The writing has been on the wall for some time at the Crown Oil Arena. But, after relegation to the National League was confirmed last week Rochdale AFC went out with a bang, beating Sutton United 4-1 at home today (April 29).
For a club dropping down into the Football League for the first time in 102-years the mood outside the ground was a generally good one with cries of 'Dale, Dale' ringing down Sandy Lane. Many had accepted the club's fate a long time ago and were just happy for the season to come to an end while others will love nothing more than spending a Saturday watching their local team, whatever the league.
Just over three years ago Rochdale were playing in League 1 and had taken Premier League Newcastle to an FA Cup replay. But, this has been a season as torrid as they come with off-field issues plaguing the club the past few years.
