Royle: Kuqi Will Not be Dropped

Last updated : 31 December 2003 By Site Editor

Despite the poor form of the former Sheffield Wednesday player, Town Boss Royle admits he will continue to play the Town number 32: "Shefki is always a starter for me. You only have to ask his team-mates to find out his value to the side."

"You know what you get with Shefki and he would chase waste paper if he thought it would help the team. He has done well in partnership with Darren, but there is no doubt Pablo will be raring to grab any chance."

Kuqi has scored just four times since joining Town on loan, and has failed to find the net from open play in the last 11 games.