He’s a player I’ve watched from afar and always liked especially when he plays as a striker and it was one of the first things I discussed with the Chairman Terry Doherty.

I want to settle the club down after the recent upheaval and getting Billy on contract is a massive boost for the club and allows me to plan better when I know I have the players I want to work with and the style of play I intend to adopt with Billy being a key component in this.

Not only is he a good player but his attitude since I’ve joined has been superb as has all the players to be honest.

Finally I’d just like to thank Terry as well as Phil and Gavin our Treasurer and Commercial Manager who have helped me be able to sanction this deal.

Tom Rothery