League One

Late hero Smith eases Dale’s drop concerns

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The LeaguePaper Team
2 February 2020

By Alex Edwards

BRIAN Barry-Murphy insisted there was nothing fortunate about his side’s late winner over Shrewsbury.
A drab encounter looked destined for a goalless draw until on-loan Sheffield United striker Tyler Smith converted from close-range two minutes from time.
The win gave Dale some much needed breathing room at the foot of League One with ten points now between them and third bottom Tranmere Rovers.
And Barry-Murphy was pleased to see his side rewarded for their efforts.
“I don’t believe there was any hint of luck in the goal we scored, we had all three of o...

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