 However, a recurring groin injury caused him to miss games, and during the 2000–01 season he found it difficult to sustain himself as a first team regular, not playing at all after 31 March.Although his form was not good, he was played as a wing-back by Wes Saunders, and not in his natural full-back position.It was little surprise that Herrera was one of the three players released at the end of the 2000–01 season.