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Thread | Potential threat from the weather to Saturday's match
by MAK at 12:05 20 Nov 2024
3 days away, but could there be a threat to the Oldham match on Saturday? It got to -4c last night and with 3 more sub zero nights to come, including Friday night, the grass will be getting a little solid.
I addition to that a potent low pressure system swings in early on Saturday with the possibility of a couple of hours snow before it all turns very wet. A Met Office warning is out for that. Even if there's not much in the way of snow, a lot of rain falling onto frozen or semi frozen ground isn't going to drain away that fast.
Fingers crossed it doesn't play out like that, but potential problems are there. |
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Thread | DAZN
by frenzied at 10:19 18 Nov 2024
I f im reading this correctly it looks as though those of us who purchased daily passes can now purchase weekly passes for DAZN..this works well as the £9.99 will cover the Oldham and Gateshead games if you purchase later this week... |
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Thread | Looking for Analysis of Rochdale AFC's Latest Performance and Upcoming Opportuni
by Jesica at 09:51 18 Nov 2024
Hello Everyone,
Since I'm new to the forum, I wanted to start a conversation about Rochdale AFC's current state and potential future plans. Like many of you, I've been keeping a close eye on the team, and the last few seasons have been quite the rollercoaster.
Your opinions on a few important topics would be greatly appreciated:
Collective Performance:
How do you feel about the team's recent performance? Do you think we've made progress or regressed in any particular areas on the field?
Management Choices:
What are your thoughts on the coaching and management techniques being used now? Do you believe that the club's management is acting appropriately to stabilize and develop the team?
Development of Players:
Which players, in your opinion, have distinguished themselves this season? Which individuals should we be watching as future stars?
Prospects for the Future:
What do you think will happen during the remainder of the season? Do you think we're headed in the right direction, or are there issues that require immediate attention?
I am aware that each supporter has a unique viewpoint, which is why conversations like these are so beneficial. What you believe we should do to resume consistently aiming for success would be greatly appreciated.
https://rochdaleafc.fansnetwork.co.uk/forum/314347/tvos-preview--rochdale-v-sutt
https://www.igmguru.com/project-management/servicenow-training
https://rochdaleafc.fansnetwork.co.uk/forum/314346/refwatch--rochdale-v-sutton-u
I hope to participate actively in this fervent community and look forward to reading your thoughts. Let's hope Rochdale AFC has a successful season and some exciting games in the future!
Thanks in advance for your help and support. |
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Thread | Trying To Contact Murray
by mikehunt at 22:40 17 Nov 2024
I would like to contact Murray but using the address from the Trust's web site keeps rejecting my message. Anyone know what I am doing wrong?
Thanks |
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Thread | Mount Rushmore
by Boss_Hog at 14:37 17 Nov 2024
If you could put any four individuals from the club's history into a Dale themed Mount Rushmore, who would it be and why?
Only condition of entry is a link to the club in some form.
I'll start off with:
Ian Henderson
Gary Jones
David Kilpatrick
Keith Hill
DFK over Fred Ratcliffe as he was before my time, as was the likes of Reg Jenkins.
The rest should be self explanatory. |
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Thread | What’s our worst squad ever?
by Shun at 12:39 17 Nov 2024
Relative to the league we’re in, I mean.
I can’t comment on any before Parkin’s second spell, but personally that Erye squad that eventually took us down from League One is the only one I can’t get past. A squad whose defence was built on players like Trottman, Balkestein, Jordan and Holden, and a forward line featuring big hitters like Barnes-Homer and David Ball - this is what gives me nightmares. Not to mention the fact that Andrew Tutte was considered one of our best players. Diabolical all around. |
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Thread | The Bigger Picture
by Rodingdale at 08:30 17 Nov 2024
For me, McNulty is just a symptom of the problem. On the pitch, he’s doing alright, not bad but not great, and the jury is out, as anyone who attends games at the COA knows. Is he getting the best out of what appears to be a decent group of players? Not sure. After yesterdays poor performance and defeat at third from bottom of the table Wealdstone, he blamed the pitch and the referee for a ‘low level’ ’rubbish game’ - well I don’t want to come across all Roy Keane, but isn’t it his job to plan for the park pitch, select a team from a fairly large squad to cope with the erm, non league pitch, with a non league referee? (Who aside from the thrice taken corner incident, did a good job of letting the game flow) Surely a manager with aspirations to be a League One manager would have? But I think, for the board, McNulty is doing ok, punching above his budget, and they’re turning a blind eye to growing fan discontent at fluctuating levels of performance and his often nonsensical post match interviews.
