TRon Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He's a Man U reject who was never even considered first team material and he spent a year at Sunderland without getting offered a better contract than we could offer in the Championship. I don't see how he has improved in any way while he's been here other than raise his profile by being at a more glamorous club. I don't see how his time at Man U or Sunderland has anything to do with whether he's improved here, which he clearly has. In what way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He's a Man U reject who was never even considered first team material and he spent a year at Sunderland without getting offered a better contract than we could offer in the Championship. I don't see how he has improved in any way while he's been here other than raise his profile by being at a more glamorous club. I don't see how his time at Man U or Sunderland has anything to do with whether he's improved here, which he clearly has. In what way? He's more consistent and that was shown again against Arsenal when he defended well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Simpson is a player who has developed while at the club and I don't see why he can't carry on improving. He's nowhere near as bad as some people make out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He's a Man U reject who was never even considered first team material and he spent a year at Sunderland without getting offered a better contract than we could offer in the Championship. I don't see how he has improved in any way while he's been here other than raise his profile by being at a more glamorous club. I don't see how his time at Man U or Sunderland has anything to do with whether he's improved here, which he clearly has. In what way? He's more consistent and that was shown again against Arsenal when he defended well. How does one game make him more consistent, especially when you consider that the two biggest criticisms on this site have been that he backs off too much to be a good defender and that he offers nothing going forward either? Are you talking about him being consistent in being mediocre? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do think there has been an improvement in Simpson BUT I can't see him getting much better than this - he is a steady enough and adequate for where we are at BUT if we want to improve then we should look for someone better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do think there has been an improvement in Simpson BUT I can't see him getting much better than this - he is a steady enough and adequate for where we are at BUT if we want to improve then we should look for someone better it's ok, improvement is not really on the agenda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 It's not a priority position. We would lose out if we replaced him with a similar quality player, which is the most likely scenario, because of the instability in defence. Colo would be the only starter remaining from last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Not so much a transfer rumour but it would not surprise me to see Newcastle linked with him soon Sverkos quits Sochaux Striker agrees to end his contract early Sochaux have confirmed that Czech Republic international striker Vaclav Sverkos has left the club. The Ligue 1 outfit have announced that the forward has agreed to have his contract cancelled. Sverkos' deal with the French club was due to run until 2012. However, both parties have agreed to terminate that agreement early. Sverkos joined Sochaux in January 2009 and made 48 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Greek club Panionios, with it clear that he had no future in France. No details have been released regarding his next move, but it is claimed he could return to Germany. The 27-year-old has previously turned out in the Bundesliga for Borussia Monchengladbach and Hertha Berlin. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,12876_7103178,00+en-USS_01DBC.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Good win, time to sign some players. Fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Good win, time to sign some players. Fast. No excuse now, need to build on a great start and a feel good factor following today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Good win, time to sign some players. Fast. No excuse now, need to build on a great start and a feel good factor following today. Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 A couple of new players in before the deadline and Ben Arfa on the mend and then I'm back to full-on Ian W mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Top of the league without a left back or number nine. Absolutely crucial to push on now and bring in quality in both these positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Left back and striker in before the deadline and I'll be happy with our business this window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. One thing is for sure, Enrique spouting shite about the spirit has shown to be his version and not the rest of the players, they fought like a team, if they didn't have any spirit they would have folded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. One thing is for sure, Enrique spouting shite about the spirit has shown to be his version and not the rest of the players, they fought like a team, if they didn't have any spirit they would have folded. I thought he said the spirit/dressing room was good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. One thing is for sure, Enrique spouting shite about the spirit has shown to be his version and not the rest of the players, they fought like a team, if they didn't have any spirit they would have folded. I thought he said the spirit/dressing room was good? He did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. One thing is for sure, Enrique spouting s**** about the spirit has shown to be his version and not the rest of the players, they fought like a team, if they didn't have any spirit they would have folded. 10/10 is what Enrique said about the dressing room so he wasn't spouting shite actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. This 100%. its incredibly crucial to our season to shore up a 1st choice LB and a starting striker - no.9, whatever you want to call it. This side has the makings to be strong this season, we HAVE to do this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I think it was Barton who was hinting at dressing room unrest in his tweets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I think it was Barton who was hinting at dressing room unrest in his tweets. Not that I remember. All the stuff about an unhappy dressing room came via the press, then was confirmed later by Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Top of the league without a left back or number nine. Absolutely crucial to push on now and bring in quality in both these positions. But we clearly don't need either of these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still don't think it's acceptable the way we've gone about things this summer, but it can't be denied that we've had a great start to the season. Get a good left back and a good striker in and we can look upwards. Completely agree. We have got lucky not having at least a left-back, but we have 8 or 9 areas out there more than adequate who can get us through situations. A left-back and centre-forward and I think we're on a par with Everton & Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 We've seen the potential that the team has. For us not to bring in two quality additions would be criminal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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