Southend PO Programme

Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for the final time this season for Thursday’s Vanarama National League play-off eliminator against Southend United.

The programme starts with a front cover depicting images from both of Dale’s league fixtures against Southend this season.

Jimmy McNulty reflects on the conclusion to the league campaign and the challenge of the play-offs, after which we have a host of features, including:

SCRUTATOR – the longest-serving columnist in football programmes reflects on the season and the direction of football in general.

ON THIS DAY – one previous game and Dale players linked to 15th May.

HALF-TIME QUIZ – an updated quiz page that tests your Dale and general footballing knowledge.

ACROSS THE WATER – Bray-based Dale fan Brian Quigley is back with his look at general football matters.

DALE ACTION – a selection of images from the games against Altrincham and AFC Fylde.

TRAVELLER’S TALES – the popular write-up of watching Dale on the road is back with reflections on the trip to Altrincham.

DALE IN THE PLAY-OFFS – a detailed look at Dale’s three previous play-off campaigns.

ANORAK’S CORNER – Dale’s final home fixture of the regular season ended in a 5-1 win over Hartlepool and our Anorak takes a look at previous 5-1 victories.

Visitors Southend United get five pages of coverage, including a look back at previous knockout games between the clubs.

All this and more will be in Thursday’s The Voice of Spotland, priced £3.00.