We want your opinions on Titus Bramble. Is he the genuine article or vastly overrated? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Is he on the up or on the slide? Share your insight with us and the best comments will form part of his official Times Online player profile.


As stated before, he’s too old to be considered to have potential and does not look like improving any time soon. Definitely a miss in my opinion. Newcastle’s defensive frailties are certainly not wholly attributable to Titus though. They defend poorly as a team, especially their wide midfielders. This has always been the case since Kevin Keegan’s days and to date has never been addressed. I look at the whole of the Newcastle back four and they all look suspect at times. They only defender I rate and has got potential is England U21 International Stephen Taylor.
Kofi Owusu, Stratford, London

Titus impressed at Ipswich and would possibly impress again at a club where expectations are low. If you run a club with aspirations of a top six finish then I would say that Bramble falls resoundingly short of what is required. Shearer recently said that Bramble can be world class for 20 minutes and then has a disaster. If Bramble's play is deemed world class then you would have to say messrs Terry, Ferdinand, Woodgate, King and others are superhuman!
Barry Russell, South Woodford, London, England

Miss. I'm a neutral and every time I've seen him he's been rubbish. He costs Newcastle far too many goals and his concentration is way off for a professional. His decision making is not quick enough for a top level defender either. Newcastle should have defenders who are a lot more capable than Bramble.
Luke Marson, London

As a Toon season ticket holder we need Titus to come good. He does have the potential to be a top player but needs someone at his side keep him alert, calm and collective. He has the pace, power, touch and presence to give any top striker a game they won't forget. And if his passing is on song he can split defences wide open. However, he does lose concentration, which can cost us dearly. However, if Glenn can support him with quality defenders he has the potential to make it at the top. Broonie, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Titus has the potential to be a top player. He has immense power and presence, pace and touch. His passing is assured and he scores goals. His ability to lose concentration and do something stupid is legendary but he needs a solid communicative centre back beside him to keep him in check and a coach to drill some common sense into him. The problem is that he was ruined by firstly the sale of Woodgate then the firing of Robson and hiring of Souness.
Mark, Ipswich, UK

Too old to be considered to have potential. Lacks the concentration to do his job for an entire match. If he had ever been paired with a good experienced central defender to organise the back line, and Titus in particular, he might have been an asset. I fear it is far too late now. Don't pick on him though, we need an entire back four. Unfortunately, we are addicted to purchasing expensive misfit forwards. Without Shay Given we would regularly be in the relegation zone. Titus Bramble is the perfect demonstration of this.
R Thackray, Ayton, Scotland

He's certainly a good looking lad but his footballing credentials leave a lot to be desired. Has poor timing and is appalling at marking. He should learn from ex Toon legends Darren Peacock and Barry Venison. Bobby Robson's worst signing. Still, what a great name though.
D Sage, Yorkshire

A definite miss. I can't really discern why Newcastle are paying him so much of a weekly wage when his performance on the pitch is erratic. In the match against Fulham, Bramble was guilty for both goals conceded and this has not been just a one-time blunder.
Subhankar Mondal, Bangalore, India

Is this necessary? Miss. Enough said.
Mark, Windsor, UK

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