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Reply | Message from Cameron Ogden
at 14:03 15 Apr 2025
AI analysis:
Prompt: In one sentence what his he saying:
Response "A year ago the club was on the brink of collapse, but thanks to our investment and off-field improvements, we’re now financially stable, in the playoff race, and asking fans to stick with us and stay positive through the final push.":
Prompt: Any hidden messages or passive aggressive threats:
Response: Objectively, Cameron Ogden’s message contains no direct threats or overt passive aggression, but there are a few subtle undertones and strategic reminders:
"We lent the Club £300,000..." – This early mention highlights the owners’ financial contribution and may serve as a gentle reminder of their role in saving the club. It sets a tone of gratitude and justification for their decisions.
"It is easy to forget..." – This phrase subtly rebukes critics or negative sentiment, suggesting some supporters may be overlooking the progress made.
"The Club and the team have no automatic right to receive your unwavering support..." – This acknowledges fans’ right to criticise, but also serves as a reminder that support should not be taken for granted and ideally, be constructive.
"If we had been told twelve months ago..." – This rhetorical framing suggests supporters should recalibrate their expectations and appreciate the current position, even if it's not perfect.
Overall, the tone is measured, professional, and aimed at building unity, but it does carry an underlying message: “Remember how bad it was, and recognise what’s been done.” Not passive-aggressive, but certainly strategic in managing perception.
Prompt: What can you the me about the Chairman's personality from his written English and style:
Answer: Cameron Ogden comes across as measured, thoughtful, strategic, and emotionally intelligent, with a calm leadership style that favours systems, sustainability, and steady progress. He likely values respect over popularity, and prefers quiet control over public displays of authority.
And for fun:
If he was in the Muppets show who would he be?
Answer: If the club were the Muppet Show, Ogden is the overworked executive producer trying to keep it financially afloat while the performers (players) and creative staff (fans, managers) do ridiculous things.
He's the guy installing solar panels while Animal's breaking a drumstick over the referee's head.
Prompt: honestly is he a good guy?
Answer: Based purely on his message and tone — yes, he seems like a good guy [Post edited 15 Apr 14:07]
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Reply | Refwatch - Sutton United v Rochdale
at 13:52 15 Apr 2025
This is Vladimir Putin's version - cold..
THE MARCH OF ROCHDALE CONTINUES — UNBROKEN, UNBOWED
Comrades,
Today, the result was not in our favour. But victory is not always measured in goals. Sometimes, it is measured in spirit, in discipline, in the refusal to kneel before chaos. The enemy scored a goal — yes — but it was an accident of nature. A moment of disorder. It changes nothing. The mission continues.
Our men fought with courage. With resolve. No surrender. And that is the true legacy of Rochdale. Let the weak celebrate small victories. We are building something greater — something eternal.
Now, to leadership. I will speak plainly. The manager... is not a strong man. He has the face of a schoolteacher and the tactics of a provincial librarian. I once called him a “parish choirmaster.” That was generous. A choirmaster at least commands a tune. He conducts confusion. And still, he stands. Why? Because behind him, forces move. Quiet. Cold. Strategic.
The board? Remote. Silent. They do not answer to the people — but to something else. A vision. Long-term. Beyond understanding. They speak of DNA, identity, foundations. These are not lies. But they are... inconvenient truths.
And yet, something stirs. I have seen it. New players — stronger, harder, more ruthless. The soft underbelly of the past is being replaced by iron. There is a plan. And next year... the reckoning comes. A great surge. Not optional. Not negotiable.
I said we would fall just short of the playoffs. I do not rejoice in this. I am no prophet — only a servant of inevitability. This season is not failure. It is preparation. It is laying the granite for a fortress that will stand for 100 years.
Let the others mock. Let them laugh. They do not understand what we are becoming. But one day, they will. And when they do... it will be too late.
Stand firm. Trust the cause.
Glory to Rochdale. For the Badge. For the People. Forever. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Sutton United v Rochdale
at 23:08 8 Apr 2025
Tremendous Effort, Terrible Result – But We’re Building Something YUGE!
Right off the bat — let me tell you — I thought we played very, very well. People are saying, “Sir, you don’t usually play that well and lose.” And they’re right! We were unlucky. Total freak goal. You won’t see another like it for weeks, maybe months — some say ever.
We go again at the weekend. That’s all I’ve got to say about the game.
Now let’s talk about the manager. I’ve said it before — not good enough. Never have thought he was. I believe I once described him as a “small parish choirmaster” — and look, folks, on reflection, I might have been generous. He’s more like a small parish choirmaster being played by Mr. Bean. Sad!
The owners, the CEO, the whole so-called management team — they’re not interested in your opinions. Don’t take it personally. They don’t care. What they do have is a plan — a medium-term plan. Not this year, never was. They’re putting in some kind of “DNA” — people keep saying that — into the way we play.
Now look, even I, with my very fair, very objective prejudice, can see the manager is improving the squad. Better players coming in each season. I expect more — much more — in the close season. Next year, folks, big push. HUGE.
I said we’d just miss the playoffs. Hope I’m wrong. Honestly, I’d love to be wrong — I’m not often, but it would be beautiful. Still, it’s not a devastating result. This is a foundation — big word — that’s going to last another 100 years. That’s what we’re building here.
Decided to post this with a little AI help, in the style of our glorious leader of the free world— just for a bit of light relief.
