By John Lyons

NO EXCUSES: Keith Hill refuses to blame the loss of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, below, and others for Dale’s slow start
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KEITH Hill has enjoyed plenty of success in two spells as Rochdale manager – and he doesn’t want the bubble to burst now.
The 48-year-old has twice led Dale to promotion from League Two (2009-10 and 2013-14) and, just as impressively, has managed to establish them in the third tier over the past few seasons against clubs with far bigger resources.
Finishing positions of eighth in 2014-15, tenth in 2015-16 and ninth i...