| Pitch inspection 10.30 10:10 - Dec 21 with 4632 views | turnthescrew |
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 17:30 - Dec 21 with 1346 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 17:06 - Dec 21 by 100569 |
Im guessing Murrays in-box will be filling up with an explanation from the board regarding this debacle. Its outrageous. Both fans and shareholders deserve a full and comprehensive explanation as to the current position regarding the pitch and drains. However, as per usual, we will just get fobbed off by Gauge and his cronies. [Post edited 21 Dec 17:07]
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It is poor form from the Club, the least you would expect is a sort of apology for all the fans travelling and socialising plans thrown into confusion and the "a new date for the match will be announced in due course"....we know that, it's obvious!
Regarding the actual game.....I suspect we have lost a bit of momentum. All the usual suspects in the NL, from 8th place ,won or drew and Latics are now 7 points ahead of us and 2 games in hand on top spot York City.
Pressure for a positive on Boxing Day. Not beyond the realms though.
Stay positive you lot. No one else will. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 17:36 - Dec 21 with 1288 views | dawlishdale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 17:26 - Dec 21 by 442Dale |
Over six hours and nothing more than the original brief statement about the postponement. It’s disrespectful to not even acknowledge that supporters will rightly want more information with a commitment to at least say something more will follow. Maybe it will, but it already speaks volumes that we’re yet to be sure of that.
The Trust should not need prompting via their members to seek a thorough explanation of the current state of the pitch and what the plans are.
They are supporters themselves and we know that without doubt they’ll have read the reaction on here (they mention the messageboard when speaking to fans in meetings/directly) and on other forms of social media. They have to act on this, and with a Trust representative on the club board we should hope to hear something via the Trust site on Monday at the latest - even if, again, it’s to acknowledge they’ll be taking it up with the club as a matter of urgency.
As they do read, there are some simple questions that need answering:
1. What are the current specific issues with the pitch that led to today’s postponement?
2. Are all future games in doubt if there is rain in the 24 hours before kick off?
3. What are the short term solutions that are being sought; ie. will we look to purchase proper rain covers?
There is no reason why these can’t be asked, with a response from the club being provided ahead of Christmas if possible.
I’m sure others have further questions that can be added too. |
Excellent post. There absolutely should be a full statement about today's postponement, and this should be coming directly from the Board, without the need for fan pressure on here or in other places.
As I currently see it, every single home game is seriously in doubt now as it really hasn't been too extreme weather-wise this last few days. we have had little or no frost, and several dry days.
It's shameful that we were the only game called off throughout the countries top 5 divisions and shameful that no apology /explanation has been forthcoming.
As others have said; they really do make it difficult to support the team we love at times. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:08 - Dec 21 with 1165 views | Rodingdale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 17:26 - Dec 21 by 442Dale |
Over six hours and nothing more than the original brief statement about the postponement. It’s disrespectful to not even acknowledge that supporters will rightly want more information with a commitment to at least say something more will follow. Maybe it will, but it already speaks volumes that we’re yet to be sure of that.
The Trust should not need prompting via their members to seek a thorough explanation of the current state of the pitch and what the plans are.
They are supporters themselves and we know that without doubt they’ll have read the reaction on here (they mention the messageboard when speaking to fans in meetings/directly) and on other forms of social media. They have to act on this, and with a Trust representative on the club board we should hope to hear something via the Trust site on Monday at the latest - even if, again, it’s to acknowledge they’ll be taking it up with the club as a matter of urgency.
As they do read, there are some simple questions that need answering:
1. What are the current specific issues with the pitch that led to today’s postponement?
2. Are all future games in doubt if there is rain in the 24 hours before kick off?
3. What are the short term solutions that are being sought; ie. will we look to purchase proper rain covers?
There is no reason why these can’t be asked, with a response from the club being provided ahead of Christmas if possible.
I’m sure others have further questions that can be added too. |
All fair points, I’ve given up on the Trust and the Gauge led board. I will be writing to Cameron Ogden directly about this and the ever growing number of examples of mismanagement the club. I’ll post my letter and any response on this message board. I’d encourage others to do likewise. [Post edited 21 Dec 18:19]
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:12 - Dec 21 with 1137 views | 442Dale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:08 - Dec 21 by Rodingdale |
All fair points, I’ve given up on the Trust and the Gauge led board. I will be writing to Cameron Ogden directly about this and the ever growing number of examples of mismanagement the club. I’ll post my letter and any response on this message board. I’d encourage others to do likewise. [Post edited 21 Dec 18:19]
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Had enough of banging my head against the Trust’s wall too. Not going to be sending those questions to them, they can and will read them here.
