by Dave Jackson | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale mens 2s took on Northern mens 1s away on Saturday and hopes were high going into the match with the knowledge that a win would put Rochdale at least second, but it was not too be. Both teams started nervously, with Rochdale taking advantage of some wayward...
by | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale made the relatively short journey to the Armitage centre at the University of Manchester’s sports facility to face Didsbury Northern 6th team, one of two Didsbury teams that they face this season for the second leg. Rochdale travelled with a full complement...
by | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale Ladies were looking to continue with their winning streak this weekend when they played host to bottom of the league Glossop. Straight from the starting whistle Rochdale went on the attack. Some slick passing by attackers Paula McDonald, Roisin Pickering,...
by Dave Jackson | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Sunday’s fixture saw Rochdale take on Didsbury Grey 3rds at the Armitage Centre in Manchester. With Gill Owen, Becki Moon and Nicky Monghan being unavailable the defensive line up was looking worrying. However; Rochdale were in luck as they welcomed back oldie but...
by Dave Jackson | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale were due to play Bury at home, however the snowfall and freezing conditions made the Oulder Hill pitch unplayable. Fortunately, Bury were able to accommodate the game and it was moved to their home pitch. With this change all the Rochdale players were revved...
by Dave Jackson | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale made the short trip to Bury in there first game after the Christmas break. Rochdale started well and dominated the first 20mins of the game forcing Bury to defend very deep in their own half. Despite this Rochdale were not creating any clear cut chances and...
by Dave Jackson | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Rochdale took on local rivals, Oldham, on Saturday with hopes of bagging the three points on the back of last week’s cup success against Bury. From the starting whistle Rochdale attacked the Oldham side, displaying some quality hockey which set the tone for the rest...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
Saturday saw Rochdale take on the top of the league – Didsbury Northern Ladies 5’s – in an early away fixture at The Armitage Centre in Manchester. With Rochdale currently sitting in 2nd place, hopes were high to take the three point’s home. Unfortunately this wasn’t...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
The final fixture before the winter break, saw Rochdale take on Prescot. On paper this looked like an easy win, but Prescot proved to be a better side than thier league position suggested. However Rochdale would narrowly emerge 3-2 winners. The game started fairly...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale welcomed top of the table Southport to Oulder Hill on saturday and it turned out to be harsh lesson. Rochdale were again missing several players including 3 of there back four. This would unfortunately be key to the game as Southport ran out 8-1 winners. The...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorised
The weather certainly wasn’t great for Rochdale Ladies fixture on Saturday. They welcomed Prescott Ladies for a 12pm push back. Both teams started the game very tentatively as the rain was beating down. Even though Prescot were mid table they were proving to be a...
by Dave Jackson | Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale took on Salford university 1s this week, which had ended in a goalless draw in the reverse fixture. That was not the case this time out with Rochdale winning 7-3 at the finish. Salford university started the game without a goalkeeper, and opting to use a...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale welcomed Stockport Bramhall 3’s at home on Saturday with hopes of winning the three points. After winning the South East Manchester side in the cup, the ladies were hoping to come out victorious again. The whistle blew signalling push back with both teams...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale mens first team welcomed City of Manchester mens 2s to Oulder Hill on Saturday. With several players back and have a full squad available it was a rare opportunity to really push the new style of play. Rochdale started well enough but could not seem to make...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorised
Another tough test for Rochdale saw them take on a slightly off form West Derby. The game opened fairly evenly, with both sides trying to establish a quick passing game. There were a few good chances at both ends, with a couple of goal line clearances from the...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorised
It was a lovely sunny day on Saturday when Rochdale took on University of Manchester 3rds, with hopes of continuing their winning streak. It was clear from the first whistle that UoM were hungry for a win and within minutes had bagged two goals in the back of the D....
by Dave Jackson | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale mens 2s hosted Didsbury Northern mens 5s at Oulder Hill on Saturday and were going into the match fresh off a defeat to now top of the league St Helens and were determined not to be on the receiving end of another loss. The game started at great pace with...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale mens 1s made the short trip to face an in form Bolton mens 1s on Saturday. Rochdale were in positive mood fresh from there win the previous week. However Bolton had other ideas and started the game well, Rochdale spent the first 15 minutes chasing shadows and...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale mens 1s entered the game on the back of two defeats and again missing several players through injury so the outlook was bleak as they welcomed Kirby Lonsdale to Oulder Hill. This was not to be the case however as Rochdale started the game at a frightening...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale Men’s 2nd travelled to 2nd place St Helens in a much anticipated match. However going into the match the 1st team and the 2nd team were having to mix and match players due to an injury crisis. Within the first few minutes Rochdale were showing why they were...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale Ladies were hoping to continue with their great form this weekend when they took on 2nd place Moss Park. Straight from the first whistle Rochdale went on the attack. You could tell they were hungry for another win. Roisin Pickering, Paula McDonald, Gemma...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale travelled to Liverpool John Moores University on the back of a large defeat to south lakes. Rochdale started well and there passing in the first 20 mins was excellent, despite this Liverpool scored first from a short corner. This spurred on Rochdale, who...
by Dave Jackson | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
Saturdays home game against South Manchester was a tough top of the table clash that could of gone either way, owing to this, many questioned the omission of seasoned midfield master Imran Ansari, who had been asked to umpire for South Manchester to allow them to play...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale anticipated Sunday’s game would be difficult as they took on top of the league, Stockport Brahmall 3’s, in round one of the all division cup. With Gemma Hodcroft (middle), Gillian Owen (defence) and Samantha Partington (keeper) unable to make the game,...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale Men’s 2s played City of Manchester’s Men’s 3s on Saturday away at the Armitage Sports Centre and with the recent run of form Rochdale went their with confidence at an all time high. The game started off positively with Rochdale gaining early possession...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
The second round of the cup commenced on Sunday with Rochdale taking on Didsbury Greys with hopes of sailing through with a win. The game started quickly with Rochdale’s grit and determination evident from the first whistle however; fatigue started to set in as they...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale faced off on Saturday against Northern Hockey Club, one of Rochdale’s closest competitors of the season thus far and they would present a much different challenge to previous teams. Rochdale had a very clear plan in mind before the game as the only way they...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorised
It was derby day on Saturday for Rochdale Ladies as they visited Oldhams home ground. Notorious for being a tough game Rochdale had never been as ready to take on the challenge. Not one to miss out on the fun Rochdale welcomed back last years captain Kieran Leech for...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale faced up against Bury 2s, a local rival, but 90 minutes before the game were dealt a massive blow by losing one player due to unforeseen circumstances and wouldn’t get their 11th player until well into the 2nd half. The team knowing this would have seen a...
by Dave Jackson | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorised
Rochdale 1s entered the game against Bury 1st with a trepidation. This was partly down to missing several players with several more caring injury’s. Regardless of this Rochdale started well and were pressing high against a good bury side. Despite this Bury were...
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