Rochdale AFC news

Dale Assistant Manager Chris Beech

Colchester United v Rochdale

Rochdale make the long trip to Essex this weekend to face Colchester United in the final game of the 2015-16 campaign.

A victory on Sunday would see Dale secure their highest ever League 1 points tally, with the side currently just two points short of the 68 points target, which was set in the 2010-11 season.

Assistant Manager Chris Beech is looking for the players to give everything they've got one last time. He said: “This team sits in a position where, if we can give everything we’ve got one more time and approach the Colchester game with a real intensity and energy, then we can amass a point’s value that will surpass any previous squads. We’ve had some unbelievable talents that have represented us and gone on to earn the club money, and this group are currently in a positive position to surpass all of the past."

This week, Colchester, who have been relegated to League Two, announced the appointment of John McGreal as first-team coach following the departure of Kevin Keen.

Assistant Manager Chris Beech will take charge on Sunday's game against Colchester United. Keith Hill will unfortunately be absent due to a family matter.

Ticket Information: Colchester United

Supporters making the trip for Dale’s final game of the 2015-16 campaign who have yet to buy tickets, can pay on the day.

Stadium car parking costs £6 and can be booked directly at www.colutickets.com subject to availability.

The club would like to thank all supporters travelling to Colchester and seek to finish the season victoriously.

Inaugural Rochdale AFC Year 1 Schools Cup 2016

Rochdale Football Club and Academy is to launch the inaugural Rochdale AFC Year One Schools Cup competition.

Taking place at Spotland Stadium on Friday 20 May, Year One pupils from all 74 primary schools in Rochdale have been invited to attend the football festival event.

The club want severy yYear one pupil in Rochdale to say ‘I played at Spotland'.

Invitations have  been sent out to Primary Schools, with a very positive take-up so far. All participants will receive a medal for taking part.

Schools should contact academy administrator Sarah Ashton for more information: sarah.ashton@rochdaleafc.co.uk

Win up to £2,000

The jackpot accumulator for this week’s goldbond draw stands at £1250, added to other assorted prizes of £750 this means potentially there are £2,000 of cash prizes to be won this weekend.

If you are not already a member of the goldbond weekly draw and want to be in with a chance of winning a cash prize you can call the goldbond team on 0844 826 1907 (option three).

Goldbond agents

Theclub is always looking for new agents for established rounds across the borough so if you feel you can give just a couple of hours a week a fantastic package is on offer in return.

Agents receive a heavily discounted season ticket (just £30), 15% commission on all money collected and 10% discount in the club shop.

For more information email pete.woodhouse@rochdaleafc.co.uk or call us on 0844 826 1907 (option three).

Alternatively if you are interested in setting up a round yourself at work then please contact the club and they can help you to do this.