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Rochdale A-A Southend United: Jimmy McNulty left cursing as Dale spirit dampened

Southend United manager Kevin Maher thought it was the correct decision to abandon his side’s match at Rochdale – but frustrated Dale boss Jimmy McNulty couldn’t hide his feelings afterwards.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 December 2025

Downpour leaves the leaders frustrated
By Jason Creasey

ROCHDALE (2) A
East 53, Allarakhia 74

SOUTHEND UNITED (1) A
Coker 6
Match abandoned after 78 mins
Southend United manager Kevin Maher thought it was the correct decision to abandon his side’s match at Rochdale - but frustrated Dale boss Jimmy McNulty couldn’t hide his feelings afterwards.
The clash was suspended due to a waterlogged pitch in the 77th minute, before being confirmed as abandoned following two subsequent pitch inspections.
McNulty said: “I think we’re still in a bit of shock with the sequence of events that unfolded, ...

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