bigbiff Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 While I agree about needing higher calibre players I disagree that we need them all just yet. With a signing like this we are adding strength to depth, which is what we need first and foremost this season in case of injuries. Our first XI is more than good enough to compete. We just need the whole squad to be able to cope with injuries and rotation. Simpson fits the bill perfectly. We can't come up and suddenly expect to change 4,5 or 6 of our first team for an upgrade. It's just not the way we need to do things. It's about sustainable transition. Get a couple of squad players and a couple of real quality players, consolidate and stay up this year. Then push on the next and add upgrades. That's what's I think Nigel will do. Too many at once could cause a lot of problems. That said, I can't say we've added too many better players already! totally agree and this is what I meant just. But I cant write an essay on my tablet, I think he is a good player and will fit in well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJS84 Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Wow we are desperate! If you honestly believe this, then you clearly don't take any notice of anything our manager says. the clubs scouting network scouts players for months and years before signing them, do you honestly think that NP is going to risk his job and our prem status by just throwing random bids at players? they'll have done their homework on this lad, and if he comes in, it'll be because NP believes he will improve the team. maybe backing his judgement might be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 He was smashing Tulisa's tuna canoe Was it HIS cock in the BJ video??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjslcfc Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Did anyone else think he was one of their better players last season? To be honest he is a typical Pearson signing as well. Still yet to reach his peak and ex man utd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Solid and unspectacular. Nice to see Pearson back to his old ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbiff Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Omg I aint arsed about his ability in the sack, just on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filbert_Ross Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Was it HIS cock in the BJ video??! Nah some ex dj boyfriend I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpicko Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I remember my Newcastle supporting mate always complaining that Simpson would just constantly back off and seemed too frightened to make challenges. Need another right back though so wouldn't say no! Can't have been that bad if he was first choice when they finished 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eaton Fox Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Thought he was QPRs best player at Leicester last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmic123 Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Wait, are they now going down because they're buying too many or because they're selling too many? Sounds like a weird one to be getting rid of though they're going down because i dislike them. but yeah, they're going down because this is what they do; get a somewhat settled squad and then get rid of half of it the season after. They're selling both full backs and it's common sense in football that you need to keep a settled defence. They're going to go into the end of august with a defence that hasnt played together and thats going to make for funny viewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamba's Babes Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Very happy with this if wage demands are accepted by both parties. RDL whilst good going forward is not very good in defence. Our RB won't be on the half way line like he was most of last year. Simpson is a slight upgrade, not great but good enough and has plenty of Premier League experience. On the flip side, with every signing we make I feel like I am losing that close bond with the squad of players that took us up, I know most are still there and I want us to sign players as much as the next person but it's a double edged sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildw Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 If you honestly believe this, then you clearly don't take any notice of anything our manager says. the clubs scouting network scouts players for months and years before signing them, do you honestly think that NP is going to risk his job and our prem status by just throwing random bids at players? they'll have done their homework on this lad, and if he comes in, it'll be because NP believes he will improve the team. maybe backing his judgement might be worth a try. Totally disagree. This player has never been mentioned on any radar - forums, club, twitter, rumours, manager interviews or any of the many other media outlets that cannot help but to 'leak' information. Suddenly we are 3 days to deadline and we have no defensive cover and Simpson suddenly becomes available - so were In for him. Smacks of let's get in whoever is available. I'm sure Redknapp would not sell to a relegation rival if he was that decent a player?! I'm with the other posters that want players who have quality to 'improve' the squad now not just sit on the bench to push other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Would be a good signing imo, would shut some of the moaners up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I think it's all done and dusted, as of last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shailen Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 good defensive RB, we could use him as competition and cover for De Laet. Also think he will be better than De Laet when we face trickier wingers like Sterling, Hazard, Sanchez, Silva and co, whereas De Laet is better when we play weaker teams and are required to go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Never rated him. But pleased we've got cover for De Laet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollielcfc Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I think it's all done and dusted, as of last night. Brilliant news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 I think it's all done and dusted, as of last night.so that was the 'other' one you mentioned on twitter mate?Anything else in the pipeline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65RosesFox Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Not a bad player and would fit in ok, if he joins as a squad player. Good competition rdl. Having said this I dont want to keep getting players that are as good as the ones we have we should be looking for better. With a fully fit squad we are lower half prem side. We need higher calibre players to improve Rome wasn't built in a day. All fans would take lower half finish as long as it's. 17th or higher. This season is all about surviving and strengthening the squad. Simpson does that as it gives good competition for RB now, which we didn't have last season. All of NP's signings this summer have been clever, and all add to the squad, and improve positions that needed improving, without spending a fortune or disrupting the successful squad from last season. If Simpson deal gets completed, a winger and one striker and possibly a CB would be more than enough. However NP mentioned he was looking at midfielder (Cambiasso) defender (Simpson) and striker. So maybe if this deal is completed a striker is all he's looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Totally disagree. This player has never been mentioned on any radar - forums, club, twitter, rumours, manager interviews or any of the many other media outlets that cannot help but to 'leak' information. Suddenly we are 3 days to deadline and we have no defensive cover and Simpson suddenly becomes available - so were In for him. Smacks of let's get in whoever is available. I'm sure Redknapp would not sell to a relegation rival if he was that decent a player?! I'm with the other posters that want players who have quality to 'improve' the squad now not just sit on the bench to push other players. what a helmet you are! read the scouting articles moron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Think he'll be a decent squad player to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildw Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 what a helmet you are! read the scouting articles moron!What a well constructed and insightful response. Many thanks for that.PS.. I have read all the "scouting articles" as you put them and still zip on Simpson so at lest base your crude responses on fact. I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 so that was the 'other' one you mentioned on twitter mate? Anything else in the pipeline? Sure was. As for any others I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 29 August 2014 Share Posted 29 August 2014 Totally disagree. This player has never been mentioned on any radar - forums, club, twitter, rumours, manager interviews or any of the many other media outlets that cannot help but to 'leak' information. Suddenly we are 3 days to deadline and we have no defensive cover and Simpson suddenly becomes available - so were In for him. Smacks of let's get in whoever is available. I'm sure Redknapp would not sell to a relegation rival if he was that decent a player?! I'm with the other posters that want players who have quality to 'improve' the squad now not just sit on the bench to push other players. So what would you rather do, sign nobody?Are we desperate for cover, yes of course we are there are only days left. Does that mean he's not been thought about or scouted properly, no it doesn't. Redknapp wouldn't let him go if he was good enough... Is this the same bloke who didn't rate Bale and wanted to flog him off for a couple of million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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