Danny Shittu........oh dear

[Jeffro]

Yes quite correct his biscuit tin head made the ball go 45 degree angle instead of straight forward.

[QPR1234]

people need to realise.. shittu is not on a 3 year contract nor is routledge? why? they are here to get us to the prem. we needed cover for both positions and we got good value for what we are paying.

shittu like routledge cuts it at this level, i dont think anybody can argue this.

now the debate comes when we compare shittu against connolly and gorkks.

for me gorkks was the standout defender at the start of the season, however after xmas he was being found out for his lack of pace. we didnt lose or really conceed but chances was being given sloppily to other teams because of gorkk's lack of pace. shittu is faster and stronger than gorkks so makes sense he got a chance after preston. however only reason i see shittu in the team is because of gorkk's dip in form.. against forest especially it was noticeable that he couldnt win a header(something id say he is our specialist at).

as for connolly id never think of comparing or having shittu replace him. doesnt make sense imo to have gorkks and shittu (two similar cb's) playing together. connolly has been hot and cold lately but never "appalling enough" to be dropped from the matchday squad. his common mistake has been letting the ball bounce and being hesistant. on the ball he doesnt give it away and does make his fair share of interceptions.

but back to the point is that people really need to layoff shittu when he has a bad game.. or at least keep the same standard for the other cb's regardless of this seasons form.

i understand fans think oh the old 2004 promotion squad is past it.. therefor calls for shittu, cook, rowlands etc are pointless... and to an extent i agree.. but each of them can come in for 5 games and do a job.