Arsenal striker Jay Simpson is doing everything in his power to stake his claim for a regular spot in Arsène Wenger’s side, after playing a crucial part in the Gunners 2-1 win over Barnet yesterday.
The 19 year old is an avid Arsenal supporter and although it seems Wenger does not value the Tottenham born prospect, the boss is giving him every opportunity to make a name for himself in the club of his dreams. After leading the Gunners in the FA Youth Cup in 2007, he was loaned out to League 1 side Millwall to gain important experience.
While at the Lions he was given strict instructions to be used as a right winger, leaving his previous positions which included both goalkeeper and striker. His tremendous attitude and talents meant he played a vital role in their “Houdini” act as they avoided relegation, with Jay finishing the season with a flurry of goals.
After picking up League 1 Player Of The Year plenty of club’s expressed an interest in taking the youngster on both loan and permanent deals, but Wenger would reward his progress by giving him the chance to realise a dream. Jay himself took the risk of giving up regular football, and after an excellent start to pre-season, he has firmly put his name in the hat for a regular spot in the team come the start of the year.
Simpson’s second half entrance as a striker gave Arsenal a completely new dimension, as they now possessed the pace and elegance that Walcott gave them, but now a raw power and energy which proved to much for the tired Barnet back-line, as he bullied them out of position to clip home the equaliser.
But he showed another part of him game for the winner, as he went back to his instincts as a winger by getting his head up and playing an inch perfect pass for his great friend Barazite to coolly tuck it into the corner.
Whatever happens in the future of Jay Simpson, the 19 year old is giving his all to fight for a place.
Article By – J.Sanderson
He’s definitely got the physical attributes to be a Premiership player, I just hope he has the technique too.
it seems wenger isnt a big fan of him? why? do you think he can make it?
he deserves a chance what more does he have to do ?
i think he has huge potential, natural born finisher. lets use him in carling cup, i believe his a top prospect for the future.
according to jay’s wikipedia, he has been given the number 19 shirt!
Well he looked better than both Bendtner and Walcott yesterday. It’s only fair that Wenger lets him play more in the preseason games to see how he does.
I am very happy about his performance, he is quick!! Wenger should give him opportunity in Carling cup
I think he has a fantastic future at the club, and the fact he is a Gooner only makes it better.
C.Harding – Very promising! although it is wikipedia..
yeh, i nah cant never rely on what wiki says
Assured finish yesterday-looked to have plenty of credentials as a front player that should be developed.Wouldnt it be funny if he progressed well enough to leave adebayor on the bench!!!!!-nice thought
I really hope he stays, he deserves atleast a chance to crack it at Arsenal… and hes an Arsenal fan, he would absouloutly love to play for them, he would give his all at all times, theres arnt many Arsenal fans and loyal players at our club at the moment, he would cherish the opportunity to play for Arsneal.
I hope he gets a good run of games in pre-season and proves Wenger wrong. I’m sure the fans would love him if he came in and did well.
He reminds me of Henry, dare i say it
Wonderfull performance by Jay, he put both Theo and Nick to shame with his power and brain, if Arsene Wenger lets this boy go I’ll loose an awfull lot of respect for him. Simpson deserves his chance not only for fact that he’s a local lad who supporst the team but he was sent out on loan last season and came back with the league 1 player of the year award, has that ever been doe before by one of our young guns???
Jay Simpson is a cross between Kevin Campbell and Ian Wright with a touch of Henry thrown in for good measure, he a future England player no doubt about it.
Arsene Wenger give this boy a chance he’s better than the two who played in the first half yesterday!!!
He should be given a chance next year. i can see him making impact and his versatility is something we need for the coming season as we are in 4 competitions and have a small squad.
Definatly shldnt leave
Even though he might not be our most promising young player, I really feel Simpson should be given a chance this year, at least during pre-season. I don’t think you can expect a 19 year old to perform much better than he did at Millwall last season, and it does merit an opportunity to prove himself with the first team in my opinion. We need a large squad with players who are experienced enough and fysically fit enough to come in and do a decent job in case of injuries. Simpson seems to fit the bill. Wilshere looked to be as promising as first thought yesterday, and Ramsey really impressed me with his vision and passing ability. His first touch always took him away from his opponents, an ability that all great footballers seem to have. I think Paul Rodgers performed better than Nordtveit, who didn’t really look comfortable when Barnet put some pressure on our back line. Who impressed you the most, J? Great site by the way. Any update regarding Bischoff?
he should get his chance during preseason and cc, then we would knw if he could get ahead of bentner in the league..sometin tells me this is vela , bentner and walcot season. though who knows. I think barazite is ahead of him in wenger’s ranking.
i wasnt overally impressed with henri lansbury yesterday, whats your opinions?
however hes hair style resembles abit of david bentley/david beckham
what youngsters do you think will make the traveling squad to Austria and Hungary? jay and other readers comments will be apprecaited
who knows what time the match on tuesday is over here?
