Moving Target – Junior Hoilett
Filed under: Moving Target, Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
Mark Hughes continued to bolster his first-team squad last week after snapping up the services of David “Junior” Hoilett from Blackburn Rovers on a four-year deal. The 22-year-old, who was out of contract, is the seventh new signing to arrive at Loftus Road this summer and reunites with former boss Hughes, having played under the Welshman at Ewood Park earlier in his career:
The young Canadian was on the radar of many clubs this summer – Borussia MGladbach were one of several suitors but, despite the allure of Champions League football at the Bundesliga club, Hoilett admitted the chance to team up with Hughes was a significant factor in his decision to move to London.
The manager obviously played a big part in my decision to come here. He’s someone I know well here having worked with him and his backroom team at Blackburn. I signed my first professional contract under him and I will always remember that and be grateful to him. Working under such a great manager will help me to develop my skills and further my career.
The Statistics
Hoilett began his career in Blackburn’s youth academy, joining the Ewood Park outfit as a 13-year-old – whilst in England he was unable to obtain a work permit, however, and was subsequently loaned out in order to earn one in the future. His first game time came in the 2007-8 campaign with SC Paderborn 07 in the German Second Division where, over the course of 13 appearances, he managed a couple of assists and a goal. The following campaign saw Hoilett once again ply his trade in the same league with a stint at St Pauli – this time he had a more significant impact, netting six times and providing four assists over 26 league games and helping the club to an eighth place finish.
Over the past three seasons, Hoilett’s contribution in terms of both appearances and attacking returns have increased since receiving his work permit at Rovers. He managed 23 league appearances in the 2009/10 campaign but failed to find the net or provide a single assist, while the following campaign produced five goals and an assist in 24 matches as the young Canadian began to finally settle in the Premier League. Last term proved a major turning point in his role for the Ewood Park side – Hoilett started 34 of Blackburn’s matches and contributed to 13 of their 48 goals with seven goals and six assists, a tally bettered only by Yakubu.
The Prospects
Certainly, Hughes was far from sparing in his praise of the latest acquisition and, unlike many of his summer signings, is more than familiar with Hoilett – the pair’s time together at Blackburn could well work in the Canadian’s favour:
Junior is a player I know very well. He was just a young boy trying to make his way in the game when I had him at Blackburn. We knew then he was going to have a great future and he’s certainly showed that talent over the last few seasons at Ewood Park. He’s shown he’s a player of top quality and a player that can makes things happen, both on his own and as a team player. He’s certainly a player that will enhance what we’ve got in the group and I am delighted he’s chosen to come to us.
Hoilett’s versatility is also likely to prove beneficial to his game time in the upcoming campaign; able to play on either flank as well as in “the hole” and up front, he offers plenty of options to the QPR boss – a factor that could well be crucial when assessing QPR’s Fantasy assets.
His classification across the Fantasy games is perhaps the key issue when determining his appeal; bearing in mind he started just three times up front for Rovers in 2011/12, it’s perhaps surprising Hoilett has been listed as a forward in the Sky Sports game, coming in at a cost of 7.1. FPL earlier today listed him as a 6.5 midfielder, revising their decision to class him as a front man last term.
With a multitude of forward options, Hoilett’s chances of a regular role are likely to come on the flank. The club’s recent friendly matches have seen Hughes roll out 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 formations – he’ll be determined to tighten up on the road after collecting a single point in nine away games since replacing Neil Warnock midway through last season and the latter formation could well be applied away from home. Adel Taarabt impressed in “the hole” in a recent 5-0 friendly win over Kalantan and may be moved centrally for away games – his potential spot-kick duties, allied with his share of set-pieces and 6.0 price tag, boost the Moroccan’s appeal considerably and suggest Hoilett is likely to struggle to pick up initial investment, however.
Looking at the fixture list, the first couple of Gameweeks offer QPR a chance to get quickly out the blocks. A home clash with Swansea and a trip to Norwich look prosperous but, immediately afterwards, (mci, CHE, tot) is enough to deter us from their attacking assets. The R’s schedule then takes a turn for the better from Gameweek 6; by then, Hughes’ intentions will hopefully be far more apparent ahead of a run of games that sees (WHM, EVE, RDG, SOT) all visit Loftus Road by Gameweek 12.
