The second best thing of the year to happen to Dale happened on Tuesday when it was announced our management duo had signed a new two year deal.

The news of the contract extension will put an end (for now) to rumours linking Hill and Flitcroft with a move away from the club, and give Dale yet another boost in this wonderful year.

The duo signed a three year deal back in the Summer of 2007 after a wonderful opening spell in charge, but that deal expired this Summer.

But speculation over the last few days suggested a new deal had been agreed and it was just going to be a matter of time before the deal was signed and sealed. 

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