Is Danny Simpson doing enough?

[Arriba Los Zorros]

Don't care if he's playing well, still want to see him out the club

[Nick]

Not keen on his decision making with ball at feet. That said he's holding on to the shirt just about deservedly.

[Guest]

Doing well but not sure he ever stops crosses from his side.

[Lichfieldfox.]

Getting better. Car crash vs West Ham in the cup. Looks more solid now as defender. Awful offensive distribution yesterday Danny 'think I'm Beckham, not' Simpson long balls back to opposition several times

[foxoffderby]

He played OK yesterday, but its going to take a lot to convince me long term. He had a couple of good crosses yesterday, but he plays too many aimless long balls which don't connect or end up as meat and drink for the oppo CB's. 

 

Want somebody else in Jan.

[Rushden fox]

Getting better. Car crash vs West Ham in the cup. Looks more solid now as defender. Awful offensive distribution yesterday Danny 'think I'm Beckham, not' Simpson long balls back to opposition several times

Car crash, hope not, he has a lovely little car. Looks as small as him but much sexier..and faster..and will go past people,

[Devonfox1884]

He'll do as a back-up for a new RB in Jan, De Laet can leave in that case, good servant, but the championship is his level.

[ThaiFox]

So what's the difference when Fuchs had/has Mahrez?

 

Because Fuchs is an international captain and high quality defender. He rarely gets caught out of position and rarely lets his opponent get decent crosses in (if they can at all). De Laet is just not good enough at this level and is caught out of position. Other teams were targeting De Laet and so many goal were conceded from that wing, or from others being out of position because De Laet had bombed up field. Simpson is having a run in the team and the other three defenders look much more assured knowing they don't have to cover De Laet's poor positioning. Simpson, whatever you think of him as a person, is playing well and currently looks pretty solid.

[DangerFox]

We do need a new RB. We need a cross between Simpson and De Laet. Somebody who is good going forward adding to the attack like De Laet but then somebody who is good at defending like Simpson.

Perhaps Fuchs has a twin we don't know of for the RB position?

[cityfanlee23]

Keep him, Sell De Laet and get a first team replacement at RB.

 

Improved defensively under Simpson, If he can get his Newcastle form back and keep improving as he is now, he will be a quality backup. 

[bluesbrothers]

He'll do as a back-up for a new RB in Jan, De Laet can leave in that case, good servant, but the championship is his level.

 

For as long as Patrick Van Aanholt is still starting week-in week-out for Sunderland, I'd say that De Laet is still good enough for a lower-half Prem team.

[cityfanlee23]

Kyle Naughton has been doing okay at swansea, although they are off form, he's still looked solid when i've seen him this year.

[TJB-fox]

Kyle Naughton has been doing okay at swansea, although they are off form, he's still looked solid when i've seen him this year.

Wasn't great away at Norwich on Saturday, but in all honesty Naughton is exactly the sort of signing I'd like in January, someone like him would fit in well I think.

[Livid]

I'm happy for him to start.

I'd rather have a RB who is solid defensively and not so great getting forward than the other way round.

Mahrez isn't a defensive minded player which left RDL exposed as our weakest link (Now it's just set pieces). Nothing against RDL but the way we set up wasn't helping him.

[Lambert09]

i'd take Trippier in a heartbeat, problem is Spurs wouldnt sell and we dont want a loan. I have faith that Walsh will get it right. 

[Finnegan]

He's better than De Laet but it's still obviously the area that needs strengthening. If we can improve we should. Why wouldn't you?

[Dan]

6 goals conceded in 5 games with him in the team compared to 14 goals in 7 without him. He's definitely more solid than De Laet.

[Bamba's Babes]

6 goals conceded in 5 games with him in the team compared to 14 goals in 7 without him. He's definitely more solid than De Laet.

So is jelly!

[Stevosevic]

6 goals conceded in 5 games with him in the team compared to 14 goals in 7 without him. He's definitely more solid than De Laet.

 

4 of those 6 goals from set pieces and the other two were penalties.

 

Our defence from open play has certainly improved. 

[CORNFOX68]

He is a really good defender, stays in position and rarely misses a tackle, good in the air. His huge weakness is going forward, yesterday not once did he create anything from his forward play and clearly lacks confidence in that area. I think he is a much better option than De Laet though as he does his job of defending very well.

agree

[CosbehFox]

He's a better option but it's not saying much. I would be scouring the globe for a replacement

[Bryn]

Could do with a similar style of right back for me but a more physical presence. Still good on the ball but over 6 foot and strong. Got plenty of forward options.

[weller54]

Got to say he's made the right back spot his own now.. Amazing transformation and didn't think he'd ever make the step up that he has!... Wonder if ranieri will look to sign a replacement in January now?

[Fox92]

Another good performance yesterday. Could have quite easily scored, too.

[Tuna]

Got to say he's made the right back spot his own now.. Amazing transformation and didn't think he'd ever make the step up that he has!... Wonder if ranieri will look to sign a replacement in January now?

 

Janmaat!