Further Reference
Junior Hoilett Wikipedia
Junior Hoilett Statistics
Junior Hoilett YouTube
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July 30 at 8:51 pm
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Help would be appreciated, be kind though…
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July 30 at 8:35 pm
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Hazard/Frei/Tevez seem like too many punts/bench fodder in one team. Personally I’d downgrade Tevez and upgrade your midfield.
July 31 at 1:37 am
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How certain are you that Hazard will be benched? Worried now…
July 30 at 8:33 pm
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Can you offer some advice here guys please. 5m in the bank so there’s scope. Took Yaya out for Snoddy*
de Gea Hart
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July 30 at 8:35 pm
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You have De Gea and Hart???
July 30 at 8:35 pm
andrewe62 says:
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July 30 at 8:39 pm
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With keepers like those, you pretty much choose one and play them almost every game, except for terrible fixtures or injuries or something.
July 30 at 8:35 pm
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July 30 at 8:37 pm
Bob Vrabkab says:
Not well balanced, 5/10. Downgrade a keeper or two and a defender or two and bolster tge midfield and attack – that’s where the big points are!
July 30 at 8:37 pm
RD84 says:
Why are you keeping 5 in the bank?
July 30 at 8:42 pm
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Flair I got that
Rate my team please
Al Habsi – federcihi
Rafael – Fabio – Koscielny – Fonte – Demel
Hazard – Siggy – Kagawa – Traabt – El Ahmadi
Podolski – Tevez – Torres
2 mil in the bank
July 30 at 8:38 pm
The Gamesmaster ™ says:
Its awful!
Poor defence
Kag traabt rotation risks
El ahamdi a defensive mid
Podolski won’t be fit for the start of season
Tevez rotation risk
Start again
July 30 at 8:48 pm
hak17 says:
haha this is my normal team
Al Habsi / Fed
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Kagawa / Pilkington / Hazard / Traabt / (El Ahmadi)
Torres / Bent / Tevez
2 mil
July 30 at 8:51 pm
hak17 says:
although I think Kag wont have that much rotation risk, Traabt may have a little. Tevez if he stays wont have that big risk. Podolski or bent i dont mind. El Ahmadi is just a bench filler.
Defence is poor granted
July 30 at 8:38 pm
TJ says:
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July 30 at 8:41 pm
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(whispers) is Tevez actually a better player than Aguero? Head down and becomes no.1 striker?
July 30 at 8:42 pm
slynch16 says:
I have him. Changed Agueo to Tevez yesterday. I think for 9mil he is a great buy. Obvious risk of rotation though!
July 30 at 8:45 pm
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Even for those games when he starts on the bench – 30 mins is often enough
July 30 at 8:48 pm
slynch16 says:
Ya he is pure class! As a utd fan gutted we never kept onto him. Huge mistake by Fergie imo.
July 30 at 8:52 pm
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Not when you look at his behaviour
Right decision was made
July 30 at 8:55 pm
slynch16 says:
ya that’s true enough. Not sure if that episode would have happened at Utd tho. Altho point taken
July 30 at 8:44 pm
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Who is the best 7.5 midfielder???
July 30 at 8:44 pm
slynch16 says:
Lescott and Kagawa
or
Clichy and Valencia?
July 30 at 8:47 pm
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I personally prefer Lescott and Kagawa but that’s primarily because I think Clichy will suffer from rotation during the easier home games with Kolorov getting a run out.
July 30 at 8:50 pm
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cheers, my thinking exactly. Even tho Kag is an unknown im willing to take the risk. Think he will be good. City are playing with 3 at the back too all pre-season so that would make Lescott a definite nailed on.
July 30 at 8:52 pm
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I can’t see Lescott not starting, Kagawa is a risk but I think he’s going to be quality for United and a decent fantasy prospect too. If I had to have a United midfielder it would be him.
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Terry or Cole?
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Isn’t there a pretty decent likelihood of Terry being banned for the start of the season? If he isn’t then he’s a better option that Cole with no money-worries-involved.
July 30 at 8:49 pm
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cole
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Lil Hundred says:
Terry
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what do you think guys ? advice ?
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July 30 at 8:52 pm
slynch16 says:
similar to my team. Id prefer Lescott to Clichy and Tevez to Suarez. Don’t fancy suarez. Granted Tevez is more of a rotation risk. No Man utd players?