Lansbury has be a top player, but remember he has not played for six months.
I think Simpson could offer us something at Premiership level, especially with the new seven subs rule.
js you know what time the game on tuesday is over here?
C.Harding – I think its 5.30pm?
cheers j.s !
needs to go on loan to a low premiership team to see if hes ready
preferably stoke or hull seeing they aint gt fraizer campbell anymore, and if arsene doesnt look the like of him sell him to those two teams including a future buy back clause, wat do u think of this idea sanderson n do u rate jay simpson
ps can anyone get a compilation of him
No way should he be sold, I’d rather he be sent out to Salmanca for a couple of seasons and then come back.
People keep bashin lansbury, hes been out for 6 month with glandular fever ( which is life threatning ), so instead how about encourgiung the man for actually coming back and putting on a jersey, we cant and shouldnt judge him for the next to games as he’s at least 8 month behind in fitness levels !
i rate jay higher than theo, he has just as much speed and probably just as good a finisher. He is also a better footballer than theo as i feel he has had the advantage of palying at the mighty arse for a good few years now! he and bacir should replace theo and nicklas in the first tean in my opinion.
Nacir even…..:)))
sanderson you should make your mind up i remember in these blogs you used to say he doesn’t have a chance to make it with arsenal, lol. now you saying “I think he has a fantastic future at the club, and the fact he is a Gooner only makes it better.” make your mind up sunshine.
I would probably send him on loan to a lower premiership side like Arsenal Fan said. But he showed he has quality detirmination and he should get a proper chance, wether it is this season or next season after a loan spell.
I am so excited that we’re getting an established player and maybe even another youngster :D Wenger doesn’t have to worry about his talents, the only two who showed they’re really close to first team are Barazite and Simpson. Wilshire showed he can be a true great but we shouldn’t rush him, otherwise he will become an overhyped player… Just let him develop on his own pace. I allmost forgot Fran Merida, I im in doubt what to do with him?!! Probably another loan spell but on a higher level would make him into a Arsenal firstteamer!
RL if you was reffering to me i wasnt bashin lansbury i was just saying i wasnt overally impressed with his performance, however i didnt say was unimpressed with his game yesterday
i read at jay simpson’s wikipedia that he is going to where number 19 next season is this true?
Gooner2009 I change my mind all the time!! But it’s just great to have an opinion here, and even better that you can change your opinion after you shared it with others…
JS keep up the good work man!!
What Simpson needs is another loan out but this time to a premiership club, Hull, WBM or whatever. A top championship club will also not be bad. He needs to play regularly to develop as a striker; he has the pace, the strength but still needs to improve technically.
Ramsey seems to be the boy who’ve be seeking to relieve Cesc at times to enable him to rest. I don’t think Denilson has the capability to deputise for Cesc. Denilson needs to up his game this season and perhaps fight for the other midfield slot with Diaby and the new signing.
Based on what I’ve seen so far with Ramsey, he seems to be a better player than Denilson. He’s quick, strong, superb ball control, excellent passing ability and seems already strong enough at 17 to make his mark in the premiership.
Ramsey will be playing in the EPL this season for sure.
You rarely ever come across someone like this and I have really grown to like him. He has a superb attitude, he’s physically superb and he seems like a very down to earth kinda guy, which is hard to come across.
I hope he gets a chance in the Carling Cup in September and if he proves himself and injuries talk their tole, maybe a chance in the league
Howard you base your opinion one game (Ramsey played great I admit) and the fact that Denilson hasn’t made the progression expected from him. I think it’s still too soon to tell who’s going to be the better. We need to give him time, they’re both going to be great for us! Having Cesc Fabregas playing in your position and already becoming a world class midfielder at that age isn’t favourable. It hasn’t only affected Denilson’s progress but also Merida’s who might have been introduced earlier. So patience is the key word, Denilson will get there no doubt!!
he looks a livewire
not to sure bout him not sin 2 much of him just carnt see him getting the chance unless he realy shines in pre season just to many players in front of him in my opinion but hope he can come thru wud be nice 2 see the home grown talent comin thru
I don’t think we can really read into this performance too much. I think Simpson should get a chance in the CC or on loan to a PL club and if he does well, keep him.
Ramsey was impressive but he’s played about 2 dozen professional games in his life so Denilson and Diaby will probably be ahead of him.
