petition against the southern leagues decision.

Disgusting. Disrespectful. Heartless. Dale gave his heart to that club.

Please allow this. If he can't wear 17, let the Diamonds keeper continue a time-honoured tradition of keepers wearing numberless jerseys!

I hope common sense prevails.

This mark of respect should be honoured by any league.

Hope this can be resolved before tomorrow

Please allow AFC Rushden & Diamonds follow their tradition of not using the number 1 shirt. Respect for Dale

#1 Dale Roberts

Disgusting behaviour from a football league body

Had pleasure of working with dale at diamonds number 1 shirt will always be his

This is fucking disgusting , leave a mark of respect for the late keeper, don't live anywhere near the area bit it's tragic, can only feel because he wasn't the most known goalkeeper they don't give a shit

rip dale roberts

Let them give the tribute

I am signing this petition because I think it's disrespectful to the family friends of Dale

Disgraceful

please show some compassion and alter the rules so Rushden & Diamonds can continue to honour there former goal keeper

Dale was a true role model for me as a young keeper. A great guy, with a huge heart and bags of talent! The number is his own and always will be his no matter what... Get that number retired!

This is completely wrong. The club should be allowed to respect the player by doing this.

Disgraceful behaviour by the Southern Leauge board. Men in suits not in touch with the modern game or its fans.

Appalling decision. Hope the petition makes a difference!

11 years ago Featured

Do you league officials have no compassion whatsoever? A number on a players shirt means nothing to you, yet to us is a memory of a young, talented goalkeeper who was taken far too early in life. I hope for your own peace of mind you reconsider.