Danny Simpson (now retired)

[Colocho]

Bolton or Wigan (if they stay up).

[Minhosa]

Didn't Alex McLeish go for him when he was Brum manager?

[Matt]

If it's not a ridiculous payrise he's after, I'd consider it. Depending on how much he's on already, as I'm basing that on this idea that he supposedly isn't earning that much relative to the fact he's a starter for us. But if he's getting big-headed thoughts from his agent on what he could get elsewhere, good riddance.

 

It doesn't really matter about the actual amount he's being paid- it's more that the club want to make it clear that they are taking a hard line to contracts and if the player doesn't like it, he moves on. I'd be surprised if he was really asking for massive money as I don't see anyone paying it- but we simply won't countenance caving in to a player's demand. To do so not only means paying one player more, but also weakens the clubs standing for future negotiations.

 

I reckon he could well be off in January, £4-5m would be seen as a good profit for a position where we have cover elsewhere in the squad.

[STM]

Doubt we will get 4-5m for him, 3 maybe.

[BottledDog]

Simpson is thought to have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal, but there is a “discrepancy” in the personal terms over how his salary will be paid – hence the reason for the reluctance to sign the contract offered by United.

 

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[Guest palnese]

“He has agreed to the terms of the contract, but it is how the salary will be paid that has caused the hesitancy."

 

Erm, what about on a monthly basis, like most jobs?

 

 

[healthyaddiction]

Probably wants it cash in hand so he avoid the tax man.

[Guest icemanblue]

We wanted to pay him in iTunes vouchers.

[Minhosa]

We wanted to pay him in iTunes vouchers.

 

Sports Direct vocuhers more like.

[Sifu]

Simpson is thought to have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal, but there is a “discrepancy” in the personal terms over how his salary will be paid – hence the reason for the reluctance to sign the contract offered by United.

 

Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/14/danny-simpson-hopeful-of-staying-at-nufc-72703-29949930/?#ixzz1gW9Yu0UP

 

Hmmm, that is a bit picky from Simpson like. The main thing in the end is being paid which will happen so can't see what the problem is

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Simpson is thought to have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal, but there is a “discrepancy” in the personal terms over how his salary will be paid – hence the reason for the reluctance to sign the contract offered by United.

 

Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/14/danny-simpson-hopeful-of-staying-at-nufc-72703-29949930/?#ixzz1gW9Yu0UP

 

Hmmm, that is a bit picky from Simpson like. The main thing in the end is being paid which will happen so can't see what the problem is

 

Surely that depends on exactly what the issue is, which we don't know.

[Sifu]

Simpson is thought to have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal, but there is a “discrepancy” in the personal terms over how his salary will be paid – hence the reason for the reluctance to sign the contract offered by United.

 

Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/14/danny-simpson-hopeful-of-staying-at-nufc-72703-29949930/?#ixzz1gW9Yu0UP

 

Hmmm, that is a bit picky from Simpson like. The main thing in the end is being paid which will happen so can't see what the problem is

 

Surely that depends on exactly what the issue is, which we don't know.

 

Indeed.

[Guest Heneage]

We wanted to pay him in iTunes vouchers.

"Danny Boy 2 is not going to pay for itself."

 

"That's not how those vouchers work Mike."

[Sifu]

Contract talks put on hold until the end of the season:

 

(I reckon he'll sign a new contract for sure in the summer FWIW).

 

Pardew’s ultimatum to Simpson over Newcastle future

 

 

By MILES STARFORTH

Published on Thursday 15 December 2011 12:07

 

DANNY Simpson has been told Newcastle United will look to sign another right-back if he doesn’t agree a new deal at St James’s Park.

 

Alan Pardew today confirmed contract talks with Simpson have been put on hold until the end of the season.

 

And if an agreement can’t be reached in the summer, Pardew will look at bringing another player in.

 

Pardew said: “We’ve both decided we’ll have to run to the summer, and we’ll have to look at other options if he feels he doesn’t want to stay.

 

“It hasn’t changed my position in terms of how I see him, it’s just business. If he doesn’t sign, we’ll look at someone else.”

 

Simpson is keen to commit his long-term future to the club, but wants a deal that reflects his contribution to the cause over the past couple of years.

 

The 24-year-old has two and a half years left on the contract he signed in January last year after moving from Manchester United.

[Guest Haris Vuckic]

 

He isn't good enough to hold much weight in a contract negotiation.

 

He either wants the privilege of playing for Newcastle or he can go else where!

[Fenham Mag]

Think he's good as gone tbh. With Clynne being lined up , I'm not too bothered.

[Dr.Spaceman]

Ditto. We've had better in a worse team in the past.

[Ishmael]

Pardew with the obligatory media headshot.  Not sure if Simpson can tweet his way back up on to his feet...

[John P]

Simpson is thought to have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal, but there is a “discrepancy” in the personal terms over how his salary will be paid – hence the reason for the reluctance to sign the contract offered by United.

 

Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/14/danny-simpson-hopeful-of-staying-at-nufc-72703-29949930/?#ixzz1gW9Yu0UP

 

Hmmm, that is a bit picky from Simpson like. The main thing in the end is being paid which will happen so can't see what the problem is

 

Surely that depends on exactly what the issue is, which we don't know.

