Town centre shop for Rochdale Football Club

Rochdale Football Club

Following the announcement last week of an innovative new initiative could help breathe new life into the town centre; Rochdale football club could be one of the first organisations to open a temporary shop in the town centre.

The Council and town centre management are currently working with the Club and the aim is locate a new shop will be located in one of the empty properties in the town centre.

Leader of the Council, Irene Davidson, said: “I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a designated shop selling kits and equipments to all Dale fans. The club has worked incredibly hard this season and their success is there for everybody to see. I hope everybody gets behind their local team and shows their support by helping us to get this proposal off the ground.”

Rochdale MP, Paul Rowen, added: “It is hoped that the enthusiasm shown by Rochdalians last year will continue this year and we will be able to celebrate Rochdale’s entry into the next Division.

"Having a shop in the Town Centre would be a welcome move and would hopefully attract fans both old and new. The new shop would be a boost for fans of the team and for the local economy.”

• www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/37715/new-initiative-to-breathe-life-into-town-centre