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BBC - Bircham fears QPR career is over
Marc Bircham fears he has played his last game for QPR.
A specialist is next week expected to confirm that Bircham, 28, requires a back operation and will almost certainly miss the rest of the season.
The midfielder's contract expires in the summer and he looks unlikely to be offered a new deal.
Bircham, a lifelong R's fan, admitted: "I'm gutted. I hope I haven't played my last game for the club, but it looks like I have."
Bircham has been plagued by hamstring problems this season and surgery on his lower back now seems the only option.
"I should know more next week, but at this stage it's a case of waiting to see what the specialist says," he explained.
"It's been troubling me for a while and considering the pain I've been in, when I've played I don't think I've done too badly.
"I really wanted to play on and avoid having the operation, but when I came off on against Southampton on Saturday I realised I couldn't delay it any longer."
Meanwhile, Rangers have formally announced that the contract of left-back Matthew Hislop has been terminated by mutual consent.
Hislop, 19, was one of a number of players recently told they had no future at the west London club. BBC
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - HISLOP DEPARTS
QPR defender Matthew Hislop has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
The 19 year-old left sided defender made just a solitary league appearance since joining the R's in March 2005.
QPR would like to thank Matthew for his services and wish him all the best for the future.QPR