QPR favourite Clint Hill has taken to social media to explain his absence from Carlisle's FA Cup clash last night.
The defender was a notable absentee as the Cumbrians lost 2-0 to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, leaving him to clear up the confusion behind his absence.
In a post on Twitter, Hill explained: "I just want to clear up some of the confusion/rumours etc about me not being involved in the game last night.
Unfortunately my dad is in intensive care and not very well. So I asked the club and the manager if I could take a few days to spend some precious time with him and my family As much as we all love football family will always come first for me.
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"A big thank you from me and the family to the club/players and specially the manager for allowing me this time to spend with him."
His message on Twitter can be seen below.
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