| Show time! 20:08 - Aug 2 with 9933 views | RotherhamDale |
Now pre-season has just about finished, where do people think we are?
I think that we're a striker and a centre half off being a mid table side. I just can't see us doing as well as we did last time as we don't have the individual quality that we did last time around.
Finishing mid table would still be a good achievement though. I'd settle for about 17th right now. |  |
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| Show time! on 20:21 - Aug 2 with 6706 views | 442Dale |
While agreeing we do need reinforcements, the standard of play from the young players who have been fully involved in these friendlies is cause for real optimism. In the past you might see brief appearances from youngsters and it would understandably see "they aren't ready yet" reactions. Now that still might be the case in reality, but at the same time seeing a bench next week of Cannon, Camps and Logan would be of no concern whatsoever and you'd half expect them to come on and do something.
It's the flip side of "it's only a friendly" argument, wherein you can't get carried away with positives as much as the negatives aren't worth worrying about too much. However, again, a game of football is just that and the introduction of our subs today saw them dominate a team full of experienced campaigners. Bury brought on the likes of Sedgwick and Thompson, but it was ours who made the difference. |  |
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| Show time! on 21:11 - Aug 2 with 6614 views | ColDale |
I think there's an element of forgetting what the last time in League One was like We had a real struggle and up until Xmas, we were in a relegation battle. Was only the upturn in form after Xmas which gave us the sniff of the Play offs.
At times, I get the impression that something not as successful as last time will be seen as disappointment. At no stage should we ever forget the fact that we'll have the lowest budget in the division next season. |  | | |
| Show time! on 21:24 - Aug 2 with 6574 views | TalkingSutty |
| Show time! on 20:21 - Aug 2 by 442Dale |
While agreeing we do need reinforcements, the standard of play from the young players who have been fully involved in these friendlies is cause for real optimism. In the past you might see brief appearances from youngsters and it would understandably see "they aren't ready yet" reactions. Now that still might be the case in reality, but at the same time seeing a bench next week of Cannon, Camps and Logan would be of no concern whatsoever and you'd half expect them to come on and do something.
It's the flip side of "it's only a friendly" argument, wherein you can't get carried away with positives as much as the negatives aren't worth worrying about too much. However, again, a game of football is just that and the introduction of our subs today saw them dominate a team full of experienced campaigners. Bury brought on the likes of Sedgwick and Thompson, but it was ours who made the difference. |
As it stands today I think it will be a struggle but we all know Hilly will be recruiting over the next few weeks so it's not easy to predict what will happen. Midfield is very strong and if we can recruit a quality centre half and find a goal scorer then I see us pushing around mid table, those two positions are crucial.
I don't think Rochdale Football Club has even been in a stronger position in its history. We have money in the bank with probably more due to come from players like Dawson and Hogan. We also have a batch of good young players waiting in the wings who are all getting better and better. No matter how this season pans out the future looks good. |  | | |
| Show time! on 22:16 - Aug 2 with 6454 views | zxcvbnm |
Lillis
Rafferty
Rose
Tanser
Lancashire
Fox (if signed)
Lund
Allen
Done
Henderson
Andrew
Subs
Diba, Eastham, Vincenti, Bunney (if fit), Bennett, Camps, Hery
That's might guess at the team on Saturday |  |
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| Show time! on 22:35 - Aug 2 with 6403 views | D_Alien |
| Show time! on 21:11 - Aug 2 by ColDale |
I think there's an element of forgetting what the last time in League One was like We had a real struggle and up until Xmas, we were in a relegation battle. Was only the upturn in form after Xmas which gave us the sniff of the Play offs.
At times, I get the impression that something not as successful as last time will be seen as disappointment. At no stage should we ever forget the fact that we'll have the lowest budget in the division next season. |
I'm not sure that's giving the full picture.
We might well have flirted with the bottom third of the table towards the end of 2010, but the start we had and in particular the sensational performances against Soton away and Huddersfield at home before the end of September meant there was huge optimism that we could hold our own in the division.
