Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time.

In a statement issued after his death was confirmed, Rochdale said: "He featured in our FA Cup fifth round replay against ...

At Spotland, Joe will always be remembered for his fairytale strike against Charlton Athletic in May 2018, which kept ...

Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson has died, aged 36. Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year. His former club said in a statement: ...

Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick has been reflecting on the life of Joe Thompson following his tragic passing ...

In his finest moment for Rochdale, Thompson scored against Charlton Athletic to secure their place in League One for another season, describing his goal as "written in the stars, fate, destiny".

He returned to Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 but the disease soon returned, requiring extensive treatment. 🏆 THAT @JJL_Thompson goal against Charlton Athletic on the final day of the 2017/18 ...

In the season’s final game, Joe scored the winning goal against Charlton Athletic that kept Rochdale in League One. It was named the ‘Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year’ and Joe called it ...