The RochdaleAFC.com Podcast - Episode 24: A chat with Alfie

Chaff, Ryan, Luke and Dean speak to former Dale striker Adam Le Fondre about making a name for himself at Spotland, progressing to the Premier League and life in Australia and India.

You can listen to the episode and subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bzxQPyrF79qfPOjyTHaYd?si=xDJVsKY-SPqu0viRqAIPZ

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Or listen on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-296512693/episode-24-a-chat-with-alfie

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