al_bro Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It was obvious really. A choice between Simpson and Baxter, as both prefer the same position. Not only is Baxter already under contract,, but he is the better of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If we receive anything like a decent offer for Baxter he'll be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If we receive anything like a decent offer for Baxter he'll be gone. If it was going to happen it would have happened in January. His stock hasn't risen since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Spoke to Simon Corney in the club shop earlier, little chance of Smith staying and from Croft's interviews last night I'd be very surprised to see him stay. Reckon Simpson will go to Tranmere, they like the pick of our :censored:.... Were you falling over yourself to meet him??.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Only just seen the retained list tbh - shocked at Boozy but spoke to him last night and hr did sound and look a little subdued. Byrne told me he's staying before he got completely wankered! Nice guy! Jose was the star of the show - seemed a good tight unit too but definitely agree with those released and I'd be surprised if most of those offered deals didn't walk too... Apparently Byrne was last man standing too. Must be something about the Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Interesting to see if Simpson does tweet about it, hope we don't see anything along the lines of us not being able to afford to keep him... Spoke to Simmo last night asking if he was staying, said probably not and that the contract offered was not enough. Went on to say that the last contract was half of the previous one he had and wasn't prepared to drop again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Apparently Byrne was last man standing too. Must be something about the Irish. We beat him by 10 mins. ha ha. Byrne and Baxter's mum and Dad last ones after us. Baxter's mum is mental!! in a nice way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Spoke to Simmo last night asking if he was staying, said probably not and that the contract offered was not enough. Went on to say that the last contract was half of the previous one he had and wasn't prepared to drop again. Cheers Lags, i feared as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sounds as though the decision to release Robbie was more of a cant afford him, than a dont want him. LJ upset he's losing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Quality player , disappointing but predicatable that he won't be staying , no excuse for selling Baxter now ,we will be bereft of flair if we had netiher of these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 My take it that he is a good player at this level and has constantly been played out of position. This isn't even up for debate it's a fact. but I do think he is probably on a good wage so that money could go on two players. What's his correct position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 LJ upset he's losing him. Yes, I think LJ is a big fan. I'm a bit meh but I do like Robbie Simpson myself. I think he's been playing through injuries and he's been a bit unlucky in that department. But, and even though he goes slightly over the top sometimes, I do like a player that isn't afraid of getting stuck in. I've never felt he's a loose cannon who's always walking a disciplinary tightrope. Simpson in a team that's full of confidence is a huge bonus but Simpson in a team devoid of confidence and in a battle against the drop makes him an easy target for boo-boys when it's not going right. When he first arrived he was like a breath of fresh air. Always took dead balls and created loads of goals with looping, dangerous crosses. For some reason, managers thought it best he be in the box and we've never looked anywhere near as dangerous since. Ah well, good luck Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 A good player at this level at times, but I think he would probably admit that he has not been consistent enough over the last season to warrant the kind of wage he was on. Think that he could have been a good player to have around next season - think he plays well in a confident team - but not at the money he is apparently asking for. Am sure that he will get a club. Come back, get a mixture of claps and boos, and then score the winner in a 1-0 home defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Am sure that he will get a club. Come back, get a mixture of claps and boos, and then score the winner in a 1-0 home defeat. This is a nailed on certainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The guy did manage to produce a fair few good memories during his time here, so he'll get my best wishes for wherever he goes to. But after being very happy that he signed last summer he has possibly been the biggest disappointment of this season, he started the season in his natural position without playing well at all which considering he was playing in a very important attacking position for us was very damaging for the team. It was the right move to get a replacement in soon (even better that it was Baxter) because we would've been beyond hope of survival relying on Robbie all season. One thing I remembered about him early on when he played on the right or left was despite not being the most natural player on the flanks he always put a shift in, even that seemed to be lacking this season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him do well at another cub at this level but he's not worth fitting in the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) I'd not boo him as he's given us some good moments. But for me while Baxter was here the writing was always going to be on the wall. They both play best in the same position (deep-lying second striker or attacking midfielder). Edited May 1, 2013 by Crusoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I wouldn't slate a player who took a pay cut to come to us. I fear he was born as a square peg though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 He used to have fight, but now he's gone :censored:e ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) (was trying to embed it but it wasn't happening for me) Edited May 1, 2013 by oafc-latics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 What's his correct position? Number 10 role just off the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If his replacement has a comparable pedigree then fine. If his replacement is Kirk Millar then it's time to start worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGrave Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If his replacement has a comparable pedigree then fine. If his replacement is Kirk Millar then it's time to start worrying. Baxter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If his replacement has a comparable pedigree then fine. If his replacement is Kirk Millar then it's time to start worrying. The same Millar who's outshone anything Simpsons done these last 2 months?? I get what you're getting at with that post - but more than a tad unfair considering the respective recent form and output from the 2 of them no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The club have come out and said Simpson wasn't offered a new deal. Simpson acting like he was holding out for a big deal, this was never going to happen he has been very poor for the wages he is reportedly on. He wasn't offered as we have all seen his poor performances this season. 13 goals in 80 appearances is shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 If his replacement has a comparable pedigree then fine. If his replacement is Kirk Millar then it's time to start worrying. While I'm a long way from seeing Kirk as a first choice striker the lad has progressed, looked sharp and looked keen. He stuck the ball on Matt Smith's head at Bury and was in the right place at the right time at Orient - a game when on more than one occasion we had two or three players queuing up fifteen yards from goal. I like the good Robbie Simpson as a footballer, but the one who's turned out this season hasn't delivered when the nitty gritty chips of League One are down. £300 to £500 a week for Millar plus £1,000 a week for a new established striker - or £2,000 to £3,000 a week for Simpson? It's an easy decision for Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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