FC CLACTON boss David Coyle is hoping Paul Hillier will pull on a Seasiders shirt again between now and May.

The former club skipper has been tempted back in recent weeks and played the full 90 minutes of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Gorleston.

He also played in the recent derby at Wivenhoe Town.

“Paul was the stand-out player in the first half,” said Coyle.

“He was excellent and I’m really hopeful I can persuade him to play a little bit more between now and the end of the season.

“I still think he enjoys it and he worked really hard on Tuesday night. His touch of quality makes a difference.

“He’s always clever and forward-thinking.

“It’s tidy football. The ball drops and he can always caress it to a team-mate.

“He looks relaxed and has time on the ball.

“He’s such a good player and I just hope we can get a bit more out of him.

“I feel confident we’ll see more of him and he’ll play in another three or four games.”