Career
He has previously played for Leeds United, Grimsby Town and Doncaster Rovers. Leeds United
Born in Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Hird signed terms with Aston Villa at a young age after catching the eyes of scouts, before moving on to sign for the Leeds United Academy at the age of nine. Hird initially played as a striker before being developed into a defender at Leeds.
He captained the youth and reserve sides before moving on.
Doncaster Rovers
Hird was signed by Doncaster Rovers on a three-month loan from Leeds United in February 2007. He was released by Leeds at the end of the 2006-2007 season and was signed by Doncaster Rovers on 2 July 2007.
He joined Grimsby Town on a month"s loan in November 2007. This was extended for a second month in December.
Hird broke into the Doncaster side late in the 2007-2008 season after an injury crisis hit Rovers in defence.
He has been in and out of the team over the years but in the summer of 2011, Hird once again signed a contract extension, this time for an extra year. In May 2012, Hird was released by the club after the expiry of his contract. Chesterfield
On 2 June 2012 he agreed a 2-year deal with Chesterfield, and was immediately given the captains armband.
On 16 May 2014, Hird signed a new contract with the Spireites.
Hird signed a new deal keeping him at the "spireites" until the summer of 2017 after a successful first season with the club in league one after reaching the playoffs. Doncaster Rovers
League One play-off winners: 2007-2008
Chesterfield F.C.
Football League Two: 2013-2014.