Jay Simpson Returns To Arsenal After Loan Spell

Jay Simpson will report to London Shenley for training tomorrow morning, following the completion of his loan spell at League one side Millwall.

Having scored in his final home game as a Lions player, the League One Player Of The Year travelled to Swindon knowing his side were safe from relegation, and could enjoy the final game of the campaign.

Jay started wide on the right, but knew he would have the licence to get forward and assists strikers Bas Savage and Neil Harris. Millwall made the perfect start when defender Danny Senda bagged his first goal for the club, after turning home Jem Karacan’s corner.

But with half an hour gone, Swindow were handed the chance to half the deficit from 12 yards after a foul in the area. Simon Cox stepped up and converted to level the scores at 1-1, setting up an interesting and entertaining second period.

The home side would then completed the come back, as Anthony Mcnamee fired home with 40 minutes left on the clock. Lions boss Kenny Jackett then switched the side around, bringing former Gunner Ryan Smith on for Savage meaning Simpson would now be employed up front to try and rescue a point.

However it was not enough, and Millwall slumped to defeat a disappointing way for Simpson to finish his loan spell, but no doubt his 8 goals will be vital.

Pedro Bothelho – Albacete V UD Salamanca

Pedro Botelho has shaken off his leg injuries, and returns to the Salamanca squad for their trip to face Albacete, full report on this game to come later tonight, the kick off is at 6.30pm.

Mark Randall will end his loan spell tomorrow with Burnley, full reports to come on all the Loanees tomorrow evening, including Carlos Vela’s game against Real Madrid.

Article By – J.Sanderson

~ by J.Sanderson on May 3, 2008.

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37 Responses to “Jay Simpson Returns To Arsenal After Loan Spell”

  1. Well Jay had a great season because when he started he found it tough but he stuck at it and proved he’s a good player so well done to him.

    Lance said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:13 pm

  2. do you guys reckon Jay could get a chance against Sunderland?

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:31 pm

  3. If he impresses in the friendly, he should feature yes.

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:36 pm

  4. Do you know by any chance if either Kieran Gibbs or Nacer are likely to be in the team at least on the bench tomorrow?

    JohnV said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:48 pm

  5. They are not, because of the Reserves friendly on Tuesday, they may feature against Sunderland.

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:50 pm

  6. Oh ok thanks for letting me now thats abit of a let down though as looking forward to seeing Kieran play 2moz. Can i ask how you get your info on who wil play and who wont i assume u have contacts at the club? and if you cant say how fair dos.

    JohnV said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:52 pm

  7. Of course when you run a website, its important you have sources and contacts to help you.

    But also common sense, and knowledge of people helps too.

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:53 pm

  8. Who are the reserves playing in a friendly Sanderson?

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:56 pm

  9. I do not know yet, Mannone could be suspended.

    but expect something like this,.

    Mannone
    Gilbert – Rodgers – Thomas – Steer
    Ogogo – Dunne – Gibbs – Traore
    Simpson – Barazite/Fonte

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 4:59 pm

  10. Nice one Sanderson..do u think Rui Fonte could be released this summer? I’m a mate of his and i really hope he stays and makes it at Arsenal, despite it seeming unlikely

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 5:03 pm

  11. i would expect he should go on loan, if he flops on loan which i expect he would, he will be released.

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 5:08 pm

  12. fair enough, wish the best for him anyway! nice lad

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 5:11 pm

  13. sanderson, can i ask if its really confirmed by a reliable source that pedro is our player?thanks…

    chaos said this on May 3, 2008 at 6:26 pm

  14. choos, he was with us in pre-season at the emirates stadium training, there are pictures on the net to prove this, i have also spoken to him and he confirmed he is contracted to arsenal

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 6:33 pm

  15. Yes he is our player, i find it unlikley you spoke to him Deepak? when was this

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 6:36 pm

  16. im chAos, but still thanks…but wenger has never spoken about him, has he?

    chaos said this on May 3, 2008 at 6:56 pm

  17. Not yet, but he did not speak of Vela until the end of last season.. wait and see mate.

    Salamanca have confirmed it on there official website.

    J.Sanderson said this on May 3, 2008 at 7:02 pm

  18. Sanderson, it was on myspace, i messaged him last summer after i saw his profile on the friend list of many arsenal players

    i also speak to Carlos Vela quite frequently and he said he would appreciate it if i helped him settle in when he comes over

    deepak said this on May 3, 2008 at 7:06 pm

  19. Jay will give Wenger more options next season but I would advice him not to rush him into the first team , he can play and mature in the fa cup and the carling cup..I m sure he has a future but we must be cautious…any soccer lover who will like to interact with other fans and dicuss any soccer related issues should check out Soccer fan base dot com it is free to join.

    Soccerfanbase.com said this on May 3, 2008 at 7:08 pm

  20. Ohh, all these “I’ve spoken to player X!” and “My source says” etc., you just gadda love it. Nat.

    mrjustice said this on May 3, 2008 at 8:31 pm

  21. ok, you conviced me:)

    chaos said this on May 3, 2008 at 8:44 pm

  22. Off-topic:any news about Atalanta Cup?

    Guierry said this on May 3, 2008 at 10:41 pm

  23. Go on Jay!! Score in the friendly and then replace Eboue against Sunderland!! :-)

    Farrukh said this on May 4, 2008 at 1:48 am

  24. nice
    but I don’t think so he will stay with us
    like bentley & muamba he wnat take chance at first team
    immediatly

    Alex said this on May 4, 2008 at 9:52 am

  25. is there any new news about Italian tournament ??
    when it will start ?

    thanks alot

    Alex said this on May 4, 2008 at 9:56 am

  26. Does anyone think Jay will make it. I’m not so sure. He is very strong and quick but lacks a trick or two for me.

    Ben Jones said this on May 4, 2008 at 11:07 am

  27. actually he is trickerish.. he has showned it in both millwall and at the reserves..

    BooMeR said this on May 4, 2008 at 11:51 am

  28. GIBBS BENCHED FOR EVERTON GAME.

    Gooner Chris said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:05 pm

  29. Was just going to say that Gooner Chris, glad 2 c he is hopefully he’ll get a good half an hour. Gibbs on Eboue off lol.

    JohnV said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:10 pm

  30. lmao.

    I wish Wenger would start with him, much better option than Eboue.

    Gooner Chris said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:18 pm

  31. Gibbs on the bench tooday

    GunnerRashidinho said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:23 pm

  32. Look at my post on the U-17 Championships on TGF

    GunnerRashidinho said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:31 pm

  33. Gibbs on left, Theo on right! Dream team :D

    PeteE said this on May 4, 2008 at 12:32 pm

  34. I knew Traore would get the chance on the left rather then gibbs but nice cross from him for the goal

    lance said this on May 4, 2008 at 2:51 pm

  35. He’s got to be better than Eboue

    TipsyChubbs said this on May 4, 2008 at 3:06 pm

  36. Yeah Troare was great when he came on he had pace and caused problems. Eboue also played alot better when he was moved to his proper position of RB.

    JohnV said this on May 4, 2008 at 3:42 pm

  37. WHO ARE THE RESERVES PLAYING ON TUESDAY

    gooner147 said this on May 4, 2008 at 4:55 pm

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