Rochdale weekend weather warning

Could this game be postponed because heavy snow is  forecast for Saturday in this area.

Take that Mockers Wednesday morning match thread. We live in uncertain times.

Anyone travelling from Plymouth needs to question their own sanity for attending a game like this.

Punchdrunk wrote:

Anyone travelling from Plymouth needs to question their own sanity for attending a game like this.

I agree, Scunthorpe would be far better.

Earwegoagain wrote:

Take that Mockers Wednesday morning match thread. We live in uncertain times.

FCAL my entire existence as an internet forumite under question, all dain to a tiny bit of blizzard...tis a dark day for the Cuncher clan, fore shore

Pitch Volunteers Required On Saturday


The club’s ground staff would greatly appreciate help from volunteers to remove the pitch covers before Saturday’s game against Plymouth Argyle.

Supporters who wish to volunteer are asked to report to the Main Reception from 8am on Saturday morning.

Tea and coffee will be available to those who can spare their time.

The club are also on the lookout for volunteers to help out on the pitch on matchdays for the rest of the season. This would be from three hours before kick-off until a short period after the full-time whistle at Dale’s home matches.

If you’re interested, please email [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Thank you very much in advance.

ROCHDALE VIEW ON TODAY GAME

Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle | Crown Oil Arena, Sky Bet League One, Saturday 15th December 2018, 3pm Kick-Off

Dale welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Crown Oil Arena for their final home before Christmas on Saturday.

Draws for both sides last weekend means Dale are seven points ahead of the visitors, with four places separating them in the table.


KEITH HILL PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW

Keith Hill says he is pleased with a lot of aspects of his squad ahead of Saturday’s match at home to Plymouth Argyle.

A point on the road at AFC Wimbledon last weekend was followed up with a Checkatrade Trophy victory over near neighbours Oldham Athletic, and Hill was pleased with what he saw from his team in those performances.

“It’s been a learning week and a positive week, with respect to gaining a point away from home after our last away performance at Oxford United, which was a self-implosion, and a near-miss against Portsmouth when I think a fair result would have been a replay.

“On Tuesday night I thought I saw energy and commitment, and whilst you’re trying to nurture players you need that energy and enthusiasm, and ultimately the technical skill at speed, we will improve upon, which is basically scoring goals.

“I’m relatively pleased with a lot of the things that have happened over my time at the football club. It’s my ninth full season, and in that time I’ve got a lot to be proud of.

“You can wade through the external chaos that’s created, in terms of self-imposed pressure, pressure from social media, Directors, supporters, players, pundits.

“It’s something that when I look at the cold hard facts on paper of what the club has done, it’s something that I’m really pleased about and I know that we’ll continue to develop young players, a winning mentality, a superb environment where players can be nurtured, learn, progress and make sure that we get the necessary points on the board.

“I’m really pleased with a lot of aspects of the squad that we’ve got at this moment in time. There’s a progress being made, 100%. If I compare the progress this season to the 110 years previous at this football club, we’re doing things that the club has never seen before, from a player development point of view and maintaining our League One status, so I want to try and improve on that.

“When I look at what it is we’re doing and where we’re trying to get to, I’m relatively pleased with everything that’s going on at the football club. Yes, there has to be improvements, but realistic improvements.”

Hill believes Saturday’s Sky Bet League One encounter at home to Plymouth will be a stern test, but has been encouraged by the side’s home form over recent weeks.

“They’re a big club playing League One football. I’ve got a lot of respect for Plymouth and their Manager, for what they did last season and this season.

“They’re a club that are obviously in transition, like we are and have been. Historically they’re a Championship and League One side, so they’re trying to find a way back up to where they feel as though they belong.

“It’s a stern test for us from a football perspective, but it’s one that we’re going to enjoy. We won’t endure it, and we’ll definitely learn from the experiences.

“It’s acceptable [the home form], the pitch is magnificent. I’ve got to thank the ground staff for the investment and time that has been put into the pitch.

“This time last season it was destroyed and almost like a desert. It was a shame really because there were multiple games called off that put us on the back foot. We did the right thing in February and replaced the pitch, and it helped save our season with respect to avoiding relegation.

“I’m relatively happy with home performances, and I have been for the most of the season. Some of the teams that we played in the early part of the season took games away from us with respect to their League One standing, being Championship clubs, so it was difficult, but I do believe we’ll do okay.”

WELCOME TO THE CROWN OIL ARENA – A GUIDE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS

The following information is aimed at providing details of what you may need in order to plan your visit and make the most of your matchday experience at Rochdale Football Club. Should you need any further details, contact us on social media (see below), or call the club on 0844 826 1907.

Our Supporter Liaison Officer is Gina Buckley. Gina is located in the Main Stand Ticket Office on a matchday, and welcomes any interaction with fans. On a non-matchday she can be contacted by emailing [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Crown Oil Arena.



