Beechey Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 29 minutes ago, brookfox said: Might be how we set up but Simpson wins a hell of a lot of back post headers for us. Could be a problem if this guy is short and thin! Simpson is 2cm taller. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Beechey said: Simpson is 2cm taller. Which is handy as the official matchday balls are slightly heavier next season. Edited 16 May 2018 by urban.spaceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 8 minutes ago, Beechey said: Simpson is 2cm taller. That can mean a lot to some men 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 38 minutes ago, brookfox said: Might be how we set up but Simpson wins a hell of a lot of back post headers for us. Could be a problem if this guy is short and thin! This is true but perhaps he won't have to make up for Morgan's lack of mobility next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 6 hours ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said: I really don't understand where this chat about Simpson being solid, dependable and reliable defensively comes from. He hasn't been since we won the league. Too narrow, doesn't stop enough crosses, gives the ball away far too often which is part and parcel of defending in itself. For me he was one of the worst players in Claudio's final throes. He's excellent at being at the back stick and heading danger away but I think his limitations have really shown over the past two seasons, especially when we needed to find another way of playing after we were "figured out." Centre back next please. I agree tbh. He's great at the back stick but NEVER stops crosses coming in, just backs off and let's them place it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 4 hours ago, richardsfoxes said: Hopefully we can get this over the line asap but at the same time sort of disgusts me that we wont see him and Mahrez play together, could of been insane. Don't think so, we'd have got murdered down our right flank because if he went on any overlaps Mahrez wouldn't adequately cover him. That's why Simpson was played under Ranieri. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 4 Life Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 He is in Portugal's 30 man preliminary squad so would be good to get this done before he has a great world cup and the demand goes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 22 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: Don't think so, we'd have got murdered down our right flank because if he went on any overlaps Mahrez wouldn't adequately cover him. That's why Simpson was played under Ranieri. Ah - but what if we have control the ball better .......... less opportunity for the opposition to break down out right flank. there are reasons why we need to control the football better - Sunday was a prime example where we needed to flip styles once 3-1 up, especially given the issue at right back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 26 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: Don't think so, we'd have got murdered down our right flank because if he went on any overlaps Mahrez wouldn't adequately cover him. That's why Simpson was played under Ranieri. The big teams play like that though. One of your cdms just covers the gap. Not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 hour ago, weller54 said: He's short He's thin So get the bast*rd in Ricardo Ricardo!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, toddybad said: The big teams play like that though. One of your cdms just covers the gap. Not a problem. It's actually exactly the role Ndidi and Choudhury play, I saw Hamza defending down the right so many times in the last few games. You're completely right, it's absolutely no problem at all. Edited 16 May 2018 by Beechey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookfox Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 hour ago, Beechey said: Simpson is 2cm taller. Take the point but he's also 8kg heavier. Just wonder if he's got the physicality and desire to play that role for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everfox Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 23 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: Ah the bloke who knocked England out of two tournaments and generally looked awesome for Portugal but dog turd for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 hour ago, Fox 4 Life said: He is in Portugal's 30 man preliminary squad so would be good to get this done before he has a great world cup and the demand goes up ... or gets injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callabinho Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 I don’t care if Simpson is ten foot taller, he’s ****ing wank and I can’t wait to see him go.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 Just watching Marseille now and can see why we've looked at Bouna Sarr too. I actually think Puel is looking for something similar to what Marseille do - full backs basically wingers with the actual wingers dropping inside so you've got loads of technical ability going forward. Could be an exciting future ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPinCarolina Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 minute ago, toddybad said: Just watching Marseille now and can see why we've looked at Bouna Sarr too. I actually think Puel is looking for something similar to what Marseille do - full backs basically wingers with the actual wingers dropping inside so you've got loads of technical ability going forward. Could be an exciting future ahead. We certainly seem to have the players going forward, with some backup on the way. Might ship loads of goals but we'll never be boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 3 hours ago, SheppyFox said: That can mean a lot to some men Massive to be fair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 21 minutes ago, toddybad said: Just watching Marseille now and can see why we've looked at Bouna Sarr too. I actually think Puel is looking for something similar to what Marseille do - full backs basically wingers with the actual wingers dropping inside so you've got loads of technical ability going forward. Could be an exciting future ahead. All the top teams in Europe play this way. Best case scenario it means we can open up teams more easily to make more efforts on goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 Bouna Sarr looks quality tbh. Fast and direct. A right back signing anything like him I'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 If I don't get a buzz on my phone at 00:01 tonight saying he's signed then Puel has to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 5 minutes ago, Beechey said: If I don't get a buzz on my phone at 00:01 tonight saying he's signed then Puel has to go. Puel out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerrisBueller Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 Top work if they're getting deals like this done quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 16 May 2018 Share Posted 16 May 2018 Looks just what we need at right back, could be a great signing and great that we are doing business early if this is the case. If we can get a mobile centre half to play alongside Harry and a better left back I think the defence is about sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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