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petition against the southern leagues decision.

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Aaron Bufton
10 years ago

Just a heads up, Winchester city's goalkeeper wore number 22 Saturday!!!

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jordan
10 years ago

I sign this petition, not just for myself, but every single fan I've watched chant dales name, sing the famous rushden songs and cheered us in the best and worst times.

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Mark Potter
10 years ago

Personally cant see what the problem is with it. Its nice mark of respect to a player and his family .

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Ryan Huckstep
10 years ago

absolutely disgraceful behaviour.

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Dave Whitbread
10 years ago

Let common sense prevail!

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Paul Savuto
10 years ago

Have some common sense and allow it

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dan moore
10 years ago

if a prem team is allowd to retire a shirt why on earth cant a team this low?

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stuart welsh
10 years ago

Disgusted by the attitude shown by the league.

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Mark Bird
10 years ago

As a mark of respect for such a trgic loss of life The Southern League should also show there respect and respect the clubs wish

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Adam Sartini
10 years ago

I was at the club at this time, it was a deeply saddening moment! This touching tribute should be allowed to continue it does not affect the league in anyway!

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David Forster
10 years ago

They need to petition not only the Southern League, but the FA as well, there needs to be a rule for retired numbers that covers all competitions that do not use Squad Numbers so that AFC R&D are not having to petition every League or Competition they play in where Squad Numbers are not used.

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Robert hayes
10 years ago

Being a goal keeper my self I think this is a mark of respect for the lad and the no1 shirt should stay retired. The league should also allow the no17 shirt to be played in and remember the no1 shirt is retired for a good reason

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Anne Bransby
10 years ago

Why can't this be respected in honour of Dale

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Nick Jones
10 years ago

Sincerely hope the FA see sense. RIP Dale and good luck to all at Rushden. Jonesy, FC United.

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Roy Garlick
10 years ago

Shame on the league

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Matt White
10 years ago

Think it's very important this tradition is continued. He was a very talented keeper and it was very sad how it all ended.

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Kathryn hall
10 years ago

I support this cause. It's a mark of respect. It's not harming anyone. If a first choice no 1 gk was unavailable all season they'd wear no 13 or 17 etc. Let the club show their respects

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Ben Grimbley
10 years ago

This is simply common sense, number 1 is not and never will be an option for the team sheet. Any decision against this is simply ridiculous. Rip dale, you'll always be missed.

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Karl Payne
10 years ago

Hopefully the FA will see sense and not come up with some rubbish excuse. Good luck!

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Matthew stagg
10 years ago

Show some respect to the lads family. What difference does it make to the league?? None. What difference does it make to the club and the players family?? A huge one