JS stands for J.Sanderson and Jay Simpson… Hehe cheers mates
Simpson is an odd case, he was superb, a class apart even, at Millwall. If he continues to impress in pre-season, he def. should be given time in the CC (right wing? theo’s old role?).
He looks like a player who could have a nice well rounded game. He’s, well not fast, but not a slouch either, strong, knows where the net is, knows a nice pass and alright technically (hell, look at who taught him :D). I’ve always thought of him who’d make Boro or Wigan look a decent side but if he continues to improve I’d have no problem him spending time on our bench trying to prove his worth.
I think with being sent to Millwall it says ‘sorry, you aren’t good enough’ but how well he played for them has shown that maybe they got it wrong. He’s overcome what’s in front of him with style and hopefully his next hurdle could be achieved in a similar fashion (usurping Eboue.)
J, did you find that link? It’s ok if you didn’t but it’d be much appreciated.
Fabregas’ Dad
Still think Ramsey will be ahead of Denilson. You can just take my word as the season starts. His play is tailor-made for the EPl; suited better than Denilson. Sometimes its very difficult to pin down the midfield role of Denilson. Attacking? Defending? We’ll see how both of them will pan out but I see the complete round player in Ramsey than Denilson.
Arsene has already pencilled him in for a role in the coming season in the EPL. Arsene rarely makes mistakes in his judgement of players.
Hes a strong, pacey, powerful and versatile player. I always used to feel that technically and tactically he let himself down, but i think hes improved alot over his stay at Millwall and he looked good yesterday.
He always had the potential but also always looked slightly over shadowed by players such as Gibbs, Barazite, Bendtner and Lupoli. He is defnatly worth another season though in my opinion and i hope he gets a chance in the CC and proves us all right (or wrong in the case of the doubters) because, as has already been said, hes a lovly lad and really wants to give something to this club.
It would be nice to see Simpson given a chance to show what he can do in our 1st team squad this season, especially given his exploits at Millwall.
But any chance he’s given should be based on his ability, talent, and readiness for playing at that level.
The fact that he’s a local lad who supports the club is a bonus, and interesting, but shouldn’t determine his chances of doing well at Arsenal one way or another.
Jay wat do you think about mamadou sakho from psg, very promising talent, this player is amazing?
He’s got a lot of qualities but I don’t think he will a chance to play this season with the first team. There’s already a lot of strikers.
For the future, it seems impossible for him to make it at Arsenal, but we never know ..
> P- M
Mamadou sakho is a decent center back, he can also play as a left back. He played a lot the last season with PSG, he was captain for a game (vs Valencienne) which was a great surprise because he was only 17. And it wasn’t a great choice from Paul Le Guen, older players were upset by Le Guen’s decision. Then PSG had the worst season ever.
yeah but he is an athletic young center back with a good potential i would think, he is not to blame for psg’s results, the valencienne game only the reserves played…
What I like about Simpson is that he looked up before he clipped that goal over the goalie.
A mark of a good striker that finds time to look up before scoring.
What about Wilshere? What an amazing talent he looks like. Carries on like this he’ll definetly have a future at Arsenal.
Nordtveit will make it, Randall and Lansbury could make it too. Merida definetly will and Wilshere looks like he will too.
As for Jay Simpson, I dunno, If i had to give an Answer it’d be no, Vela, Theo and Bendtner all within a year of Simpson in age and alot futher along in their abilities.
Carlos Vela is the future of our club!!!!! Watch him tear apart teams very soon!
u have to give him an opportunity to shine! either on the wing or up front with Ady! play van pers on the wing.
by the by, he is definetly ahead of eboue!
I did not rate Lansbury b4 he had Glandular fever and my opinion hasnt changed after the game yesterday, I think he MIGHT be one the youngsters going out on loan thi season.
Hell, i should be ahead of eboue!
Off topic: Anyone know any places where I can download goal highlights from the 07/08 season?
general question, but does anyone know when the new arsenal site is being launched and when arsenal.com will change the player profile pictures/?
Think JJ can be a great player either at Arsenal or another prem team but I dont care what anyone says to me Jay will score more goals then theo!!!
Jamie did you get my e-mail?
I rate him highly and of everytime i have seen of him he has looked a quality player. Hope he gets a few first team chances along with Ramsey, Lansbury, Barazite.
diaby denilson rampsey randall merida and lansbury all look like cesc position, am i wrong??!?!i think song is only man who is player like flamoney
I m really impressed with the lad, he can be a great player if he continues to put in the practice regularly on the field , nice post Sanderson
I have a article from the “sport magazine” and henry was asked And Further down the ranks – is there a new henry coming through ? “There is a guy.Kieran Gibbs”says Henry.”And Jay Sunosin too.The next Henry….well,I don’t know , but Ive been impressed…Now come on for Arsenal greatest player to pick out them two , they must have alot of talent..what do you guys think ?
