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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 16:59 24 Jan 2026
Currently averaging 2.44 points per game to Yorks 2.21. If we carried on at same rate that’s 112.5 points which is ridiculous. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 16:55 24 Jan 2026
Currently averaging 2.44 points per game to Yorks 2.21. If we carried on at same rate that’s 112.5 points which is ridiculous. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Truro City
at 14:27 24 Jan 2026
No height up front. I really don’t see what Tyler Smith offers. Surely you start Rodney with Hendo if Mani D not ready to start and Mani D 2 not available? |
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Reply | Incoming Confirmed
at 21:13 15 Jan 2026
It seems very much a case of cutting those not good enough and replacing with those that may be, I guess at this level and budget you are unlikely to really know for sure. TBH Jim is generally ok at getting people in and giving them every chance, but if not good enough they don’t last.
Manny D 2 appears to be a journeyman that may do a specific job. Limited but experienced and a target man with around a goal every 3 is ok as cover and for squad.
Perry is a typical mutually beneficial signing for us and Coventry. Will let Coventry see if he is up to men’s football and will give him experience. Either works or it doesn’t but adds depth I guess.
Bilongo is a classic Hill signing, broken toy that was seen as having huge potential but never done it, Jim clearly thinks he has the ability so I’m assuming it’s a free transfer that has a limited risk but may be a steal.
Can’t see any more coming in other than a keeper, hopefully Whatmuff. Maybe a young striker on loan but we are not York so doubt it will be anyone with a real pedigree. We have enough bodies it’s just if they and Jim are good enough! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 18:38 13 Jan 2026
Thanks for that. Hopefully whatever path he takes he is successful and happy and has fond memories here! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 17:50 13 Jan 2026
They do indeed play in Different positions and it is a game of opinions after all.
Bryant looks a very good signing on paper, fast, tall, attack minded and was once very highly thought of. Let’s hope we agree on that one 😊 |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 17:30 13 Jan 2026
I raised it as a reference to their playing positions. If we could get Craig at the same cost as say John until July would it be worthwhile in your opinion?
Its worth considering that if he signs for say Crewe, Altringham, Oldham or even Macclesfield, because his aim is to regain fitness by training whilst playing and doing his coach badges, I’m sure many would question how we never asked and how he ended up at one of the above. Asking does absolutely no harm! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 17:18 13 Jan 2026
If I knew, which I may or may not, what has that got to do with you or anyone else? I have not quoted a figure and nor would I regardless. |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 16:33 13 Jan 2026
I said we should speak to him, see what he want and consider it, big difference.
Of course a lot would depend on fitness and the figure I quoted was just that, a figure. He might want to get fit at a club and town he knows, he might want pay as you play, he might want to do his coaching badges and play for less than we were paying Cameron John!
The point is, if he benefited the squad and kids with his professionalism, lifted the club and fans that we can attract a player of his quality, offered a huge threat up front from set pieces, added to the squad and playing staff on and off the pitch and added to the gate, what’s the issue?
Why would he not be worth a conversation? What is the down side of speaking to him? There isn’t one although some here would probably look at the negatives if Sylvester Stallone discovered his grandad was from Rochdale and wanted to invest 10 million no strings! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 14:32 13 Jan 2026
As I stated in the initial post and since, it’s not about money or we would have no chance anyway. Playing 3 5 2 Dawson is fine right side of the 3 and as cover for EEL.
Anyway looking at the loan signings it looks hugely unlikely now (even more than yesterday) so hopefully they bring a lot to the team and squad. |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 14:28 13 Jan 2026
If he aided us get promoted on a deal until July it’s not money we can ill afford, what we can’t afford is to blow the chance of promotion when it’s only one automatic.
Loan players are not free, we have players on decent money, why would we not ask or at least consider the option? It’s not going to be about money anyway I would imagine so…..
As for bURY, it was far more than 1 player that led to their downfall as we all know! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 14:23 13 Jan 2026
No. I’m sure you could look at the Birmingham link and see the press, far from a rumour!
Can’t recall where I saw the Wrexham and Blackburn link but I have nothing to gain from making it up. |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 10:31 13 Jan 2026
Does he fit the way we play? Yes, his passing is better than our current centre backs.
Is he as mobile as EEL? I would say similar but he hasn’t played for a while so I would say initially maybe not as match fit or up to speed.
I would not drop EEl, whilst Craig is a far better player I would not drop the captain, think Dawson would compliment him if anything.
Whilst he may not be the player he was we don’t know that, and I would say the likelihood is he would improve us immensely. It’s also not to be forgotten how dangerous he is in the opposition box. Obviously he isn’t a striker but chasing the game with 10 minutes to go he is very useful.
All I am saying is surely it’s worth having a chat with him, there is nothing to lose in doing that and potentially a lot to gain! |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 09:59 13 Jan 2026
Numerous sources say he turned down Birmingham City including Nixon. Blackburn and Wrexham also rumoured to have tried to sign him.
Why it hasn’t happened I have no idea, maybe part of the deal with wolves is he has to repay part of pay off if he signs for another league club. 🤷♂️ |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 09:56 13 Jan 2026
So if he was available you’re honestly saying you would not have him in the starting line up at centre back? He is way beyond anything we have available in that position. |
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Reply | Craig Dawson! Why not???
at 18:04 12 Jan 2026
Glad that my initial points have been taken as they were meant to be, it may be unlikely but then I guess it’s all dependent on Craig really. He is (or was) a huge Dale fan and he was on the pitch at about 15 celebrating when we got promoted.
With regards to him having to travel 4 times a week, I would doubt that would be necessary. Seem to recall in the past having players who did not train at all. Richard Jobson I’m pretty sure didn’t although that’s a while back, maybe a couple of times a week and match days would work fine. Knutsford is less than an hour away as well so not as if 8 or 9 hours a week and match day would be a huge burden, especially if tied in with coaching etc.
He could certainly get a better and bigger club than ours, he has had offers, maybe a couple of easy years before retirement and coaching or management would be attractive. And what better way to finish your career than taking the club that gave you your chance back into the football league, where we belong! |
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