A Simpson conudurum?

[paulmason]

Because as I say he's not a six-yard box goal poaching type of striker, where the skill is in timing runs perfectly into the box, and being able to escape your marker.

That's why he aint scoring goals then, as we are not playing that way so if he is a one trick pony who can not adapt, he wont be needed.

[Stanley]

That's why he aint scoring goals then, as we are not playing that way so if he is a one trick pony who can not adapt, he wont be needed.

That really all depends on what type of strikers Neil brings in. The type to suit his style, then he could stay. We'll have to wait and see.

[3London]

What is it about this board that seems to actually enjoy slating our players. so having crucified tarabbt, lets now move on to simpson........ he is our tops scorer, he is streets better than anything else at the club he is the closest to a 20 goal striker we have had in ages...he clearly is struggling with his fitness at the moment. you lot never stop!

[BuzsakyIsGod]

I must admit, i've not been very impressed with him for some time now. Its a tough one, he is still so young and definetly has an eye for goal, with the right strike partner he could definetly improve on his 13 goals next season. Thing is, how much would Arsenal want for him? i wouldn't pay over 750k.

From Warnocks comments though it looks like he is going back.

Alright Handsome I didn't know you posted on here

[paulmason]

What is it about this board that seems to actually enjoy slating our players. so having crucified tarabbt, lets now move on to simpson........ he is our tops scorer, he is streets better than anything else at the club he is the closest to a 20 goal striker we have had in ages...he clearly is struggling with his fitness at the moment. you lot never stop!

That's our problem, we give average players to many chances. If you deserve to start, you start, if you dont deserve to start, you shouldn't. Currently Simpson don't deserve to start so it tough boobies on him and pointless treading on eggshells. Football is about winning, not about being warm, cuddly and understanding.

You think he is struggling with fitness, so why should he start ?

[stanistheman]

Simpson is a decent player and young enough to improve.

I would try and buy him from Arsenal. I don't think they will want more than a million for him (if that), because he hasn't scored a huge amount of goals, so is not what Arsenal need next season. How long he has left on his contract will be a major factor in his price.

I do think that he needs a decent strike partner and I know that Warnock is looking to buy two or three new strikers. Hopefully this will include Hooper and Simpson as well as a good target man.

[HandsomeRanger]

Ello Cait, by looking at my amount of posts its safe to say i don't really post here but every now and then feel like having my say.
The powers that be on qprdot.org decided to ban me, i guess i made too many grown men cry by just having alittle banter, hilarious.

[paulmason]

Simpson is a decent player and young enough to improve.

I would try and buy him from Arsenal. I don't think they will want more than a million for him (if that), because he hasn't scored a huge amount of goals, so is not what Arsenal need next season. How long he has left on his contract will be a major factor in his price.

I do think that he needs a decent strike partner and I know that Warnock is looking to buy two or three new strikers. Hopefully this will include Hooper and Simpson as well as a good target man.

Stan - Lets assume Warnock will get a strong powerful striker like Best or Beatie, who would you like to feed of them. For me, someone like Bechio or Hooper would be a better option than Simpson.

[stanistheman]

Paul - I would buy Hooper and Simpson. QPR will need competition for places and Simpson has shown, especially earlier in the season, that he can score regularly and from inside the area.

He is capable of getting on the end of decent knock downs. He hasn't had much opportunity to do this in recent gamrs, because Priskin is not a good enough supporting striker for him.

Simpson has scored 12 league goals this season, despite playing most of it as a lone striker and under four managers, excluding the Gallen/Bircham combo.

I would rather see what he can do next season alongside a good target man, in a settled team with a settled manager.

If QPR can get him for around £750k, Simpson could prove to be a very good signing.

[EYR]

To be honest we should just spend the ££££ and buy Arsenals reserve team

[paulmason]

Paul - I would buy Hooper and Simpson. QPR will need competition for places and Simpson has shown, especially earlier in the season, that he can score regularly and from inside the area.

He is capable of getting on the end of decent knock downs. He hasn't had much opportunity to do this in recent gamrs, because Priskin is not a good enough supporting striker for him.

Simpson has scored 12 league goals this season, despite playing most of it as a lone striker and under four managers, excluding the Gallen/Bircham combo.

I would rather see what he can do next season alongside a good target man, in a settled team with a settled manager.

If QPR can get him for around £750k, Simpson could prove to be a very good signing.

Priskin is playing right wing so will never support Simpson. The person supporting (cough) is two ball and its no surprise that Simpson has stopped scoring.

[stanistheman]

To be honest we should just spend the ££££ and buy Arsenals reserve team

Not if it includes Fabianski and Silvestre

[baz]

Some players work really well with some managers and others don't. Since Warnock has been here Simpson has been pretty poor, and they clearly dont click so would be a waste of money IMHO

[themodfather]

strikers score goals and of late he is not doing it...bench and german on from start.

[sirpiechucker]

Quality player who has had to deal with 4 different managers as well as various different roles and systems.

Given a full season with the same manager playing the same position in the same system he'll score a hatful. He has done remarkably well considering the circumstances.