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Rochdale 3 Bury 0

New boss John Coleman breathed life into Rochdale’s League One survival hopes by orchestrating an impressive victory over arch rivals Bury.

John Coleman confirmed as Rochdale boss

John Coleman will lead Rochdale’s fight for League One survival after agreeing terms on a move to Spotland this week.

Dazed Dale badly need John Coleman’s fight

John Coleman will be tasked with restoring Rochdale’s fighting spirit when he takes charge at Spotland this week.

Wycombe v Rochdale: Preview

Chris Beech will brush off all talk of Rochdale’s reported interest in John Coleman tomorrow when his troops step out at Adams Park for a crunch League One survival clash against Wycombe Wanderers.

Chris Beech not playing Ball over striker

Rochdale boss Chris Beech is involved in a tug-of-war over Peterborough striker David Ball.

Rochdale 1 Stevenage 5

A shocking display from Rochdale had relegation written right all over it as Stevenage ran amok at Spotland.

Dale rule out Flitcroft move and put faith in boss Beech

Rochdale have no interest in bringing Dave Flitcroft back to Spotland and will give Chris Beech every opportunity to prove himself as manager.

No return for Flitcroft as Dale back Chris Beech

Rochdale have no interest in bringing Dave Flitcroft back to Spotland and will give Chris Beech every opportunity to prove his worth as manager.

Walsall v Rochdale: Preview

It's a case of out with the old and in with the new at Rochdale where Chris Beech kickstarts his managerial career with a crucial basement battle at Walsall tomorrow.

Beech football the way forward for Rochdale

Caretaker boss Chris Beech faces Tranmere in his first game in charge of Rochdale. He spoke to Richard Partington ahead of the match.

Rochdale chairman Chris Dunphy: We had to make a change

Chris Dunphy believes he has given Rochdale a fighting chance of survival by sacking boss Steve Eyre and assistant, Frankie Bunn.

Chris Dunphy: We were right to sack Steve Eyre

Chris Dunphy believes he has given Rochdale a fighting chance of League One survival by sacking under-fire boss Steve Eyre.

Steve Eyre and Frankie Bunn sacked by Rochdale FC

Youth team manager Chris Beech has been placed in caretaker charge.

Rochdale 0 Yeovil 0

You know your luck’s out when a goalkeeper dislocates his finger – and still goes on to make four or five top-class saves and deny you a richly deserved three points.

Steve Eyre wants quality where it counts most

There is no doubting the quality in Steve Eyre’s Rochdale squad, but the Spotland chief needs his players to start showcasing their ability where it counts most – in front of goal.

Lucas all clear the only positive for Rochdale

There was relief all around Bramall Lane when news filtered through of goalkeeper David Lucas’ speedy recovery from concussion – but the prognosis for Steve Eyre’s Rochdale remains far less satisfactory.

Sheffield United 3 Rochdale 0

An injury to goalkeeper David Lucas added to manager Steve Eyre's woes as Dale were defeated at Bramall Lane.

Hero Nicky Adams praises boss after Rochdale win at last

Nicky Adams secured Rochdale’s first win in 10 games and loosened the pressure valve on under-fire boss Steve Eyre at Deepdale.

FA Cup: Bradford 1 Rochdale 0

League Two strugglers Bradford City piled the pressure on under-fire Rochdale boss Steve Eyre by knocking his side out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle.

Rochdale looking for luck - Steve Eyre

Under-fire Rochdale boss Steve Eyre bemoaned his team’s luck as a late wonder goal condemned his side to an early exit from the FA Cup.