Caldwell confirms '˜big player' Hird's automatic contract extension

Gary Caldwell has welcomed the triggering of an automatic extension clause in Sam Hird's contract.
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Chesterfield's Sam Hird looks to dribble past Walsall's Kieron Morris

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Chesterfield's Sam Hird looks to dribble past Walsall's Kieron Morris

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The defender’s contract was automatically extended to the summer of 2018 when he passed a required number of appearances in recent weeks.