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Joe Thompson, ex-Rochdale midfielder, dies aged 36 after third cancer battle
Former Rochdale defender Joe Thompson died on Thursday after a third battle with cancer, the club announced on Friday.
English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble
The coronavirus pandemic has hurt English football in 2020, but the longer fans are unable to attend matches, the worse it could get for all clubs.
Away from the Premier League, coronavirus makes for an uncertain future
When he went into business away from football, Ian Henderson wanted to set up his financial future. Coronavirus has made the move even more shrewd.
Veteran 40-year-old Wilbraham earns Rochdale FA Cup replay against Newcastle
Veteran striker Aaron Wilbraham came off the bench to earn third-tier Rochdale a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Man United survive shootout scare vs. Rochdale
Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup.
Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson - who beat cancer twice - forced to retire at 29
Joe Thompson has announced his decision after being unable to overcome a hamstring injury sustained on the opening day of the League One season.
Steven Gerrard's cousin helps restrain pitch invader at Oldham vs. Rochdale
Oldham boss Richie Wellens said: "If he's a fan running on the pitch he's picking on the wrong lad in Gerrard because I've seen him box.
National League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | 20 | +26 | 49 |
| 2 | Forest Green Rove.. | 23 | +20 | 49 |
| 3 | York City | 22 | +36 | 48 |
| 4 | Boreham Wood | 22 | +21 | 47 |
| 5 | Carlisle United | 23 | +13 | 46 |
| 6 | Scunthorpe United | 22 | +13 | 43 |
| 7 | Southend United | 21 | +15 | 35 |
| 8 | Hartlepool United | 23 | +8 | 34 |
| 9 | FC Halifax Town | 23 | +1 | 32 |
| 10 | Wealdstone | 23 | +1 | 32 |
| 11 | Woking | 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 12 | Solihull Moors | 23 | -2 | 31 |
| 13 | Tamworth | 23 | -7 | 31 |
| 14 | Yeovil Town | 23 | -9 | 27 |
| 15 | Eastleigh | 22 | -6 | 26 |
| 16 | Altrincham | 23 | -9 | 26 |
| 17 | Boston United | 23 | -9 | 24 |
| 18 | Sutton United | 22 | -9 | 22 |
| 19 | Braintree Town | 23 | -14 | 21 |
| 20 | Brackley Town | 22 | -14 | 20 |
| 21 | Morecambe | 23 | -22 | 20 |
| 22 | Aldershot Town | 23 | -11 | 19 |
| 23 | Gateshead | 22 | -25 | 19 |
| 24 | Truro City | 23 | -22 | 15 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Emmanuel Diese.. | 12 | 19 | 5 |
| 10 | Devante Rodney | 5 | 18 | 4 |
| 4 | Ryan East | 4 | 20 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
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| 2 | Kyron Gordon | 5 | 20 | 3 |
| 14 | Tobi Adebayo-R.. | 5 | 20 | 1 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Diese.. | 5 | 19 | 12 |