Squad
Brian Barry-Murphy2010current
Joseph Rafferty2012current
Josh Lillis2012current
Rhys Bennett2012current
Callum Camps2013current
Ian Henderson2013current
Jamie Allen2013current
Joe Bunney2013current
Matthew Lund2013current
Michael Rose2013current
Peter Vincenti2013current
Scott Tanser2013current
Steve Collis2013current
Andy Cannon2014current
Calvin Andrew2014current
Tom Kennedy2014current
Jimmy McNulty2015current
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing2015current
Reuben Noble-Lazarus2015current- Niall Canavan2016current
Matt Done2017current- Billy Coopercurrent
Dan Cunliffecurrent
Daniel Adsheadcurrent
Fábio Tavarescurrent
Jack Reynoldscurrent- John Allancurrent
Kwadwo Baahcurrent- Lee Cartwrightcurrent
Luke Mathesoncurrent
Sandy Turnbullcurrent- Sidney Elliottcurrent
- Steve Arnoldcurrent
- Thomas Corcorancurrent
- Thomas Mortcurrent
Jimmy Hogan1902–1903
Vince Hayes1913–1919
Patrick O'Connell1918–1919- Billy Bradshaw1920–1920
- Thomas Bennett1921–1921
- William Bradbury1921–1923
George Wall1922–1923- Jack Brennan1922–1923
Harry Anstiss1924–1925- Fred Appleyard1928–1931
- Len Baker1929–1930
- Len Crompton1929–1929
- Harry Abbott1931–1932
- Harry Bruce1931–1931
- Harry Nuttall1932–1933
- Jack Smith1933–1934
- Walter Buckley1933–1936
- Bert Humpish1934–1936
- Billy Smith1934–1935
- Tom Sneddon1937–1947
- Alf Ainsworth1940–1942
- Billy Walsh1941–1942
- Alf Ainsworth1944–1945
- Arthur Cunliffe1945–1947
- Jackie Arthur1947–1953
- Sam Earl1947–1948
- George Eastham, Sr.1948–1949
- Jack Connor1948–1951
Frank Lord1953–1961- Jimmy Anders1953–1956
- Brian Green1954–1958
- Billy Duff1956–1958
- Norman Bodell1958–1963
- Ron Barnes1959–1961
- Tony Collins1959–1961
Brian Birch1961–1962- Ted Burgin1961–1966
- Brian Birch1964–1967
- Laurie Calloway1964–1968
- Neville Bannister1965–1966
- Paul Crossley1965–1966
- Dennis Butler1968–1973
- Joe Ashworth1968–1971
- David Cross1969–1971
- Alf Arrowsmith1970–1972
- Micky Brennan1973–1975
- Steve Arnold1973–1974
- Mike Ferguson1974–1976
- Neil Young1974–1975
- Stan Horne1974–1975
- Dave Esser1977–1982
- Bobby Hoy1978–1981
- Peter Creamer1978–1979
- Philip Ashworth1978–1979
- Doug Collins1979–1979
- Eddie Cliff1979–1981
Geoff Thomas1982–1982- Paul Comstive1982–1982
- Roy Greaves1982–1983
Brian Greenhoff1983–1984- Ian Griffiths1983–1984
- Jimmy Greenhoff1983–1984
- Mike Doyle1983–1984
- Paul Comstive1983–1983
- John Pemberton1984–1985
- Tony Towers1984–1985
Phil Dwyer1985–1985
Ronnie Moore1985–1986- Steve Carney1985–1985
- Peter Hampton1987–1987
- Chris Beaumont1988–1989
- Alan Ainscow1989–1990
- Alex Jones1991–1992
- Phil Hughes1991–1991
- Alex Jones1992–1994
David Bayliss1995–2001
Keith Hill1996–2001
Kevin Pilkington1996–1996- Mark Bailey1996–1999
- Mike Cecere1996–1997
- Graeme Atkinson1997–1998
Stephen Bywater1997–1998- Isidro Díaz1998–1999
- Miguel de Souza1998–1998
Paul Carden1998–2000- Graeme Atkinson1999–2002
- Lee Duffy1999–2004
- Richard Green1999–1999
- Wayne Evans1999–2005
Gary Hamilton2000–2001
Matt Gilks2000–2007- Simon Coleman2000–2002
- Simon Davies2000–2001
- Alan McLoughlin2001–2002
Darren Dunning2001–2002
Kevin Kyle2001–2001
Marcus Hahnemann2001–2001
Matt Doughty2001–2004
Paddy McCourt2001–2005- Richard Green2001–2002
