Rochdale were eventually given a suspended six-point deduction through no fault of anyone in charge and the takeover was averted. The initial aim was to re-engage the club with its community by investing in infrastructure to make Spotland a community provider. A community hubThe passion is in education and huge sums have been invested in the club’s community trust. “They are shaping the club in how they want a football club to be,” Gauge says. A club has been rebuilt, a team has been reborn and a community is being re-engaged for the good of all.

Source: Express February 05, 2026 13:17 UTC