By Luke Cawdell

Danny Spiller signed a short-term deal with Gillingham on Friday and boss Andy Hessenthaler believes it could just be the start.

Spiller, pictured, played 138 games for the Gills between 2001 and 2007 and has agreed terms on a five-month contract.

"That shows the appetite of Danny Spiller," said Hessenthaler.

"His work-rate and his effort was frightening on Friday night (against Bishop's Stortford) and I’ve never seen anything like his fitness levels.

"I think a five-month contract makes Danny Spiller very hungry."

He added: "I will be very surprised if Danny Spiller doesn’t end up being here for the next couple of years if he keeps his head right, keeps working hard and keeps putting in the performances that he has shown since he has come back.

"As soon as I offered him that deal there was no hesitation. He phoned the chairman up and thanked him for giving him another chance. It’s not about money, it’s about playing football."

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