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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DelPuich says:
league code lads?
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
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+ BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
January 16 at 7:01 pm
Djerbil says:
Ivanovic out with 26.8% ownership is Huge
January 16 at 7:03 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
I would have got him if I could’ve afforded it. I hate it when the cheap option (Azpi) outscores the better one.
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Mile Plankton says:
Me to. I also Hate Benitez.
Ivanovic (c)
January 16 at 7:06 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Ouch.
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:
I would have done the same if i could have afforded him instead of luiz. Unlucky
January 16 at 7:05 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Indeed
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Love it!
January 16 at 7:01 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Epic Fail about? I’ve got you in an H2H, need Puncheon to outscore Lambert by 7 points to win.
Adkins, you managerial genius, given me a ray of hope
January 16 at 7:01 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
Who’s on the right wing for chelski? Dare I say it could be Mata…?
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Zat Knight Rises says:
Missing my lambert and gaston tonight. Can’t believe it. Was banking on them. At least this means my clean sheets for Luiz and azpi are in the bag?
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Doctor X says:
No. Azpi will score an own goal.
January 16 at 7:03 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
No.
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Remember when Lambert came on against City and scored? Yeah…you heard me
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Zat Knight Rises says:
We can hope
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Doctor X says:
Are you in my head? :O *look down*
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Santiagounreal says:
January 16 at 7:04 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
Oh yeah. It’s going down. Right after David Luiz gets subbed off…
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Thomass67 Guys PLEASE Join My LEAGUE CODE IS: 1687003-562632 says:
Hope Shaw goes off!
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Wild Rover says:
Of the five I had for tonights game I thought Lambert was the most nailed on! Settle for four though..
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Madine4Life says:
That, I though Lambert, but no Shaw. Come on my six lads
January 16 at 7:06 pm
TheSportsGuy - I fink u fRicky and i Lambert a lot says:
You will break into top 100 tonight
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Wild Rover says:
Nah, everyone has Che players
January 16 at 7:09 pm
TheSportsGuy - I fink u fRicky and i Lambert a lot says:
The ones who did not WC only have two
January 16 at 7:11 pm
Wild Rover says:
Nice, watch Che fail…
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Ba owners, but Mata captainers. Do you want Ba to score?
January 16 at 7:03 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Wtf, of course I do.
January 16 at 7:05 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
I’ve got you in an H2H, need Puncheon to outscore Lambert by 7 points to win.
Adkins, you managerial genius, given me a ray of hope
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Declan says:
Hell yeah.
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Aatish says:
Yes!
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Dial Square says:
Of course they do you complete muppet!
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Aatish says:
Easy mate.
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Demi says:
Bit harsh on muppets there mate
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Well, feck you.
January 16 at 7:07 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Never understood why ‘muppet’ is an insult. The Muppets rock!
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Aatish says:
Swans defender Ashley Williams misses tonight’s game because his partner is due to give birth.
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
Yeh Definitely . Want Chelsea to win
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
yes as none of my rivals have ba
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Bows says:
No because that would give me points
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Fair enough…
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Bemba Da says:
lol
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Sidharth says:
Hell Yessss
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Tobiathan says:
Both mini-league rivals have him (c) while I have him but Mata (c). I’m torn…
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Which of the two will score higher?
A – 3 points + A.Cole (c) + Clyne
B – Mata
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Aatish says:
A
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Cheers! Hope it is so!
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Declan says:
A
January 16 at 7:04 pm
The Mata is CR7 is Hazardous to Messi says:
B as Clyne can get 0 or negative when Chelsea go nuts
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Yeah that’s what I’m worried about.
January 16 at 7:04 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Someone (c) Cole? Balls of Steel….
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Yeah, me
But I could look like a fool in a couple of hours!
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Just got in.
Is Punch, Luiz and Mata starting?
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Yep.
Luiz CB though.
January 16 at 7:03 pm
pgr says:
yep.all 3 starting
January 16 at 7:03 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
yes
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Cheers guys! Much appreciated
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Doctor X says:
Lamberts going to do what did he did vs City on opening day. Mark my words!
January 16 at 7:02 pm
Bouncebackability says:
10 years ago yesterday, Swansea were bottom of what is now League Two and four points adrift of safety.
That’ll be progress then.
January 16 at 7:06 pm
wakey says:
Great club and great fans…As a Blackburn lad i know what it means when a “town” club does well..pleased for them…
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Madine4Life says:
An amazing turnaround, and they should be praised for the way they have done it too.
