Read about the Ernie Cooksey and John Ryan connection from the local derby 2014
Programme notes written by Mark Wilbraham for the Rochdale v Oldham Athletic match on 29th November 2014 recounts the connection with both Clubs
Nathan Stanton returns to Rochdale on Sunday
Nathan will be entertaining diners enjoying hospitality on Sunday 5th December when Rochdale play Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup 2nd Round tie. He will […]
Another Rochdale blast from the past involving Keith Hanvey, current successful businessman
Name: Keith Hanvey DOB: 18th January 1952 Dale debut: Brighton & Hove Albion – 19th July 1973 Last game: Doncaster Rovers – 17th November 1984 (FA Cup 1st Round) […]
A different slant on football in the 1970’s from Alan Keeling at Rochdale AFC
Name: Alan Keeling In the Beginning: I signed for Manchester City FC at 15, as associated schoolboy and as Joe Mercer showed me the trophy […]
Recollections from Brian Taylor at Rochdale, who not only played but returned in a coaching role
Name: Brian Taylor DOB: 12th February 1954 Dale debut: Doncaster Rovers – 26th December 1978 Last game: Tranmere Rovers – 16th May 1983 Also played for: Middlesborough, Doncaster Rovers Time […]
Hospitality success for Mark Hilditch at FA tie against Notts County
For Sunday’s FA Cup 1st Round tie against Notts County, Mark entertained diners with stories of his time at Rochdale AFC over two spells including […]
Mark Hilditch invited to Hospitality on Sunday
Mark Hilditch is guest of honour at the FA Cup 1st Round match on Sunday when Notts County visit the Crown Oil Arena. He will […]
A blast from the past, from Hughen Riley, who recently came back to the Crown Oil Arena for the match against Oldham Athletic
Name: Hughen Riley DOB: 12th June 1947 Time at Rochdale Dale debut: 1966-71 Appearances: 101 Also played for: Crewe Alexandra, Bury and Bournemouth. Memories […]
Another member of the 1969 promotion winning team, Derek Ryder, recalls his time at Rochdale
Name: Derek Ryder DOB: 18th February 1947 Dale debut: Scunthorpe United – 10th August 1968 Last game: Barnsley – 3rd April 1972 Also played for: Leeds United, Cardiff City, Southport […]
Recollections for a good, old centre half from the 1970’s, welcome to Colin Blant
Name: Colin Blant DOB: 7th October 1946 Dale debut: Port Vale – 12th August 1972 Last game: Port Vale – 3rd November 1973 Also played for: Burnley, Portsmouth, Darlington, Grimsby […]