- Simon Grand2001–2004
Steve Banks2001–2002
Ian Bishop2002–2003
Paul Simpson2002–2003
Rory Patterson2002–2004- Shane Cansdell-Sherriff2002–2003
- Steve Jones2002–2002
Andy Bishop2003–2004- Ged Brannan2003–2003
- Kevin Donovan2003–2004
- Lee Andrews2003–2003
Leo Bertos2003–2005- Mickaël Antoine-Curier2003–2003
- Chris Armstrong2004–2004
Grant Holt2004–2006
Jamie Clarke2004–2006
Neil Redfearn2004–2004
Taiwo Atieno2004–2005
Willo Flood2004–2004
Marc Richards2005–2005
Rickie Lambert2005–2006
Rory McArdle2005–2006
Chris Dagnall2006–2006- Chris Dagnall2006–2010
Darrell Clarke2006–2007- David Bayliss2006–2006
Glenn Murray2006–2007
Iyseden Christie2006–2007- Lee Crooks2006–2008
- Rory McArdle2006–2007
Adam Le Fondre2007–2007- Adam Le Fondre2007–2009
Ben Muirhead2007–2007- Ben Muirhead2007–2008
- Chris Basham2007–2008
David Perkins2007–2008- Glenn Murray2007–2008
Kallum Higginbotham2007–2010
Keith Barker2007–2007
Kelvin Etuhu2007–2007
Louis Dodds2007–2007
Rob Atkinson2007–2007- Rory McArdle2007–2010
Sam Russell2007–2009- Tom Kennedy2007–2010
David Button2008–2008
Jordan Rhodes2008–2008
Scott Wiseman2008–2011
Will Buckley2008–2010
Chris O'Grady2009–2010
Craig Dawson2009–2010
Dale Stephens2009–2009
Frank Fielding2009–2009
Gary Madine2009–2009- Jason Kennedy2009–2013
- Josh Lillis2009–2009
Kenny Arthur2009–2010
Nicky Adams2009–2009
Tom Heaton2009–2010
Will Atkinson2009–2010
Anthony Elding2010–2011- Chris O'Grady2010–2011
- Craig Dawson2010–2011
- Frank Fielding2010–2010
Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro2010–2012
Joe Widdowson2010–2012- Josh Lillis2010–2011
Josh Thompson2010–2011
Luke Daniels2010–2010- Matt Done2010–2011
- Nicky Adams2010–2010
- Tom Kennedy2010–2011
Tope Obadeyi2010–2010- Ahmad Benali2011–2011
- Daniel Bogdanović2011–2011
David Ball2011–2012
David Lucas2011–2012
Dean Holden2011–2012
Harry Bunn2011–2011
Jake Kean2011–2011- Liam Dickinson2011–2011
- Matthew Barnes-Homer2011–2012
Nathan Eccleston2011–2011- Nicky Adams2011–2012
Owain Fôn Williams2011–2011
Pim Balkestein2011–2011
Roland Bergkamp2011–2012
Stephen Darby2011–2012- Stephen Jordan2011–2012
- Will Atkinson2011–2011
Brett Ormerod2012–2012- Craig Curran2012–2013
- Dean Holden2012–2012
Dele Adebola2012–2013- George Donnelly2012–2014
Kevin Amankwaah2012–2012
Kevin Long2012–2012
Matty Pearson2012–2013
Paul McCallum2012–2012- Peter Cavanagh2012–2014
Phil Edwards2012–2012- Phil Edwards2012–2013
Péter Kurucz2012–2012- Ray Putterill2012–2013
- Ryan Edwards2012–2013
- Tope Obadeyi2012–2012
Gary Dicker2013–2014
Graham Cummins2013–2014
Jack O'Connell2013–2014- Javan Vidal2013–2014
- Matt Done2013–2015
Ritchie Jones2013–2013- Scott Hogan2013–2014
- Shane Cansdell-Sherriff2013–2013
Wayne Thomas2013–2013
Conrad Logan2014–2014- Jack O'Connell2014–2015
- Jason Kennedy2014–2014
- Reuben Noble-Lazarus2014–2015
Sean McGinty2014–2014- Sean McGinty2014–2015
Stephen Dawson2014–2015
Tomasz Cywka2014–2015- Jack O'Connell2015–2015
Jamie Jones2015–2015
Joel Pereira2015–2015
Lewis Alessandra2015–2016
Aaron Morley2016–2022- Grant Holt2016–2016
Alex Dobre2018–2018
Robert Sánchez2019–2020
Toumani Diagouraga2022–2023
Rochdale A.F.C. is a professional football club based in Rochdale, England, nicknamed 'The Dale'.