January 16 at 7:08 pm
wakey says:
absolutely…They were the best team i saw last year..not the best players but the way they played together…fab.
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Tommytour - Show us what you Gotze says:
If Ba does nothing I will feel like I’m getting away with murder
Huge regrets not getting him now
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Dial Square says:
huge regrets getting rid of him for a hit before the DGW was announced…
January 16 at 7:03 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Is JT on the bench ??
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Djerbil says:
yes
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Yea
January 16 at 7:03 pm
Professor Abel X says:
Can’t believe Danny Welbeck is the only surviving cast member of Diff’rent Strokes!
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Wild Rover says:
The cute daughter became a hooker and died from being a druggie… True story
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Fantasy-er says:
I Thought Danny Welbeck was Arnold’s best mate in ‘Hey Arnold’.
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Professor Abel X says:
He’s been around a bit. He’s the jazzy jeff too
January 16 at 7:08 pm
rulocal says:
Watch talkin’ about Abel!
January 16 at 7:03 pm
rasher says:
hope gets a hattrick
hope torres stays on the bench.
hope ivanovich is on the bench and comes on for someone very early on
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Hope Ashley Cole gets a hat trick? Yep. Me too.
January 16 at 7:05 pm
rasher says:
haha *ba gets a hattrick
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Djerbil says:
He is on the bench but JT is there as well
January 16 at 7:06 pm
rasher says:
damn..jt will probaly get on
January 16 at 7:06 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Hope u change that grav soon…..always gives me the willies.
January 16 at 7:09 pm
Madine4Life says:
If you juice up like the Warrior you will have no willy
January 16 at 7:12 pm
rasher says:
haha.. its there for life im afriad..the warrior lives on!
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Djerbil says:
United and United’s lineup left now
January 16 at 7:04 pm
Sebastian Rooks says:
I think some people are forgetting southampton kept a good clean sheet at the weekend.
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Ibracadabra says:
Outplayed for large stretches, Aston Villa incredibly wasteful & hit the woodwork, Chelsea won’t be as wasteful. 2-3 goals for Chelsea and Ba should be one of them. Hopeful for a 0-0 as I have 2 Chelsea defenders and Luke Shaw but 3-1 is more likely.
January 16 at 7:07 pm
SAF - Such A Mystery says:
Against Aston Villa…
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
I would gladly take a 0-0 tonight
January 16 at 7:05 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
+1
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
-1000
January 16 at 7:06 pm
pgr says:
same
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Mohit Gianani says:
Ideal scoreline. It really would be.
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Cazorla in the front 3
January 16 at 7:06 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Dbl hatrick next week.
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Your love for Cazorla is amusing.
January 16 at 7:07 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Your love for stereotypical grav is too…..
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Snowman says:
At least there’s little hope now
2 for Ba and I’m in heaven, 1 is better than nothing and nothing is complete disaster.
January 16 at 7:05 pm
We are Tottenham says:
what games are on tv ? only man u fa cup? what about arsenal fa cup?
January 16 at 7:05 pm
The King says:
BAAAA & Luiz
Ramirez though 
January 16 at 7:05 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
@SwansOfficial
Swans defender Ashley Williams misses tonight’s game because his partner is due to give birth.
One more!
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
LOL
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Doctor X says:
LOL
How many more!
January 16 at 7:09 pm
CarelessGenius says:
Where’s the commitment?!?
January 16 at 7:06 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Where’s the sodding Utd sheet. C’mon SAF you arse.
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
torres saved for arsenal game
????????????????
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
It looks that way.
January 16 at 7:09 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
good i can ship ba after tonight then
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Nopli-Unleashthedrog says:
The better player plays against Arsenal IMO.
Depends upon Ba’s performance today
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Doctor X says:
What game should I watch?
A) Chelsea – So’ton (where my captain and Luiz are playing)
B) Man. United -WH United (where my team is playing)
*sigh*
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Mulder says:
Always watch your team.
January 16 at 7:11 pm
Disco Stu says:
Always take Fantasy over Reality
January 16 at 7:06 pm
Trilogist says:
anyone got a link for the game?
January 16 at 7:07 pm
In Like Flynn says:
ITV Utd.
January 16 at 7:08 pm
Bows says:
He said THE game
January 16 at 7:11 pm
In Like Flynn says:
I don’t know if the Swans are on.
January 16 at 7:07 pm
Bows says:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20955084