CLINT HILL can’t wait to get back on the park after clinching his return to the game with Carlisle United.

The defender has been without a club since leaving Rangers at the end of last season but has now agreed a short-term deal at Brunton Park.

Hill made 32 appearances for the Light Blues last term but was released by boss Pedro Caixinha as part of his summer rebuilding job.

The 38-year-old could make his debut for Keith Curle’s side against Crewe and is pleased to have his future sorted this term.

He said: “I’ve played most of my career at a higher level but Keith was a big part in me signing for a League Two club. I know I’m no spring chicken but I want to play football.

“I’ve still got the love for the game and I said at the end of the Scottish season I didn’t mind where it was, as long as I was playing football and it was the right environment.

“I’ve been here now for a good few times and I’ve enjoyed it," he continued. "I think it’s a good environment and I just hope I can come in now and help the lads.

“Looking back, I’ve turned down a lot of offers over the last couple of months. I was sat on the train up today thinking about it and once you start turning things down you do worry whether the phone will keep ringing.

“Thankfully Keith managed to get me up here and I’ve enjoyed my time with the group. It’s about getting some game time in my legs and hopefully helping to push us up the league.

“The gaffer hasn’t had to say anything specifically to get me here, it’s sometimes more about knowing how people work.

“I know what he does on a weekly basis and more importantly he knows what I can do. I’m sure he’ll look after me in certain aspects when I need that as well.”