Didcot Town hot-shot John Mills has pledged his future to the Southern League Division 1 South & West high-fliers after rejecting an offer to move up a level with Hereford United.

Mills, who took his tally for the season to 33 with their first goal in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Merthyr Town in the FA Trophy, was offered a good deal to make the switch.

However, after thinking about the move over the weekend, he decided to remain at the Draycott Engineering Loop Meadow Stadium.

Joint boss Ian Concannon was understandably delighted with the 25-year-old’s decision.

“I spoke to him (on Sunday) and he told me he was staying with us,” he said.

“It’s fantastic news and if he keeps scoring at the rate he is doing, then he’s going to end up with 50 goals and be an established goalscorer.

“That will mean he is going to attract offers from clubs higher up than Hereford and I think he can see that.”

He added: “Millsy says he’s enjoying his football and doing what he does well at a place where he’s happy, which counts for a lot.

“He tells me he’s staying and that’s good enough for us.

“We’re now going to have a sit down and have a chat with him.”