[5] Moss maintained a rich vein of form, resulting in Herd making only five further appearances after mid-November; he was released at the season's end.

[6] After receiving interest from numerous clubs,[7] Herd signed a two-year contract with League Two side Aldershot Town in July 2009,[8][9] to his great relief.

[11] Herd joined Boreham Wood in February 2015 and played a part in their promotion via the play-offs to the Conference Premier for the very first time.

After one season with Hemel Hempstead, Herd joined league counterparts St Albans City in May 2016 reuniting with his former Boreham Wood manager Ian Allinson.

[12] In the summer of 2009, Herd helped to coach Shropshire youngsters, along with teammates David Edwards, Gavin Cowan, Stuart Whitehead and Ben Davies.