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The home of Rochdale Football Club 💙
Joined October 2010
We're devastated to learn of the passing of Dale legend, Joe Thompson. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time. One of our own 💙. #RAFC.
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😀🙌👏. Start back school on Tuesday after the summer holidays ✅.Make your first team debut aged 15 the same evening ✅.Be part of a 2-1 win over local rivals ✅.Receive the Man of the Match award ✅.Become the club's youngest ever debutant ✅. Congrats, Luke Matheson!. #RAFC
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Morning, @talkSPORT. We're continuing to hear you say plenty about our pitch, but have yet to receive a request for an official comment. Would be great to explain more about the surface as many of your comments are untrue 👍 #RAFC.
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Today has been an incredibly tough one for everyone associated with Rochdale Football Club. We have lost one of our own. Joe Thompson is a Dale legend who represented the badge with pride and passion. The messages from the football family and beyond show the incredible impact he
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We have expressed our sincere disappointment at the announcement regarding the scrapping of FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. #RAFC.
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NEWS: Five-year-old Joshua McCormack has been named in the Dale squad for tonight's @CheckatradeTrpy match > #RAFC
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Play has been stopped to allow supporter and players to take part in a 15th minute applause for Joe 💙. #Altrincham 0-0 #RAFC.
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GOAL! (1-1) Would you believe it! 16-year-old Luke Matheson equalises for Dale against Manchester United at Old Trafford . He got on the end of Rathbone's cross and struck home. #RAFC
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🏆 Dale have been drawn AWAY to MANCHESTER UNITED in Round Three of the @Carabao_Cup! #RAFC
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We can confirm that Jesurun Uchegbulam is in a stable condition and is currently on his way to hospital. We'll bring you a further update on his condition in due course. We're all with you, Jes 💙. #RAFC
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Congratulations to @Luke_Matheson41 on passing his driving test today! 🚗👏. Well done Luke! 💙🙌
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The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Aaron Wilbraham and his family, following the passing of his mother yesterday. The players and staff showed their respect by wearing black armbands and dedicating the goal to her memory. We're all with you Alby 💙. #RAFC
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Rochdale AFC is pleased to announce that World Soccer Holdings LLC have today signed a Letter of Intent to purchase Rochdale AFC. The deal is subject to Shareholder approval of the resolutions to create shares at the EGM on the 7th March 2024. Full details ⤵️. #RAFC.
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13. DALE SUB | 🔁 15-year-old Luke Matheson is on for Randall to make his debut, becoming Rochdale's youngest ever player! 👏 #RAFC.
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A special moment for Aaron Wilbraham this afternoon 🙌. He dedicated his brace to his late mother, who sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago 💙. #RAFC
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"My dad was the greatest man.". Joe Thompson's story, in the words of his daughter, Lula ❤️
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@officiallydale As a mark of respect and in remembrance, Joshua’s squad number, 55, will be retired by the club #McCormack55
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All you need is Lund 😉🎶. #RAFC.
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𝘼 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 🤩. November 2014 - walks out with @ianhenderson___ as mascot 🤝.November 2022 - assists his record breaking goal 🙌. Fairytale stuff, @ethanbrierley1 💙. #RAFC
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✍️ | Welcome, Aaron Wilbraham! . We're delighted to announce the signing of the experienced forward ➡️ . #RAFC
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Everyone at Rochdale Football Club is deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Joshua McCormack >
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GOAL: An emotional moment as the Dale players run over to the bench to get Joshua McCormack's shirt & hold it aloft #RAFC #McCormack55.
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We can confirm that @RochdaleAcademy graduate Luke Matheson has joined Premier League club @Wolves ✍️. He will remain at Dale on-loan for the remainder of the season ✅. #RAFC .
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DONE deal! We are absolutely delighted to announce the return of Matt Done on a two-year deal!. Welcome back, Doney! #RAFC
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🙌 From Dale to Liverpool. Congratulations, @lonners24! 👏. Great to see your performances for us at the end of last season has earned you a move to the Premier League & the Champions League winners 😉. #RAFC.
🔴 #SuperCup TEAM NEWS 🔴. Our team to face @ChelseaFC tonight 👊.
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We're delighted to announce that Luke Matheson has signed his first professional contract with the Club ✍️. He has put pen to paper on a three-year deal 👏. Congratulations, @Luke_Matheson41! 🙌. 👉 #RAFC
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We're delighted to announce the signing of Conor Shaughnessy on an 18-month contract ✍️. Welcome to the Club, Conor! 🙌. #RAFC.
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Robbie Stockdale as our new First Team Manager 🙌. #RAFC.
