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ROCHDALE AFC could provide a lifeline for Hornets after the two clubs held talks on a proposed merger this week.
Details of the merger were discussed at a meeting at Spotland on Tuesday with representatives of Rochdale AFC, the Stadium Company and what remains of the Rochdale Hornets board. Click on headline for more from the Observer.
NORMAN Halsall has resigned as chairman of Rochdale Hornets – just three weeks after stepping into the role. Full story.
Saturday’s Observer ran a story (click here), which had quotes from Darren Shaw, The Nest-Egg and Norman Halsall. These are indeed extraordinary times!
Norman Halsall is the new chairman of Hornets (see article from the Rochdale Observer)
Relinquishing his role as Hornets chairman has not been an easy process for David Vining, but handing over the reins to the right man made his decision so much easier.
A fascinating article in this week’s Observer.
Leroy Rivett’s signing last week brings the Hornets squad to 23 players and Darren Shaw believes he has more strength in depth than last season, “We have a lot of quality and a lot of players can cover more than one role. here is more strength in depth this year as regards the quality. No disrespect to last year’s squad but hopefully we can now raise the tempo a little bit and, like every other team, aim for automatic promotion, so we have to be better.” More from the Observer.
David Vining officially stepped down as chairman of Hornets last week, David remains on the board as a life vice president, he is replaced by new chairman Martin Shenton. There have been many messages left on the forum thanking David for all his efforts over the years and everyone is also wishing Martin all the best in his new role. More from the Rochdale Observer.
Craig Johnson signs from Leigh Centurions and the other good news is that Ian Sinfield and Andy Wallace have both re-signed. Talks are still ongoing with Leroy Rivett, Darren Shaw saying he would definitely “love him to stay”. All the latest from the Observer.
Just in case you missed it, a quick note on the latest squad situation as reported by the Observer “The players signed so far are: Chris Giles, John Gillam, Casey Mayberry, Martin Brocklehurst, Janan Billings, Sam Butterworth, Mick Fogarty, Dave Cunliffe, Kyle Neal, Carl Forber, Carl Sneyd, Andy Smith, Martin Ainscough, Dave Best, Wayne Corcoran, Paul Rolls, Paul Raferty, Jon Muir and the latest addition Andy Isherwood”. More on Isherwood in the Observer.