Keep the faith.
Up the Dale! |
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Reply | TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City
at 15:39 26 Mar 2025
Watched the match in a public space, so I had it on silent—and honestly, it was weird. It looked slow and static, almost like they were playing netball (you know, can't move with the ball).
That first goal? Pure laziness. No excuses. And before anyone says, “Well, it’s a lot of games”—we’re not exactly playing high-intensity, all-out attack football, are we?
What’s truly baffling is that just three games ago we looked sharp. Since Oldham, it’s like everything’s fallen off a cliff.
Never seen anything like it. |
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Reply | Refwatch - Maidenhead United v Rochdale
at 17:25 24 Mar 2025
Your right about Henderson. It just my opinion but I am not sure he is best used coming off the bench with 10 minutes to go. Needs to start, then sub him, if needed |
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Reply | Refwatch - Rochdale v Boston United
at 17:17 20 Mar 2025
I distinctly remember being sent on a supply chain management course once. No idea why—SCM isn’t my thing. I suspect they just wanted us to appreciate how mind-bendingly complex it is. Mission accomplished. I left thinking, I never want to work in SCM.
The lecturer, a wily Irishman, kept repeating “the dichotomy”—this dichotomy, that dichotomy. At some point, I thought to myself, this is about as useful as calling something “a microcosm of life.” Completely pointless.
Which brings me to EEL—thought he slowed the game down, but his distribution was spot on. Will he get quicker? Was his accuracy a fluke? Can the keeper pull off what he did? Bit of a dichotomy for James… |
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Reply | Time to go Jim. The turning point
at 12:06 14 Mar 2025
I think the last three performances have shown a real transformation—better pressing from the front, controlled aggression in all part of the park; and a good mix of long and short balls, especially the third goal against Altrincham with that assist from the keeper. I've said before, performances will keep improving as the manager brings more quality into the side. It's a long-term project, and while I'm still not keen on the manager's communication style, results speak for themselves. Well done to the team and manager. |
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Reply | Time to go Jim. The turning point
at 10:01 26 Feb 2025
Keith's - Best manager in my time, I loved his post match comments. I don't even bother with Jim's or even BBS - too boring.
But I don't think Keith will manage a team again... I just don't think he enjoys it anymore. |
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Reply | TAMWORTH
at 09:56 26 Feb 2025
So
Their commentators describes the game at the start as a 'dead rubber' both teams with nothing to play for. So season over gents... maybe explains the performance levels.
Their commentators said towards the end of the game (I kid you not)....... :
'and here come Rochdale, tip tapping around the box'
FFS |
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Reply | Sack McNulty
at 12:42 24 Feb 2025
You’re absolutely right about Barrow, Eyre, and Stockdale—but let’s not forget Jim. He’s firmly part of this quartet, like the fourth member of a questionable boy band.
Jim has built a system, an ethos, The Rochdale Way™. Every year, the players will get better... theoretically. The only issue? At times, we play with all the urgency of a slug moving over peanut butter.
Let’s not forget—football is meant to be entertainment. It should spark passion, debate, and maybe even the occasional heart palpitation. Right now, watching Dale is like watching a nervous student try to boil a bucket of water with a single Bunsen burner. Slow. Painful.
Oh, and for anyone clutching their pitchforks: Jim’s on a long contract. So, unless he suddenly discovers gegenpressing in a dream, we’re stuck with him. Everyone just take a deep breath and embrace the mediocrity. |
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Reply | Toilet Gate
at 15:43 20 Feb 2025
bog standard behaviour now |
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Reply | Why Do Managers See Different?
at 14:03 7 Feb 2025
I agree with you, but I think professional football people do see the game differently. I've lost track of the number of times opposing managers and pundits have praised our style of play and given Jim credit.
That said, like you, I think it’s clear within 5–10 minutes when a player is having an off day or when our tactic just isn’t working. If it were up to me, I’d have no hesitation in pulling a player off in the first half if they’re having a nightmare—like Rodney last night. Nothing personal, it’s just not your day. |
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Reply | Would you support a move to a new stadium
at 15:17 13 Jan 2025
been around for a bit this - remember the call for a new club called Manchester North End? Supposed to be the Dale, bury etc...
Can we ask the question - ok where would we go? |
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Reply | Dagenham match thread
at 10:10 16 Dec 2024
Ah, school English Lit—where joy went to die. First, Kes. Absolute drivel. Then, To Kill a Mockingbird—apparently a "microcosm of life." Microcosm this, microcosm that. When exactly was I meant to use that word, eh?
Fast forward: Our free kick. Overthought it, fancied ourselves as Barcelona/City, then—bang! Sucker punch. Well-taken goal, mind you. A perfect microcosm (ugh) of us: jolly hockey sticks, crumpets on the lawn, and Big Jim fanboys making excuses.
Reality check:
Better players than last year, sure.
We’ll finish higher. Probably 9th or 10th. Yay.
Great managers build great teams. Jim builds… systems.
Don’t expect cup runs—systems don’t win trophies.
Owners and CEO couldn’t care less what we think, so stop whining.
Buckle up. It’s going to be a long, dull slog. Still, it could be worse—they could make us read A Tale of Two Cities. But that’s a rant for another day. |
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Reply | Mcnulty
at 13:00 7 Nov 2024
fair point |
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