Danny Shittu

Daniel Olusola "Danny" Shittu (born 2 September 1980 in Lagos) is a Nigerian association football, currently playing for Premier League side Bolton Wanderers F.C.. He is a central defender.

"Olusola" is a nickname for the Yoruba people name "Oluwanisola" (meaning "God creates wealth").

Career

Shittu started his career at Charlton Athletic F.C.. He spent most of his two years at the club on loan, first at Blackpool F.C. then Queens Park Rangers F.C.. QPR acquired his services permanently for £350,000 in January 2002. He was bought by a fan, Alex Winton, who also paid Shittu's wages during his first season at the club. His time there was successful, with 159 appearances in four seasons, plus 16 goals.

On 6 August 2006 he was signed for £1.6 million by Premiership newcomers Watford F.C.. This move was controversial, as Shittu had passed a medical at West Bromwich Albion F.C., before a late call from Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd.

Shittu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United F.C. in a Football League Cup tie on 7 November 2006. He powered a header past Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper (footballer) to give Watford the lead. However Watford went on to lose the match on penalties. Shittu scored his first Premier League goal on 5 May 2007 in a 2–0 win at Reading F.C..

On 16 February 2008, Shittu managed to score both for and against his former club, Charlton Athletic. After a successful 2007-08 in English football season with Watford in which Shittu scored 9 goals in all competitions, he was named in the PFA Football League Championship team of the year.

Shittu joined Premier League club Bolton Wanderers F.C. on 6 August 2008, on a three-year contract, for £2m plus further add-ons.

Chant

At both Watford and QPR he has been celebrated with the chant: