Archive for the ‘Scout Reports’ Category

1. 
   April

   09

   The Knee Jerk – Lost In Rotation

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

   Maybe it’s the loss of control – the fear that, no matter the logic behind our decisions, we’re at the mercy of another’s whims. Whatever the psychological babble surrounding the Fantasy manager’s view of the rotation policy, there’s no doubt that it can hit us hard – just below the gut, where it really hurts.

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2. 
   April

   07

   The Knee Jerk – Double Dilemma

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Sir Paulos

   Having failed to notch away from Craven Cottage this calendar year, many a Fantasy managers’ plans for the upcoming double Gameweek 36 had centred around getting rid of Clint Dempsey. This afternoon at the Reebok, the American give us plenty to ponder as a brace ended Bolton’s recent winning run…

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3. 
   April

   06

   The Knee Jerk – Wonders Never Cisse

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

   The man’s a machine. Nine goals in eight games have lifted Papiss Cisse to the verge of essential status in Fantasy terms, as those who are yet to jump on board the bandwagon are left fumbling and fretting on the curb side, wondering if they’ve left it too late to buy a ticket.

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4. 
   March

   31

   The Knee Jerk – Slipping Away?

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

   A breathless day. City’s late salvo may have saved face but the 3-3 Etihad draw with Sunderland loosens their grip further, priming United to take advantage in Monday night’s Ewood encounter. Fantasy managers will have a keen interest…

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5. 
   March

   24

   The Knee Jerk – Expect the Unexpected

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Sir Paulos

   Twice. That’s how many times –prior to today- that Robin Van Persie had failed to score or assist in an Arsenal win this season. Once at home, back in Gameweek 4 in a 1-0 win over Swansea, and once on the road, in a 2-1 triumph at Sunderland in Gameweek 25. With the Gunners on [...]

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6. 
   March

   10

   The Knee Jerk – Eastern Promise

   Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

   You can tell it’s been a bad day when you find yourself clinging to the comfort from a late assist from an Arsenal loanee. And yet, on a Saturday of paltry Fantasy returns and double disappointment from Liverpool, a slither of skill from Ryo Miyaichi that picked the lock of the QPR defence, stood out [...]

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7. 
   March

   09

   Scouting The Doubles – Everton

   Filed under: Scouting The Doubles - Posted by: stilicho

   The double Gameweek is an ever-divisive occasion in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) calendar. For some Fantasy managers, it relaunches a foundering season, for others it’s a siren song luring a hitherto buoyant squad onto jagged mini-league rocks.

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