Despite spending eight years away from the competition, Strickland feels Europe should be quaking in their boots at his return. asics 36 "We attacked poorly and didn't manage the process. Every little thing we tried, we were frustrated, it was nothing like how we trained. asics 36 "It was so good - very welcoming and accepting, but most of all affirming, to be treated on and off the football pitch as who I am. We all went to the pub afterwards, and I haven't looked back." asics 36 Facing off against Toronto Wolfpack during his time with Rochdale, most notably in a narrow 18-17 loss at the Crown Oil Arena, during Rowley's time in charge of the Canadian club has given him a good idea of just how that will work too. asics 36