by Dave Jackson | Oct 28, 2023 | M2
Saturday saw Rochdale M2s Vs Didsbury M4s in the Lancashire challenge cup at Older Hill Leisure centre. Rochdale had a strong team out, allowing for rotation, but so did Didsbury. The game started at a high tempo, with Didsbury putting the home side under some early...
by Stuart Dearden | Oct 21, 2023 | M1
After a disappointing start to the league season, picking up only a single point Dale were looking for all three points in a winnable home game against Lymm. The game started off cagy with both teams wary of making any early mistakes. Rochdale began to get on top...
by Graham Broadley | Oct 21, 2023 | M2
Didsbury northern M5s 4 v 2 Rochdale M2’s Saturday 21 October saw Rochdale M2’s away at their, home away from home, the Armitage centre in Manchester against Didsbury M5’s. After the horrible weather Friday, caused by storm Babet, it was nice sunny conditions the...
by Hannah Palmer | Oct 21, 2023 | Ladies
Rochdale Ladies 1 v 1 Timperley Ladies This weekend Rochdale were hosting Timperley 4s and thankful that the rain from Friday had disappeared, and after breaking their losing streak last weekend, were determined to use that momentum to grab themselves a win.Rochdale...
by Graham Broadley | Oct 14, 2023 | M2
Saturday 14 October saw Rochdale at home to a very good Horwich side. The weather started nicely, but some scattered showers blew in and made for a cold wet finish for the welcome support that had turned out. A little late due to traffic issues, but the home side had...
by Hannah Palmer | Oct 14, 2023 | Ladies
This weekend Rochdale were away at Bolton and in high spirits hoping to turn the tide on their run of results for the season so far. They took that positive attitude straight into the match, as the midfield used quick passes to maintain control of the ball as they...
by Stuart Dearden | Oct 7, 2023 | M1
After a draw and a loss in their opening two games of the league season, Rochdale were looking for their first win at home to Southport. The game started off slowly with both teams looking like they didn’t want to concede an early goal as chances were limited at...
by Hannah Palmer | Oct 7, 2023 | Ladies
Rochdale’s squad might have been missing a few key players in their home match against Moss Park 2 on a surprisingly warm Saturday, but they had absolutely no intention of letting that hold them back.Rochdale’s defence stood firm as they saw off repeated...
by Graham Broadley | Oct 7, 2023 | M2
Saturday 7th October saw Rochdale M2s away at the Armitage centre playing against Brooklands Manchester university M5s. It was the beginning of the recent heatwave and despite the late push back time of 4 o’clock, it was still hot and humid. Rochdale had a laid back...
by Stuart Dearden | Sep 30, 2023 | M1
Looking to build on last week’s performance away at Wigan, Dale made a great start to the game. Straight from the pushback Dale attacked down the right, first through right back Dan Bowe, then through a pass by Michael Waddicor into the D for Aaron Hunter to...
by Hannah Palmer | Sep 30, 2023 | Ladies
Rochdale Ladies Hockey Club had an early start to Saturday with an away game in Buxton with a 10am pushback.The defence was made up of Claire Hoyle in goal, Kieran Leech at left back, Dionne Collinson and Gill Owen in the middle and Becky Moon at right back. Alice...
by Graham Broadley | Sep 30, 2023 | M2
Saturday 30 September saw Rochdale men’s second eleven at home on the astroturf at Older Hill school against Stockport Bramhall men’s 2’s. For the most part it was a pleasant autumn day, until the second half when the rain began to fall. Rochdale had a full squad and...
by Stuart Dearden | Sep 23, 2023 | M1
Following an away win in the cup the previous Saturday, Dale were keen to get off to a positive start in the League at home to Didsbury but started the game on the back foot with Didsbury taking an early lead. Dale struggled to get a hold of possession which led to...
by Graham Broadley | Sep 23, 2023 | M2
Buxton M2’s Vs Rochdale M2’s Saturday 23 September saw Rochdale men’s second team having a long trip away to Buxton for a 10am push back against Buxton’s second team. It was a nice sunny morning in the beautiful peak district and Rochdale were fired up from the off....
