TRon Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Simpson is suffering the same fate most of our players seem to, find a negative side to their game then make it out to be a much bigger problem that it is. There are a select few that get away from it but the majority fall. I think that's spot on. Simpson is in the Aaron Hughes category of players. Not really great at anything but can do a decent job at most. Backing off isn't always a bad thing either. Sometimes it's done to slow the game down to prevent forwards an easy chance to get free space in dangerous areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Another thing, there aren't many right backs in the league that the majority would be entirely happy with imo. If Glenn Johnson costs £17m.. Seriously though, I don't think there are a great deal who are much better than Simpson. For example, I think a few would swap Hutton for Danny but the spurs fans seem to think the former is a complete liability. I don't think we could genuinely call Simpson a complete liability. He is on a par with our keepers, centre backs (except Colo) and forwards excluding Ba and Ben Arfa so I think 'weak link' is harsh even if he isn't perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Another thing, there aren't many right backs in the league that the majority would be entirely happy with imo. If Glenn Johnson costs £17m.. Seriously though, I don't think there are a great deal who are much better than Simpson. For example, I think a few would swap Hutton for Danny but the spurs fans seem to think the former is a complete liability. I don't think we could genuinely call Simpson a complete liability. He is on a par with our keepers, centre backs (except Colo) and forwards excluding Ba and Ben Arfa so I think 'weak link' is harsh even if he isn't perfect. Absolutely, I wouldnt call Simpson International quality but he isn't far down the pecking order. Says more about the turd we are producing as of late tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 If he was as bad as often made out we would be in a lot worse position and he would be a laughing stock. Keepers in this country generally don't get too many chances until they are labled a clown but I don't remember him ever being singled out. As said in my initial post, these faults are spotted (not made up) but they are far too exaggerated. Harper can be slow to react but it's nowhere near as bad/frequent as made out. Before he got a couple of goals with his head Best was the worst headerer of the ball ever!! That may be an exaggeration itself but it wasn't far off and was quickly becoming one of his things. Steve Harper reacts to shots via club txt alert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 If he was as bad as often made out we would be in a lot worse position and he would be a laughing stock. Keepers in this country generally don't get too many chances until they are labled a clown but I don't remember him ever being singled out. As said in my initial post, these faults are spotted (not made up) but they are far too exaggerated. Harper can be slow to react but it's nowhere near as bad/frequent as made out. Before he got a couple of goals with his head Best was the worst headerer of the ball ever!! That may be an exaggeration itself but it wasn't far off and was quickly becoming one of his things. Steve Harper reacts to shots via club txt alert. Steve Harper is still a very good keeper. The problem is we have two very promising younger keepers who will be poached by other clubs because Harper is in the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 If he was as bad as often made out we would be in a lot worse position and he would be a laughing stock. Keepers in this country generally don't get too many chances until they are labled a clown but I don't remember him ever being singled out. As said in my initial post, these faults are spotted (not made up) but they are far too exaggerated. Harper can be slow to react but it's nowhere near as bad/frequent as made out. Before he got a couple of goals with his head Best was the worst headerer of the ball ever!! That may be an exaggeration itself but it wasn't far off and was quickly becoming one of his things. I'll never forget Best's goal against Arsenal mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 TT on form tonight btw :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Aye, that little joke didn't get enough credit. Belter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Danny Simpson in vow to kick on this season by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Jul 11 2011 Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/07/11/danny-simpson-in-vow-to-kick-on-this-season-72703-29031615/#ixzz1RnlGrYh7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I wish you'd just post the fucking article, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Danny is currently at Universal Studios. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I hve no problem with simpson, decent and never causes no problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I hve no problem with simpson, decent and never causes no problems. Same, I like him. Also because I thought he was worse than shit when we first signed him, but he now looks very decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If he was as bad as often made out we would be in a lot worse position and he would be a laughing stock. Keepers in this country generally don't get too many chances until they are labled a clown but I don't remember him ever being singled out. As said in my initial post, these faults are spotted (not made up) but they are far too exaggerated. Harper can be slow to react but it's nowhere near as bad/frequent as made out. Before he got a couple of goals with his head Best was the worst headerer of the ball ever!! That may be an exaggeration itself but it wasn't far off and was quickly becoming one of his things. Steve Harper reacts to shots via club txt alert. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I want more of those Harper puns, there's a standup routine there IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Harper goes down so slow Chariots of Fire plays in the background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If anyone has ever seen The Dead Poets Society, that kids fatha (the one who tops him sell), that man there is Steve Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If Steve Harper tries to make a full length dive and no-one is around to experience it, does he make a sound? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If Steve Harper tries to make a full length dive and no-one is around to experience it, does he make a sound? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Steve Harper goes down slower than a 90 her old pensioner on her husbands birthday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/07/22/kansas-draw-does-not-concern-danny-simpson-61634-29099316/ Scores of Magpies fans will make their way from Kansas to Orlando today as the tour heads south. With Tyneside holiday makers also expected to take in the game in the Florida sunshine, Simpson (pictured right) says he was taken aback by the loyalty shown by fans. He said: “It just doesn’t surprise me anymore.” Ryder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 If Steve Harper tries to make a full length dive and no-one is around to experience it, does he make a sound? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/07/22/kansas-draw-does-not-concern-danny-simpson-61634-29099316/ Scores of Magpies fans will make their way from Kansas to Orlando today as the tour heads south. With Tyneside holiday makers also expected to take in the game in the Florida sunshine, Simpson (pictured right) says he was taken aback by the loyalty shown by fans. He said: “It just doesn’t surprise me anymore.” Ryder. That's a classic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/07/22/kansas-draw-does-not-concern-danny-simpson-61634-29099316/ Scores of Magpies fans will make their way from Kansas to Orlando today as the tour heads south. With Tyneside holiday makers also expected to take in the game in the Florida sunshine, Simpson (pictured right) says he was taken aback by the loyalty shown by fans. He said: “It just doesn’t surprise me anymore.” Ryder. Amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wow, that is pretty special Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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