Martin Cranie

Strong rumours that Martin Cranie will return to QPR on loan from Portsmouth after an earlier successful loan spell and fitness doubts over certain QPR defenders, such as Fitz Hall.

Cranie is a quality player capable, in my view, of future Prem and possibly even international apperances however i am slightly concerned that his return would break up what is a largely successful, solid and improving championship defence. Manciene is quality at right back and althoug Delaney can make minor mistakes he is a vast improvement on any left back we have had in recent years. Fitz Hall is our big Centre Half so it seems logical that if Cranie returned to the 11 it would be at the expense of Matthew Connely, who has come on leaps and bounds lately.

Therefore, i have a dilema. Adding someone of Cranie's quality to the squad is a positive move and would mean we would see less of Rehman or Stewart, who can both be good on the night but generally are not Prem or even Playoff quality however it could disturb a defensive unit capable of getting this club promoted.

I think it would be worth adding him overall as he really impressed at his previous QPR spell but hope it is not at the immediate expense of Connely.