by Andrew Gidley

Danny Spiller believes he played the best football of his career under Andy Hessenthaler at Gillingham and the midfielder is hoping to be offered
the chance to link up with him again.

The 28-year-old former apprentice spent nine years at Priestfield, before leaving three seasons ago to have spells with Millwall, Wycombe and Dagenham.

An offer to play in the MLS in the United States with Chicago Fire came up but transfer restrictions mean that can’t happen until January at the earliest.

He said: "They said they would like to provisionally offer me a contract but they had a full roster. I would certainly put that on hold for the chance to play for the gaffer again."

Spiller added: "Hessy has always been an inspiring character in my career.

"He is the first person I would contact and am just grateful for the opportunity to come and get myself fit.

"It’s been a pleasure to work with Andy, Ian Hendon and my old team-mate Nicky Southall. I have come in and felt at home straightaway and still got a soft spot for the club."

Spiller netted in Tuesday’s win at Dartford and is in the squad for the trip to France this weekend.

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