Rochdale 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points

#2 Can this result spark something special at Rochdale?

Rochdale's celebration said it all

28 games played, 5 won, 10 drawn, 13 lost. That's been Rochdale's story this season in League One - one that sees them sit at a lowly 24th-place on the table. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best sides in the country - even if it's their second-string side - and coming away to see another day in the competition - even if it's a replay - is no mean feat.

While their league position seems incorrigible, it is extremely important to note that Rochdale have only played 28 games, which happens to be the least in the league. 1 team has played 30, 8 have played 32, 10 have played 33, and 4 have played 34.

More importantly, Rochdale are only 11 points away from escaping the relegation zone, and while that may seem like a lot, the sheer number of games in hand gives them a considerable advantage.

After a result like this, it will all be up to the manager, Keith Hill, to try and recreate similar performances week in, week out.

Finishing level with currently the 5th-best team in the country is bound to instil a sense of achievement and confidence within the camp, and regardless of what happens in the cup replay, Rochdale will take something away from it - Something that, in the long run, could prove to be a lot, lot more valuable than silverware.