Source: FOOTYMAD
Southend United fight back over Peterborough United's Barry Fry no deal on Josh Simpson
Southend United have denied that they are not interested in pursuing a deal that would allow midfielder Josh Simpson to stay at Roots Hall from Peterborough United. No kids, this isn't what Father Christmas looks like, even with a big white beardBazza, Bazza, Bazza. When did he ever know when to keep quiet, and certainly not where transfer deals are concerened, or maybe looking to join another club himself.The negotiation process in most transfers is a game of poker, and obviouly League One Peterborough would like a few bob for midfielder Josh Simpson, while Shrimpers supremo Ron Martin doesn't want to give them a penny, mainly because it's only pennies he owns.The Posh director of football, ex-manager, Judas, and any other adjective you would like to add, one Barry Fry, placed on record Tuesday that 'Southend pulled out of a deal to sign Josh Simpson on a permanent basis.' Not so, say the club. Bazza is telling porkies; don't laugh, but let's face it there's not much between Ron and fat Barry, and we have been here before with the Simon Francis transfer saga last season.A club 'spokesman' told www.echo-news.co.uk: "Southend United does not conduct its transfer negotiations in public but can confirm that we will continue to keep a dialogue open with Peterborough United regarding Josh Simpson. Manager Paul Sturrock is currently taking into account where best he might utilise the resources available to him during January transfer window, by considering a number of new players." It's all a game, and whatever you think of him Bazza is a bit of a master at this one, then again, Ron's no shrinking violet himself. Should be fun, but with poor Simmo in the middle, and maybe the Shrimpers faithful losing a very influential player this season, possibily to a fourth tier rival.Simmo in the middle of two big beasts, one bigger than the otherThe rumours are that an injured Simpson has already returned to London Road as he won't be fit by the end of his loan on January 4th anyway, if the games get played. However, he couldn't have made it clearer that he would like to stay a Shrimper.
