Great Boos Up Posted 12 August 2017 Share Posted 12 August 2017 He's mostly under the radar which I think is brilliant. Up and down that flank to cover the dangers that Mahrez has left or at least show him an option of a safe pass. When Riyad loses the ball he has 2 to 3 players right in his face. Remember when De Laet used to overlap and left huge holes. Solid performer but I am worried that an injury or a card ban means we cannot afford the luxury of Mahrez to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil jack Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 Call me crazy, but I might have a little gamble on him scoring very soon. He keeps on popping up at that far post.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0901 Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 1 hour ago, evil jack said: Call me crazy, but I might have a little gamble on him scoring very soon. He keeps on popping up at that far post.... Yeah I keep noticing this. Perhaps something Puel has told him to do? He's better at clearing at the post mind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 So underrated really. If he can calm himself in possession a little, we really needn't consider a new rb for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Next Year Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 Bag of shit, gets to far up the field, not fast enough to get back, can only pass sideways and backwards, throws the ball to the other side 90% of the time, goes backwards when being attacked. Only plays because we don't have a replacement. By the time him and Morgan have worked out who should be marking who it's to late, the ball has been crossed, All our back four are more interested in trying to hold on to an attacker at corners than trying to get to the ball and get it away. The whole team need to learn to jump for and win the ball. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza M Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 Very underrated all his Leicester career. He will always be one of the 15/16 legends. I see him slowly being phased out like Fuchs is now. We do need to sign a younger RB in Jan who will add competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 34 minutes ago, Always Next Year said: Bag of shit, gets to far up the field, not fast enough to get back, can only pass sideways and backwards, throws the ball to the other side 90% of the time, goes backwards when being attacked. Only plays because we don't have a replacement. By the time him and Morgan have worked out who should be marking who it's to late, the ball has been crossed, All our back four are more interested in trying to hold on to an attacker at corners than trying to get to the ball and get it away. The whole team need to learn to jump for and win the ball. Maybe not the best but his 6 or 7 out of 10 every week, one of the few players to show the same form week in, week out. He's no Cafu or Dani Alves but he's a decent RB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 59 minutes ago, Always Next Year said: Bag of shit, gets to far up the field, not fast enough to get back, can only pass sideways and backwards, throws the ball to the other side 90% of the time, goes backwards when being attacked. Only plays because we don't have a replacement. By the time him and Morgan have worked out who should be marking who it's to late, the ball has been crossed, All our back four are more interested in trying to hold on to an attacker at corners than trying to get to the ball and get it away. The whole team need to learn to jump for and win the ball. Simpson wins an unreal amount of defensive headers at the back post. Solid defensively most of the time. 7/10 most games. Put some respect on his name. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tringfox Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 If I was Puel a new right back would be first on my shopping list in January. There is no doubting his ability to defend but going forward he just doesn’t possess the ability to compete at this level!! His endless hoofing of the ball drives me insane!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 1 hour ago, Always Next Year said: Bag of shit Don't be so hard on yourself. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 Outstanding defender - another fantastic Pearson signing (although Nige didn't play him). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 9 minutes ago, Wookie said: Outstanding defender - another fantastic Pearson signing (although Nige didn't play him). He made 18 appearances under Pearson in the 2014-15 season and it took the home thrashing by Arsenal for Ranieri to give him a real chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieakita Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 At was it £2 million think it is hard to say he has not been a good bit of business. Yes needs competition for the place but not sure who and what is around to bring in. He defends and defends well and perhaps does not get all the support he should get from the guy who plays in front of him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGuy Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 2 hours ago, Always Next Year said: Bag of shit, gets to far up the field, not fast enough to get back, can only pass sideways and backwards, throws the ball to the other side 90% of the time, goes backwards when being attacked. Only plays because we don't have a replacement. By the time him and Morgan have worked out who should be marking who it's to late, the ball has been crossed, All our back four are more interested in trying to hold on to an attacker at corners than trying to get to the ball and get it away. The whole team need to learn to jump for and win the ball. Bullshit. He's getting far up the pitch because he was instructed by Puel to do so and is not used to it as he was drilled to never go past the midline under Shakey and Ranieri. Actually he's improving forward game after game under Puel even if his passing and crossing are lacking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tringfox Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 1 hour ago, ZeGuy said: Bullshit. He's getting far up the pitch because he was instructed by Puel to do so and is not used to it as he was drilled to never go past the midline under Shakey and Ranieri. Actually he's improving forward game after game under Puel even if his passing and crossing are lacking. You’ve hit the nail on the head, he can’t pass or cross a ball!! Surely now as a club we are in a position to find a full back that can not only defend?