goal on 24 March 2010, in a 2–1 win against Watford. Nolan had become regular football throughout the season, but couldn't help Sheffield Wednesday survive in the Championship, as they were relegated to League One. After his loan spell with Sheffield Wednesday came to an end, Nolan was told by Manager Darren Ferguson that he no longer have a future at Preston North End by placing him on the transfer list. Irvine tried to sign Nolan on a permanent basis, but it was unsuccessful, due to the club's financial situation at the time. Scunthorpe United On 7 July 2010, he joined Championship's rival Scunthorpe United on an initial six-month loan with a view to a permanent deal. He made his debut for Scunthorpe in a 2–1 win over Reading on 7 August 2010. The deal was made permanent on 6 January 2011, until the end of the season, for an undisclosed fee. Though the club was relegated to League One, Nolan went on to make thirty-eight appearances in all competitions despite missing out ten matches, mostly on the bench, competing against Cliff Byrne over a right-back position and loss of form towards the end of the season. At the end of the 2010–11 season, Nolan signed a contract with the club. The 2011–12 season saw Nolan started well, playing as a left back and then scored his first Scunthorpe United goal, in a 2–1 win over Stevenage on 1 October 2011. His impressive display in defense and attack in recent matches was praised by Manager Alan Knill. Soon, Nolan injured his calf while walking up stairs and only missing one match, Nolan made his return to the match against Milton Keynes Dons on 22 October 2011. Nolan soon missed six matches for months, having been not included in the starting line-up before being recalled to the first team, playing in an unfamiliar defensive midfield role against Preston North End and Yeovil Town. Nolan made thirty-five appearances in all competitions and scoring once in all competitions. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Nolan was released by the club in May 2012. After being released by Scunthorpe United and failed to find a new club, Nolan returned to the club to train with the squad in effort to regain his fitness, though contract was ruled out, stated by Manager Brian Laws. However, Laws was keen to sign Nolan. Eventually, on 8