Fan's favourite Mark Stallard returned to the club on loan during the 2004-5 season to assist in the rescue of the Pies after a turbulent start to the campaign. Whilst his form in front of goal was nothing like as prolific as when he'd been a permanent fixture up front, he continued to be popular with supporters because of his high work rate in an indifferent team.His final game in a County shirt came at Cambridge Utd on the last day of the season but his farewell bow at Meadow Lane was the week before with the home side taking on Bury. After the match Stallard stayed on the pitch until every last fan who wanted a picture or an autograph had got one, thus cementing his reputation in the minds of the County faithful forever. |