He had played at right back for the beginning of the season .
On 10 December 2011 , Simpson started alongside James Perch at center back in place of the injured Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini for Newcastle 's 4 -- 2 defeat at Norwich City .
Simpson had played at right back for the beginning of the season .
On 10 December 2011 , Simpson started alongside James Perch at center back in place of the injured Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini for Newcastle 's 4 -- 2 defeat at Norwich City .