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Dale 0 Stockport 0

THE pre-season clash against Stockport, a re-run of the League Two play-off final in May, proved a forgettable encounter.

Dale's revenge chance

ROCHDALE have the chance to gain a small measure of revenge when their play-off conquerors Stockport County visit Spotland tonight.

Cooksey loses cancer battle

FORMER Oldham and Rochdale midfielder Ernie Cooksey has died after losing his battle against cancer.

Toner set to ink Dale move

ROCHDALE will complete the free signing of Grimsby midfielder Ciaron Toner this week.

Dale 'reject' joins Celtic

ROCHDALE "reject" Pat McCourt admits he was shocked to be invited to join his boyhood heroes Celtic.

Mariners opener for Dale

ROCHDALE start the new League Two season with a trip to Grimsby Town on August 9.

Dale draw Latics

ROCHDALE will be hoping to put their Wembley heartbreak behind them after being drawn against local rivals Oldham in the first round of the Carling Cup.

M.E.N. Player of the Year award

HAVE your say in the Manchester Evening News player of the season award for your chance to present the prize in person and win two return flights to a destination of your choice (subject to availability), courtesy of flybe.com.

Hill: Defeat is not failure

KEITH Hill reckons Rochdale's play-off defeat to Stockport is the first step towards a bright new future.

Stockport 3 Rochdale 2

ROCHDALE suffered an agonising defeat in the League Two play-off final in a dramatic clash at Wembley.

Hill out to make history

ROCHDALE manager Keith Hill is more than happy for his side to be the underdogs going into Monday's Coca-Cola League Two play-off final.

Dale living the dream

ROCHDALE boss Keith Hill is determined to enjoy his side's play-off final clash with Stockport at Wembley.

Ruthless Rochdale eye promotion

FOOTBALLING glory is not a phrase readily associated with Rochdale but the town is on the cusp of a party to remember after booking a first ever visit to Wembley.

Rochdale 2 Darlington 1 (3-3 on agg, Dale win 5-4 on pens)

ROCHDALE are on their way to Wembley for the first time after a winning a thrilling penalty shoot out against Darlington in the League Two play-off semi-final second leg.

Flitcroft calls for patience

ROCHDALE'S assistant manager Dave Flitcroft has asked the club's fans for patience during their quest for a Wembley place.

Fans urged to get on song

KEITH Hill is looking to Oasis for inspiration before Rochdale's vital play-off game on Saturday.

Hill bans arm wrestling

KEITH Hill has banned arm wrestling from the Rochdale team bus after Lee Thorpe's freak injury.

Darlington 2 Rochdale 1

ROCHDALE suffered a cruel late blow against Darlington in the play-off semi-final first leg clash after Ian Miller scored in injury time.

Preview: Darlington v Dale

ROCHDALE boss Keith Hill has sought to take the pressure off his young team as they prepare for the play-offs.

We're ready for step up - Dale

CHAIRMAN Chris Dunphy believes it's the right time for Rochdale to get promoted.

Ticket scramble at Spotland

PLAY-OFF fever has hit Spotland as Rochdale supporters have been clambering to take up the club's allocation of tickets for Saturday's semi-final first leg at Darlington.

Rochdale 1 Shrewsbury 1

MANAGER Keith Hill took the opportunity to rest the bulk of his first team ahead of next weekend’s play off semi first leg against Darlington - but his makeshift side almost picked up three points against Shrewsbury.

Preview: Rochdale v Shrewsbury

ROCHDALE manager Keith Hill has hinted that some of his key players will be rested for tomorrow's final league game at home to Shrewsbury Town ahead of the play-off semi-finals.

Demolition derby at Gigg Lane

REFEREE Michael Jones gave both sets of derby fans plenty to talk about as they left a packed Gigg Lane.

Bury 1 Rochdale 1

A late penalty strike from Adam Le Fondre secured a point for Rochdale in a dramatic derby clash at Gigg Lane.

Preview: Bury v Rochdale

ROCHDALE manager Keith Hill is wary that his promotion-chasing team might get lost in the occasion when they face neighbours Bury at Gigg Lane.

Hill's on automatic

KEITH Hill has got his eyes on a League Two automatic promotion spot after Rochdale's victory over Morecambe on Saturday.

Rochdale 1 Morecambe 0

RENE Howe’s 66th minute goal settled a totally one-sided game and confirmed Dale’s place in the playoffs.

Preview: Rochdale v Morecambe

ROCHDALE can guarantee their place in the end-of-season play-offs if they overcome Morecambe tomorrow at Spotland.

Rochdale 3 Barnet 0

ROCHDALE virtually secured their place in the play-offs with an excellent win over Barnet in a thoroughly entertaining game.

Rochdale v Barnet: Stats

Click here for line-ups, stats and text commentary on Rochdale's clash with Barnet at Spotland.