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A potentially important win for Rochdale in their quest to return to the English Football League Devante Rodney scored twice as they stabilised their National League play-off push with a resounding 4-0 victory over Eastleigh at Spotland.  Author - Liam C Fifth-placed Rochdale, who had not won in three prior attempts in all competitions, took the lead after 11 minutes as Tobi Adebayo-Rowling found Rodney with a low cross that was rifled into the bottom corner. The hosts' lead was doubled only seven minutes later as Luis Fernandez put through his own net while Sam Beckwith was trying to turn home Aidan Barlow's delivery. Club favourite Ian Henderson fired Dale well clear of Eastleigh with a goal from another Adebayo-Rowling tee-up, this time into the near post, in the 63rd minute. READ MORE: Football match reports and more from Manchester Super News The contest was over when Rodney converted Adebayo-Rowling's third assist 12 minutes later. In the process, they extended Ea...

Dale's play-off hopes were dented slightly after this defeat Their unbeaten streak came to an end with a 3-2 home defeat to Boston United, despite a late fightback. Author - Liam C The in-form visitors took control early on, netting twice in the first half before adding a third midway through the second period. Goals from Ian Henderson and Jay Bird gave Dale hope, but they ultimately fell short. A closer look at what happened Jimmy McNulty made four changes to the side that started at Oldham, handing a debut to Michael Adu-Poku, while Ryan East, Ethan Ebanks-Landell and Jili Buyabu also came into the starting eleven. Dale started brightly, with Bird—who netted a stunner at Boundary Park, seeing two early efforts blocked. At the other end, Sam Waller had to be alert to turn a Jimmy Knowles shot wide, while Harvey Gilmour produced a crucial block to deny Jacob Hazel. However, Boston capitalised on a misplaced Dale pass in the 25th minute, with Hazel pouncing to fire past Waller. ...

A crucial point for Rochdale? Rochdale keeper Sam Waller saved a late penalty as his side held Halifax to a 0-0 draw. Author - Samson Immediate reaction from the Rochdale boss after their 0-0 draw against Halifax. youtu.be/toYbVBbNmis?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 20 February 2025 at 08:36 Tom Pugh won a spot-kick for the home side eight minutes from time but Waller guessed correctly to push away Hoti's kick. The clearest chance before that crucial moment came in the fifth minute when Waller made an excellent one-on-one stop to deny Zak Emmerson. Click here for more sporting news and match reports from across Greater Manchester Halifax midfielder Angelo Cappello drove forward from deep to unleash a shot which flew wide. Rochdale did have their moments in the attacking third. They went close after 65 minutes when substitute Devante Rodney almost set up the lurking Leon Ayinde at the back post. Seventh-placed Halifax are seven...

Five men will appear in court charged with stealing vehicles with an estimated value of around £730,000. A statement on the Greater Manchester Police website reads: They will all appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday 16 May 2022 charged with conspiracy to steal and going equipped. The five are: Michael Andrews (12/09/1989), of Bingley Road, Rochdale John Langley (18/04/1994), of Moss Street, Rochdale Shaun Arif Andrews (30/12/1993), of Geneva Terrace, Rochdale Faizal Hussain (09/08/1993), of Shaw Road, Oldham Nazish Shakeel (28/05/1992), of Northmoor Road, Longsight All five men were remanded into custody ahead of the court appearances. They were arrested by GMP's Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit on 13 May 2022 with the investigation carried out by officers from GMP's Trafford district. The offences involving the thefts of Ranger Rovers are alleged to have happened across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas between 18 April 2022 and 13 May 2...