🚨 Rochdale and York City have released the following joint statement:
“This Saturday’s game brings an end to one of the most thrilling, exciting and unpredictable title races in football history. Both ourselves and Rochdale have the chance to write our names in National League history.
The National League is no longer a non-league competition. It is effectively a League 3, with fully professional clubs operating at a level equal to or higher than many of those in League 2.
We both understand how important this game is to both clubs and supporters. We both pledge now that whatever happens tomorrow, we will both continue to fight for 3UP.
Both clubs sit on over 100 points. One of us will have to fight once more in the National League Play-Offs. However, we both strongly believe that this shouldn’t have to be the case.
We call on the National League, Football Regulator, EFL and Premier League to come together immediately and resolve this issue, so that we do not have to highlight this injustice year after year.
For both sets of supporters attending the Crown Oil Arena this weekend, we say thank you for being with us all season. The passion you’ve shown for both clubs has been felt across the world. This game will be seen far and wide. We want to showcase this league for all its potential. Keep your support in the stands, not on the pitch, and let’s all protect the game we love.
Thank you!
Rochdale AFC & York City FC”
@Ironarmyhd@StevePitt3 A really good interview. @StevePitt3 gave a very fair assessment of the game. If they continue to play in the same way and play with the same spirit they should pull away from the relegation zone with no problem.
@mjshrimper Interesting to note that on The Price Of Football podcast 02/10/23 Kieran Maguire credits you Matt with your exposure and remarks that what you have written to date is effectively the first chapter, hence the perception of part 2 to come.
@ForzaScunthonia@mjshrimper Interesting to note that on The Price Of Football podcast 02/10/23 Kieran Maguire credits you Matt with your exposure and remarks that what you have written to date is effectively the first chapter, hence the perception of part 2 to come.
@mjshrimper Matt when can we expect to read the second part to the article you wrote on The Football Club owner with 4 names? The new owners are working hard to clear debt left behind. Old owner making players pay for their own ops? A lot of questions remain unanswered.
@ForzaScunthonia@mjshrimper Thanks for that. Many under the perception there was more to come and have been waiting. The article exposed the previous owner but still questions remain unanswered. The club was left in a perilous position Days/Hours from going under. Gofundme set up to pay staff.
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