SPOTLAND THE FORWARDS FACTORY

JOHNNY GREANEY on why Rochdale has been a breeding ground for goal-getters

SPOTLAND Stadium, Rochdale, has always been a little short on heroes. There’s the late Reg Jenkins, whose goals fired the 1969-vintage Dale to promotion from the Fourth Division.
Gary Jones, who played a record 325 games for the club, has gone on to make a major name for himself this season in Bradford City’s heroic run to the League Cup final. 
And, er, that’s about it. But look away from the Greater Manchester town and there are plenty of heroes with a bit of Dale in them – partic...

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