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On John Simpson - I was gutted to learn that next season I won't see my two favourite players, Tim Murtagh and now John Simpson. I too was surprised that Sussex wanted to sign him when they have Oli Carter. But Carter is young, and my guess is that Simpson has been signed in part to mentor him (which I think he'll do excellently). It will be interesting to see how Sussex use Simpson next season - he might just as a batsman.
Simpson is 35 now, and I believe him when he says he welcomes a new challenge. He made his Middlesex debut in 2009, and to be honest the prospect of next season must have been dispiriting. But undoubtedly the offer of a 3 year contract must also have been welcome when Middlesex have admitted that they can't offer a contract beyond the end of next season.
On John Simpson - I was gutted to learn that next season I won't see my two favourite players, Tim Murtagh and now John Simpson. I too was surprised that Sussex wanted to sign him when they have Oli Carter. But Carter is young, and my guess is that Simpson has been signed in part to mentor him (which I think he'll do excellently). It will be interesting to see how Sussex use Simpson next season - he might just as a batsman.
Simpson is 35 now, and I believe him when he says he welcomes a new challenge. He made his Middlesex debut in 2009, and to be honest the prospect of next season must have been dispiriting. But undoubtedly the offer of a 3 year contract must also have been welcome when Middlesex have admitted that they can't offer a contract beyond the end of next season.