The psychology of playing in the biggest games
18.09.26, 14:05 Updated 18.09.26, 14:05 2 Minute Read
Matt Turner
They are the first games supporters look for when the fixtures come out – but what about the players?
What is it like to be partly responsible for influencing where local bragging rights end up on derby day?
The Rochdale squad will be acutely aware of what’s at stake when they step out against local rivals Oldham Athletic – this is the game fans want to win more than any other.
But as players, is it best to lean into that or prepare as they would any other week?
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Matt Turner A lifelong Rochdale fan, Matt has a decade of experience in sports journalism including a brief spell reporting on The Dale for the Rochdale Observer. He currently writes for the Warrington Guardian sports desk.