Monday 13 October 2014 14:00, UK
Danny Simpson admits leaving Queens Park Rangers came as something of a surprise, but he is already feeling settled at Leicester City.
The 27-year-old defender helped QPR win promotion to the Premier League in 2013/14, but was moved on over the summer as he linked up with another top tier newcomer.
Leicester bought into the value of his experience and Simpson says he is enjoying being part of an ambitious squad under the guidance of Nigel Pearson.
He said in the Leicester Mercury: “Football is football and you never know what will happen, but it was a shock when QPR told me I was leaving.
“I pretty much played every game last year and I was expecting to start this season, but it has worked out better for me because it is a club going in the right direction from top to bottom.
“They are a great set of lads here and I wanted to be in a team that is progressing and wants to do well in the Premier League. I think we have shown that already.
“It has been a good start. To beat Manchester United at any time is great but to do it in the way we did, it was tremendous.
“The home form is the key and we are making home a bit of a fortress, especially with the fans.
“The atmosphere at the KP has been class. It has been electric and I want to be involved on the pitch and feel that.”
Simpson added on bedding in at the King Power Stadium: “I knew a few of the lads anyway so it has been easy to integrate.
“Everyone is so close and so together. It is nice to walk into a group like that.
“Everyone works hard on the pitch and off it. Everyone demands 100 per cent from each other and it is easy to walk into that environment. Once you have that, you have a great chance of doing well.
“Sometimes to walk in it can take a while to develop that spirit. They have already got it and I have walked into it.
“It has been quite easy to join in. Sometimes when you don’t make your debut you are itching and itching but everyone has been great to me.
“I understand I have to be patient. Ritchie De Laet has been doing a fantastic job in the team.
“All the lads have been great.”
