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The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Joe Thompson, former Rochdale footballer, dies aged 36
The former Rochdale football player Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36. Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year. His former club said in a statement: 'Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson. Joe, who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, with his family by his side.' Thompson, who played more than 200 games for Rochdale, was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 while playing for Tranmere. He later signed for Bury and spent time on loan at Southport and Wrexham as he tried to build his match fitness following treatment. He returned to Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 but the illness soon returned, requiring extensive treatment. Thompson announced he was cancer free in June 2017 and less than a year later scored the goal that kept Rochdale in League One, beating Charlton on the final day of the season. However, he announced his retirement two years later, saying at the time his body had been pushed 'to the limit' by his illness. Last year, has was diagnosed with cancer for a third time, with stage four lymphoma which had spread to his lungs. More details soon …
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rochdale AFC: Club condemns pitch invaders after penalty shootout loss
Rochdale Football Club have condemned a pitch invasion by fans after a shock-loss on penalties to a lower division side that denied the home team a trip to Wembley. The National League club lost a shootout 5-4 in their FA Trophy semi-final clash at the Crown Oil Arena with National League North's Spennymoor Town on Saturday.A spokesman for Rochdale AFC said police were investigating "unacceptable behaviour" at the match after both sets of supporters swarmed the pitch at the final whistle. He said the actions of a "small minority" risked damaging Dale's reputation as a "family-friendly, welcoming club". Footage and images shared from the non-league clash showed fans flooding the ground after full-time, along with several incidents of disorder outside the Manchester Police (GMP) is working to identify the individuals involved who will be subject to the appropriate sanctions, including banning orders, if found guilty, the Rochdale spokesman added: "The club, along with the vast majority of its supporters, will not accept such behaviour at its matches and adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards those matters."In a statement, Rochdale Supporters Trust said it had received several complaints after the match from "disgruntled" fans about issues to do with turnstiles, staffing and seats and tickets at the Crown Oil group said it had written to the club to address the problems to "hopefully enable us to finish the season on a more positive note". The BBC has contacted Rochdale AFC for a response on those claims. GMP and Spennymoor Town Football Club have also been contacted for comment. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
