Dale supporters in exile

Date published: 23 June 2013


It's not just Manchester United with a support base from outside the immediate area. Dale Trust is very proud to have over a hundred members registered as Exiled Supporters, and this has strengthened the link between those supporters and the club. Exiled members come from all four corners of the globe, spreading the Dale message wherever they go.

Every year, the Trust organises an Exiles Day at the club, where those supporters are invited to be guests for the day as match sponsors and given a tour of the ground. Last season, this was held on Good Friday for the home game against Aldershot with around thirty exiles attending. In the past, exiled members have even been given an exclusive Q&A session from the manager as part of their day.

Many exiles have met up and travelled together to matches as they find out that they are not in the only Dale supporter living in their part of the world. Furthermore, exiled members receive an Exiles Newsletter emailed to their inbox.

If you live outside of Rochdale, please ensure that you indicate “Exiled Membership" when signing up for 2013-14. It costs exactly the same amount as adult membership, and there are no restrictions on what is classed as exiled. It might be Halifax or Hong Kong, Wigan or Western Samao or London or Luxembourg. If you don’t live in Rochdale, you qualify.

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