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for him as the season got underway.
The resultant interest from Perranporth came as a surprise to Hilton who was away on holiday when the news first broke but he made immediate contact with the striker and assured him of his importance to the club for the coming season.
“I’m not sure, even now, what was precisely behind it” said Hilton, speaking to the Newquay Voice after his side had comprehensively walloped Hayle 5-1 away from home on Bank Holiday Monday - making their start to the season an impressive played four, won four.
“He didn’t turn up for a training session after I heard the news and I suspected the worst but I was told by another player that Paul had sent a text saying he wouldn’t be able to get there.
“I managed to sit down with him and have a chat and we started the season with him and over the last week he has proved what a valuable player he is.”