Nordtveit,Merida,Lansbury,Randall and Barazite will all be given a chance this season.Gibbs and Simpson wont i dont think?
We shouldnt put any pressure on Jack Wilshere either as next season we will have another wonderboy Benik Afobe coming through.
Rhys Murphy is the striker that is the most exciting comoing through.
rhys murphy reminds me of wayne rooney, plus he also seems to have a michael owen touch to him. anyways i think arsenal will sign alonso, and i put my money on that.14m i know it.
Simpson is youthful,English and looks like a great finisher. Even though he is great prospect answering the demands of the premier league is paramount but I still think that he has role to play because is can lead the line and could be an option for lone striker(like Adebayour,Bendther) with attackers around()Eduardo,Van Persie,Vela,Walcott others).No matter what give him opportunity to play. The best player was Wikshere he is English Messi and player way beyond his years,low centre of gravity,strong dribbler,lefty, great professionalism rare for 16 year old,he looks ready for the first team but should nourish him and get him some games in the carling cup.Prediction he will have breakthrough in the latter part of the season,Wenger pls nver send him out on loan,get him stronger. Aaron Ramsey he is very very smart buy by typically Arsene he will play an important role next year might come in and do the similar job to Fabregas wow.He already looks like kid who has lot of years in his beltwith great touch,vision,time on the ball looks like a legend in the making and might recapture his Welsh legend Giggs success Definity 1st team plan.
I think that we should send him out on loan to a premiership side this season. Maybe west brom, they are looking for a replacement for Kevin Phillips
Off topic: hleb stated dat fab wants barca move…..i didnt have a prblm wid hleb movin on…nd wid d service he provided he had my respct…..bt d asshole is nw sparkin rumors bout fab nd unsettlin him…..its so annoyin…
Arsene!!! give Simpson a chance!… homegrown and a gooner just like Hoyte. We need those kinds of players in our team.
These home grown players like Hoyte, Gibbs, and Simpson love the club and are proud to wear the shirt, when you add that into the mix you realy can’t go far wrong.
This simpson is a good prospect and should be playing a lot more. plus we could all call him homer as a nickname.
Simpson should definately be given chance.He is better than theo upfront and bendtiner…He looks confident as well.Hopefully the coach will give him more time on the pitch.
Another guy that impressed me alot is Jack w….The boy is good on the ball and has great vision..I think and belive he is gona be the england’s messi.
Ramsey,what a player!!!! the boy will deputise for fabregas next season.The truth is when cesc was injured we struggled to create chances.But ramsey,wiltishire and merida seem to be the perfec answer for this season.I guess this is gona put cesc under pressure and to perform better next season.
“Simpson should definately be given chance.He is better than theo upfront and bendtiner”
Hes not, he was against Barnet but overall Bendtner and Walcott are better than Simpson. Both outclassed him when they were all playing Reserve football, and the fact Walcott and Bendtner no longer play for the reserves where as Simpson probably will shows that Bendtner and Walcott have come farther than Simpson.
Simpson is a good player however and its possible he can make it, but not definate. He’ll be a prem player one day though, its just whether it’ll be at the top with Arsenal or another top side, or a mid-table, mid-quality club that remains to be seen.
Dont agree with My Maverik when Bedtner was playing reserve football he had the likes of lupoli eboue gilbert muamba larsson and it shows when Jay stepped up to the reserves if you look back he was scoring hat tricks and scoring a goal almost every game he played when that year moved on , the standards obivously dropped as the new lads were still learning thats why he was not getting as many goals
@jazbo:
“These home grown players like Hoyte, Gibbs, and Simpson love the club and are proud to wear the shirt, when you add that into the mix you realy can’t go far wrong”
Remember Ashley Cole?
said this on July 20, 2008 at 9:21 pm
“Remember Ashley Cole?”
Good point but Ashley was never the nicest guy in football. Hoyte and Simpson are very dedicated to this club and want to do well, Gibbs has always seemed like a very nice lad to me so i dont see him doing a Cole either, but ur right, just cuz a player is home grown and English it doesnt garentee dedication.
Well hes gone Austria , Hopefully he has another chance to prove himself
Good point but Ashley was never the nicest guy in football. Hoyte and Simpson are very dedicated to this club and want to do well, Gibbs has always seemed like a very nice lad to me so i dont see him doing a Cole either, but ur right, just cuz a player is home grown and English it doesnt garentee dedication.
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the only guy in our reserves could betray the club is …. lansbury. I may be biased, but I have never been comfortalbe when watching him. my first impression on him told me that.
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