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Rochdale vs Southend United: Dale ace Ian Henderson calls for big push at glory

Evergreen Ian Henderson wants his young Rochdale teammates to seize their play-off opportunity with both hands against Southend United – and move closer to a coveted EFL return.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 May 2025

WISE HEAD: Rochdale ace Ian Henderson celebrates scoring against Wealdstone PICTURE: Dan Youngs

By John Lyons
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Rochdale v Southend United

Thursday, May 15. Kick-off 7.45pm
Evergreen Ian Henderson wants his young Rochdale teammates to seize their play-off opportunity with both hands against Southend United – and move closer to a coveted EFL return.
With problems on and off the pitch, Dale’s 102-year stay in the Football League came to an end two years ago.
An 11th-place finish in their maiden National League campaign was a creditable showing and, boosted by the local Ogden family’s takeover last summer, Jimmy McNulty’s me...

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