Dale committed to the community
ROCHDALE’S reputation as a ‘community club’ will come to fore over the coming weeks and months as residents of the town cope unprecedented time our lives.
“First and foremost, I hope all of you are well and following relevant guidance from the authorities around the outbreak of COVID-19.
“At this time, football becomes irrelevant. The priority for the coming weeks and months is to support our families, friends and communities.
“We pride ourselves on being a family Club. One where everybody, from the players to the supporters, is together and united. We must all show this spirit in the near future to Please note, staff are still help fight this disease. contactable by phone or
“I have been overjoyed email should you have at the spirit of the Club’s any queries. staff this week, across the “Also, our Community entire business, who are Trust in recent days have contributing not only with dug deep to come up with hard work and humour in ideas to help us reach out tough and health-worrying to all in the community times, but in contributing and will soon be announcing so much already their plans to help with cost saving ideas to however they can. I urge help our beloved Club. those in need to get in
“They fill me with pride touch with the Club and at their commitment to all we will endeavor to assist. things Dale, despite the “As announced last ongoing circumstances. week, the Crown Oil Published by MEN Media, Mitchell Henry House, Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton, OL9 8EF. Printed by Reach Printing Services (Oldham) Limited, Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 8EB with the outbreak of coronavirus.
Dale CEO David Bottomley issued a statement via the club’s website to all supporters, highlighting the fact that the club’s commitment to the wider community has not been shelved with the closure of the Crown Oil Arena.
The statement said: “On behalf of Rochdale AFC and the Board of Directors, I am writing to you, our loyal supporters, at this challenging and in
Arena will continue to be closed to the public in order to protect staff, supporters and visitors.
“Your support of the team on the pitch and the Club itself has been fantastic this season, as ever. We must now focus that energy in supporting each other and in helping to defeat this virus.
“I look forward to seeing you all back at the Crown Oil Arena as soon as is practicably possible, but in the meantime, please stay safe and continue to look after yourselves and others.”