2021–22 Rochdale A.F.C. season explained

Club:Rochdale
Season:2021–22
Manager:Robbie Stockdale
Chairman:Andrew Kelly
Stadium:Spotland
League:League Two
League Result:18th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Third round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:
Jake Beesley (4)
Season Topscorer:
Jake Beesley (6)
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23
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The 2021–22 season is Rochdale's 115th year in their history and first season back in League Two since the 2013–14 season following relegation last season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Manager changes

On 30 June, Dale announced they reluctantly agreed to release manager Brian Barry-Murphy from his contract.[1]

Robbie Stockdale was appointed as the new manager on July 10, signing a two-year contract with the club.[2]

First-team squad

Statistics

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Goals record

Rank No. Nat. Po. Name Total
19FWJake Beesley912012
210FWAlex Newby60006
23MFLiam Kelly50016
419FWJosh Andrews31015
2DFCorey O'Keeffe21025
611FWConor Grant40004
720FWDanny Cashman20103
5DFMax Taylor30003
8MFJimmy Ball30003
18MFAbraham Odoh30003
118MFAaron Morley11002
29MFTahvon Campbell20002
13MFJimmy Keohane20002
9FWLuke Charman20002
1514MFGeorge Broadbent10001
26DFMax Clark10001
6DFEoghan O'Connell10001
16MFMatt Done10001
Total 5143462

Disciplinary record

RankNo.Nat.Po.NameLeague TwoFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal
16DFEoghan O'Connell10000001000001100
22DFCorey O'Keeffe600100100000800
312DFJeriel Dorsett500100000000600
418MFAbraham Odoh300000100000400
59FWJake Beesley300000000000300
14MFGeorge Broadbent300000000000300
23MFLiam Kelly200000000100300
5DFMax Taylor200000000100300
920FWDanny Cashman100000000100200
33GKJoel Coleman200000000000200
29MFTahvon Campbell200000000000200
8MFJimmy Ball200000000000200
7MFStephen Dooley200000000000200
13MFJimmy Keohane100000000100200
1515DFSam Graham100000000000100
3DFAidy White100000000000100
11FWConor Grant100000000000100
17DFPaul Downing100000000000100
1GKJay Lynch100000000000100
4DFJimmy McNulty100000000000100
9FWLuke Charman100000000000100
Total 51002003004006000

Pre-season friendlies

Rochdale announced they would play friendly matches against Luton Town, Barnsley,[3] Fleetwood Town,[4] Rotherham United,[5] AFC Fylde[6] and Stalybridge Celtic[5] as part of their pre-season preparation.

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2021–22 EFL League Two.

Matches

Dale's fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.[7]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Rochdale were drawn at home to Notts County in the first round[8] and Plymouth Argyle in the second round.[9]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Rochdale were drawn away to Harrogate Town in the first round[10] [11] Shrewsbury Town in the second round[12] and Burnley in the third round.[13]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.

Rochdale were drawn into Northern Group D alongside Bolton Wanderers, Liverpool U21s and Port Vale.[14] [15] The dates for the group stage fixtures were revealed on July 8.[16]

