Midfielder Nathan Rudge began his career at Carrow Road. He has since played for Bath, Mangotsfield, Clevedon before joining Chippenham Town where his manager valued him at £20,000

Nathan eventually moved to Tiverton but his stay almost ended in October 2003 when Weymouth manager Steve Claridge was keen to sign Rudge. However the Tiverton manager and board have insisted that Rudge is not for sale and Claridge turned his attentions elsewhere.

In January 2004, Hereford were said to be preparing a £25,000 bid for Rudge, presumably using some of the money received from the transfer of Paul Parry to Cardiff.