 

The 'discrepancy' might be because the contract is performance related, ie a lower basic wage with add-ons for appearances, wins, clean sheets etc. Didn't someone post on here a while back that Pardew is on a performance related contract?

[Weezertron]

Was canny gutted when I heard he had signed a new deal 

[Guest BlacknWhiteArmy]

Contract talks put on hold until the end of the season:

 

(I reckon he'll sign a new contract for sure in the summer FWIW).

 

Pardew’s ultimatum to Simpson over Newcastle future

 

 

By MILES STARFORTH

Published on Thursday 15 December 2011 12:07

 

DANNY Simpson has been told Newcastle United will look to sign another right-back if he doesn’t agree a new deal at St James’s Park.

 

Alan Pardew today confirmed contract talks with Simpson have been put on hold until the end of the season.

 

And if an agreement can’t be reached in the summer, Pardew will look at bringing another player in.

 

Pardew said: “We’ve both decided we’ll have to run to the summer, and we’ll have to look at other options if he feels he doesn’t want to stay.

 

“It hasn’t changed my position in terms of how I see him, it’s just business. If he doesn’t sign, we’ll look at someone else.”

 

Simpson is keen to commit his long-term future to the club, but wants a deal that reflects his contribution to the cause over the past couple of years.

 

The 24-year-old has two and a half years left on the contract he signed in January last year after moving from Manchester United.

 

Don't think so. Can see us looking elsewhere (France, basically ) and Simpson sold while he has some worth. Maybe not January with the lack of defensive bodies, but I'd be extremely surprised if he's not gone in the summer of 2012.

[DJ_NUFC]

Is this a joke? How can we not keep a hold of Danny effing Simpson? Either he's got a seriously delusional estimation of himself, or this is what we're gonna be expecting from all our other better players too.

 

Interesting development. Sad, really. He can p1ss off if it's the former, as he won't do better than here. He's not even great!

[Sifu]

Contract talks put on hold until the end of the season:

 

(I reckon he'll sign a new contract for sure in the summer FWIW).

 

Pardew’s ultimatum to Simpson over Newcastle future

 

 

By MILES STARFORTH

Published on Thursday 15 December 2011 12:07

 

DANNY Simpson has been told Newcastle United will look to sign another right-back if he doesn’t agree a new deal at St James’s Park.

 

Alan Pardew today confirmed contract talks with Simpson have been put on hold until the end of the season.

 

And if an agreement can’t be reached in the summer, Pardew will look at bringing another player in.

 

Pardew said: “We’ve both decided we’ll have to run to the summer, and we’ll have to look at other options if he feels he doesn’t want to stay.

 

“It hasn’t changed my position in terms of how I see him, it’s just business. If he doesn’t sign, we’ll look at someone else.”

 

Simpson is keen to commit his long-term future to the club, but wants a deal that reflects his contribution to the cause over the past couple of years.

 

The 24-year-old has two and a half years left on the contract he signed in January last year after moving from Manchester United.

 

Don't think so. Can see us looking elsewhere (France, basically ) and Simpson sold while he has some worth. Maybe not January with the lack of defensive bodies, but I'd be extremely surprised if he's not gone in the summer of 2012.

 

I'm just thinking that he might not be able to do better than us atm (QPR/Villa have been mentioned as alternatives to us), so he may just back down. We'll see.

[Dave]

http://www.football365.com/newcastle-united/7388990/Simpson-keen-to-stay-with-Toon

Simpson keen to stay with Toon

 

Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson has again underlined his desire to stay at St James' Park despite rejecting their latest contract offer.

 

Last Updated: 20/12/11 at 16:44

 

The 24-year-old has just 18 months remaining on his present deal and has been involved in talks to extend his contract with Magpies officials for some time now.

 

Simpson, though, has not allowed his focus to dip during this period and has been one of Alan Pardew's most consistent performers this term.

 

Concern among the Newcastle fans had risen that he may opt to leave the club next month, with QPR and Fulham casting admiring glances his way, however, for Simpson the situation remains clear.

 

"I don't want to leave this club, I love it at Newcastle," he told Sky Sports.

 

"I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love it up here and I'm enjoying my time regularly. I'm settled up here with my family now.

 

"The team are doing well; it's a massive, massive club. We get 50,000 every week and my form has been good. Why would I want to leave?

 

"I know the manager wants me to stay and I want to stay too. I'm confident that we will get something sorted in the summer because we both want the same things.

 

"People are getting a bit worked up because the contract has not been signed yet, but these things take time to finalise.

 

"It's just a little bit disappointing that news of my talks have come out but deals are never done quickly."

 

Newcastle are currently seventh in the table and the former Manchester United defender hopes they continue that impressive form in 2012.

 

Simpson helped the Magpies to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last month and is looking forward to the visit of his former club on January 4 - the day of his 25th birthday.

 

He added: "It should be a great game with all my friends and family coming so that is something to look forward to for me.

 

"We put in a great performance at Old Trafford. We have not set ourselves any targets this season but after the start we have had, it would be disappointing not to finish in the top 10."

[captainhaircut]

He really is a rent-a-quote.

 

Wish he would just shut up.