If we're anywhere near the level of performance by the end of September this time round I'll be over the moon - if we're not, I won't be sick as a parrot. |  |
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| Show time! on 00:23 - Aug 3 with 6241 views | regjenkins |
What i would love to see more than anything at our club is a year on year progression as opposed to a sprint away from the starting block on 9th August. For me its about staying put in Div 1 for the foreseeable future, and if that's mid table for a couple of seasons then so be it. Its about where we are in five and then ten seasons. Squad development and a steady management. With that, will hopefully, come ever increasing status and fan base. Our last forage into league 1 was great and give us some great memories in the first season. That attracted bigger clubs to our management and things went flat. we the fans can only hope things become sustainable long term and if that means turning out young players and selling them on then that's the way forward. The team needs to play sustainable 1st Div football for the the next decade and not just two seasons. That way the finances will be look after themselves and we can put the team firmly on the map. Anyone see any reasons that cannot be achieved at Dale? |  |
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| Show time! on 09:20 - Aug 3 with 6030 views | pnc4eva1 |
As long as we continue to play attractive football I will be happy. Talking to fans of other clubs in the division it has become clear that there is little difference between leagues one and two when it comes to quality.
Like many I do feel we need an out and out goal scorer but appreciate that they do not grow on trees. Therefore I'll put my faith in Kieth Hill and see if he can pull another gem from nowhere.
20th or above will make me very happy |  |
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| Show time! on 09:32 - Aug 3 with 5996 views | electricblue |
After reading peoples posts during the past.month etc and several players missing to boost the squad i say 19th.....
I know we are not a splash the cash club etc but sometimes you have to spend a little...
Commanding Centre half O'connor type......
And an attacking forward who is willing to take players on and also not affraid to shoot....... |  |
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| Show time! on 10:07 - Aug 3 with 5910 views | fitzochris |
| Show time! on 09:32 - Aug 3 by electricblue |
After reading peoples posts during the past.month etc and several players missing to boost the squad i say 19th.....
I know we are not a splash the cash club etc but sometimes you have to spend a little...
Commanding Centre half O'connor type......
And an attacking forward who is willing to take players on and also not affraid to shoot....... |
Who's O'Connor? |  |
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| Show time! on 10:09 - Aug 3 with 5905 views | fitzochris |
D'Arcy we had. [Post edited 3 Aug 2014 10:11]
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| Show time! on 10:12 - Aug 3 with 5894 views | ParkinsGimp |
| Show time! on 22:16 - Aug 2 by zxcvbnm |
Lillis
Rafferty
Rose
Tanser
Lancashire
Fox (if signed)
Lund
Allen
Done
Henderson
Andrew
Subs
Diba, Eastham, Vincenti, Bunney (if fit), Bennett, Camps, Hery
That's might guess at the team on Saturday |
Please not Tanser at Centre half!!!
We need a good experienced Centre half before next week, with all will in the world, we know Lancashire can be suspect.
Also a goal scorer. But think mid table finish , especially if through the season the young uns perform when asked.
Would be happy with 6th from bottom. We have money in the bank, good crop of youth who no doubt will learn from the coming season. Then kick on following season. Lets become an established League One team, then who knows :-) |  | | |
| Show time! on 10:13 - Aug 3 with 5890 views | TVOS1907 |
| Show time! on 10:07 - Aug 3 by fitzochris |
Who's O'Connor? |
Think he means O'Connell...... |  |
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| Show time! on 10:15 - Aug 3 with 5880 views | fitzochris |
| Show time! on 10:13 - Aug 3 by TVOS1907 |
Think he means O'Connell...... |
Ah, thought he was hankering after D'Arcy, which would've been odd to say the least. Unless Electricblue is the lad's dad, of course. | |
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| Show time! on 10:29 - Aug 3 with 5855 views | electricblue |
| Show time! on 10:13 - Aug 3 by TVOS1907 |
Think he means O'Connell...... |
Typo sorry..
Just talking about kirkconnell and got it mixed up......
Cant multitask chaps..... | |
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| Show time! on 11:01 - Aug 3 with 5792 views | fitzochris |
| Show time! on 10:29 - Aug 3 by electricblue |
Typo sorry..
Just talking about kirkconnell and got it mixed up......
Cant multitask chaps..... |
Why were you talking about Kirkconnel? | |
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| Show time! on 11:11 - Aug 3 with 5760 views | electricblue |
Looking at holiday lets fitzo......
Travelling through kirkconnel to ayr next week. | |
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| Show time! on 11:12 - Aug 3 with 5756 views | fitzochris |
| Show time! on 11:11 - Aug 3 by electricblue |
Looking at holiday lets fitzo......
Travelling through kirkconnel to ayr next week. |
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| Show time! on 11:18 - Aug 3 with 5735 views | electricblue |
Where.....!
If you mean where are we....
We are in leadhills nr wanlochead....
Untill monday then staying in wigtown until saturday......