WHERE TO SIT

Visiting supporters are housed in the Willbutts Lane Stand (Reside Estate and Lettings Agency). This is a covered stand and offers the best view of the action on the Crown Oil Arena pitch.

The capacity of our away end is around 3,500. Turnstiles open an hour before kick-off.

We predominately offer pay on the day via cash turnstiles for games at the Crown Oil Arena, however, an all ticket only system maybe in place for certain matches. Therefore, we advise that you look for details on your own club’s website for full ticket details in the run up to any fixture you may be planning on attending at the Crown Oil Arena.

If a pay on the day option is available, in addition to cash turnstiles, you can also pay for your ticket by card at the Rochdale Ticket Office. All bank cards, with the exception of America Express, are accepted.

PRE-MATCH

We're holding a Christmas Family Fun Day when Dale host Plymouth Argyle at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday 15th December.

There’s a free Santa’s Grotto in the Carlsberg Lounge, VR challenges, brass band playing Christmas carols and much more.

The Ratcliffe Bars, situated on the Crown Oil Arena car park, are open to both home and away supporters from midday.

Referee | Carl Boyeson

Assistant Referees | Paul Hobday & Matthew Smith

Fourth Official | David Avent

Crown Oil Arena ? makes HP sound exotic.

You can oil my crown any time Akkers.

Little Akkeron argo cant compete with Rochdale, take the three nil stuffing and move on to the next club we cant compete with.

Best we can hope for is a postponement.

Earwegoagain wrote:

You can oil my crown any time Akkers.

Best offer I've had so far today

4-0 away win. Carey hat-trick and one from Forbes Phillipson-Masters. Wish I was going.

Another day another loss, unless the unsackable manager can come up with a cunning defensive plan to outwit the might of the world beating Rochdale forwards.

You'd have to be certifiable to travel in today's conditions to watch our non-league standard comedy 'defence' get cut wide open with every half arsed Rochdale attack. Usual 'performance' and a 3-0 drubbing.

Full debut for Jephcott; Sawyer returns to defence for injured Canavan.

Macey
Riley
Songo'o
Sawyer
Smith-Brown
Sarcevic
Fox
Jephcott
J Grant
Ladapo
Carey

Substitutes

Edwards
Ness
Taylor
Ainsworth
Wylde
Letheren
Moore.

oh dear!

"Injured" is the new "you're outta here in a month". What's the betting the "injured" Wootton leaves in January, too ? LOL

got the kids out early this season so much for strength and depth

feck off back to scotland adams you cnut

Tgwu wrote:

Pitch Volunteers Required On Saturday


The club’s ground staff would greatly appreciate help from volunteers to remove the pitch covers before Saturday’s game against Plymouth Argyle.

Supporters who wish to volunteer are asked to report to the Main Reception from 8am on Saturday morning.

Tea and coffee will be available to those who can spare their time.

The club are also on the lookout for volunteers to help out on the pitch on matchdays for the rest of the season. This would be from three hours before kick-off until a short period after the full-time whistle at Dale’s home matches.

If you’re interested, please email [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Thank you very much in advance.

"Volunteers to help out on the pitch on matchdays" FFS don't let the Board & Adams see this, it'll give them the idea of asking for volunteers to play for the first team.

Actually this might not be a bad idea as it likely wouldn't affect results.

The PAFC squad for Argo v Rochdale L1 15/12/18 is the consequence of seven years of shyster led austerity and a hidden agenda of speculative land/property acquisition and a complete absence of ambition and long term planning by a inept board.
Look how far we've come.
Enjoy the game.

Well if we are that desperate to play kids, Dyson remember him must be really shite, how long did Adams chase him and it took till he got him here to realise he is shit,

Who the feck scouted this lot.

Short answer no one they are cheap and they play where we need them too,
feckin bollocks and i'm stuck in so any online links to the game ?

Grovehill wrote:

Tgwu wrote:

Pitch Volunteers Required On Saturday


The club’s ground staff would greatly appreciate help from volunteers to remove the pitch covers before Saturday’s game against Plymouth Argyle.

Supporters who wish to volunteer are asked to report to the Main Reception from 8am on Saturday morning.

Tea and coffee will be available to those who can spare their time.

The club are also on the lookout for volunteers to help out on the pitch on matchdays for the rest of the season. This would be from three hours before kick-off until a short period after the full-time whistle at Dale’s home matches.

If you’re interested, please email niall.hazlehurst

Thank you very much in advance.

"Volunteers to help out on the pitch on matchdays"  FFS don't let the Board & Adams see this, it'll give them the idea of asking for volunteers to play for the first team.

Actually this might not be a bad idea as it likely wouldn't affect results.

Must admit I chuckled when I saw that. Tight bastards could have offered a free ticket FCAL.

lamerias injuried? i dont believe it nor P grant's case.

i guess those two are off then

Clearest sign yet that Lameiras is deffo off in January. Depressing.