Ian Henderson signs new deal to stay at Rochdale past 42nd birthday

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Ian Henderson signs new deal to stay at Rochdale past 42nd birthday
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Forward Ian Henderson has signed a new contract with Rochdale that extends his stay beyond his 42nd birthday in January. The club's all-time leading scorer, with 169 goals, joined Rochdale on loan 13 years ago and has had three separate spells with the team. In the recent season, he played a significant role in their promotion to League Two, scoring eight goals in 31 appearances, including a crucial performance in the promotion playoff final against Boreham Wood. Henderson expressed his desire to continue contributing to the team in the upcoming season.

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  • Henderson is Rochdale's all-time leading scorer with 169 goals.
  • He played over 500 matches for the club during his career.
  • Scored eight goals in 31 matches last season.
  • Helped secure promotion to League Two with a playoff victory.
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  • 12:35 PMYahoo SportsHenderson to remain with Rochdale beyond 42
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Forward Ian Henderson signs a new deal to remain with Rochdale beyond his 42nd birthday.

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