If they’re bothered, we’ll see a response. |  |
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:59 - Dec 21 with 962 views | kel |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:12 - Dec 21 by 442Dale |
Had enough of banging my head against the Trust’s wall too. Not going to be sending those questions to them, they can and will read them here.
If they’re bothered, we’ll see a response. |
Again, you’ve summed it up for me. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the trust but I’ve not bothered renewing this season for the first time I can remember. Murray is a truly wonderful bloke but I don’t think the club respect him or the trust itself and the lack of leadership since George resigned is incredibly obvious. Might be harsh but I don’t think they can be arsed anymore. |  | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:03 - Dec 21 with 936 views | judd |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:59 - Dec 21 by kel |
Again, you’ve summed it up for me. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the trust but I’ve not bothered renewing this season for the first time I can remember. Murray is a truly wonderful bloke but I don’t think the club respect him or the trust itself and the lack of leadership since George resigned is incredibly obvious. Might be harsh but I don’t think they can be arsed anymore. |
Murray is the reason I resigned.
Nothing else involved. |  |
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:05 - Dec 21 with 913 views | judd |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 18:59 - Dec 21 by kel |
Again, you’ve summed it up for me. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the trust but I’ve not bothered renewing this season for the first time I can remember. Murray is a truly wonderful bloke but I don’t think the club respect him or the trust itself and the lack of leadership since George resigned is incredibly obvious. Might be harsh but I don’t think they can be arsed anymore. |
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:17 - Dec 21 with 863 views | robshaker |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 13:44 - Dec 21 by EllDale |
As far as I can see it’s the only postponed game in the top five divisions today. |
make that 6.. national north/south all played and thats 2 leagues for the price of one 
not looked any lower but we all know the answer to that dont we.
maybe its time you start paying oldham rent  | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:23 - Dec 21 with 815 views | Edindale |
I actually thought to-days results strengthened our play off position with Altringham, Yeovil and Sutton all in the chasing pack losing and Halifax drawing. We have two games in hand on most of these teams.
York and Oldham continue to look strong. Hopefully to-days rest refreshes us for the festive fixtures. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:26 - Dec 21 with 803 views | kel |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:17 - Dec 21 by robshaker |
make that 6.. national north/south all played and thats 2 leagues for the price of one
not looked any lower but we all know the answer to that dont we.
maybe its time you start paying oldham rent |
Did your fans manage to refrain from assaulting any opposition players this week lad? | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:38 - Dec 21 with 748 views | D_Alien |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:23 - Dec 21 by Edindale |
I actually thought to-days results strengthened our play off position with Altringham, Yeovil and Sutton all in the chasing pack losing and Halifax drawing. We have two games in hand on most of these teams.
York and Oldham continue to look strong. Hopefully to-days rest refreshes us for the festive fixtures. |
Agree with this. We stay 6th with games in hand (but a shit pitch)
The board have to get the pitch sorted; first of all in the short term (rain covers), then in the close season, doing the work required
I love the "community club" ethos espoused by the Ogdens, but the bottom line is we're first and foremost a football club, and if we can't play for lack of the basics in terms of pitch management, might as well forget the rest
As for the Trust: i've put a question on the Golden Share to be tabled at the Trust/Board meeting. What comes out of that will help determine whether the Trust as it's currently constituted needs to be supported, revised, or abandoned [Post edited 21 Dec 19:40]
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:45 - Dec 21 with 722 views | 442Dale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:38 - Dec 21 by D_Alien |
Agree with this. We stay 6th with games in hand (but a shit pitch)
The board have to get the pitch sorted; first of all in the short term (rain covers), then in the close season, doing the work required
I love the "community club" ethos espoused by the Ogdens, but the bottom line is we're first and foremost a football club, and if we can't play for lack of the basics in terms of pitch management, might as well forget the rest
As for the Trust: i've put a question on the Golden Share to be tabled at the Trust/Board meeting. What comes out of that will help determine whether the Trust as it's currently constituted needs to be supported, revised, or abandoned [Post edited 21 Dec 19:40]
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Today shows little evidence of a club who are interested in the thoughts or feelings of their “community”. | |
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:52 - Dec 21 with 687 views | D_Alien |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:45 - Dec 21 by 442Dale |
Today shows little evidence of a club who are interested in the thoughts or feelings of their “community”. |
Depends what we mean by "a club"
In a post a few days ago, i referred to CO having his head turned by SG
If that's the case, the fanbase comes nowhere, and the community even further back
I sincerely hope that's not the case, but if it is, the only solution is to somehow rid the club of SG. How? Not sure... but we've been here before
If that's not the case (about CO being in alignment with SG) then we need to somehow bypass the Trust and deal direct. The comment from judd is pertinent in this respect [Post edited 21 Dec 19:53]
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 20:02 - Dec 21 with 631 views | EllDale |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:23 - Dec 21 by Edindale |
I actually thought to-days results strengthened our play off position with Altringham, Yeovil and Sutton all in the chasing pack losing and Halifax drawing. We have two games in hand on most of these teams.
