 On 2 June 2012 he agreed a 2-year deal with Chesterfield, and was immediately given the captain's armband.On 16 May 2014, Hird signed a new contract with the "Spireites".In July 2014 Hird played a key role in his club's 3–1 pre-season win against his first club, Aston Villa of the Premier League, scoring the first goal in a 3–1 win.