In my view the real problem is we have a dysfunctional leadership structure at the club. With the Ogden family, driving forward a new agenda, a push to regain our league status, rebuild the clubs off the field activities to become a community asset which is financially viable. Then the old Board in Rochdale, dominated by Simon Gauge, ostensibly running the day to day operations while the long term plan is being put together.
The Ogden part of the operation is clearly articulated; a visionary statement early in the season, followed by last weeks Radio Manchester interview. Feedback from those who have met the family report they are a personable bunch, wanting to engage with fans.
Meanwhile, back at the Crown Oil, little has changed since the dark days of last season. Season tickets were put on sale, with little promotion, despite a stated desire to grow attendances at the COA. Merchandise wasn’t available until the season had started. There was the stickers on seats debacle, resolved by intervention of the trust and posters on this messageboard volunteering to assist. Despite the sterling efforts of Anthony and his hospitality team, the Matchday experience remains limited, with ageing facilities hampering improvements and an air of ‘well it’s all going to take some time’. Anthony continues to perform miracles, but it feels to be despite the club hierarchy. Then there was the away travel episode, with the trust having to step in, at the time I was told “There is a propensity for the existing leadership to make things difficult for supporters - away travel being a case in point, such that the Ogdens have asked the Trust to run it with subsidy direct from their Trust funds.” Then the match day ticketing system which is by many accounts semi functional.
More concerning, the recent ‘minor’ changes to the AGM with the removal of the shareholders forum. Put together with the removal of the requirement for audited accounts, transparency it seems is something the Board aren’t keen on. This brings into focus the role and function of the Trust, whose influence feels to have been seriously depleted by the standing down of the Chair, who was instrumental in the process leading to the Ogdens introduction to the club. The Trust member on the board, frankly isn’t working, in the current Board. If it was effective, then the issues I mention wouldn’t be happening. A strong fan voice organisation is critical for any club with intentions to become more relevant in its community; likewise if attendances are to grow. In other sectors, businesses actively support and build capacity in their customer voice, which seen as a resource (not a hindrance) this includes funding for training and paid roles. Something, if the Ogdens are to succeed, we will need to adopt here. Asking fans to step up taking time out of their lives without support, isn’t going to move us forward, we can carry on as we are, burning out passionate individuals- Col - George, but long term, to grow a Trust which advises the Board on the paying customers perspective- it will need the club to invest in it. We grow together.
So my conclusion is we have a lack of cohesion at the top of our club, one going fast, focussed on the future; the other going slow, stuck in the past, holding onto their historic status. The sense is we are paying a heavy price for saving faces, and in my experience those arrangements are time limited anyway; and in healthy businesses, difficult decisions are taken early, otherwise progress is stifled.
To my mind, we need to completely overhaul the leadership and management of the club. With a clear single message from Cameron Ogden as sole chairman, supported by a CEO who works closely and crucially locally, answerable to a revamped board and a properly resourced management team responsible for delivery of the business plan. Alignment of purpose is critical to our success on and off the pitch and we don’t have that at the moment.
We have neighbours from down the 627 visiting on Saturday, a fixture where last season there were some fairly unpleasant scenes in the away end, resulting in part, from downright bad behaviour, but handled poorly by weak stewarding, who as is often the case, when larger away followings arrive at the COA, fans were allowed to congregate on concourses close to the pitch. I understand the Ogden family will be attending the game on Saturday, wouldn’t it be a shame if poor stewarding marred their experience with a repeat of last seasons scenes. I hope that the board are all over this, and measures put in place to prevent a repeat, but, well I think you know where I’m going with this…..
