Scout Report – Loic Remy
Filed under: Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
QPR’s bid for Premier League survival was bolstered this afternoon by the arrival of Loic Remy from Marseille on a four-and-half-year contract. Earlier this month, the 26-year-old had seemed all set to move to Newcastle but has opted instead for Loftus Road as a result of Tony Fernandes’ powers of persuasion:
According to the club’s official website, Remy’s deal, while remaining undisclosed, is believed to be a club record fee – a clear sign of their willingness to splash the cash to steer clear of relegation. Subject to international clearance, the Frenchman is eligible for the weekend trip to West Ham and his arrival has clearly made R’s boss Harry Redknapp a happy man:
“I’m delighted to bring him in – he’s a great buy for us. I didn’t think we’d get him to be honest but Tony Fernandes worked ever so hard on this. He wouldn’t give up on it, and it’s great that we now have him here with us. He’s always been a player I’ve admired. I actually spent three or four hours with him last year so he knew what I thought of him, and I think that was important. He’s quick, can score goals and makes great runs. His movement is excellent. He’s got the potential to be a really outstanding striker.”
The Statistics
A product of the Lyon youth academy, Remy made his debut for the club as a 19-year-old in October 2006. Turning out just 12 times – with 11 of these from the bench – over the next couple of campaigns, he was loaned out to Lens in the middle of 2007/08 and, installed as a first-team regular, returned three goals and a couple of assists in 10 appearances.
The following season, Remy was transferred to Nice, where he started to make his mark in the French top flight. A total of 68 appearances harvested 26 goals and eight assists before he was snapped up by Marseille prior to the end of the summer 2010 transfer window. His first couple of seasons demonstrated Remy’s abilities – he racked up 27 goals and 10 assists from a total of 51 league starts and nine sub appearances before he fell out of favour this term. Over 14 league matches in 2012/13, he has managed just a single goal, though 12 of those appearances have come as a substitute. Remy has also turned out for the French national side on 17 occasions, producing four goals and an assist.
The Prospects
Given the lengths they have gone to in order to acquire the Frenchman’s services, it’s safe to say Remy is guaranteed a starting berth over the remaining 16 Gameweeks of the season. While the new boy is versatile enough to also play on either flank, a central role is expected as Redknapp looks to Remy to fire the R’s to safety. The Loftus Road outfit have improved at the back significantly in recent matches and have now conceded a single goal in their last four in all competitions but this upturn in resilience has come at a cost – two goals scored in their last five league matches is indicative of their toothless attack.
Redknapp has never been convinced by the lacklustre Djibril Cisse and although Jay Bothroyd and DJ Campbell have both returned to the club from loan spells, neither will threaten Remy’s game time. Considering the step up in solidity at the back, Redknapp looks likely to continue with a lone striker system and rely on Adel Taarabt to provide the creative spark, either from the left or a role in “the hole” behind Remy. The Moroccan has created a multitude of chances this term but due to poor finishing from others, has just three assists to his name – he has, however, earned 35 points in the last six Gameweeks and is starting to pick up in performance; if Remy can provide an end product, Taarabt’s mid-price appeal could be boosted.
Intriguingly, Remy started through the middle four times in all competitions for Marseille this season and produced two goals and an assist – if given the service and game time, he’s more than capable of producing. Strong, pacey and impressive in the air, his attributes seem ideal for the English top-flight – as Redknapp admitted yesterday, his attempts to acquire him for former club Tottenham were quelled only by a £20m price tag.
In Fantasy Premier League (FPL) terms, both Cisse and Bobby Zamora started the season at 6.5; an indication of Remy’s likely cost, with a ceiling of 7.0 expected. Having taken four points off Chelsea and Spurs in their last two, Redknapp’s side certainly have cause for optimism as they brace themselves for the visit of both Manchester clubs in the next five –currently sitting five points from safety, they also face Norwich and Swansea before United come calling in Gameweek 27.
With Fernandes expected to continue bankrolling the club’s spending spree before the winter window closes, Redknapp’s side looks set for further additions over the next fortnight as the first-team rapidly evolves under the new regime. As the R’s and Wigan both showed in the latter part of last season, there’s plenty of Fantasy potential near the bottom of the table when the pressure starts to mount – if the last few results are any indication, the Loftus Road outfit may well find themselves on Fantasy radars as Redknapp starts to build up momentum.
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Hybrid.power says:
Juan Mata, I just want to let you know, we’re all counting on you. Also, I’m very disappointed it isn’t on TV. I was all set to put my feet up and watch the points roll in.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Me too, it sucks that I have to watch it on a perfectly legal stream
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
“Said in a Leslie Nielsen voice”
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Hybrid.power says:
Surely you can’t be serious?
January 16 at 7:06 pm
droginexile says:
Dont call me Shirley
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Hybrid.power says:
You’re godamn right.
January 16 at 7:01 pm
duffnasty says:
its on fox soccer in high def here in the usa but not until 5pm pacific time (1am uk time). i am going to try and not see the score until i get home from work tonight so i can watch it “live”. wish me luck!
go ba, azpi and punch!
January 16 at 7:53 pm
ccc says:
It is live on Fox Soccer Plus, but the FA Cup is live on the Fox Soccer.
January 16 at 6:56 pm
Revsfc2013 says:
Was looking through this and was wondering why a Belgium club would use a Native American chief as a logo?
January 16 at 6:56 pm
Revsfc2013 says:
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January 16 at 6:56 pm
Bemba Da says:
Where the f*** is lambert. Adkins you idiot
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Aatish says:
He knows he can’t win maybe that’s why he rested Lambs?
