I don't think any of us did, a real bolt out of the blue. But like everyone else I'm chuffed that Chris is with us until his 32nd birthday.

I don't want to say anything negative, but No

...and what does that have to do with Chris Hill?

I think Hill is great to watch with his recently developed side step & his passing game to supporting players.

Plus the fact his contract will ,depending on his future improvement & progress, mean that any suitor clubs from home or abroad will have to pay a transfer fee.

Hill was very good in his first season with us and has become a real quiet 'leader from the front' now.
A great asset for the club.

Hilly has been side stepping and passing offloading for years, he might have not done as much in his 1 st couple of years on Smithys orders, but it isnt a new skill for Chris

And I agree, the MOS award would not look out of place on his mantlepiece