By John Lyons

EXIT: Jim Bentley was axed by Rochdale PICTURE: Alamy BELEAGUERED Rochdale have promised to undertake a root-and-branch review of their football operations as they face up to the prospect of life outside the EFL. Dale’s proud 102-year Football League status was left hanging by a thread when they lost 2-0 at relegation rivals Crawley last weekend. That result left the bottom side ten points from safety. It was extended to 11 in midweek when Crawley drew 1-1 against Grimsby.Sacked The defeat to the Red Devils proved the last game in charge for boss Jim Bentley,...