Steve Simpson retires - press conference at 8.45am

[RABK]

A quality player who always played the Newcastle way. Very sad to see him to go like this... His last game was a loss to he Tigers and to see his career end in injury is just terrible...

I wish you the best mate!

How many players remain from our last premiership winning side now? Just Maddog? Was he there in 2001?

Yes yosh, Maddog is now the last player from our premiership winning side. Though i'd say that's the average anyway - most premierships sides would have 1-2 players at most remaining in their side 9-10 years later. Broncos 2000 - lockyer, roosters 2002 Mini, Panthers 2003 Lewis, waterhouse.

I'd even argue Maddog shouldn't be included, considering he left us for some time and when he returned to us he basically retired to 8 games a year anyway.

 

[The_Joey_Show]

Just watched the press conference on FSN. The boys (the entire squad by the looks) stood behind him in a show of solemn solidarity as he made his announcement. Tears were very close to the surface... and that was just from me! Might be another teary old boys day... I've had a few of those.

The quote that stood out was from Stoney. "Everything good about Rugby League is in Steve Simpson". Simple and yet right on the mark.

 

[Adsy]

Sad to see another club legend retire like this.

Thanks for all the hard work and great memories, Simmo. Will go down as a Newcastle Knights great.

 

[Noname36]

Will miss ya Simmo, you bloody legend!

 

[IanG]

His knee wasn't healing quickly. Probably for the best. Not really a surprise though. He's done it all in footy so there wasn't much for for him to achieve. Won a Premiership, Played State Of Origin and played for Australia. Been a great servant to the club. Wonder if he'll be able to stay involved somehow?

 

[Apey]

Just watched the press conference on FSN. The boys (the entire squad by the looks) stood behind him in a show of solemn solidarity as he made his announcement. Tears were very close to the surface... and that was just from me! Might be another teary old boys day... I've had a few of those.

The quote that stood out was from Stoney. "Everything good about Rugby League is in Steve Simpson". Simple and yet right on the mark.

anywhere I can see this online?

 

[Alex28]

Reports on Twitter that Robert Tew has suggested that Simmo will be offered a role within the club. Good to see.

 

[macavity]

yeah was on NBN news, and also talking sport this arvo. Probably some sponsor liaison type role on game days.

 

[The_Joey_Show]

anywhere I can see this online?

Not sure mate... i saw it on tv. Check www.foxsports.com.au I guess.

 

[Pika]

Reports on Twitter that Robert Tew has suggested that Simmo will be offered a role within the club. Good to see.

Defencive co-ordinator would be suitable.

 

[macavity]

how about chief head girl?

as in they step out of line, don't put in, look at him funny, or he simply feels like it, he slaps them upside the head.

 

[Rolla]

Mayb an assistant trainer, so he can still get game time out there barking orders at the defensive line. Only in a brighter tshirt

 

[Pika]

how about chief head girl?

as in they step out of line, don't put in, look at him funny, or he simply feels like it, he slaps them upside the head.

I have been hit up the side of the head by him.... hurts.

 

[macavity]

I have been hit up the side of the head by him.... hurts.

perfect!

seriously though, stoney has the look of a guy you wouldn't f*ck with either.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

I always thought he came across as pretty soft macavity! - Just IMO that is.

 

[cram]

I always thought he came across as pretty soft macavity! - Just IMO that is.

Who Simpson or Stone?

 

[macavity]

I always thought he came across as pretty soft macavity! - Just IMO that is.

in person he comes across as a bit of a drill sargent type mate.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

Fair enough only seen him in press conferences and such.