 Under new boss Mike Walsh, Bury finished in the play-off places again in 1990–91, but this time lost to Bolton Wanderers at the semi-final stage.Hill played a total of 317 matches and scored 12 goals for the Gigg Lane club.He signed for Manchester City in a £200,000 deal in March 1991, who were flying high in the First Division under Peter Reid's stewardship.