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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 19:04 28 Jan 2026
It was noticeable last night how patient the crowd has become, absolutely due to our record and league position this time round. Of course, the two things are connected (style and form) but it's only natural for one or two sighs/groans to be heard when it appears the ball has been recycled which results in lost momentum from a promising position
We're getting better all the time with variations, although it appeared EEL and Mani D were on different wavelengths when we went long a couple of times - something that can be rectified in training... Mani D starting a run into space a split second before/after EEL releases the pass to where he was before
Before he was subbed, Rodney appeared to drop a bit deeper when he should've been closer to Mani. Pettit arriving gave our midfield more of an anchor, thus allowing Gilmour and Pritchard the freedom to press further upfield, resulting in the winner |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 12:02 28 Jan 2026
Could well be the influence of Jason Taylor, always very tidy when he played for us
Might have them doing drills in training involving first touch, general awareness of space and crisper passing
Coaching already decent players to get better is one way of improving morale and affinity with the club |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 23:11 27 Jan 2026
I agree, a signature win, that indicates we can come out on top when it really matters
Our support was brilliant, and recognised by the players and BJ at the end
Most pleased of all for the Ogdens. The input they've made to the club deserves to be rewarded |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 22:06 27 Jan 2026
The thought occurred their time-wasting might even cost us at the end, but we have the stuff that champions are made of
2 pts clear, 2 games in hand, a rest till next Tuesday
Agree about subs, possibly the biggest difference from last season, with the tactics to match
Feels good to be a Daley tonight [Post edited 27 Jan 22:09]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 20:29 27 Jan 2026
Could see that coming once we decided to push up, leaving a huge gap to run into
...but great response [Post edited 27 Jan 20:30]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Southend United
at 19:27 27 Jan 2026
Mani D and Manny D both on the bench
May see them deployed together later in the game, depending on circumstances [Post edited 27 Jan 19:28]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 20:39 26 Jan 2026
By and large, centre-backs at National league level don't have the capacity to see the right opportunity and even if they do, play the ball with the right pace and direction
EEL is probably better at doing so than most at this level, but to expect Hogan to do the same is asking too much. I don't mean you're asking him, but neither should the management be asking him. He's a defender, and a bit more "old school" than EEL |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 18:08 26 Jan 2026
McNulty brought in Done and Taylor, presumably to assist him with those areas of the pitch he wasn't involved with directly as a player
They'll have input into signings, or they should have, and tactics such as the high press and earlier subs which have made such a difference this season
Credit to McNulty for recognising he needed to strengthen the coaching side. Let's see if it makes the difference when it really matters. Crunch time, and tomorrow will be a good indicator of our approach as the pressure increases [Post edited 26 Jan 18:10]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 11:09 26 Jan 2026
So JM has brought Duku in, and as you say, he's "backup"
For all the numbers and stats, which forward worth acquiring who isn't already good enough to be making an impression elsewhere, and isn't past it, too inexperienced, able to stay fit or able to slot into a promotion challenge and willing to sit on the bench has JM and his advisers not already looked at?
There's no lack of effort, i would imagine, but there may well be further thought put into squad-building in the close season to increase our forward capacity when decent additions are genuinely available |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 18:49 25 Jan 2026
Debatable...
There've been those who've been so one-sided they could genuinely be called a half of a half-back
Then there was Steve Doyle, who was the full eighth |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 15:17 25 Jan 2026
At this point, i don't care how we get over the winning line, as long as we do
Returning to the EFL is essential to our longer term plans. This could represent our best opportunity
I frankly don't care about McNulty's career either. If he gets the job done, it'll be a huge credit to him. The key word is IF
Big game on Tuesday. Playing for three points (again) to take us back to the top of the league, with two games in hand. Different scenario to 09/10, where we led from the Bradford away fixture then folded. I still don't fancy our chances in the playoffs, so let's make sure that isn't what we have to do [Post edited 25 Jan 15:18]
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 15:57 24 Jan 2026
As things stand, clear daylight between Dale/York and the rest
Could look different at full time, but a fight to the finish between us and York may be upon us, as was always likely |
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