A left back, Hill began his youth career with Queens Park Rangers and signed a professional contract at the end of the 1978–79 season.

[1] Despite Rangers' relegation to the Second Division,[2] he failed to make a first team appearance during the 1979–80 season and departed Loftus Road at the end of the campaign.

[3] Aged only 19, Hill held a regular place in the first team during the 1980–81 season and made 42 appearances, scoring three goals.

[3] Hill dropped into non-League football to join Isthmian League Premier Division club Wycombe Wanderers during the 1983 off-season.

[5] The club declined a place in the Alliance Premier League and Hill remained with the Chairboys until the end of the 1983–84 season.