Rochdale 1 - 0 Shrewsbury

Last updated : 03 March 2002 By Footymad Previewer
Shrewsbury are defeated in our trip to Spotland. Review the information and discuss it on the messageboard.

Kevin Ratcliffe was unhappy at the result of the play-off 6 pointer against Rochdale at Spotland.He said: "It was a disappointing way to lose. I said at half-time to the players the match was going to be won through a set-piece. I told them just to make sure it was ours and not theirs.
"It was never going to be a pretty game with two teams out there desperate for the points and I thought we at least deserved a point."
Rochdale manager John Hollins was delighted with the three points saying: "It was a massive win, especially after dropping a place in midweek through not having a game. Whoever scored the first goal, in my opinion, was going to win the game.
"It was a tough encounter, but fortunately we got that all important goal. I thought we created a lot of good chances and that makes me feel better."