Jay Simpson wants new Hull City contract
JAY Simpson is hoping to open talks with Hull City over extending his stay at the KC Stadium, the Mail can reveal.
The in-form striker, who has endured two difficult seasons at the Tigers, has come back into prominence under Steve Bruce and is the club’s leading scorer this season.
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Jay Simpson is the Tigers' leading scorer this season with six goals.
The 23-year-old has already found the net six times this campaign – the same amount as he scored combined in the previous two seasons under Nigel Pearson and Nick Barmby.
And delighted with the opportunity he has been given by Bruce, Simpson’s representatives will look to open talks soon about him staying on.
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“Jay’s main focus now is on playing as many games as he can and scoring the goals that will get Hull City back up into the Premier League, but he would obviously be delighted to talk about a new deal,” said Simpson’s representative.
“He is buzzing to be involved again and he’s delighted he’s been given his chance.”
Simpson will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign, a situation enabling him to seek a move to a new club should he wish.
In the past, this situation has often been viewed as an advantage for in-form players during negotiations.
However, given the quality of free transfers now regularly on the market in the off-season, agents have told the Mail they are increasingly looking to secure new deals for players to stay on at their current clubs.
And with Bruce so far being good to his word on offering Simpson a clean slate, the player is relaxed over his future.
“Steve Bruce has proven at Sunderland and Wigan that he rewards people who do well for him and he is a manager who gives out new deals when they are
deserved, so Jay is happy to wait for the club to make its move,” added his representative.
“He hasn’t had the best of times at Hull, but under Bruce he has been given a new lease of life.
“When he was the top scorer in pre-season and then on the bench for the first game, he thought it could be a case of ‘here we go again’.
“But Bruce said he would give him his chance and he’s been true to his word.
“Jay can’t ask for any more than that.”
Comments
by hulldude
Thursday, October 18 2012, 10:56AM
“just typifies the greed of agents i think jay simpson would be happy to just plod along until the end of the year i guess the saying make hay when the sun shines is true here scores a few goals and the agent all of a sudden thinks hang on big fees !! wait till the end of the season what happens if he breaks both legs or goes off the boil (which will happen everyone does) and big german and matty come back and bang in a shed load will look a waste of money.”
by 200MileTrip
Monday, October 15 2012, 8:57PM
“well done jay! BUT make him wait for his contract and EARN it fully........you've been so so poor till this season when you've been briliant....you're making me feel like you're holding out for a new contract so you can revert back to being pants again!!!!”
by VoiceNreason
Monday, October 15 2012, 10:39AM
“Keep it up Jay and the A4 paper will be yours to sign. Goals = Win bonus = 3 points = promotion to PL = new contract/deal. Simple really.”
by Ambertigerfan
Friday, October 12 2012, 10:18PM
“strummer1961: Robert Koren has consistently given City great performances over all years of his contract, Simpson has come good only in his last year (of four).
Based on those facts and the economic climate, I'd say one year was enough to keep his incentive going. Is part of why Simpson is playing better down to his contract ending this year? Who knows? A one year deal would at least keep him keen!”
by Jack_Russell2
Friday, October 12 2012, 7:15PM
“Jay was at Arsenal's books for quite a while which suggests he was viewed as a great prospect with high potential. Things didn't come off for him when he came to Hull and loss of form,home-sickness sent him into a downward spiral. Maybe NB and NP felt his attitude was all wrong and were giving up on him......but look at him now.....full of confidence and up for it.
SB has certainly made a difference and give him inspiration,but Jay has finally grown up and is more focused with his role in the club....UTT!”
by AMD1975
Friday, October 12 2012, 4:22PM
“I personally think he has been like a new signing this season and I could never understand why Barmby & Leicester Lump didn't use him. As Fryatt is out for most if not all of the season then thank god he has stood up and is being counted.
Why not offer a contract renewal that only kicks in when he has scored 15 goals this season.. As we have all been saying for ages that we need a 15-20 goal a season striker to keep up near the play offs. Give the man an incentive to keep working hard and as he is under the age of 24 and we have offered a new contract if he left at the end of the season we would be entitled to better compensation from his potential new club.”
by qualitychap
Friday, October 12 2012, 9:58AM
“id wait a few months yet,while jay is playing better,i still think fryatt is a far better all round forward,but as said age is on his side,keep playing well and scoring jay and I'm sure a new contract will be offered.UTT.”
by tiger_rick
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:36AM
“This seemed unbelievable 3 months ago. Credit to Simmo for putting himself in this position. He's worked seriously hard at it.
If you're stuck for a City read, check out my latest blog. Top 10 Goals, Matches and Players at the KC Stadium. #8 this week, Bo Myhill!
http://tinyurl.com/926a35z”
by strummer1961
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:33AM
“Ambertigerfan.I think it's fair to say that Steve Bruce has brought out the best in Simpson,something that the previous 2 managers failed woefully at.
At 23 years of age he still has a hell of a lot to give and there is a fair chance that improvement is likely.Don't you think a 2 year deal would be more appropriate given the fact that he's scoring goals for us and more importantly relishing life at Hull City?
If we can give Rob Koren 2 years at the age of 32 then surely Simpson warrants a similar deal.”
by hull_cityafc
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:27AM
“so Jay is happy to wait for the club to make its move.....
so why is this in the paper????”