by Stuart Dearden | Sep 9, 2023 | M1
Rochdale played their second preseason friendly this week in the baking midday heat away at Bolton. Having a slightly stronger squad than the previous week Dale were looking to record their first win of the season, with this being the final friendly match before...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
Saturday saw Rochdale M1s return to action with a friendly against Bowden because the league match was called off by the opposition. After 4 weeks without hockey it wasn’t going to be as straightforward as it should have been considering most of Bowden’s...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following lockdown break two, the sequel, Rochdale were back in league action against Didsbury Northern Mens 6s. A little better for having a friendly last week, the home team were keen to get back adding points to stay near the top of the table. Rochdale started...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
This week Rochdale were travelling into Manchester to play current top of the league, Didsbury Northern Ladies 5s, for their last match before the festive break. The weather was just about staying dry for them. Rochdale’s team for this week: Keeper; Kate...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
After another month with no hockey due to pandemic restrictions, this weekend Rochdale were finally playing their first home match for the season. Hosting Stockport Bramhall Ladies 3s on a cold but dry Saturday. Yet again Rochdale were able to field a team with...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 27, 2020 | M1
In a change to the scheduled fixture Rochdale managed to arrange a friendly with Bramhall away in Stockport. They are in the division above Rochdale even after the recent league restructuring, so it was always going to be a tough test. It was a tricky opening ten...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 27, 2020 | M2
Rochdale 2s entertained a South Manchester 1s side in a gripping match on Saturday 24th October 2020. With both teams coming in to the fixture from contrasting results the previous weekend, Rochdale were looking to bounce back from the Horwich defeat against a South...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 26, 2020 | Ladies
This weekend Rochdale Ladies were away to play Didsbury Northern Ladies 6s on a rainy Saturday. Yet again Rochdale were able to field a team with multiple subs. Keeper; Sam Partington. Defence; Kate Brammer, Dionne Collinson, Nikki Mongan & Gill Owen. Midfield;...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 19, 2020 | Ladies
This weekend Rochdale Ladies were away to play Bury Ladies 2nds on a cool but thankfully dry afternoon. Rochdale were able to field a strong team with multiple subs again. Keeper; Sam Partington. Defence; Kate Brammer, Dionne Collinson, Nikki Mongan & Gill Owen....
by Dave Jackson | Oct 12, 2020 | M2
Rochdale made the short trip to Wigan Sports Club for the early top of the table clash with Horwich Mens 1s. With both teams occupying first & second positions in the league after only two games played, it was all to play for. Captain Adam Massey only making two...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 12, 2020 | Ladies
This weekend Rochdale Ladies were away to play Bolton Ladies 2nds. Apart from a couple of brief rain showers at the start of play the weather was good. Rochdale were able to field a strong team with multiple subs. Keeper; Sam Partington. Defence; Kate Brammer, Dionne...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 12, 2020 | M1
Saturday 10th October saw Rochdale M1s in their first home game against Kirby Lonsdale. With a healthy amount of substitutes to provide more legs and better weather, Rochdale were hoping for the first win of the campaign. Rochdale opted to choose ends this time so as...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
This weekend Rochdale Ladies Hockey were away at Moss Park playing their 2nds, thankfully the predicted rain didn’t show on a relatively warm Sunday morning. Rochdale were able to field a strong team with multiple subs even with regular keeper Sam Partington out...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
Rochdale Mens 2s entertained last year’s Division 4 North League winner Kendal Mens 2s on a wet afternoon for what proved to be a scintillating encounter between the two sides. Both teams had the luxury of coming into the fixture earning victories during last...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
A very rainy Saturday 3rd of October saw Rochdale M1s away at Kendal in their first league match of the 2020-21 season. Kendal are a young fit side and had plenty of substitutes, but with a few preseason friendlies under their belts Rochdale were hungry to get...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
Bolton Mens 2s 0 – 2 Rochdale Mens 2s Division 3 North Match Report 26th September 2020 After two months of intense fitness training, two pre-season friendlies & a training match against a Premier league team, Rochdale travelled away at Bolton to kick start the...
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