Archive for the ‘The Knee Jerk’ Category

  1. September
    22

    Last weekend it was Dimitar Berbatov, this evening it’s Rickie Lambert that will be wandering into our minds mid-conversation, over the Saturday evening tipple. Prompting nagging doubt, questioning our best-laid plans. Lambert is the latest to cause cracks in our established Fantasy thinking. Like the Bulgarian, he arrives in a Gameweek where, once again, the [...]

  2. September
    15

    It didn’t take long. As the template squad took shape over the international break, it has taken just one day of Gameweek 4 for it to show cracks. The script seemed very unlikely…

  3. August
    25

    The Knee Jerk – Sewn Up?

    Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

    Has a stitched Wayne Rooney made things simple? Have we already got the template attacking lineup? Certainly Robin Van Persie’s goal, coupled with the injury to Rooney that looks to have sidelined him for a month, suggests that the source of attacking points at United is settled. Unless, of course, you’re committing to the slick [...]

  4. August
    12

    This afternoon’s five-goal Community Shield thriller give Fantasy managers plenty food for thought ahead of the season kick-off next Saturday. Roberto Mancini maintained a 3-4-1-2 formation for the showdown against Chelsea and, with Sergio Aguero failing to have a hand in any of his side’s trio of goals, there will no doubt be a reaction [...]

  5. May
    13

    Incredible. I never thought I’d live to see that the Michael Thomas moment topped but the drama of Sergio Aguero’s injury time winner was simply breathtaking. The repercussions of City’s win could be hugely significant to English football. That one goal could spell the start of a football dynasty – a new era. Extraordinary stuff. [...]

  6. May
    05

    The Knee Jerk – To The End

    Filed under: The Knee Jerk - Posted by: Mark

    Just one result, but today’s outcome at the Emirates couldn’t have set up the season climax any better. In many ways the 3-3 draw typified the season for Arsenal. Robin Van Persie again delivered, but, once again, the Dutchman’s efforts weren’t enough…

  7. April
    28

    It was a close call in the Captain Poll heading into this Gameweek. With Everton and Newcastle handed a pair of fixtures apiece, Nikica Jelavic and Papiss Cisse were virtually neck and neck in light of their recent respective form – both received 26% of the votes cast, with the latter just edging it…

Scout Tweets

  1. Laudrup speaks of "fantastic problem" for next season as fit-again Neil Taylor & Ben Davies battle for left-back role http://t.co/6B8D95sppF

  2. Arsenal confirm Frimpong has undergone knee surgery and is expected to be back training in two months http://t.co/T16P9oxb8g

  3. Titus Bramble set to leave Sunderland when contract expires next month http://t.co/nqBZzhx4M9

  4. Eric Lichaj to be released by Villa when contract expires next month http://t.co/7gM0emVbfh

  5. Fulham also sign centre-half Fernando Amorebieta on a four-year deal from Athletic Bilbao http://t.co/Wo8VMvJjSH

  6. Fulham confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng http://t.co/Fr0QmhVnjE

  7. Reports suggest Andy Carroll could be out for three to four months with heel injury http://t.co/cVSsaaY6Jf

  8. Swansea confirm Leon Britton will undergo double hernia operation but should be fit for start of pre-season training http://t.co/kG5Ka5pFYk

  9. The Promoted – End of Season Report – Hull City http://t.co/IO2pPcljE8

  10. West Ham agree a reported £15 million fee with Liverpool for Andy Carroll http://t.co/QDnSSEEayM

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  • Boruc
  • Zabaleta
  • Vertonghen
  • Johnson
  • Walcott
  • Michu
  • Coutinho
  • Bale
  • van Persie
  • Carroll
  • Sturridge
  • Rangel
  • Nolan
  • Rodriguez

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

Selection Factors

A, B, C Current Form
Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

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