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Santiagounreal says:
meh, wasn’t expecting him to do well in this one anyway…I’ll take the 10 points
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Hybrid.power says:
Tis very odd.
January 16 at 6:56 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
LUIZ(C) CMON . 100 here i come
January 16 at 6:56 pm
Canadian Football says:
Cue…..Luiz taken off at 61mins with score 4-0…..then a Lambert Goal.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
+12
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Dynamic says:
Hopefully
January 16 at 6:56 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Ba starting today definitely means that he won’t start against Arsenal.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Declan says:
Don’t agree.
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
I do and I’m selling him!
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Declan says:
I’m selling too
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Great
Debuchy goal + assist next week!
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Nick says:
BS.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Spike says:
ok. I’ll shift him out then
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Canadian Football says:
if he does play v arsenal…..and scores….he will be in my squad
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Mulder says:
OK i’ll take your word for it.
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
No Logic .
January 16 at 6:58 pm
G-G-Granville says:
It means nothing other than he starts tonight.
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Aatish says:
He scores and he starts next imo.
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Well, I warned you all!
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Bows says:
It could just as easily mean he’s the no. 1
January 16 at 7:06 pm
just jerk it says:
agree.. also to enable BA to start against Swans mid week for 2nd leg of League cup
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Phaze 1 says:
How can Lam be on the bench? Did they come here with no desire to win?
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Declan says:
It’s all about Puncheon.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Mata(c) Luiz, Ba, Puncheon and Clyne, plus one of my rivals has Ivan(c). So far ideal.
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Roonani says:
might be old news on here but Guardiola signs for Bayern Munich!
January 16 at 6:57 pm
Nick says:
Keep up at the back there!
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Who? What? Where?!!
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
In other news… Bear sh£ts in woods.
January 16 at 6:58 pm
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THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION!!!
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Hybrid.power says:
We’ve landed on the moon!
January 16 at 7:03 pm
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And in the same bulletin, Shergar found in bed with My Lidl Pony.
January 16 at 7:11 pm
Roonani says:
sorry for not spending every minute of my day on here guys
January 16 at 7:14 pm
Stevie-G is a Legend says:
Nice on roonani
January 16 at 7:15 pm
Stevie-G is a Legend says:
One*
January 16 at 6:57 pm
TJ101 says:
Ba starts tonight! Get in!
January 16 at 6:58 pm
We are Tottenham says:
adkins is a fooking clown leaving out lambert. total idiot
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Butters says:
Lets go Demba Ba (c)!
Professor Chaos does not have to be released on Rafa Benitez this week
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
Have Ramirez and Lambert
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Declan says:
Unlucky Dec.
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
Sold punch for ramirez on my wc
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Tatty Bojangles says:
Same
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Tatty Bojangles says:
Although was expecting 2pts each anyway.
January 16 at 7:00 pm
EoinM says:
Me too,was sure Gaston would start
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Spike says:
Unlucky Declan considering everyone was talking up Ba not playing. Seems no one gave Lambert any thought
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
I’d say adkins expected to lose anyway so he’s just giving his big guns a break
January 16 at 6:58 pm
Bows says:
lol page 9 lasted 3 minutes
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Dial Square says:
we’re galloping though the pages
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
January 16 at 6:58 pm
2legit2quit says:
anyone else without ba or mata? hiding behind the couch later
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Phaze 1 says:
woops
January 16 at 6:59 pm
StGeorge says:
Ba hatrick Com on!
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Krisbee says:
Lambert is likely to come off bench to be fair so could still get a point!
January 16 at 7:03 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
Scored against City as a sub week one.
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Home Run Baker says:
Torres out to pasture
January 16 at 7:00 pm
In Like Flynn says:
I think they’d ship him out if they could.
January 16 at 7:00 pm
rulocal says:
Glue Factory.
January 16 at 6:59 pm
KevIRL says:
Dugout discussion now open for tonights game…
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January 16 at 7:00 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
On IPhone? No.
January 16 at 6:59 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Extra 5 points already. Lovely
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Declan says:
6 here
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
3 red cards
January 16 at 7:00 pm
wakey says:
If i didn’t know any better (?) i’d swear that Southampton have written this one off before it begins….yippee do…
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
mataaaaaaaaaaaaaa
GO NUTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Oddly Nuts looks like its rising left to right.
January 16 at 7:00 pm
Eboue Skills School says:
pretty worried about the tesco uniCORN on the cob I ate earlier!
January 16 at 7:00 pm
athleticbilbobaggins says:
Manutd think they are already through.
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January 16 at 7:00 pm
DelPuich says:
ey mates whats the league code
January 16 at 7:00 pm
PC ALLSTARS says:
I hope Haz (C), & Punch score big, & then Ivan comes on for 20 mins & scores!!
January 16 at 7:00 pm
xrt88 says:
Is Shaw starting?
January 16 at 7:02 pm
rulocal says:
Yep.
January 16 at 7:02 pm
EoinM says:
YEUUUUP
January 16 at 7:02 pm
xrt88 says:
thanks guys. extra 0/1 point
January 16 at 7:01 pm
robinreliant says:
Ba must be making torres look absolutely trash in training. Poor lad
As a non ba owners i’m bricking it
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
Am so happy for BA owners .
Cmon Ba , Prove it today that you are better than that 50 million pound Mascot (Non Ba Owner)
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Crouch Potato says:
I reckon Saints will attempt the QPR approach, don’t think it is something the will do well though.