Clint Hill is set to be released at the end of the season and Rangers fans are absolutely grief-stricken at the prospect.
The 38-year-old centre-back was signed last summer primarily as a back-up by Mark Warburton but his steely and determined performances in the face of a troubled campaign have won over the Gers fanbase.
Hill has contributed an impressive six goals this season, including one against Celtic, and was in the running for the club’s Player of the Year Award earlier this month.
But, according to the Scotsman, the former QPR defender’s impressive displays haven’t been convincing enough for new managed Pedro Caixinha to hand him a new one-year deal – leading to an outpouring of tributes to the veteran on social media:
All the best Clint Hill ya big silver fox ye?
— Dylan Hay (@dylan_hay1) May 9, 2017
all the best to clint hill WATP??????
— richieboy77?⚪️? (@richieboyWATP) May 9, 2017
Thanks Clint hill in such a short time you've become a fans favourite and you never surrendered.. pic.twitter.com/Riylprdwvr
— ForzaLe10 (@ForzaLE10) May 9, 2017
Gutted to hear Clint Hill is leaving at the end of the season ?
— Craig (@AorticFF) May 9, 2017
Clint Hill will be one of the few players I'll actually miss.
He loves it here.
Best of luck in the future, Big Clint Hill. pic.twitter.com/yUJ6f7NHlY
— Ibrox Loyal (@IL_Official) May 9, 2017
Clint Hill ?❤️love u so much x
— Greg Gibb (@GregGibb95) May 9, 2017
He's only 7 years older than me but still wish Clint Hill was ma da.
— Shaun McWilliam (@IbroxGamer) May 9, 2017
Gutted if he goes, was a good addition and shored up the defence. A true professional aswell. One love, Clint Hill ? https://t.co/WSm2b6FdYD
— Darin King (@darin1872) May 9, 2017
Clint Hill. Decent signing and decent season. I hope this means we have 2 centre halves lined up. If it's the two touted, happy happy
— Vanderhogg (@vanderhogg) May 9, 2017
I don't want Clint hill to go? pic.twitter.com/blx1XVl3f2
— Zac Running!! (@zacarrius) May 9, 2017
Clint Hill ?
— Mhairi (@mmck90) May 9, 2017
Could greet at Clint Hill not getting a contract for next season ?
— James Atkinson (@James_A_1) May 9, 2017
All the best Clint Hill ya big silver fox ye?
— Dylan Hay (@dylan_hay1) May 9, 2017
With Hill on the way out, it’ll surely mean the Rangers coaching staff have their sights set on at least one replacement – but they’ll need to fill big shoes, whoever they are.
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