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We will pay tribute to Joe Thompson at tomorrow's game with a minute's applause before kick-off. Our players will also wear shirts with his name on for the first half. A Book of Condolence will be available from Tuesday to allow supporters to pay their respects 💙. #RAFC.
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We're delighted to announce @RichODonnell23 as the club’s first new summer recruit! 🧤. The experienced goalkeeper has signed a two-year deal with Dale, which will come into effect on July 1st 🙌. #RAFC.
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An emotional tribute to an incredible human being. Thank you for sharing it with us, Dale fans 💙. #RAFC
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Bentley as new First Team Manager 🤝. Welcome to Rochdale, Jim! 💙. #RAFC.
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Joshua McCormack is trending across the UK. An incredible amount of support has been shown to this special little boy today. Thank you!
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We can confirm that Jesurun Uchegbulam was discharged from hospital last night. X-rays revealed he didn't sustain any fractures, but further medical advice will be sought in the coming days with regards to his injuries. We're with you, Jes 👊. #RAFC
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We are delighted to announce that the Ogden Family have purchased a majority share in Rochdale Football Club. Read the full Club Statement below ⤵️. #RAFC.
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We're delighted to announce that Luke Matheson has been called up to the England Under-18s squad for their October fixtures 🏴. Congratulations, Luke! 👏. #RAFC .
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Thank you to everyone at @altrinchamfc. The flowers below will be brought back to the Crown Oil Arena and placed at the Dale Memorial Wall, where we are asking fans to pay tribute to Joe 💙. #RAFC.
There will be a minute's applause before today's game with @officiallydale as we come together to celebrate the life of Dale legend Joe Thompson. We ask all fans to arrive in time to join in. ❤️🤍 | #YourTownYourClub
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Following the expiration of a period of exclusivity with World Soccer Holdings LLC, Rochdale AFC is delighted to announce that it has been approached by, and has subsequently confirmed, the Ogden Family as its preferred investor in the Club. #RAFC.
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All of the excess food from today will be donated to Rochdale Soup Kitchen 💙. They offer both microwavable and non-microwavable meals to those in need. Anything they can't use will be redistributed to local hostels 🙌. #RAFC
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Can we remind all supporters that it is a criminal offence to enter the field of play. #RAFC.
@bayleemcevoy7 @officiallydale @daletrust We ain’t signing anyone if we sign someone I’ll personally run across the pitch naked.
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We're delighted to announce the signing Ben Nelson on loan from Leicester City 🙌. The centre-back joins until the end of the season ✍️. Welcome to the club, Ben! 👊. #RAFC.
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Players of both teams will wear black armbands during today's game as a mark of respect to Joe Thompson 💙. There will also be a minute's applause before kick-off. Regardless of the result, there will be no post-match reaction from the Club to today's game out of respect for Joe
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💙 The thoughts of everyone at Rochdale Football Club are with the fans and staff of @buryfcofficial following tonight's news. #RAFC.
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We're delighted to announce the signing of left-back Aidy White on a two-year deal ✍️. Welcome, Aidy! 👊. #RAFC.
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We're delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Adam Clayton on a one-year deal ✍️. Welcome to the club, Adam! 👊. #RAFC.
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✍️ We are delighted to announce that Aaron Wilbraham has signed a new deal! 👏 . ➡️ . #RAFC
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INCOMING! ✍️ We're delighted to announce that Zach Clough has joined the club on loan from Nottingham Forest ➡️ #RAFC.
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We're delighted to announce the signing of Jack Kingdon on loan from Manchester United 🙌. The defender joins us until the end of the season ✍️. Welcome, Jack! 💙. #RAFC.
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FT | 🏆 Rochdale bow out of the #EmiratesFACup after another performance to be proud of this evening. It has been a truly memorable cup run this year - thanks for your outstanding support along the way 👏 #RAFC.
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We can confirm that @RochdaleAcademy graduate Ethan Brierley has agreed to join Premier League club Brentford for an undisclosed fee. All the best for the future, @ethanbrierley1 - we'll be following your journey with pride 💙. #RAFC.
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"Over half my life I have been wearing a Rochdale badge. It will always have a special place in my heart" 💙. @Luke_Matheson41 spoke of his delight to return on-loan for the rest of the season, following his Deadline Day move to @Wolves 😍. #RAFC
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We're delighted to announce the signing of defender Max Taylor 🙌. The 21-year-old puts pen-to-paper on an initial one-year deal following a successful trial period ✍️. Welcome to the club, Max! 👊. #RAFC.
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A superb minute's applause from everyone in the Crown Oil Arena in memory of Joey T 💙. #RAFC
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Jimmy Shan as our Assistant Manager 🤝. #RAFC.
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