Former team-mates in shock after ex-QPR star is involved in road collision

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Former team-mates of Clarke Carlisle have reacted with shock to the news that the ex-QPR defender has been involved in a serious road accident.

The 35-year-old spent four years at Loftus Road and more recently was chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association. It is not known if they will be looking to find out how to get legal help for this as of yet, due to the condition the player is in.

Due to the force and weight of the vehicles involved, road accidents can result in serious injury. After accidents such as this, the focus is usually on establishing who is at fault so that legal action can proceed accordingly. Of course, the party at fault can be expected to cover the damages done to the injured party and their property.

He played alongside Dan Shittu during a memorable spell for Rangers in which they reached the Division Two play-off final in 2003 and were promoted the following season.

And Shittu tweeted: “Clarky, stay strong. My prayers and thoughts are with you brother.”

Former R’s midfielder Marcus Bean wrote: “Horrible news re Clarkie im in shock. He’s a fighter praying he pulls through. all my thoughts with him and his family.”

Marc Bircham tweeted: “Was told the news earlier today of my good friend Clarke Carlisle .. Really hoping he pulls through . Thoughts are with his family x.

“Clarke is One of the real nice guys on the planet . Would do anything for you. I’ve been in a state of shock but I know he will pull through.”

Tom Williams, who spent time at Rangers on loan, added: “C’mon Clarke pull thru this mate – all my prayers are for you and your family.”

Ex-QPR and England full-back David Bardsley, who played alongside Carlisle at Blackpool, tweeted: “Wishing my big old team Clarke Carlisle a very quick recovery, a fantastic man . Love the big man.”

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