DJ Campbell, the forgotten man

[Snaxo]

It continues to be a mystery to me, especially considering all the rhetoric of late regarding 'we need players who want to play for QPR', why DJ Campbell continues to be overlooked by recent managers @ QPR.
This article by Sean Smith is on track with my thinking:

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/queensparkrangers/id/1007?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&cc=5739

DJ did well @ Ipswich last year. He had previously done well in the Prem with Blackpool - surely with the commitemnt he has for the R's, he'd be worth hanging on to in the Championship, especially considering our current options. It's not making sense to me why we are letting him go ahead of securing other, 'better' options.

Clearly Hughes and now Redknapp don't like the guy and see things we (or I) don't. I think it's a genuine shame he's not given more of a chance this coming season.

Thoughts?

[Yousef]

He has been injured and should have at least given a final chance!

[QPRDave]

Sorry.......who?!!!!!!!!!.......I'm such a card aren't I!!..

[MattyRangers]

He's been released now aint he?

[qpr4life]

Wish we kept him

Scores goals at this level, showed that last year at Ipswich.

Added bonus, is his low wages and love for the club.

Shame, just what we need IMO

[dogsrrs]

Got to be something we don't know about !
To me he would be the ideal replacement when the invalid AJ will be on the treatment table

[ConorM1882]

I really don't understand what went on here, the guy is exactly what we need for next season, a passionate Championship goalscorer on a low wage!! I'd love to know what went on behind the scenes with him (if anything). Seems like we just didn't want to give him a chance.

[ollyhoops]

Well I would rather DJ campbell than andy johnson and he's on less money.

[SuperHoopNik]

Stupid decision to release him, he's exactly the kind of player we need next season. Loves the club and scores for fun in that league.

[Alex Ranger]

Stupid decision to release him, he's exactly the kind of player we need next season. Loves the club and scores for fun in that league.

since moving from Yeading he's scored 65 goals in 216 appearnaces, hardly scores for fun!

[MattyRangers]

since moving from Yeading he's scored 65 goals in 216 appearnaces, hardly scores for fun!

I don't think he would have been our savior at all, but having him in the squad would have been far more beneficial that some of the $hit we've currently got. At least he gives 100%.

Also, he banged in 10 in 17 this season on loan at Ipswich - not to mention his 13 PL goals in Blackpool's season in the PL - certainly knows where the net is.

[Dale]

DJ showed too much loyalty

How dare he kiss the badge when he scored

Would rather Johnson anyday, just look at his amazing scoring record

[West Acton]

I like DJ as he is a QPR fan but I defy anyone who saw his lack of effort away at MKDons two seasons ago to suggest that being a fan makes you play better and put in more effort as on that day his performance/effort was a kin to those who we have spent the last 9 months moaning about and if my memory serves me right after that game this board was full of people questioning his attitude.

[jmelanie]

Isn't he still injured?

[Shania]

I like DJ as he is a QPR fan but I defy anyone who saw his lack of effort away at MKDons two seasons ago to suggest that being a fan makes you play better and put in more effort as on that day his performance/effort was a kin to those who we have spent the last 9 months moaning about and if my memory serves me right after that game this board was full of people questioning his attitude.

Could be he wanted an automatic first team spot.