David Nugent is back playing for local non-league side Anstey Nomads(Image: 2014 Plumb Images)

David Nugent played 180 times for Leicester City over four years, scoring 59 goals. Nearly four years after playing his last competitive game for Tranmere Rovers, the 40-year-old is back on the pitch.

The striker's return to football was announced last week as he joined Anstey Nomads as player/coach. The Leicestershire club play in the eighth tier of the English football system, competing in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division.

After winning just five of their opening 11 games, Nomads confirmed the signing of Nugent on Friday night. Less than 24 hours later, he was named in the matchday squad against Loughborough Students.

With Marti Cifuentes' men not in action until the evening, many Foxes fans made the trip to the Marks Electrical Arena, located in the heart of the small village, to see Nugent in action.

Liam Murphy opened the scoring halfway through the first half, and Anstey held on to secure a huge three points with the help of several decent saves from Anthony Nunez. In injury time, Nugent's...