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Always and forever our No.1

Time passes and the world keeps moving but you're never far from our thoughts.

R.I.P Dale xx

We did Dale proud with a minute's applause, his song and a last minute winner on Saturday.

5 years on and he's still never far from our thoughts.

There's only 1 Dale Roberts

Can't believe it's been 5 years. Where does the time go?

Gone but not at all forgotten.

Just re-read the tributes to Dale. I didn't need to, to be reminded how much he was loved and still missed by so many. 6 years on and I still feel as devastated as I did back then and still can't understand why as I''m a rational and relatively "senior" person who is no stranger to death of loved ones. However it is pleasing that even last Saturday there were still people visiting Dales Bar and being impressed by this remarkable, yes remarkable young man. I miss him as a player and a friend who should have been playing so higher in football today. If there is a heaven I know he will be there telling my mam and dad about their granddaughter. Your smile lives on Dale and I don't see you forgotten. Be in peace.

6 years gone - never forgotten!

Always our No 1, always :(

Time goes so quick. Rushdens No1.

7 years gone - never forgotten !!

There are times I think if you weren't such a nice person Dale, I wouldn't feel as I do. You were only a footballer, you could have come and gone as you pleased; but you made such an impact on our lives, groups and individuals, you were part of our family and you left us so we are still bereft of you leaving. Seven years on we still remember you with such fondness and we miss you.

Gone too soon but never forgotten. Forever Rushdens No1.