Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for Saturday’s League Two fixture against Northampton Town.
We start with a front cover image of defender Sam Graham, who returned to the first team squad last weekend after serving a one-match suspension for his sending-off at Hartlepool United.
Manager Jim Bentley reflects on the transfer window and last Saturday’s game at Salford City, after which we have a host of features, including:
THROUGH THE YEARS – what were Dale doing at this time 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago?
BEYOND THE HEADLINE – looking in detail at a previous game versus Northampton when a former Chairman helped to clear snow off the pitch.
THE KIT CORNER – two classic kits worn by Saturday’s opponents.
ON THIS DAY – previous games and Dale events on 11th February.
GROUND FORCE – the grounds that have played a prominent role in the career of Jimmy Keohane.
FANTASY 5-A-SIDE TEAM – 5 players Owen Dodgson would love to manage in his 5-a-side team.
TRANSFER WINDOW NEWS – a full round-up of what happened in the Transfer Window to recent and not-so-recent former Dale players.
Traveller’s Tales reports on the trip to Barrow, while our regular Half-Time Quiz page will get you scratching your heads.
Scrutator gives his views on the club’s search for investment and Brian Quigley looks at the development of National League side, Dorking Wanderers. We also have action photos from the games at Barrow and at home to Newport County AFC.
Visitors Northampton Town get eight pages of coverage, which includes six players who had a major impact on this fixture in the past.
All this and much, much more will be in Saturday’s The Voice of Spotland, on sale in the Club Shop and around the ground, priced £3.00.