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Scout Report – Tom Ince

Earlier this week, Steve Bruce continued to strengthen his first-team squad for the season ahead by snapping up winger Tom Ince from Blackpool. The 22-year-old – who had been linked with a number of Premier League suitors over the summer, in addition to his father’s former club, Inter Milan – arrives at the KC Stadium on a two-year deal, with the fee expected to be decided by a transfer tribunal after his Seasiders’ contract expired earlier in the summer:

Ince is the Tigers’ third new signing of the summer, following Jake Livermore and Robert Snodgrass to the club as Bruce sets about restructuring his midfield area. Discussing the deal with the Hull official website, the wide man is full of optimism for the campaign ahead:

“There is a really good blend here with youth and experience and everybody is pushing in the right direction. The project here is for the club to push on, become a better team and get higher up the table. This is a club that is starting to make a name for itself in the Premier League after a fantastic season in 2013/14. I’m over the moon to be part of a project that is moving forward. I know the manager likes to play attractive football and I’m relishing the challenge of trying to help improve the team. The aim now is to try and work my way into the team here by working hard and trying to help the team to win games.”

The History

Ince joined the Liverpool youth academy as a 16-year-old back in 2008 but failed to play a single league game for the Anfield club. After signing professional forms two years later, the winger moved on loan to Notts County during the latter stages of 2010/11, scoring twice and serving up a single assist in eight appearances, before being snapped up by Blackpool in August 2011.

In his first season with the Bloomfield Road outfit, Ince quickly settled in the Championship. Over 33 league appearances, he produced six goals and seven assists, helping his side reach the Play-Off final, where they were defeated by West Ham. The following season, however, Ince turned in a series of displays that had many interested parties circling for his signature – an eye-catching 18 goals and 14 assists in 2012/13 earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Year and also saw him voted Football League Player of the Year for 2013.

Turning down an offer from Cardiff City last summer, Ince continued to prosper at Blackpool. Over 23 appearances, he returned seven goals and six assists before moving on loan to Crystal Palace in the second half of 2013/14 – a goal and assist on his Eagles’ debut suggested he had hit the ground running but Tony Pulis remained unconvinced and handed him just seven more appearances before allowing him to return to Blackpool.

On the international stage, Ince has turned out for England Under 17-21 sides on a total of 19 occasions and has found the net three times.

The Prospects

One look at Hull’s attacking statistics from last season highlights just why Bruce has been quick to invest. Winter signings Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic were joint-top scorers with four strikes apiece despite joining the club midway through the campaign, whilst in terms of creativity, Livermore’s four assists were superior to any other player during a season-long loan stint.

The arrival of Snodgrass will certainly catch Fantasy managers’ eyes and with the Scot more likely to be handed set-pieces and corners, his fellow new boy Ince may struggle to grab our attentions. With the former Norwich man expected to take up the right flank berth, Ince is likely to be pencilled in for the opposite flank – potentially scuppering the game time of Robbie Brady, who mustered a mere three appearances from Gameweek 17 onwards last term in an injury-hit campaign. Given that Ince has yet to establish himself at the top level, though, a price of around 5.5 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game looks likely – if the more-established Snodgrass comes in around 6.5, some may well opt for the budget-friendlier option. In the Sky Sports Fantasy game, there’s little between the pair, though, with the Scot slightly dearer at 6.2 to 6.1.

Certainly, with the two new boys on board, Bruce looks less inclined to roll out a 3-5-2 formation – a system which suited more defensively-minded pair Ahmed Elmohamady and Maynor Figueroa out wide. Ince also offers an option in “the hole” if the Tigers manager fancies a lone forward set-up, though; his goal and assist for Palace against West Brom came courtesy of his only start through the middle for Tony Pulis’ side. A reprisal of that role looks the most enticing option from a Fantasy perspective and Ince’s speed and trickery would certainly afford Hull an extra dimension in the final third should Bruce look to split up the Long-Jelavic partnership as he competes on the domestic and European fronts.

In addition, the Premier League fixture list for 2014/15 has smiled kindly upon Hull as they look to improve upon last term’s 16th place finish. Home games against Stoke, West Ham and Palace in the first seven Gameweeks, supplemented by trips to QPR, Villa and Newcastle, suggest Bruce’s side could be worthy of our early investment and if Ince can live up to the hype and quickly deliver, he may well be on our radars before long.

Further Reference

Tom Ince Wikipedia

Tom Ince Transfermarkt Page

Tom Ince 2013/14 You Tube Highlights

Tom Ince First Official Hull Interview

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  1. VougieDipond
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any thoughts on this draft? Just guessing with Brazil and Holland selections but I do feel Brazil will really want to win this one and dutch probably couldn't care less.