York and Oldham continue to look strong. Hopefully to-days rest refreshes us for the festive fixtures. |
Oldham v York is the evening kickoff on Boxing Day.
All the teams in the top seven have to play each other before the end of the season.
What Dale don’t want to see is the current top five pulling away leaving another half a dozen clubs including themselves scrapping for the last two playoff places. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 22:44 - Dec 21 with 353 views | wozzrafc |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 19:38 - Dec 21 by D_Alien |
Agree with this. We stay 6th with games in hand (but a shit pitch)
The board have to get the pitch sorted; first of all in the short term (rain covers), then in the close season, doing the work required
I love the "community club" ethos espoused by the Ogdens, but the bottom line is we're first and foremost a football club, and if we can't play for lack of the basics in terms of pitch management, might as well forget the rest
As for the Trust: i've put a question on the Golden Share to be tabled at the Trust/Board meeting. What comes out of that will help determine whether the Trust as it's currently constituted needs to be supported, revised, or abandoned [Post edited 21 Dec 19:40]
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I think there’s always a need for a trust. The question is what is the role it has to play. The trust has had to evolve over the years. Now if no different,
One thing to remember is that’s down to its members. It’s a democratic body. Anyone can put themselves forward to stand for the board and guide its direction. But it need people to step up. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 23:43 - Dec 21 with 249 views | Newbury_Dale |
We will presumably play Boston now on a cold Tuesday night in February in front of 1200 hardy souls. Big loss of revenue for the club. Will the penny ever for drop ? Probably not. | | | |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 00:04 - Dec 22 with 219 views | D_Alien |
| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 22:44 - Dec 21 by wozzrafc |
I think there’s always a need for a trust. The question is what is the role it has to play. The trust has had to evolve over the years. Now if no different,
One thing to remember is that’s down to its members. It’s a democratic body. Anyone can put themselves forward to stand for the board and guide its direction. But it need people to step up. |
Fair comment
What i meant by "abandoned" was an idea that's been put forward by others, about a completely fresh start. Depends if the proposal by the Ogdens for the Golden Share is specific to the current Trust, in which case it'd be foolish to start afresh
We'll find out after the Trust/Board meeting, but there's indications in this thread that the current setup isn't working
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| Pitch inspection 10.30 on 03:54 - Dec 22 with 50 views | Sandyman |
If I remember rightly, probably at the last fans forum (if wrong I'll stand being corrected), wasn't there mention from the top table about serious concerns about the pitch and consideration about legal action against those who guaranteed its ability to hold up to local conditions? This was a surprise to the people I was sat with - we were of the understanding the legacy pitch issues had been dealt with, albeit the "guarantee" to repair faults was spoken by a charlatan some years ago. Was the "guarantee" a sham or did we not comply with the terms? The RAFC board were clearly aware of the problem at that event. Why hasn't it been dealt with by them?
Losing yesterdays game when no others were called off after what has been an innocuous week of rainfall by Rochdale standards is incompetent. We lost the BIFFO game after 5 days of sub-zero temperatures followed by Storm Bert which upped the local River Roch readings by over one metre in less than 24 hours. That postponement was understandable. The same river readings on Friday and yesterday indicate barely no change. No Rochdale resident could have considered we'd had days of monsoon since the Tamworth game. We know a bad week when we get one - last week was not it.
It's like going back to the Graham Barrow era of postponements almost 30 years ago, when a shower called a match off. Progress, eh? The board in 2024 / 2025 need to get a grip. Who the fook wants to spend time travelling here or booking hospitality when the game isn't on because of a bit of rain? How to lose fans and sponsors without kicking a ball.
*Posted on here because I don't feel direct communication with the club works any more.* |  | | |
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