Managing director Andy Duff to step down at end of 2025 to 2026 season

Rochdale AFC has confirmed that managing director Andy Duff will leave his role at the end of the current 2025 to 2026 campaign.

Duff joined the club in summer 2024 as director of commercial operations before being appointed managing director in January 2025.

During his time at the Crown Oil Arena, he has overseen a number of changes away from first team matters. These include the introduction of a new ticketing partner, Fanbase, developments in retail and commercial operations, and work to strengthen engagement with supporters.

Confirming his departure, Duff said,

"My two seasons at Rochdale AFC have been a thoroughly enjoyable challenge. I appreciate the opportunity that Cameron and Simon gave me to help lead the club away from a difficult period and into a new era under the ownership of the Ogden Family.

I am proud of the achievements and operational improvements we have delivered during my time, especially via the introduction of a new ticketing system, fan relationships, retail operations and all of our commercial and community engagement.

Back in Spring 2024, the club had been through a tough few years, and it’s been a privilege to play a part in strengthening the connections throughout the club and between the Directors, Executive leadership and supporters.

I will continue to support the Board until the end of the season and during the recruitment process, before taking some time off with my family over the spring and summer months.

I want to put on record my heartfelt thanks to a few specific people. Thank you to Simon for trusting me at the start of my tenure and for giving me the freedom to drive forward with the changes I felt were necessary to improve the club.

Thank you to Cameron and his family for their complete support in my role. We are fortunate to have such fantastic owners who are both smart business operators and community focused custodians.

I have enjoyed a very close day to day working relationship with Jamie Willoughby and will miss his challenge and wise counsel, along with a highly respectful day to day relationship with George Delves, who continues to serve Rochdale AFC with dedication.

Thank you to the staff team who have joined and supported me on this journey. Finally, thank you to all supporters and sponsors for accepting me into the Rochdale community, and to the Club Advisory Board, Dale 1907 and Dale Supporters Trust for all you do for the club.

I hope my final months at Rochdale AFC coincide with the club being promoted back to the EFL where it rightfully belongs.”

The club has confirmed that the process to appoint a successor is already underway as it looks to build on progress made in recent seasons.