Dale's potential excites Toner
01 Jul 2008 - 12:01:28
Former Leyton Orient and Grimsby Town midfielder Ciaran Toner believes Rochdale can clinch automatic promotion this term after penning a one-year deal with Keith Hill's side.
Dale lost the League Two play-off final to Stockport County in May, but the 27-year-old has no doubts that the club can finish in the top three this season.
Toner told the club's official website: "The team did very well last season and it's unfortunate that they didn't progress up to League One level.
"Hopefully I can help us to get up there, be it by the play-offs again, or by automatic promotion.
"I know from facing Rochdale last year that this is a very young squad and for me that's great.
"There's obviously a bright future here with young up and coming players who are going to get more experience as the seasons go on.
"I can bring some pretty good experience to the squad and hopefully that will help."