Also looking at a few cottages to buy aswell in the wigtown area looking to move from this hell hole.... [Post edited 3 Aug 2014 11:22]
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| Show time! on 11:27 - Aug 3 with 5712 views | YouTubeDale |
In reply to electricblue...
"And an attacking forward who is willing to take players on and also not affraid to shoot......." that would describe Morgan's performance yesterday. He was hungry to take players on and certainly not afraid to shoot.
I think most Dale supporters would say a successful season would be keeping League 1 status at the end of it. And I agree that the aim should be establishing ourselves as a league 1 club and attracting fans by doing so, slowly but surely.
If Keith Hill can truly fall in love with the club and do a "Dario Gradi" then he would be the simple answer - the key to keeping us a League 1 club season after season. Perhaps doing a Yeovil and making it to the Championship for one season. [Post edited 3 Aug 2014 11:29]
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| Show time! on 11:33 - Aug 3 with 5693 views | MHall963 |
Getting back to the first 11 and subs for saturday. Having seen 4 or 5 of the pre season games, i would go for:
Lillis
Rafferty Eastham Lancashire Rose
Lund Hery
Bennett Henderson Vincenti
Andrew
Subs: Collis, Tanser, Allen, Logan, Done, Camps, Bunney.
A bit controversial playing the two big wingers, but i thought that it was one of the few positives from yesterdays first half performance and could work well against some more atracking teams in the league. Still reckon we need a defensive midfielder and a goalscorer maybe just on loan until camps and bunney get some more experience. | | | |
| Show time! on 11:37 - Aug 3 with 5669 views | fitzochris |
| Show time! on 11:18 - Aug 3 by electricblue |
Where.....!
If you mean where are we....
We are in leadhills nr wanlochead....
Untill monday then staying in wigtown until saturday......
Also looking at a few cottages to buy aswell in the wigtown area looking to move from this hell hole.... [Post edited 3 Aug 2014 11:22]
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What hell hole? | |
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| Show time! on 11:39 - Aug 3 with 5659 views | TVOS1907 |
| Show time! on 11:37 - Aug 3 by fitzochris |
What hell hole? |
Think you mean 'What hell hole......?' | |
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| Show time! on 11:51 - Aug 3 with 5626 views | YouTubeDale |
| Show time! on 11:33 - Aug 3 by MHall963 |
Getting back to the first 11 and subs for saturday. Having seen 4 or 5 of the pre season games, i would go for:
Lillis
Rafferty Eastham Lancashire Rose
Lund Hery
Bennett Henderson Vincenti
Andrew
Subs: Collis, Tanser, Allen, Logan, Done, Camps, Bunney.
A bit controversial playing the two big wingers, but i thought that it was one of the few positives from yesterdays first half performance and could work well against some more atracking teams in the league. Still reckon we need a defensive midfielder and a goalscorer maybe just on loan until camps and bunney get some more experience. |
I like that line up, especially with Bennett up top. It's good to have Rose on for the freekicks ofcourse but I still think he is our weak link at the back. I prefer Done at the back but he hasn't had the best of preseasons according to many. That sounds like Done is being written off already which isn't the case by any stretch of the imagination. | |
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| Show time! on 11:55 - Aug 3 with 5616 views | TVOS1907 |
| Show time! on 11:51 - Aug 3 by YouTubeDale |
I like that line up, especially with Bennett up top. It's good to have Rose on for the freekicks ofcourse but I still think he is our weak link at the back. I prefer Done at the back but he hasn't had the best of preseasons according to many. That sounds like Done is being written off already which isn't the case by any stretch of the imagination. |
It's an interesting line-up, but if we're saying Done hasn't had the best pre-season, the same could also be said of Lund.
I don't for one minute think Hill will leave Lund out next Saturday, but certainly Allen and Fox (if he signs) have done more than enough to stake a claim for a starting berth. | |
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| Show time! on 12:05 - Aug 3 with 5578 views | YouTubeDale |
| Show time! on 11:55 - Aug 3 by TVOS1907 |
It's an interesting line-up, but if we're saying Done hasn't had the best pre-season, the same could also be said of Lund.
I don't for one minute think Hill will leave Lund out next Saturday, but certainly Allen and Fox (if he signs) have done more than enough to stake a claim for a starting berth. |
Can't disagree with you about Allen and Fox, but Lund is the guy to break up play, that characteristic wrapping his leg around tackle. If he can stay more defensive then I would still go for Lund. | |
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