And so it proved to be the case. He didn't do much to set the world on fire during his first season, drifting in and out of the side. He wasn't helped by a change in formation which saw Dale play without wingers in a rigid 4-3-3.

And then things changed when Keith Hill took over as manager. Immediately we reverted to 4-4-2, Rundle was recalled to the side, and the rest as they say is history. There was a brief drop in form, but the signing of Rory Prendergast gave Rundle a kick up the backside, prompting much improved performances from the former Darlington winger.

That form continued into the 2007-8 season, when even Rundle's biggest critic was forced to admit that Rundle was becoming one of the most crucial players at the club. And that was backed up by statistics as Rundle was one of the leading players in the division in terms of assists for all you Fantasy Football geeks.

He keeps developing more and more into a team player, and a settled side has seen him improve no end. He's got decent pace, good vision and the ability to beat his man before putting a cross over. A proper old fashioned winger.

And when it comes to Sky One doing that 50 Greatest Dale Wembley Goals special that they've been promising to put into production for a while now, it's almost certain that Rundle's effort from the 2008 Play Off finals will be well up in contention for the top slot.