Rochdale manager Jimmy McNulty expressed his frustration following a 1-0 defeat to Southend United on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The match’s only goal came from Southend’s Josh Walker, who scored just before halftime. McNulty was particularly upset that play continued beyond the allotted two minutes of injury time, allowing Southend to capitalize. He questioned the officials’ decision to extend play, stating, “Time is time and the clock is fair so officiate by the laws of the game.”
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Despite his grievances with the officiating, McNulty acknowledged that his team did not perform up to their usual standards. He noted a disconnect between their practice sessions and their on-field execution, describing it as “one of the most challenging games for me from a coaching perspective.” The loss saw Rochdale slip to sixth in the standings. Looking ahead, McNulty emphasized the need to regroup and improve, aiming to return to winning ways in their upcoming match against Halifax Town on Tuesday night.
Southend’s victory was hard-fought, with Walker’s decisive goal coming after a well-placed cross from Nathan Ralph. The Shrimpers then relied on solid defense in the second half to maintain their lead.
This defeat marks a setback for Rochdale, who will need to address both their performance issues and late-game management as they prepare for their next fixture.
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