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Struggling to find the net first couple of games but now he's getting some great assists and service. Really happy that Kairo got another today.
He's not perfect, ball control could be better especially when receiving a decent through ball, but the ball at his feet with a bit of space and time he can find the net. Double figures last year? early doors but looking good to get his record Dale tally.
It's a looong time since we had a good freekick taker, however, it may just be that Aaron Henry is the new star to score a beaut from distance. I'd love to think his last two great goals are a sign of things to come. Its been a couple of seasons of misfirers, scud missile launchers and toe peckers. Can't think of any since the Aaron Morley days, who was alreet, other than that, Rickie Lambert (unbelievable tecker) and going back even further Mark Stuart wasn't too bad.
Its been 1 game but, Should the club do more to promote in social media a new encouraging tactical change this season? To get those that have stropped off due to death by passing.
For a further push for more season ticket sales. If the - 'keep Calm - Pass it sideways' ethos is truly dead. How do we entice the afflicted back?
Last year we should have replaced Desmond, with Stu the Sloth. But, If this seasons going to be a good product, what about some noise around it.
A stern test on Saturday against Paul Simpsons side that finished 5th last year in league 2. It'll be good to get a firstlook of how we've progressed in training so far . I'M hoping we play with a bit of confidence and look like an upgrade of last season.
Nice bit of creativity released on the official site. Short depection of rising from dark dismal decay to new hope, new era. Nice one whoever wrote that. Something different.Well done more of that please.
Just a thought around targeting Dale ticket sales at groups of people and reaching out to bring in money from pools of fans, mates, work, clubs who might want to make a day of it.
Could be worth it during times when Dale are playing great or....even just have it as an option on the ticketing sales page on the club website.
I've seen clubs abroad that have this option, and maybe its something to explore. Offer a big discount to groups of fans who are 5, 10 , or 15 etc in number.
I'm not feeling it today. The buoyancy the players may feel, guaranteed pay for another month, new owners possibly, panics off, the players relax. No Hayes (probably) possibly... go back to the pace of a steady stroll round Watergrove rez. I would take a draw especially after the tonking Gateshead gave Hartlepool last game.
Great sound from the Sandy lane end all match. Their support was much appreciated in making it a great atmosphere. Whoever is keeping it going even when we are losing, nice one!
It's been pinned on us for the last god knows seasons, maybe since Keith Hills reign. Of which, I'm sure he would have had the quote sewn ontol dale scarfs in tbe club shop for sale.
Can this squad/club elevate itself and at last show some fight and confidence. And give some of these part time teams a good kicking.
It would have been interesting to hear if some of the younger players would be given a chance. Suppose it is a nothing game and how do you talk it up Dale's last home game in the league for some time.
I've long awaited a player who cares enough, shows power and passion on the field, and plugs into the fanbase. A Gary jones type, a trojan.
I hope lloydy continues this great spell and makes joining Rochdale a major event in his career.
Still early days - but for me, he's the reason for Dale's recent turn of fortune. I do think because of his all-action style he'll be a risk of injury.
We are pretty boring to watch at the moment. I may be being cynical. but are Rochdale players, especially midfield, being maybe are too arsed about their player stat performance percentages which go into a database, then paying more attention to winning a game?
A completed pass percentage may look better on the CV, but if you're passing back or passing short with the purpose to increase your tally instead of being adventurous to win a game it's wrong. Dooley, Keohane, and kelly for instance often play it too safe. Maybe its a lack of confidence.
StockDales highlighted getting the basic right.
There should be a stat for Ball control - it might book their ideas up. In the game against Crawley. Okeefe's for instance, his ball control after receiving a pass was abysmal. Too many times pings off his foot like a bumper on a pinball table.
We can blame Stockdale for everything, but the players are often inept at the basics and in their decision making. . Not passing to feet, sloppy looping 50/50 passes, not passing along ground in front of players for a player to run onto. Receivers of the ball not really making themselves available in a suitable position often standing atop of their colleague who has the ball.
Not enough quick thinking, and quick passing. Too long spent carrying a ball instead of 1sec, 2 seconds, then pass. Connecting up the pitch. Dire to watch at the moment. Too many players on the end of contracts coasting.
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