Newcastle grab Manchester United defender Simpson in loan swoop

Newcastle have signed defender Danny Simpson on loan from Premier League champions Manchester United. The 22-year-old, who has made just eight first-team appearances at Old Trafford, has joined the Magpies until January. Something to smile about: Simpson will get more first team football at Newcastle Simpson has had loan spells at Royal Antwerp, Sunderland, Ipswich and Blackburn since signing with the United academy in July 2003.  MANCHESTER UNITED