Source: FOOTYMAD
Can Southend United keep Josh Simpson? Peterborough United's Barry Fry speaks
S24 reported on the Blues loanee midfielder from Peterborough United Josh Simpson wanting to stay a Shrimper, and could a statement from ex-boss Barry Fry be positive news? Simpson: 'Will have to see what happens as a result of talks between the two clubs'Midfielder Josh Simpson, who is on loan from League One Peterborough until January 4th, has made it clear he would like to stay a Shrimper.And the latest news is that all the involved parties are having a pre- Christmas chat, with mince pies and mulled wine all round we hope, courtesy of Sainsbury's of course.Simmo, who has turned out 24 times for Southend, showed his strengths during the 1-0 Halloween win over Rotherham at Roots Hall, back when it wasn't snowing, a game that saw him voted man-of-the-match by the S24 correspondant.We're sure that Luggy will do all he can to either extend his loan to the end of the season, or even a free transfer if Peterborough don't want him back. However, Simmo has two-and-a-half years left on his Posh contract nd the Cambridgeshire may want a fee, no chance from Shrimpers supremo Ron Martin!Then again the other United, which ex-manager and all round Judas Barry Fry as their 'director of football', and a chairman with a bigger ego that Uncle Ron, are having a clear out themselves with the fat boy Fry having his say, no surprise there.Fry told www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk: "It's a harsh world out there for everyone at the moment and football clubs are no different. I am frightened of the future for some clubs and maybe it's time to get a bit more realistic. But if he asked for my advice in January about selling a player I'd tell him to go for it." And, of course, the player involved should be allowed to hold an opinion. Simmo spoke to www.echo-news.co.uk: "Staying at Southend is definitely a positive option for me and I know the two clubs are talking about trying to make it happen," said Simpson, whose loan spell expires on January 4. Southend have also spoken to my agent and I would like to stay here for longer because I've been enjoying it. Nice words, and the Harlow born player obviously likes the seaside air!Simmo continued: "I've been playing regularly and get on well with the players and management, which is important. The fans have also been really good to me, which I appreciate, so we will just have to wait and see what happens as a result of the talks between the two clubs."
