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Rochdale 5-1 Hartlepool United: Devante Rodney’s no plonker as Dale hit goal trail

Proud boss Jimmy McNulty could hardly contain the satisfaction he felt after Rochdale confirmed their place in the National League play-offs with an emphatic victory over mid-table Hartlepool United.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 April 2025

Jay Bird joined Rochdale on loan from League One side Exeter City earlier in the week

By Mark Rooney
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ROCHDALE 5
Rodney 6 (pen), 52, Henderson 19, Ayinde 23, Bird 85

HARTLEPOOL U 1
Featherstone 10
Proud boss Jimmy McNulty could hardly contain the satisfaction he felt after Rochdale confirmed their place in the National League play-offs with an emphatic victory over mid-table Hartlepool United.
Two goals from Devante Rodney and one apiece from Leon Ayinde, Ian Henderson and Jay Bird wrapped up Dale’s biggest win of the season.
Nicky Featherstone equalised for the visitors after Rodney opened the scoring.
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