Dale manager Steve Eyre has made his first signing since becoming Dale manager by beating off competition from a number of other clubs to sign Ashley Grimes.

Striker Grimes came to the attention of many a lower league scout after a blistering spell last season with Lincoln City last season where he grabbed 17 goals in just 25 games during a loan spell from Millwall. That wasn't enough for Millwall to offer him a new deal, and he was released at the back end of 2010-11.

Colchester and Shrewsbury Town were just two clubs who had pinned their hopes on securing the services of Swinton born Grimes, but the chance to work again with Dale boss Steve Eyre played a part in persuading Grimes to come to Spotland.

If you're after omens, then Ashley Grimes started off at the same boys club  in Salford (Barr Hill FC) where a certain Tony Ellis started his fledgling career many moons ago.

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Londondale added 18:35 - Jun 21 On paper, a good signing. And a potential foil for CoG. Seems Eyresy's contacts are paying off already. Well, that and how loaded we are (relatvively) at present!
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Rafcjosh14 added 19:20 - Jun 21 we need a goalscorer. And we got one :)
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qlrken05 added 19:33 - Jun 21 A very good first Signing. I reckon AG & COG will link up very nicely its all good for RAFC Come on the DALE..
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onedalefan added 20:11 - Jun 21 The type of player we missed last year (like Dagnell or Le Fondre) and think he will be ideal for COG.
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jdalec added 22:03 - Jun 21 Anyone interested in buying JT?? Thought not
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geraldo added 08:52 - Jun 22 Are we due money from Barnsley for Hillcroft? Judging by the quality of his his first signing I look forward to seeing who we can attract next
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bilbobaggins added 10:51 - Jun 22 id be a little hesitant to call him a great goal scorer but ill give him time to prove himself i am worried he might be another john shaw lots of promise who did not deliver , looking at his record it abit worrying that the goals he did score were mainly consoltion goals in alot of game were teams were so far ahead they proberbly helped him get in the net . so lets be abit warey

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Mass_Debater added 13:02 - Jun 22 Do consolation goals not count the same or something?
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RAFC_1994 added 13:12 - Jun 22 Consolation goals or not, he still scored 17 goals in 25 games, which to me is a pretty damn decent record. Just because a team may be in the lead, doesn't mean that they will make it easier for the other team score, as you suggested.They would want to try and keep a clean sheet, so he would still have to work for his goals.
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geraldo added 14:36 - Jun 22 I agree with RAFC - what we need is someone with a goalscorers instinct which is something that is seriously lacking in the present squad.
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geraldo added 14:37 - Jun 22 I agree with RAFC - what we need is someone with a goalscorers instinct which is something that is seriously lacking in the present squad.
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Nattio added 23:35 - Jun 23 I think the boy has some potential, looking through his history. Hes been at some decent clubs but only really fired for Lincoln, (good though it was). I think he's at the right club to flourish and probably under the right manager to get the best out of him. bonus that they've worked together too. Onwards and upwards!
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Nattio added 23:35 - Jun 23 I think the boy has some potential, looking through his history. Hes been at some decent clubs but only really fired for Lincoln, (good though it was). I think he's at the right club to flourish and probably under the right manager to get the best out of him. bonus that they've worked together too. Onwards and upwards!
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