Sport news: Simpson Stands With Ranieri. (Views) Danny Simpson has denied talks of player unrest under Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, ...
Sport news: Simpson Stands With Ranieri. (Views)
Danny Simpson has denied talks of player unrest under Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, insisting the players are behind him.
Leicester had a fairytale season last year, but that’s all in the past, as the Foxes are fighting to stay in the EPL, languishing one point above relegation.
Simpson backed his Italian boss, confident Leicester can turn things around, starting in Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay against Derby County.
“Because of our situation, that is the papers trying to stir the pot,” Simpson said.
“Look at the performance [in the 3-0 loss to United]. Up until 42 minutes we were solid, we were good, everyone was fighting.
“You can see from the performance on the pitch the lads are trying, and that is that.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be like last season but it is tougher than we thought.”
Simpson added: “The good thing is we have been here before, we have been here two years ago.
“The majority of the squad were here two years ago. In that respect we have experience in that. The players who were here then can help some of the other lads through, and we will pull together.”
Danny Simpson has denied talks of player unrest under Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, insisting the players are behind him.
Leicester had a fairytale season last year, but that’s all in the past, as the Foxes are fighting to stay in the EPL, languishing one point above relegation.
Simpson backed his Italian boss, confident Leicester can turn things around, starting in Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay against Derby County.
“Because of our situation, that is the papers trying to stir the pot,” Simpson said.
“Look at the performance [in the 3-0 loss to United]. Up until 42 minutes we were solid, we were good, everyone was fighting.
“You can see from the performance on the pitch the lads are trying, and that is that.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be like last season but it is tougher than we thought.”
Simpson added: “The good thing is we have been here before, we have been here two years ago.
“The majority of the squad were here two years ago. In that respect we have experience in that. The players who were here then can help some of the other lads through, and we will pull together.”
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