Barry-Murphy, along with some of the first-team players, will be holding a signing session from 11am.
Our kit suppliers Errea will also be bringing their promotional truck to the Crown Oil Arena on the day.
All of this is FREE of charge!
Unfortunately, this year's Josh Fest, a Family Fun Day in memory of our Number 55 Joshua McCormack, has been cancelled.
Those who purchased tickets for the event can claim a refund from the RAFC Ticket Office. For any refunds not claimed by Saturday 15th June, the proceeds will go to three charities, as chosen by Josh's family; Friends Of Rosie, Be Brave Bears & Derian House.
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Thread | Secure your seat: Deadline Friday 31st May
at 22:04 23 May 2019
Existing Rochdale AFC Season Ticket holders have until Friday 31st May to guarantee their current seat for next season.
From 9am on Saturday 1st June, all seat reservations will be lifted, meaning they will be available to purchase on general sale.
2019/20 Season Tickets have been on sale since Wednesday 1st May, with our earlybird offer running until Sunday 30th June.
After this time, prices will rise by up to £100.
Tickets can be purchased
* online at https://www.rafctickets.co.uk/seasontickets.aspx
* telephone at 0844 826 1907 (option 8)
* in person at the ticket office. Opening times
Friday 24th May 9am to 5pm
Saturday 25th May 9am to 12pm
Tuesday 28th May 9am-5pm
Wednesday 29th May 9am-5pm
Thursday 30th May 9am-5pm
Friday 31st May Late night opening, from 9am-8pm
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Thread | Big Jim handball
at 08:56 10 Apr 2019
looks handball to me, though it bobbled up. |
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Thread | Scholes gone
at 17:01 14 Mar 2019
Just been announced |
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