Dave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 24% of teams have him in the Premier League Fantasy Football game. Is he down as a defender? Yeah, I think so. That's part of the appeal - other fans probably still think of him as a midfielder and have seen those free kicks he's scored this season. It's the same reason I have Jon Walters in my fantasy team, because he's classed as a midfielder but he plays up front for Stoke. They get more points for goals/assists don't they? Either way, they defo get more if they score/create and keep a clean sheet so it's logical to have them in. Always worth seeking out players out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Simpson is a better natural defender but Ryan Taylor's outperformed him nearly every week this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Simpson is shit! Unable to hit one single semidifficult pass today, and he hoofed the ball each time he was under pressure. And besides, Jonas and Raylor had to manage Bale and Walker, who both are capable of running down the line. Modric on the other hand drifted inside to take care of thams build up play. That made Simposn's job much easier. Hard to slaughter Ralyor for the 2nd goal. Both he and Colo were tricked when Ade by accident didn't take the ball. An exceptional finish from Defoe, first and foremost. Put Simpson on the left against Bale and Walker, and you'll see him perform much worse than what Ralor managed today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. We conceded two goals today and none were his fault. He gets blamed for us letting in goals when others have had more of a direct influence on us letting the goals in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 So far this season he's been more impressive than Simmo even taking away the free kicks. I'd be happy enough for Santon to come in at LB and Taylor to move to RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Simpson is a better natural defender but Ryan Taylor's outperformed him nearly every week this season. Of course he has, QPR didn't happen in reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 So far this season he's been more impressive than Simmo even taking away the free kicks. I'd be happy enough for Santon to come in at LB and Taylor to move to RB. Thank you! And unlike Simpson, Raylor is actually capable of passing the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. We conceded two goals today and none were his fault. He gets blamed for us letting in goals when others have had more of a direct influence on us letting the goals in. Can't agree with that, think people are right in their assessment of him. Like the Wolves game for example, I remember you saying he busts his arse for 90 minutes which simply isn't true, he gets lazy far too often and shifts the blame on to others when he needs to accept responsibility for his own role. None were his fault today but he's played a part in the majority of goals we've let in this season which is where his critics come from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Can't agree with that, think people are right in their assessment of him. Like the Wolves game for example, I remember you saying he busts his arse for 90 minutes which simply isn't true, he gets lazy far too often and shifts the blame on to others when he needs to accept responsibility for his own role. None were his fault today but he's played a part in the majority of goals we've let in this season which is where his critics come from. We've let in 6 league goals and you think he's played a part in 4 of those? Which ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 There's not an awful lot between Taylor and Simpson defensively, although Taylor's been better this season, but Taylor's contribution on the ball is infinitely better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Can't agree with that, think people are right in their assessment of him. Like the Wolves game for example, I remember you saying he busts his arse for 90 minutes which simply isn't true, he gets lazy far too often and shifts the blame on to others when he needs to accept responsibility for his own role. None were his fault today but he's played a part in the majority of goals we've let in this season which is where his critics come from. We've let in 6 league goals and you think he's played a part in 4 of those? Which ones? League Cup goals too. Four I've seen: Poor attempt at closing down/blocking the cross against Blackburn. Poor attempt at closing down against Wolves. Backing off for Forest's first. Stupidly diving in for Forest's third. Two I'm not 100% certain on as I wasn't in the country so only saw brief highlights, I'm sure someone will be able to confirm if I'm wrong on these: Conceded the free kick against Fulham? Got outjumped for the Scunthorpe goal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. Do you still think that Simpson cost us goals against Wolves and Blackburn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. http://elitish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/captain-hyperbole.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. http://elitish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/captain-hyperbole.jpg Nabbing that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. Do you still think that Simpson cost us goals against Wolves and Blackburn? No, I've completely changed my mind after another crap performance today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 decent enough. thought it was poor of him to let defoe turn towards goal for their second though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. http://elitish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/captain-hyperbole.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 http://elitish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/captain-hyperbole.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No, I've completely changed my mind after another crap performance today. Once again not responsible for any goals against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 That's his problem, he never takes an ounce of responsibility. Especially when the attack is down his side of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 That's his problem, he never takes an ounce of responsibility. Especially when the attack is down his side of the pitch. I agree that he could do more when we attack down the right, having so many different players in front of him can't help. People use Jonas ans Enrique as a measure for Simpson and whoever he has in front of him. Jonas and Enrique had the best part of 3 seasons together. In that time Simpson has had Guthrie, Ryan Taylor, Routledge, Lovenkrands, Barton and now Obertan in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not even going to debate Simpson with you, Mick. You defend him as much you criticise Pardew. I defend him because he's not as bad as some people make out. He resembles a PL footballer about 5% of the time, man. Give it up. Good performance from Taylor today, think he would only improve given the chance on his natural side. Him and Davide can toss a coin for LB & RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Great perfomance today, much like he has been all season. Will never really be a left back or a first choice midfielder but good bloke and a great squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Great perfomance today, much like he has been all season. Will never really be a left back or a first choice midfielder but good bloke and a great squad player. Just wish he'd cheer the fuck up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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