CLINT Hill would readily sacrifice his QPR future if the club survives a torturous relegation battle and remains in the Premier League.
The selfless hero admits he would stand a better chance of a new deal if Rangers were relegated. But as it stands, he is set to leave Loftus Road when his contract expires in the summer after twice being knocked back when asking for a new deal.
But pride and duty sees the 33-year-old putting his own career on the back burner in order to help Rs beat the dreaded drop.
He told the Chronicle : “If we stay up I can see the club spending more money and getting in another five or six players.
“I would probably have a better chance of getting a contract if we go down. I've spent most of my career in the Championship – and know it like the back of my hand.
“Everyone is desperate for the club to survive. We've worked so hard to get here and we're doing all we can to stay up.”
QPR host high-flying Arsenal tomorrow a point from safety with eight games to play.
Hill is likely to be restored to the starting XI as boss Mark Hughes looks to shore up a back four ripped to shreds at Sunderland last weekend.
The Rangers defence will be tested to the limit again facing an Arsenal side averaging more than two goals a game.
And Hill revealed his PFA vote for player of the year went to a man who can inflict even more damage on the desperate Hoops.
Premier League's leading scorer Robin Van Persie might have got Hill's nod, but the converted centre-back has warned the Gunners will be in for a tough time.
He added: “Van Persie is one of the best strikers in England, if not Europe at the moment.
“His goals to games ratio is frightening, so we've got to try and stop him.
“We need to get tight, in their faces and upset them. We have to make it as difficult for them as possible.”
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