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Dale and Hornets consider merger

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

ROCHDALE AFC could provide a lifeline for Hornets after the two clubs held talks on a proposed merger this week.

Hornets chairman resigns post

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

NORMAN Halsall has resigned as chairman of Rochdale Hornets – just three weeks after stepping into the role. Full story.

Players providing welcome lift for troubled Hornets

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

HORNETS coach Darren Shaw has had little to smile about in recent weeks as the club struggles to sort out its finances and stave off a winding-up order for £55,000 from the Inland Revenue, set for 14 January.

Rochdale Observer story

Monday, December 15th, 2008

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

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Norman Halsall is the new chairman of Hornets (see article from the Rochdale Observer)

Martin Shenton is the right man

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

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.

Squad now 23 with Leroy’s signing

Friday, November 7th, 2008

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 [...]

Martin Shenton is the new chairman

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

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 [...]

Craig Johnson signs from Leigh Centurions

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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.

Squad Update

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

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 [...]