Bit part player at best. Not particularly suited to Warnock's tactics of high energy, pressing high, winning your battles and getting the ball forward quickly. His main competition in the starting line up is Joe Ralls and, set pieces apart, Ralls is the better player with a far better engine.Originally Posted by Nick
I think Whitts's stats this season give an idea of what his impact might have been had he still been with us - assists - 0, goals - 0. Rovers forums aren't too complimentary about him. Here's a few of the more recent comments on Roverstalk regarding Whittingham, which I suppose many City fans can relate to from his last few seasons:
"I really don't like Whittingham in the midfield. I feel our attack die off every time he is on the ball."
"Whittingham is just so frustrating to watch at this level. He doesn't move much, and really can't afford to have a playmaker that doesn't move."
"Yeah Whittingham out really isn't a big deal, he's not really got going for us at all."
"Whittingham, Gladwin and Harper have been disappointing."
"As previously stated by others, injuries of Evans and Whittingham could be a blessing in disguise"
"Whittingham is not a defensive midfielder in any way, shape or form. Not sure what his use is past getting a pass in here and there."
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