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Early National League leaders Rochdale have signed Barnsley goalkeeper Jackson Smith on a short-term loan.

The 23-year-old joined the Tykes from Walsall in the summer of 2024 but has only made six appearances and spent part of last season on loan at Grimsby Town.

"All the conversations have been positive, what the gaffer wants to see from me, and it's down to myself to go out and do that," Smith said.

Rochdale are at home to York City in the final qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

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Rochdale have signed former Bradford City forward Tyler Smith on a deal until the end of the season.

The 26-year-old left the Bantams by mutual consent last month after five goals in 43 league appearances.

He previously had a loan spell with Dale in 2020 and is the older brother of the club's vice-captain Kyron Gordon.

Jim McNulty's men are second in the National League, two points behind leaders Forest Green with two games in hand.

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Midfielder Ryan East has committed his future to Rochdale by agreeing a new two-year contract.

East's old deal was due to expire next summer but has committed to the club until at least 2027.

East, 27, initially joined the National League side on loan from Bradford two years ago before making the move permanent in December 2023.

He told the club's website: "It's my third season here now. It's a building project that I want to be a part of.

"There's loads of positivity around the place now and hopefully that continues."