Complex sentence: The 1935--36 season proved to be Hodgson's last at Anfield; his 9 goals in 17 league appearances was yet again a decent return, but on 8 January 1936 he was allowed to move to Aston Villa for £3,000.
Split into simpler sentences: The 1935--36 season proved to be Hodgson's last at Anfield. His 9 goals in 17 league appearances was yet again a decent return, but on 8 January 1936 he was allowed to move to Aston Villa for £3,000.