By Richard Partington

OPENER: Sam Nicholson shoots and scores for Rovers
PICTURE: PSI/James Heaton

STAR MAN ALEX NEWBY Rochdale

THANKS: Rochdale’s Alex Newby has equalised

ALEX Newby has been hailed by boss Brian Barry-Murphy as ‘an exciting talent’ after the attacking midfielder netted his second goal for the club in the draw against Bristol Rovers.
Newby signed for Dale from non-league Chorley in the close season and has made a successful transition to life in League One. His 25-minute volley cancelled out Sam Nicholson’s ninth-mi...