Lee “Teach” Simpson

Author of “Hats, Handwraps and Headaches: a Life on the Inside of Boxing” 🥊 and “The Knock ‘em Down Boys” a coming of age novel with a toxic twist!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Exactly this!

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

WAIT but I was told that the English approaches of

1. Higher standards of discipline,
2. knowledge rich curriculums ,
3. academisation

were driving children to not attend school?

So why is it that Scotland + Wales that have none of these things are doing worse on attendance?

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@a_westgate Very interesting - what book is this from?

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@BilbaoBlackCats Totally agree - it’s pretty lame to describe a club in a bit of a crisis as a ‘good side’. Who is the audience for this? Is it an attempt to relieve pressure on our players? I would prefer them to be confident and on the front foot - not cautious in this match up AT HOME!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@Philip_RJ89 I agree. Lacking intensity until last 10mins or so (and composure and maturity) but intensity should be a given - we shouldn’t be seeing that late in the game. Basic professional standard to show intensity and work ethic from the off and maintain it.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@ALS_Fanzine It’s not good enough for professionals to eventually bring intensity - and this is not the first time either.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Relieved to equalise, but this was too much like Plymouth. Teams above us have the edge over us in ruthlessness and composure I think - and that may well be the difference between automatic and playoffs.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Lack of maturity, composure, and mental strength in our side? A weakness of our ‘youth’ over experience strategy? Do we miss some experience to keep us composed? I think you could argue that case quite strongly. Could also argue that as a defensive unit we aren’t strong enough?

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Why, with the evidence so overwhelmingly to the contrary, does RLB think that our Sunderland team are capable of defending a single goal lead for the last 10 minutes or so of a game? How many times have we shown we cannot do that this season?

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@Philip_RJ89 Perhaps not enough scrutiny of us defensively this year with a focus on strikers often. Mental strength and concentration are a factor too I think. Very disappointed. Good crowd too!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@Philip_RJ89 Typical Sunderland today. I accept that blowing Plymouth away was unrealistic - especially when their professional pride was hurt mid-week. Decisions and strategy today questionable? Consistency and concentration still an issue? As is ruthlessness. Play-offs most likely.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@Mouhssin_Ismail Exactly that Sir - well said.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@NigelBoxing Excellent book - loved this!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@MrAndyClarke @dailytelegraph Very well deserved. I read this book in one sitting - excellent!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Exactly this!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@donaldgmcrae @kelley_AK @simonschusterUK Very much looking forward to this!

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

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[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

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[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

I think that Sunderland’s transfer window was “steady” and “sensible”. Secured some strong players, made money, didn’t pay the prices demanded of agents etc for a striker. That’s good. At the same time, lack of a proven striker may show leadership feel championship is our level?

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

Exactly this. Well said Sir.

[Tom Bennett OBE @tombennett71]

I’ve seen a lot of commentary from people talking about a spike in poor behaviour at school. I think this is slightly misleading. School behaviour has been *far* worse than most of the public imagined for a long, long time, decades at least. It’s just that people are now facing up to that reality, or realising it. For years the political and educational establishment denied there was a problem, and only by persistent campaigning by people inside schools has this stone been lifted up. Now-thank god- there is a greater understanding of the importance of good behaviour, and the extent of the problem we face.

[Lee “Teach” Simpson @lsnsafc1973]

@DavidHindmarsh7 KLD doesn’t have/want to spend money.?So, to finance anything, he will sell. This “might” fund strikers. Not the actions of a BIG club with serious ambition I think. Accept the lane we are in and move on. What else can we do?