 He had played 104 league games, scoring one goal against Rochdale, in his third spell at the club.Surprisingly, given his poor showing the previous season, Herrera was invited back to Plainmoor on trial by new manager Roy McFarland, playing in the 2–0 win away to Newton Abbot on 25 July 2001.On 8 August he signed a 3-month contract, and played in the opening game of the season away to Bristol Rovers.