Hicks' performances last season earned him the double at the awards night after the supporters and players made him their favourites by some margin. Sammie was a part of the successful 15/16 squad which won the Southern League Division One South & West title and stuck with the club during last year's turbulent summer.

Sammie's performances in the Southern Premier last season attracted a great deal of interest from other clubs including some higher in the pyramid and we are delighted to announce that 'Hicksy' has decided to stay.

Manager Paul Michael was understandably pleased with the latest returning player, "It's great news to have Sammie back this season, we felt he made such progress last season and developed as it went on. One v one he's outstanding, very few people will get the better of him when he's in or out of possession, he's also the fittest player I've ever met, his ability for repeated sprints is nothing short of immense for a part time player. Add to that all his technical ability and his long throw you've got a special player but more than that he's such a great guy who we think we can help to continue to make progress & get better before moving on to higher levels."

Cinderford Town's squad for the coming season is starting to take shape and some more news on players old and new will continue to come out over the next few days.