The club has played at Spotland Stadium since 1920, establishing a long-standing home for its fans.
Rochdale was formed in 1907 and joined the Football League in 1921, marking the start of its competitive journey.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Rochdale A.F.C. was established in 1907, marking the beginning of a long journey in English football. The club faced early challenges, including an unsuccessful application to join the Football League after World War I. However, in 1921, Rochdale was included in the newly formed Third Division North, making their league debut with a home victory against Accrington Stanley. Despite this promising start, the club struggled in their inaugural season, finishing at the bottom and needing to reapply for membership.
Key Milestones
The club experienced significant changes in 1958 when the Football League was restructured, allowing Rochdale to secure a place in the Third Division. Their most notable achievement came in 1962 when they reached the League Cup final, becoming the first club from the bottom division to do so, although they were defeated by Norwich City. The 1969 season marked their first promotion, largely credited to manager Bob Stokoe and his assistant Len Richley. Despite a strong start in the Third Division, the team faced a decline in form, which hindered their progress.
Recent Developments
Rochdale A.F.C. has continued to evolve, competing in the EFL League Two after securing promotion through the National League play-offs. The club has a rich history of rivalries, particularly with Bury and Oldham Athletic, and has played its home matches at Spotland Stadium since 1920. Over the years, they have achieved several promotions and cup successes, including multiple titles in the Fourth Division and the Lancashire Cup.
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1907–1999
Rochdale A.F.C. was formed in 1907. After World War I the Football League was expanded and the club unsuccessfully applied to join. In 1921 Rochdale were included in the new Third Division North, and played their first League game at home against Accrington Stanley on 27 August 1921, winning 6–3. However, this first season ended with the club at the bottom of the League, having to reapply for membership. In 1958, the League was restructured with the two regional Third Division sections being combined into new national Third and Fourth Divisions. In the restructuring, Rochdale secured a spot in the Third Division but were relegated in last place at the end of their first season at this level. The club reached the League Cup final in 1962 led by Tony Collins. This was the first time a club from the bottom league division had reached the final of a major competition – where they lost to Norwich City 4–0 on aggregate. Rochdale had beaten Southampton, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, York City, and Blackburn Rovers on their route to the final. The club's first promotion came in 1969, earned by a team largely assembled by manager Bob Stokoe, though it was Stokoe's assistant, Len Richley who steered Rochdale to promotion after Stokoe moved to Carlisle United. In the early stages of the 1969–70 season, Rochdale topped the Third Division table, but the team's form significantly declined around Christmas 1969, and a failure to halt the team's decline led to the…
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Legacy
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Third Division North (level 3) Runners-up: 1923–24, 1926–27 Fourth Division / League Two (level 4) Promoted: 1968–69, 2009–10, 2013–14 National League (level 5) Play-off winners: 2026 Lancashire Combination Division One Champions: 1910–11, 1911–12 Cup
Football League Cup Runners-up: 1961–62 Lancashire Cup Winners: 1948–49, 1970–71, 2004–05
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Rochdale Association Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. The club competes in the EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football, following promotion via the National League play-offs. Nicknamed 'The Dale', they have played home matches at Spotland Stadium since 1920, contesting longstanding rivalries with Bury and Oldham Athletic.
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