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Simpson: I'm not greedy over Newcastle demands

ESPN staff
May 21, 2012
Danny Simpson wants to stay with Newcastle © Getty Images
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Danny Simpson has denied suggestions he is being greedy about his contract demands with Newcastle.

Simpson has bloomed into one of the best full-backs in the country and with just one more season remaining on his contract, is seeking a hike in pay. The former Manchester United man is keen to remain on Tyneside, with Newcastle set to embark on a European quest next term, but he is looking for wage parity with regard to his fellow Magpies.

"I'm not a greedy player and I just want to be on par with the other players around me. In football terms, what I'm asking for is by no means outrageous," Simpson said. "I want to stay at this club and I've been saying that all season. I've recently had a baby, I'm happy here and so is my family.

"Hopefully me and the club can find some solution. I want to stay but if I have to move, then I will accept it and move on.

"But it's a great club with 50,000 screaming Geordies at the game every week. Why would I want to leave? There is speculation but I want to state, like I have all season, I want to stay.

"Over the last two years I've played nearly 80 games and started most of them. I'm not being greedy, this club is on the up, the manager and staff are brilliant - I want to stay."

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