See club that named a five-year-old in their squad

League One side Rochdale have named five-
year-old Joshua McCormack in their squad for
their Checkatrade Trophy match at Hartlepool
United.

The Rochdale youngster was diagnosed with a
brain tumour last year and was told it was
terminal in September.

Joshua will not be able to attend the game at
Northern Gas and Power Stadium on Wednesday
but will have a shirt hung up in the changing
room and will be named as one of Dale's seven
substitutes, with the squad number 55.

"He has touched the hearts of everyone at
Rochdale since we met him for the first time
back in February," manager Keith Hill told the
club website.

"No child should have to go through what
Joshua is going through and we, as a club and a
group of players, will continue to do whatever
we can to support him and his family.
"We hope this one small gesture can bring some
light to his family during this difficult time."






Source: BBC
Photocredit : Rochdale