Tooj Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Always seems that we need a whipping boy and Simpson's the latest. He's not top drawer, but the criticism he gets is OTT. People have been saying it since we signed him though, so I wouldn't say he's the latest whipping boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Constantly find my self going against the grain recently.... Thought Simpson is a better player with Obertan attack wise.. Obertan is laying him not only alot of balls and vast space for crosses... Simpson's crosses are decent...but he got to start aiming or whipping them in at pace... Defensive wise....he is still a big suspect...shit on his days.... but the partnership seem to be growing on me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Not good enough. Move Santon to RB, sign a quality LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I like the guy, he's simply not good enough, it's that simple, squad player yes. Think this is the crux of it. He's not on a level with the vast majority of our starting XI. The fact the rest of the team has started coming together is going to put the spotlight on his mediocre performances. As many have said, he's our weak link. One to improve on, the first chance we get to sign another good full back. But, compared to some of our other weak links, at least this is one we can live with and, overall, is at least still good enough for a squad role. This is someone that didn't watch Saturday's match, so can't comment on this weekend's performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 He's not very skilful on the ball, so I can accept that in attack, his contribution is going to be erratic. However, he's strong enough and quick enough to do a decent enough job in defence. Not fantastic, but decent enough. The trouble is, he's so scared of making a mistake and getting beaten that he leaves the attacker too much room. He's lacking courage - not in the physical sense, but mental. He could do better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 About this time-ish last season when he replaced Perch he looked very good. He's got worse instead of better. Complacency, perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 About this time-ish last season when he replaced Perch he looked very good. He's got worse instead of better. Complacency, perhaps? The lack of competition at RB is probably a key factor. We signed Santon as our new left back so Simpson would still be our first choice RB. I, for one, reckon he can do better, just needs a kick up his arse. His personal problems seem to be behind him so hopefully he'll improve in the coming weeks.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Always seems that we need a whipping boy and Simpson's the latest. He's not top drawer, but the criticism he gets is OTT. Agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparta Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Always seems that we need a whipping boy and Simpson's the latest. He's not top drawer, but the criticism he gets is OTT. Agree with this. seconded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 About this time-ish last season when he replaced Perch he looked very good. He's got worse instead of better. Complacency, perhaps? The lack of competition at RB is probably a key factor. We signed Santon as our new left back so Simpson would still be our first choice RB. I, for one, reckon he can do better, just needs a kick up his arse. His personal problems seem to be behind him so hopefully he'll improve in the coming weeks.... For me that should never be an issue with a professional sportsman. The fact he's not very good should be motivation enough to improve, not the fact that there's no one to replace him. I admire your faith in him that he will come good but for me he just isn't good enough. Never has been and never will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Since Nolan and Barton left he's been getting noticed by the media an awful lot more. Wonder why that could be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Drop him, fucking liability. Getting sick and tired of him. Shift Raylor to RB, play Santon at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Usually one for defending Simpson but he was terrible. Could near the sweat dripping off him every time he got the ball, didn't have a clue what to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Poor game today tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Atleast he's great at hoofing the ball up the right side, oh wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Always been a defender of him. Not because I think he's great, but because I think the criticism has been a bit over the top. Not anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 wasn't terrible but not great either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 To be fair, a decent backup RB. His contribution is a let down but apart from that he is okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Christ, I can't imagine what sort of abuse the lad would get if it was him that let Defoe turn that easily or caused the penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Liability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 What did Bale do today btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 What did Bale do today btw? I posted this at 1:43pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have to say, most games (and I do it myself) we look at the opposition, think "shit, so and so is going to piss all over so and do" but here we are 7 games and 15 points in. It's like we have never managed to handle good players before and I don't just mean this season with that. If Sunderland have taught us anything, games aren't played on paper. HOWAY THE TOON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He was bordering on adequate today, but it's still the fourth or fifth game this season that he's looked worse than the right midfielder playing left-back on our other flank. Bench time, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Apparently had the hump when he was taken off. Fuck knows why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Apparently had the hump when he was taken off. Fuck knows why. Because any player worth their salt wants to play? Would prefer that than the Guthrie method... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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