QPR defender believes he has one more year left in him as a player

QPR's veteran defender Clint Hill does not want to hang up his boots just yet EMPICS Sport

QPR’s veteran defender Clint Hill is hoping to extend his playing career by another year, insisting he is feeling as good as ever.

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The 37-year-old, who arrived from Crystal Palace six years ago, has been in superb form for the Rs since being recalled to the side earlier this month.

But Hill’s future at Loftus Road is far from certain, with the centre-half among a host of players whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season.

That list includes high earners such as Junior Hoilett, Rob Green and Samba Diakite, while Hill is on comparatively modest wages.

The experienced defender is unsure what the future holds for him but maintains he has something to offer on the field in the short-term.

Hill told the Times: “I definitely still think I have a bit left to offer as a player.

“Other people might not think that, but I’ve not done anything this season that has been detrimental to my body, and I think when I’ve been selected to play I’ve done myself justice too.

“I’m feeling as good as I ever have, so I can definitely go on for another year. I’m confident I can do a job at this level, I think I have more than proved that over the years.

“I know my job would largely be filling some holes when there are injuries and suspensions, but I’m there if needed. I’ll just have to wait and see what options are available in the summer.”

Hill remains a fans’ favourite among the Rs faithful, with many calling for him to be handed a new contract – and the defender has admitted he would relish a player/coach role at Loftus Road, if that was offered.

He added: “That sort of thing is not up to me, that’s up to the club. But, that said, if there was a role like that made available for me then [that would be] absolutely fantastic.

“Coaching is definitely something I want to do full-time once I have finished playing. I’m up to my UEFA A licence at the moment, which allows me to work as a manager at Championship level.

“I’ll be working towards my pro licence in the next year to 18 months - that’s something I want to get my teeth into.

“I never thought I’d still be playing at this age and be feeling this good, but I am so that’s great and I’ve had to put that coaching stuff to the side at the moment as a result.

“But if there was a player/coach role offered to me in the summer that would be great, but we’ll just have to wait and see on that one.”