Town Tracking Simpson

By Aston
April 21 2007

Town manager Jim Magilton has confirmed he is keeping an eye on Cambridge United striker Robbie Simpson.

The 22-year-old has scored 15 goals in 26 starts for Cambridge since joining Cambridge at the start of the season.

 

Jim: “We have been looking at Simpson and like what we see. Steve McCall has watched him a few times now and I intend to go and have a look at him too before deciding.”

 

Cambridge manager Jimmy Quinn thinks a move to a championship club would not be good for the player, saying: “Any young player that's in the form Robbie is in is going to attract interest, but we don't want to lose him.

 

“He'd be better off playing for Cambridge in the Conference, hopefully with a bit of success, rather than in someone's reserves for a Championship club.

 

“I think it's vital for Robbie's experience and development that he has another season with us and, with a bit of success, it could be the making of him.

 

“If he goes to the wrong club, it could set him back, but if he does leave he should be thinking about going to the Championship because he is that good.”

 

Leicester City and Norwich are both also reportedly keen on Simpson.

 

Source: EADT

 

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