Guest pont-toon Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Have to laugh at the fact we are linked with two international left backs yet seem content with Simpson and/or Raylor at right back. Just what I was thinking. I mean you wouldn't have a Nike Air on your left foot and a Hi-Tec on your right Sportsdirect would though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wasn't there talk of Simpson getting an England call up during the tale end of last season or was I just imaging that? Not that being an England international is a sign of any quality or anything. Though I think he has the potential to improve and I guess that's what the clubs management see as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Have to laugh at the fact we are linked with two international left backs yet seem content with Simpson and/or Raylor at right back. Just what I was thinking. I mean you wouldn't have a Nike Air on your left foot and a Hi-Tec on your right Sportsdirect would though... Well it's in essence just a large lost property box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wasn't there talk of Simpson getting an England call up during the tale end of last season or was I just imaging that? Not that being an England international is a sign of any quality or anything. Though I think he has the potential to improve and I guess that's what the clubs management see as well. It was simply Lee Ryder telling lies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wasn't there talk of Simpson getting an England call up during the tale end of last season or was I just imaging that? Not that being an England international is a sign of any quality or anything. Though I think he has the potential to improve and I guess that's what the clubs management see as well. That was just some kissarses on twitter who knew they would get a RT by saying he should get a call up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've been back and forth over Simpson, but if we don't sign a right-back this summer, i can't see it being one of the things i'll immediately turn to once we've inevitably underachieved come May. He's a reasonable full-back. Enrique was a quality one, so we need to replace him with somebody of similar ability, or we've simply gone backwards. It's not like we haven't had time to research it, when it became clear months ago that Enrique's departure was likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wasn't there talk of Simpson getting an England call up during the tale end of last season or was I just imaging that? Not that being an England international is a sign of any quality or anything. Though I think he has the potential to improve and I guess that's what the clubs management see as well. theres not exactly a whole pile of decent English right backs playing week in week out so anyone who's half decent gets talk of a call up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Maybe there isn't a pile of right backs of any nationality? The fact Carr was spoken of so highly last season says a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I was all for this until the Cissokho link. Fuck him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 If the cissoko link is true, doesn't it seem similar to the Tiote move where a desk was agreed with someone else aswell invade the main deal fell through ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Move not desk.....effing phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 If the cissoko link is true, doesn't it seem similar to the Tiote move where a move was agreed with someone else aswell incase the main deal fell through ? Yeah could be, it would also fit with Pardew saying we have a few targets for the left back position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I want both Seriously though, I think the other bid is just a "you're not the only left back in the world" reminder to Pieter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 If the cissoko link is true, doesn't it seem similar to the Tiote move where a desk was agreed with someone else aswell invade the main deal fell through ? We were in for that Arevalo weren't we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yep, really wanted him too. Turned out pretty, pretty good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've been back and forth over Simpson, but if we don't sign a right-back this summer, i can't see it being one of the things i'll immediately turn to once we've inevitably underachieved come May. He's a reasonable full-back. Enrique was a quality one, so we need to replace him with somebody of similar ability, or we've simply gone backwards. It's not like we haven't had time to research it, when it became clear months ago that Enrique's departure was likely. How would you define us 'underachieving' this season? Finishing below 12th? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've been back and forth over Simpson, but if we don't sign a right-back this summer, i can't see it being one of the things i'll immediately turn to once we've inevitably underachieved come May. He's a reasonable full-back. Enrique was a quality one, so we need to replace him with somebody of similar ability, or we've simply gone backwards. It's not like we haven't had time to research it, when it became clear months ago that Enrique's departure was likely. Simpson was in good form when he first got back from injury, maybe eager to impress but his "i refuse to commit" nature really shone through for a period. He is physically in good shape and if we just sorted his mentality out, he would be decent. No Jose but if were our weakest starting defender, id be content compared to some of the past candidates...It just needs someone to say "look, even if you dont tackle him, atleast make it difficult and force him to make a decision"...Spurs at home was the obvious example like.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Asking price reported in Dutch media: 7 million euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Could we be signing him for left back and centre back cover with Cissoko coming in as first choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I don't think he's ever played centre back really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Fair play, I'll happily admit I no next to nothing about the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thought he could play CB or LB? :frantic: :frantic:COLO REPLACEMENT?! :frantic: :frantic: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 for all simpson has his faults, the comparison between him at right back and taylor/perch at left back is a bit unfair on him imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 At this point I don't care who comes in as long as he ain't British (Bridge, Warnock etc) as I dont want to play Perch or Raylor or Shane at left back for a whole season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 At this point I don't care who comes in as long as he ain't British (Bridge, Warnock etc) as I dont want to play Perch or Raylor or Shane at left back for a whole season. Branco's coming out retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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