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1 Posted 10 December 2017 Share Posted 10 December 2017 If and when Mahrez leaves we'll need a RB that can offer something going forward. Sadly that will be the end of Simpson. As great a defender as he is, he's an absolute liability going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinnati Fox Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 15 hours ago, evil jack said: Call me crazy, but I might have a little gamble on him scoring very soon. He keeps on popping up at that far post.... Remember his miss v Southampton the title winning season, I still can’t believe he didn’t score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinnati Fox Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 12 hours ago, coolhandfox said: Maybe not the best but his 6 or 7 out of 10 every week, one of the few players to show the same form week in, week out. He's no Cafu or Dani Alves but he's a decent RB. He defends the back post as well as anybody in world football 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bert Posted 11 December 2017 Popular Post Share Posted 11 December 2017 He's the best right back we've had since Frank Sinclair. People still seem to dislike him because of his past off field antics, which is pathetic as that has nothing to do with his football. He's very consistent and very dependable especially his back post defending. Of course still things to improve on going forward but his priority is to defend. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 7 hours ago, Bert said: He's the best right back we've had since Frank Sinclair. People still seem to dislike him because of his past off field antics, which is pathetic as that has nothing to do with his football. He's very consistent and very dependable especially his back post defending. Of course still things to improve on going forward but his priority is to defend. Agree with this Bert apart from the last bit - he is a brilliant defender and club servant no doubt but is causing us problems at the moment because he is being asked to play further up the pitch and create width - when he loses the ball or panics and kicks it into a random space it can lead to a counter attack as it did at the weekend and us conceding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Col city fan Posted 11 December 2017 Popular Post Share Posted 11 December 2017 21 hours ago, Always Next Year said: Bag of shit, gets to far up the field, not fast enough to get back, can only pass sideways and backwards, throws the ball to the other side 90% of the time, goes backwards when being attacked. Only plays because we don't have a replacement. By the time him and Morgan have worked out who should be marking who it's to late, the ball has been crossed, All our back four are more interested in trying to hold on to an attacker at corners than trying to get to the ball and get it away. The whole team need to learn to jump for and win the ball. One of the strangest posts I've read all season. Suddenly, a title winning RB, played consistently by any of our numerous managers and has always been Mr consistent (with the odd error.. big deal!) is 'a bag of shit'.. Amusing, if nothing else. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 8 hours ago, Bert said: He's the best right back we've had since Frank Sinclair. People still seem to dislike him because of his past off field antics, which is pathetic as that has nothing to do with his football. He's very consistent and very dependable especially his back post defending. Of course still things to improve on going forward but his priority is to defend. Yep completely agree with this - you can’t dislike someone on the basis that he strangled his wife can you? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 18 hours ago, Tringfox said: You’ve hit the nail on the head, he can’t pass or cross a ball!! Surely now as a club we are in a position to find a full back that can not only defend?! You'll probably be the first to complain when our new attacking full back costs us some goals because he's not as defensively capable as our Danny Boy. Granted Simpson could be better offensively but he's top drawer defensively. Sometimes be careful what you wish for. I see Simpson under Puel as a player who is making a positive effort to be the full back his manager wants him to be. I hope Simpson gets every chance to prove himself as I see progression and willingness with him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 Considering the dross we've had in the past at that position Simpson is like Cafu compared to our previous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 11 December 2017 Share Posted 11 December 2017 19 hours ago, Tringfox said: You’ve hit the nail on the head, he can’t pass or cross a ball!! Surely now as a club we are in a position to find a full back that can not only defend?! because Chilwell has been putting some absolute beauties into the box in recent games hasnt he....... Simpson works very well as a decoy runner and when you have Mahrez or Gray doing the attacking in front of him he doesnt need to be able to put a pin point cross in. Plus crossing the ball to who? in our new system we are playing, crosses are pretty much pointless as we only really have Vardy in the box, he is great in the air but going to lose more than he wins. We need decent defending fullbacks as our wingers are coming in side more and more (which is great as it plays to our strengths) so we are not exposed on the counter attack down the wings. We dont need to replace Simpson we need to get him mentoring one of the youth players to eventually take his place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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