tmonkey Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Backs off like a moron whenever someone runs at him. Awful going forward, treats the ball like it's a burning hot coal and just boots it away no matter where he is on the pitch. One of the main culprits for the hoofball we usually revert to too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 One of the reasons why we didn't keep possession of the ball in the first half was because of the poor footballers in some key positions. Ryan Taylor and Simpson in the full back positions were awful on the ball and Gosling and Lovenkrands in midfield were similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 liability on the ball, useless going forward, often loses possession or ruins attacks. at best average defensively. goes hiding often. new RB, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 One of the reasons why we didn't keep possession of the ball in the first half was because of the poor footballers in some key positions. Ryan Taylor and Simpson in the full back positions were awful on the ball and Gosling and Lovenkrands in midfield were similar. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Am I allowed to say I told you so yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Am I allowed to say I told you so yet? As long as you told us so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Simpson will play better than tonight, he had no chance with Lovenkrands in front of him and his play tonight reminded me of when he was playing with Guthrie on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 He was pretty decent last season and while not a world beater was a good player but got to say he's started this season alarmingly off form, needs to snap out of it sharpish, looks heavy legged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Am I allowed to say I told you so yet? As long as you told us so. Cant be bothered to find which page but I was fighting a one man battle on here a few months back trying to get people to see the light. The worst thing is I didn't think he was that bad tonight, seen him play far far worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 The worst full back performance I've ever seen for us. Raylor to right back if we ever sign a left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Bizarrely, the better his opponents, the better he seems to play. Maybe some mental block where he has to expect a tough time to actually perform to a decent level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Bizarrely, the better his opponents, the better he seems to play. Maybe some mental block where he has to expect a tough time to actually perform to a decent level. Think its because when we've got our backs against the wall he doesn't get exposed as much, when we push on and leave space for the other team he flounders. Not that great going forward when we have to do that either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Is something on Simpson's mind? Personal distractions and all that? Poor performance from him tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Is something on Simpson's mind? Personal distractions and all that? Poor performance from him tonight. Just became Daddy Simpson. Probably not getting his beauty sleep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Is something on Simpson's mind? Personal distractions and all that? Poor performance from him tonight. He probably looked up and noticed that he had Lovenkrands in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Becoming more concerned by our right back position than I am of our left by the game... Was woeful at Darlington and Leeds also... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 He was downright rotten tonight have to say. I'm not one to jump on the Danny Simpson is a pile of crap bandwagon, but he's got to perform better than that for me not to be tempted to hitch a ride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not going to completely let him off the hook, but he's played with Obertan and Lovenkrands in front of him in the last two games. They aren't exactly much help defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 His worst performance for us tonight but i'm not hugely worried, especially considering he had Lovenkrands in front of him. I've seen Danny Simpson play very well for us. He'll look better with Jonas in front of him, assuming there's any hope in him being transferred to the right-wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 That volley back-heel clearance he tried that failed miserably and almost resulted them in making it 2-0, please leave the clever stuff to people who actually know what they are doing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Absolutely rubbish yesterday..Not able to pass the ball at all, and generally crappy defending. Time to move Raylor from left to right back..Cannot be worse than Simpson in defense, and he's way better than Simpson in attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 He was worryingly shit last night. He's regressed as a footballer. Scared of the ball, constant hoofs to nobody in particular, mistimed headers and out of position for most of their attacks. Oh and he's shit going forward. R.Taylor to right back when/if we get a new left back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Becoming more concerned by our right back position than I am of our left by the game... Was woeful at Darlington and Leeds also... Simpson's ok man not great but he will do a decent job, just as he did last season.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not at all convinced by him. If he dones't show progress this season, he should be sold or become second choice RB (to a new player). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/newcastle-defenders-joy-as-baby-daughter-wins-fight-2344582.html Newcastle defender's joy as baby daughter wins fight Danny Simpson's little girl was born six weeks early – weighing just 3lb – but is getting stronger by the day By Jason Mellor Saturday, 27 August 2011 In a hospital ward in the shadow of St James' Park, a battle is being fought, and a battle is being won. It is an intensely personal story of triumph over adversity, one to eclipse anything that could ever be achieved on the Gallowgate, even here, where many concur with Bill Shankly's thoughts on football, life and death. The existence of the average Premier League player would seem to revolve around a comfortably familiar routine of playing, training and using their plentiful disposable income to boost the profits of Nando's. Up until recently, Danny Simpson fitted that description to a tee, but not any longer. Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken somewhat loses its charm when there is a daily bedside vigil to be maintained. The Newcastle defender's life turned upside down at the end of July, when his daughter was born six weeks prematurely. Skye-Lorena weighed just three and a half pounds. She remains at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, a goal-kick from the city's footballing cathedral, where she is being cared for after her unscheduled entry into the world. She is now up to five pounds and making good progress, and the worst, thankfully, is over. Such has been her progress, Simpson and his partner, Steph, hope to have their little fighter back home early next month. Skye's nursery at home has been ready for weeks; Simpson saw to that in what has been an emotionally draining chapter in the 24-year-old's life. While it seems trite to talk about keeping things in perspective, that's exactly what it has done. Simpson remains as focused as ever on the pitch, even though the last four weeks have helped him see football for the glorious distraction that it really is. "It was a very difficult time for us when she arrived so early," he admitted. "Hopefully, we're through the worst of it, and the staff at the RVI have been brilliant. Thankfully, Skye's putting on weight and is up to five pounds three ounces and getting stronger all the time. She's doing really well and, hopefully, she'll be home in a week or so." His daughter's unexpected arrival meant Simpson – on his way back from the club's pre-season tour of the United States – missed the birth. Still, his predicament, some 30,000 feet over the Atlantic, at least helped the couple to settle on a name. "I was literally up in the sky when she was born," the former Manchester United defender revealed. "It was the longest eight-and-a-half-hour flight of my life. That's why she's called Skye-Lorena. We came up with the name the night I saw her." It's fortunate he had not already landed – Heathrow Simpson might take some getting used to. "It was the proudest day of my life when she was born," he added. "It's amazing how your mentality changes once you become a parent. It's just completely different to anything you've been used to. Changing a nappy for the first time was a real experience, but it was nice watching Match of the Day with my little girl in my arms. I've put together all the furniture in Skye's nursery, it's ready for her to come home." Newcastle host Fulham tomorrow aiming to extend their unbeaten start. "During the games, of course I want to win badly, but straight after I turn into a family man. I'll ring the hospital to make sure everything is OK. "I now have a family to look after and I've had to become very strong for them. Usually, your life revolves around training, playing games and seeing your mates." And, let us not forget, that Nando's season ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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