Clint Hill says a return to QPR failed to materialise because the club could not guarantee him regular first-team football.
The experienced defender, who became a fans’ favourite during his six years at Loftus Road, was available after leaving Glasgow Rangers last summer.
But, despite training with QPR for week in September and turning out for their Under-23 side, Hill was unable to agree a deal to rejoin the club.
He explained: “QPR is very close to my heart, it’s a special place for me. I spent six years there and had some good times and bad times.
“I was more than interested in playing for them again, but the indications were that I wouldn’t have played every week.
“I wanted to keep playing and I’d sold my house down there when we moved to Glasgow, so I didn’t feel I could justify it.”
Ironically, the R’s have since been beset by defensive injuries that would probably have ensured Hill a regular place in the team.
However, the 39-year-old, who has since joined League Two side Carlisle until the end of the season, has not ruled out returning to QPR in the future.
He added: “The timing wasn’t right. But I think maybe further down the line we could do something coaching-wise.”
This post was last modified on 13/12/2017