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Oxford City 0-1 Rochdale: Dale can still rely on Hendo

A strike from club legend Ian Henderson earned Rochdale a first ever National League victory, leaving Oxford City still searching for their first points at Step 1.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 August 2023

By Patrick Lock

OXFORD CITY 0

ROCHDALE 1
Henderson 71

JOB DONE: Ian Henderson wheels away after scoring Rochdale’s winner
PICTURE: Simon Godfrey

A SECOND-HALF strike from club legend Ian Henderson earned Rochdale a first ever National League victory, leaving Oxford City still searching for their first points at Step 1.
The 38-year-old record goalscorer Henderson notched his 121st goal for the Dale, while marking a tenth different season in that he has netted for the National League new boys.
“Effort wise, the players were brilliant,” said boss Jimmy McNulty. “I wanted the players to b...

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