    Romero
    Luiz, Hummels, Boateng, Demichelis, Rojo
    Schweinsteiger, Mascherano, Lahm, Gustavo, Willian
    Mueller, Huntelaar, Bernard

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm sure they really wanted to win the semi final too...

      Seems ok though. Wait for line-ups.

      I'll be having mainly 3rd place attackers and final defenders

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Would much rather find a million from somewhere to have Thiago instead of Luiz.

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      1. VougieDipond
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Considering just going with germany and Argy defenders. Taking some punts on attackers from Ned/Bra with 9 Germans/Arg in reserve

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  2. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I just re registered 🙁 but i can only see my 13/14 team 🙁

    When will they fix it ?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Next week Chucky 🙂

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Monday

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    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      🙁

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    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wednesday morning at 04:00

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    5. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      thanks 🙂

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  3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    That was a nice point by Andy Jacobs on talkSPORT...

    Wonder who will score more goals? Suarez or Sanchez? (Obviouslyunderstanding that Suarez has disadvantage of being banned)

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez, EASILY

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez.. beast just needs half season to outscore Sanchez.

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    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez will probably average a hat-tick a game in La Liga

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    4. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez playing with Messi and Neymar.
      Also, the teams in the bottom half of La Liga seem to put up much less of a fight than those in the PL.

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      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ok, based on those comments, why are people suggesting Sanchez could be fpl gold?

        What I mean is, you believe (even with a ban) Suarez will score more, yet this Sanchez is supposedly gonna tear up tree's...

        Simply because La Liga ain't competitive enough as Gimli eludes to

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  4. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Luis Suarez's lawyer has condemned FIFA's punishment of the Uruguay striker for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as "draconian, totalitarian and fascist", and said an appeal will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

    http://talksport.com/football/suarez-take-ban-appeal-court-arbitration-sport-140711101222

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      They should increase the ban.

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  5. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think of this team for the next round? Too punty?

    Vorm
    Thiago Silva - Hummels - Boateng - Howedes - Demichellis - Garay - De Vrij
    Lahm - Mascherano - Kroos - Willian - Claise
    Muller - Jo - Depay

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If you want to take punts take punts.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But I've. Just want to know what the community thinks. 🙄

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          You know why they are called punts though, because it's a gamble. How can anyone but you decide to take gambles or not?

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    2. Fray Bentos
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i'd leave out Jo

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    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I like it, apart from Jo. That guy couldn't finish his dinner. Would prefer Bernard I reckon.
      I can't see Kroos replicating anywhere near his points haul last week. I think choosing a differential over him is a great chance to make points on those who pick him chasing last week's points.
      Argentina defence is a must, if you are going to go with 7 defs I would have Rojo in there alongside Demi and Garay.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Bubz. Nice points about Jo and Kroos.

        Will tineker a bit more to find the cash to upgrade Jo.

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      2. fc.cubilas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Completely agree with BUBZ regarding Kroos, great form but he's the one to drop if you're looking for a differential... I'd get 6 defenders max and an extra midfielder, really liking the Vorm punt, if he starts he's on my team as well!

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    4. fc.cubilas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This defence could not be any less punty 🙂

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  6. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Will they release price list first like last year?

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Think that was the year before when they did that

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No it was last year when RVP was released to being 14.0m everyone went mad.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No.

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    3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      People ask a lot... I really did wish FPL did release prices for the build up...

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  7. Long Juan Silva
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Guess who's back

    Back again

    Long Juan's back

    Tell RonH

    Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, nanana na-na na-na na-na na-na na-na na-na na nanana na-na na-na na-na STOP

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    1. CaTriEm
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The thought of you actually typing that out makes me feel bad.

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      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        :mrgreen:

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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      2. Long Juan Silva
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        haha brilliant 😆

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  8. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What if FPL do a MaccyShite's and open three days before GW1 😮

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I would move to new post 😉

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's fine by me. Less RMTs.

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  9. NEW ARTICLE POSTED
  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    New post

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  11. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can I get RMT,please? 🙂

    Neuer
    Boateng - Maicon - Rojo - Blind - De Vrij
    Di Maria - Mascherano - Kroos - Lahm - Willian - Wijnaldum
    Muller - Messi - Jo

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    1. fastgun2111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Di Mara Playing? I'd wait for team sheets.

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  12. fastgun2111
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please? For McDonalds game

    532 Formation going big on the defense in the final.

    Romero
    Rojo, Thiago Silva, Jerome Boateng, Garay, Howedes
    Mascherano, Oscar, Lahm (Fernandinio)
    Messi, Robben, (Schurrle)

    Not sure about Hummels/Mertersacker?

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  13. jubileestreet
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone knows if i can get the data from my UEFA EURO 2012 game somehow?

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You mean the saved files?

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