IT looked like the landmark that might not happen in the summer but, tomorrow, Aaron Webster will make his 500th appearance for Burton Albion.

Webster is once again an integral part of the Brewers' line-up after manager Paul Peschisolido gave him a jolt at the end of last season, asking him to come back fitter for the new campaign before he could be offered a new contract.

Webster, who admitted that the wake-up call was something he needed, did that and was duly offered a deal, starting the season on the left side of midfield, where he had played earlier in his career.

An injury to Paul Boertien has seen him return to left-back for now but the first and third goals in the 3-2 win over Morecambe demonstrated that his attacking instincts are undiminished.

Webster, the longest-serving player at the club since Darren Stride moved on, is fifth on the all-time appearances list and the only player with a realistic chance of passing Stride's record.

He is also fourth on the all-time goalscorers list for the club.

Webster made his debut in September, 1998, catching only one game of John Barton's time as manager, before being mentored by Nigel Clough for the next decade.