There was something about that powerful image – it represented history, pride and belonging in one little emblem you could put on a scarf or mug. Later in life ... volumes about the club's identity.

Rochdale AFC have marked the life of their former player who died aged 36. Joe Thompson battled cancer on three occasions, before passing away peacefully at home on Thursday 17 April "with his ...

Rochdale AFC has issued a statement after fans 'invaded the pitch' and began scrapping, before violent scenes then continued outside the stadium over the weekend. Following a 2-2 draw at the stadium ...

Scenes of chaos erupted on the pitch after the Rochdale AFC game on Saturday (April 5) with parents forced to 'cover their children's eyes'. Following a 2-2 draw at the stadium on Sandy Lane, ...

Scenes of chaos erupted on the pitch after the Rochdale AFC game on Saturday (April 5) with parents forced to 'cover their children's eyes'. Following a 2-2 draw at the stadium on Sandy Lane ...

Rochdale AFC has issued a statement after fans 'invaded the pitch' and began scrapping, before violent scenes then continued outside the stadium over the weekend. Following a 2-2 draw at the ...

Rochdale Football Club have condemned a pitch invasion by fans after a shock-loss on penalties to a lower division side that denied the home team a trip to Wembley. The National League club lost a ...

Learn more about his health here. Joe Thompson, the former Rochdale AFC midfielder, died on April 17, 2025, at the age of 36. His wife, Chantelle Thompson, confirmed the news the following day in ...

"Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson," a statement read. "Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away peacefully at home on ...

"Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson,” his former club said in a statement. Recommended Ruben Amorim ‘inspired’ by 1999 to stage another Man United ...

"Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson,” his former club said in a statement. "Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away ...