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Forest Green Rovers 0-1 Rochdale: “We were amazing”, beams Dale boss Jim McNulty

Ecstatic Jimmy McNulty described his Rochdale troops as ‘simply amazing’ as they became the first side to topple Forest Green Rovers this season and replaced them at the summit.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 October 2025

Forest Green’s James Balagizi, left, gets to the ball before Rochdale’s Connor McBride

By Ashley Loveridge

FOREST GREEN ROVERS 0

ROCHDALE 1
Gordon 44
Ecstatic Jimmy McNulty described his Rochdale troops as ‘simply amazing’ as they became the first side to topple Forest Green Rovers this season and replaced them at the summit.
Kyron Gordon’s 44th-minute header saw off Robbie Savage’s men, leaving the Dale boss gushing.
“They were amazing – honestly, they were amazing,” he beamed. “It’s a great three points against a very good team who have been on a brilliant run, and I can see why.
“They pose threats all over the pitch but I honestly think, over the balance of play, we dese...

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