July 30 at 8:55 pm
Fantis888 says:
I had kagawa but dont want both hazard and kagawa so got rid of him, i’ll end up getting rooney for gw2 somehow
July 30 at 8:59 pm
slynch16 says:
good tactic. understand now. im doing the same rooney switch for gw2
July 30 at 8:58 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
Have a feeling we have very similar teams….
July 30 at 9:04 pm
Fantis888 says:
ahh overall what do you think ?
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July 30 at 8:57 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
I hd Bale lend up for midfield along with Hazard, Silva, Nolan and Gibson
With injury doubt on him now, I’m looking at Mata to double up with Haxard, perhaps sub out whoever seems the water after those first 3 matches
Any thoughts on this tactic?
July 30 at 8:57 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
Lol the water??? The weaker*
July 30 at 8:59 pm
Fantis888 says:
mata wont start cause of the olympics
July 30 at 9:00 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
He’s going home soon….. Wont affect things u think?
July 30 at 9:01 pm
Fantis888 says:
Mata might not start because of the Olympics and i would keep your original midfeild
I have the exact same
July 30 at 9:04 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
If Bale is fit yes, I just seem to remember he takes a long time to recover from injury (hence his anger at he tackle from Adam)
July 30 at 9:15 pm
Fantis888 says:
Fair enough but at the moment keep him in and maybe swap towards the last minute
July 30 at 8:58 pm
slynch16 says:
Hey guys. Can i get your expert opinions please. Pretty happy with this team myself.
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tevez, pog, torres
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July 30 at 8:59 pm
DirtyRandy says:
Here’s my newly revised squad, RMT please
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Bale, Hazard, Kagawa, Maloney, N’zog
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July 30 at 9:17 pm
lazybones18 says:
you have three expensive chelsea players.. personally i wouldnt do that.. spread the risk specially week 1
July 30 at 9:00 pm
Grimmaldi - Send in the Clowns says:
new post
July 30 at 9:08 pm
GreennRed says:
Keeping an eye on the Cazorla possible transfer. Malaga need to sort out their money problems before August 1st to stay in La Liga. That might mean selling Cazorla, a new owner for the club or both. Even if he does sign he could be over-priced in FF.
In the meantime Surfer Rosa GW1 -
Jaaskelainen
Ivanovic, Clark, Fabio
Hazard, Michu, Toure, Bale
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July 30 at 9:17 pm
Fantis888 says:
It has been said that podolski wont be fit to start she season, and not sure on clark, villa regularly concede
July 30 at 9:21 pm
GreennRed says:
Cheers Fantis. Will keep an eye on Podolski fitness. Clark is far from certain to start either but Lambert has brought a few in to upgrade the Villa defence. Hopefully they’ll cocede a bit less.Might swap him for Lowton yet.
July 30 at 9:26 pm
ASAP Rocky says:
RMT Please
Friedel – Federici
Cole – Lescott – McCartney – Gunter – Hangeland
Siggy/VDV – Cabaye – Hazard – Dyer – Noble
Torres – Aguero – Petric
0.5 in the bank to do Aguero > Rooney in GW 2
July 30 at 9:53 pm
RUUD VAN NISTELROOY - BEST EVER says:
Hi guys, any input would be much appreciated.
Federici / Ruddy
A.Hole / Lescott / Demel / Bardsley / Williams
Bale / Lamps / Valencia / Noble / Guthrie
Torres / Tevez / Graham
2.0 in bank to do Torres > Wayne
How much game time will Tevez get in first 4/5 GWs ManCity fans?
July 30 at 10:42 pm
Cubillas says:
Once Sagna is back, who will start in the Arsenal D from Gibbs, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Sagna and Mertesacker?
July 31 at 3:05 am
Beavis says:
Gibbs, Verm, Kosc and Sagna.
July 30 at 11:46 pm
Com1nator says:
u all sure Siggy is starting?? modric is still here, VDV…dunno
July 31 at 3:00 am
zan says:
what one is better?
DeGea/Jaaskel
DeGea/FEDERICI
July 31 at 3:05 am
Beavis says:
With home rotation Juusi is better but since you’ll be playing De Gea in most away games as well you could go with Federici. That said I’d still go with Juusi.
July 31 at 3:09 am
zan says:
thanks Jaaskel was my 1st choice
its just i have seen alot of love for Federici on here in the last 24hrs
July 31 at 3:09 am
zan says:
Hazard or Mata?
July 31 at 3:23 am
zan says:
test