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
29 July 2021 Free transfer [17]
2 August 2021 Max Taylor Free transfer [18]
5 August 2021 Free transfer [19]
6 August 2021 Free transfer [20]
24 August 2021 Free transfer [21]
15 September 2021 Jesper Laurence Undisclosed [22]
20 January 2022 Undisclosed [23]
21 January 2022 Free transfer [24]
27 January 2022 Undisclosed [25]
28 January 2022 Free transfer [26]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [27]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
3 August 2021 1 January 2022 [28]
3 August 2021 1 January 2022 [29]
6 August 2021 End of season [30]
10 August 2021 End of season [31]
20 August 2021 End of season [32]
13 January 2022 End of season [33]
30 April 2022 7 May 2022 [34]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
23 October 2021 Bradley Wade 7 December 2021 [35] [36]
9 December 2021 End of season [37] [38]
9 February 2022 Brad Kelly March 2022 [39]
23 March 2022 End of season [40]
24 March 2022 29 April 2022 [41] [42]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
17 May 2021 Undisclosed [43]
30 June 2021 Released
30 June 2021 Released [44]
30 June 2021 Contract expired [45] [46]
30 June 2021 Released [47]
30 June 2021 Released [48]
30 June 2021 Released [49]
30 June 2021 Free transfer [50]
9 July 2021 Undisclosed [51]
9 July 2021 Oliver Patrick Free transfer [52]
12 July 2021 Ethan PyeFree transfer [53]
4 August 2021 Undisclosed [54]
10 January 2022 Undisclosed [55]
11 January 2022 Undisclosed [56]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club Statement Brian Barry-Murphy . Rochdale AFC . 1 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Robbie Stockdale Appointed First Team Manager . Rochdale AFC . 10 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Dale To Welcome Barnsley In Pre-Season . Rochdale AFC . 25 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Dale To Face Fleetwood Town . Rochdale AFC . 10 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Two Further Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed . Rochdale AFC . 17 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Two More Friendlies Added . Rochdale AFC . 11 June 2021.
  7. Web site: Dale's 2021/22 Fixtures . Rochdale AFC . 24 June 2021.
  8. News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday’s First Round Proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
  9. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 8 November 2021 . The FA . 3 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Dale Learn Carabao Cup Round One Opponents . Rochdale AFC . 24 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Date Set For Dale's Carabao Cup Tie Vs Harrogate Town . Rochdale AFC . 30 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . EFL . 12 August 2021.
  13. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Three draw confirmed . EFL . 26 August 2021.
  14. Web site: Dale Placed In Papa John's Trophy Group D . Rochdale AFC . 23 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Liverpool Under-21s Join Dale In Papa John's Group . Rochdale AFC . 24 June 2021.
  16. Web site: Papa John's Trophy Dates Confirmed . Rochdale AFC . 8 July 2021.
  17. Web site: Defender Sam Graham Joins Dale . Rochdale AFC . 29 July 2021.
  18. Web site: Max Taylor Joins Rochdale . Rochdale AFC . 2 August 2021.
  19. Web site: Aidy White Joins Dale . Rochdale AFC . 5 August 2021.
  20. Web site: Goalkeeper Joel Coleman Signs . Rochdale AFC . 6 August 2021.
  21. Web site: Liam Kelly Joins Dale . Rochdale AFC . 24 August 2021.
  22. Web site: Youth Team Announce New Signing . Rochdale Association Football Club . 15 September 2021.
  23. Web site: Luke Charman signs for Rochdale . Darlington FC . 20 January 2022.
  24. Web site: Max Clark Joins Dale . Rochdale AFC . 21 January 2022.
  25. Web site: Tahvon Campbell Joins Rochdale . Woking FC . 27 January 2022.
  26. Web site: Corey O'Keeffe Joins Dale On Permanent Deal . Rochdale AFC . 28 January 2022.
  27. Web site: James Ball Joins Dale . Rochdale AFC . 1 February 2022.
  28. Web site: George Broadbent Joins Dale On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 4 August 2021.
  29. Web site: Corey O'Keeffe Signs On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 4 August 2021.
  30. Web site: Danny Cashman Joins Dale On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 6 August 2021.
  31. Web site: Josh Andrews Joins Dale On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 11 August 2021.
  32. Web site: Jeriel Dorsett Joins On Loan From Reading . Rochdale AFC . 22 August 2021.
  33. Web site: Paul Downing Joins On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 13 January 2022.
  34. News: Jake Eastwood Joins Dale On An Emergency Loan . 2 May 2022 . Rochdale AFC . 30 April 2022.
  35. News: Brad Wade Joins Guiseley On Loan . 27 October 2021 . Rochdale AFC . 23 October 2021.
  36. Web site: Brad Wade Recalled . Rochdale AFC . 5 January 2022.
  37. News: Joe Dunne Joins Stafford Rangers On Loan . 9 December 2021 . Rochdale AFC . 9 December 2021.
  38. Web site: Joe Dunne's Stafford Rangers Loan Extended . Rochdale AFC . 6 January 2022.
  39. Web site: Brad Kelly Joins Mossley AFC On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 10 February 2022.
  40. Web site: Sam Graham Joins Notts County On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 25 March 2022.
  41. Web site: Ethan Brierley Joins Spennymoor Town On Loan . Rochdale AFC . 25 March 2022.
  42. News: Ethan Brierley Recalled . 29 April 2022 . Rochdale AFC . 29 April 2022.
  43. Web site: Kwadwo Baah To Join Watford . Rochdale AFC - Official Site . 17 May 2021.
  44. Web site: Fielding and Hopper sign on for new season . York City FC . 5 January 2022.
  45. Web site: New Contract Round Up . Rochdale AFC . 26 June 2021.
  46. Web site: Matty Lund Joins Salford City . Salford City FC . 1 July 2021.
  47. Web site: Ryan McLaughlin signs! . Morecambe Football Club . 13 September 2021.
  48. Web site: Man Utd announce Paul McShane singing in innovative playing coach role . Manchester United . 5 January 2022.
  49. Web site: Retained/Released List 2020/21 . Rochdale AFC . 5 January 2022.
  50. Web site: Burton Albion To Bring Midfielder Conor Shaughnessy Back To Pirelli Stadium . Burton Albion FC . 25 June 2021.
  51. Web site: Stephen Humphrys Departs . Rochdale AFC . 9 July 2021.
  52. Web site: Signings: Pleavin and Patrick sign up for Development Squad . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 January 2022.
  53. Web site: Three more sign on at Edgeley Park . Stockport County FC . 12 July 2021.
  54. Web site: Ollie Rathbone Completes Move To Rotherham United . Rochdale AFC . 4 August 2021.
  55. Web site: Jake Beesley Joins Championship Side Blackpool . Rochdale AFC . 10 January 2022.
  56. Web site: Aaron Morley Joins Bolton Wanderers . Rochdale AFC . 11 January 2022.

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