 He made 43 appearances in 1996–97, as the "Valiants" made their highest post-war finish.He played 31 games at Vale Park in the 1997–98 season, before announcing his retirement.After retiring Hill went into coaching where he has worked for Bury as the Head of Youth Development, the Academy Director at Nevada Wonders Soccer Academy and since then developed his own successful football academy Pro-Vision North West, based in the Greater Manchester area.