Up the Dale
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Thread | Wealdstone match thread
by jonahwhereru at 11:30 16 Nov 2024
Heading across to the game today with a bit of optimism.
The squad is more healthy than it has been for a while, we are of the back of a win and our away for is very decent. If the team do themselves justice I think we can win this. Ahead of some difficult looking games.
UTD |
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Thread | Our Cwaig
by leicesterdale at 02:43 14 Nov 2024
Anyone else noted how Craig Dawson, since leaving Spotland, has played for clubs all beginning with the letter ‘W’?
West Brom, Watford, West Ham, and Wolves.
What are the chances he’ll finish his career with us at Wochdale?
;)
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Thread | AGM change
by 442Dale at 20:28 13 Nov 2024
As reported in the latest Trust newsletter, the following came up during the last meeting between the club and the Trust:
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/november-2024-news-letter/
“Simon opened the meeting by providing an update on future changes to the format of AGM’s. This will comprise a corporate/business agenda only to meet the essential requirements of an AGM, rather than in the past, incorporating a fans forum element, available to shareholders only. A Fans Forum will take place, at a date following the AGM, attendance to which will be open to a wider audience than shareholders only.”
This was raised at the Trust AGM last weekend, and reported as following:
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2024/11/trust-2024-agm/
“ Reference was made to the statement made by the Club regarding the new format of future AGMs, without the opportunity of a forum taking place once AGM business is concluded. A date for a Fans Forum will closely follow the AGM to allow participation to include all fans, and not limited to shareholders.”
That appears to re-report what we already knew. It was raised to establish with a concern that removing the forum part of the AGM may discourage the attendance of shareholders on the night, who may believe they wouldn’t get a chance to raise questions.
It was also noted that any AGM with an ‘AOB’ section (like the Trust one) would allow those questions to be asked anyway, so it just needed establishing why there was a need to remove the “forum element” of an AGM for the shareholders who have, in the past, played a massive role in securing the future of the club. |
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Thread | Unleash Your Inner Gamer with the Dinosaur Game!
by barrycumming at 02:49 13 Nov 2024
n a world filled with distractions, sometimes you just need a moment of fun. The Dinosaur Game, also known as the Chrome Dino, is the perfect way to take a break and engage in some thrilling gameplay. This simple yet addictive game features a pixelated T-Rex running through a desert landscape, dodging cacti and birds while you aim for a high score.
What makes the Dinosaur Game so captivating is its simplicity. No complicated controls, just tap to jump and avoid obstacles. It’s a fantastic way to challenge yourself, compete with friends, or simply unwind during a hectic day. Plus, it’s accessible anytime, whether you’re online or offline!
https://dinosaurgamefree.com/ |
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Thread | Live Screening Wealdstone v Rochdale AFC
by DaleBars at 16:10 12 Nov 2024
Dale’s trip this weekend to Wealdstone on Saturday will be screened live in both the Ratcliffe & the Dale Bar.
If you’re not making the journey to Grosvenor Vale this weekend, cheer the lads on from the Crown Oil Arena.
Doors open at 2pm, with kick-off at 3pm.
There will also be a signed shirt from October’s Player of the Month Kairo Mitchell up for grabs. Every time you make a purchase at the bar, you will receive a raffle ticket. The draw will be made at full-time but you must present your ticket to claim. |
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Thread | Goalkeepers
by dale4ever at 10:36 12 Nov 2024
Away from all the McNulty talk for now. Interesting to note that McNicholas has only conceded 3 goals in 9 matches while Robson has conceded 13 in 9 matches. Important we keep McNicholas fit. Anyone know if Robson has left the club? I’d heard he had. |
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Thread | DAZN
by EllGazzell at 15:06 9 Nov 2024
Working for anybody? Not for me - just a frozen pic of some cauliflower-eared boxer.
Great start to the new brand/format... |
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