Source: FOOTYMAD
Is Anyone Else Bored With Simpson Talking About Man Utd?
Danny Simpson says he still regards himself being part of the 'Red Devils family' ... even though Man Utd were happy to take Newcastle Utd's money for him. And he was hoping his old club would beat a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona. Tough shit, eh? The right-back wanted Newcastle to win at Stamford Bridge late in the season, "so I can help United with the league". Simpson: “People keep telling me this is the one time all season Newcastle fans will be cheering for Manchester United. Some will want to Barcelona to do them, but most people I’ve spoken to want the English side to win.” Well he wasn't in the pub I was in last night, as most of the die-hard Toon fans in the Haymarket were on a high seeing the Mancs getting turned over. Simpson: “It’s going to be a great game, and hopefully United will have learned a few lessons from the last time they played them. “I was at the last two Champions League finals in Rome and Moscow and there were obviously very contrasting emotions going on. “I remember the Moscow final the best (against Chelsea 12 months earlier) because I’d played a few games for United that season so I was part of the official club party. “I wasn’t involved in the game, but it was still great to be out there and witness a bit of history. It was a special night. “There’s going to be a lot of players that played in the last Barcelona game and I’m sure they’ll have learned a lot from the experience. It’ll be pretty much the same back four, and I’m sure Sir Alex has come up with a few plans to stop Barcelona playing. “I think Manchester United will win it. Barcelona are a top-class team, but United have plenty of match-winners themselves and I think that’s been overlooked."
