Moving Target

Moving Target – Loic Remy

Newcastle’s director of football Joe Kinnear finally made his first major move into the summer transfer market yesterday evening by snapping up Loic Remy on a season-long loan deal from QPR. The 26-year-old Frenchman – who was previously linked with a move to Tyneside last January – revealed his international ambitions played a significant part in the switch, with next summer’s World Cup in Brazil clearly on his radar.

“I’m very happy to be a Newcastle player. It will be a huge honour to play for such a big club. I was very flattered by the Club’s interest in me back in January and also very happy that they showed interest in me again this summer. I am very motivated this year to get into the World Cup squad for my country. I know in order to do that I need to have a big season and a successful campaign with Newcastle United. I am focussed on helping the team achieve success this season and scoring as many goals as I can.”

The History

A product of the Lyon youth academy, Remy’s career began in 2006 but the forward failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, making just 12 appearances over a season and a half at the club. Farmed out on loan to Lens midway through the 2007/08 campaign, Remy produced three goals and two assists in 10 matches, with his eye for goal persuading Nice to fork out a club record €8m in June 2008.

Remy’s impact was immediate in his new surrounds, with 11 goals and three assists in 32 appearances across his debut season before he racked up 14 goals and five assists in 34 matches the following year. After scoring once in two matches at the start of 2010/11, he was transferred to Marseille for €15m, though he was forced to undergo stringent medical tests after an initial assessment indicated he was suffering from a heart defect. Having been given the all-clear, Remy flourished in his first couple of league campaigns, producing 27 goals and 10 assists from 60 Ligue 1 matches but his final season at the club was far less successful. Demoted to the bench, he made just two starts and 12 sub appearances, notching a single goal, before QPR came calling back in January.

Despite dropping down to the Championship at the end of last term, Remy was quick to settle at Loftus Road. Although he turned out just 14 times for Harry Redknapp’s side, he still managed to finish the season as the R’s top scorer, having found the net on six occasions.

Remy has also represented his national side on 18 occasions and has produced four goals and an assist for Les Bleus.

The Prospects

Undoubtedly, the Magpies are in dire need for extra firepower for the season ahead. Alan Pardew’s side scored just 19 goals in 18 games following Demba Ba’s departure to Chelsea back in January and found the net in only three of their final eight league matches, ironically clinching their league safety in a 2-1 win over Remy’s QPR in Gameweek 37.

Having failed to get his man first time around, Pardew was clearly delighted to finally clinch the Frenchman’s signature and his words suggest the new boy will be regarded as a key player for the Magpies in the upcoming campaign:

“Loic is a great player and I’m delighted that Joe has got him on board for us. He’ll be a great addition to the squad, he gives us strength and pace up front and I’m sure he’ll bring plenty of goals. It’s a big season for Loic, like it is for all our international players ahead of the World Cup, which will only provide extra incentive for him to play at the very top of his game.”

Pardew’s formation for the season ahead will be key as to how we assess the new boy’s potential. The Magpies boss has utilised 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2 systems over the summer so far, though a 4-3-3 also looks viable, with Remy perhaps fielded on the right and Hatem Ben Arfa on the opposite flank, allowing Papiss Cisse to retain the lone forward slot. Ideally, though, a central berth is clearly the best scenario – a reverse out of position role out wide will dent Remy’s appeal, with Ben Arfa or even Moussa Sissoko appearing on our radars, should the latter get his wish and return to the role in “the hole” behind Cisse.

Priced at 7.8 in the Sky Sports game and 3.0 by The Sun Dream Team, Remy has been handed a price of 7.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) earlier this afternoon – less than Cisse’s 8.5 yet more than Yoan Gouffran at 6.5 amongst Newcastle’s frontline options. One factor which may fall in his favour could be spot-kick duties; with Ba now departed and Cisse failing to impress from the spot, Remy may vie with Ben Arfa in the penalty pecking order.

Looking at the opening schedule, while a Gameweek 1 trip to City is far from favourable, Newcastle’s following four fixtures (WHM, FUL, avl, HUL) offer plenty reason to be optimistic. The downside, however, is Remy is currently struggling with a calf complaint and, while Pardew is still hopeful he will make the bench in time for the season opener at the Etihad, the Magpies boss has also admitted he is still on the lookout for more options up front, with the club still linked with a bid for Lyon’s Bafetimbi Gomis.

While there’s no doubt a role alongside Cisse would make Remy a viable alternative, it may take a few weeks until we are afforded a proper assessment of his potential. With a lack of pre-season training and more new signings perhaps imminent, it’s yet to be established whether Remy has been earmarked for a wide role – such a scenario would prove a major deterrent, with far more secure, central options in the mid-price bracket elsewhere.

Further Reference

Loic Remy Wikipedia

Loic Remy Transfer Markt Page

Loic Remy You Tube Highlights

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3,309 Comments Post a Comment
  1. iain_90
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts please?

    Mannone (Davis)
    Cole Toure Collins (Brayford, Parr)
    Hazard (C), Walcott, Coutinho, Jarvis (Thomas)
    RVP, Lukaku, Dzeko.

    ?

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  2. thepuntmaster
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I've asked a couple of times but haven't had many replies -

    I am working on making the VS sheet better for tomorrows updated version - which players are you struggling to decide between and would like putting on there?

    Thanks!

    Spreadsheet link - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6W3Px_oyV6-bXprWTJWMXlHYnc/edit?usp=sharing

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    1. Spencer
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Can we get a Pennant vs Thomas please ThePuntMaster?

      Not sure what Pennant's appearances were like last season though (was at Wolves for a bit).

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    2. ZaKNaFeiN
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Silva-Coutinho-Michu

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  3. Jimjam
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A. Coutinho, Soldado, JRod
    B. Mirallas, Sturridge, Lukaku

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      A

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  4. Dukes of Hazard
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    Itwt you here?

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hello

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Hi mate,

        Can I join your league still?

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Of course. fire over an e-mail and I'll send the league code out. tommy.s.mcmaster@gmail.com

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          1. LeBron - King of Argentina
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            You have mail 😉

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers 🙂

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              1. TuttiFrutti
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                and another 🙂

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      2. Dukes of Hazard
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        10 years, 7 months ago

        Do you mind if a send you an email regarding TWS? Messi never replie to our first email, but we have a better propersition.

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          TommyTour is your man to discuss transfer activity at City. Fire over an e-mail and I'll forward his e-mail address back

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  5. vinniebolton
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    ok gone a little cheaper on defence.....btw i must have rvp after not havin early on last year cost me
    thoughts please

    cech
    toure collins mertersacker coleman
    hazard(c) walcott lampard
    van persie soldado giroud

    subs mannone brayford thomas lingard

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I really like that team

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      1. vinniebolton
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        cheers cud be a keeper this 1 evetually lol

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    2. Spc one
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      Have you actually done this tea,? I'm pretty sure it's too expensive

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  6. LeBron - King of Argentina
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys!

    Which is the best 4.0 defender rotation in your opinion?

    My defence so far is M. Turner, Terry, Collins, Parr, Brayford. Goalies: Mignolet and Lewis.

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  7. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Repost!

    Giroud or Soldado?

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    1. LeBron - King of Argentina
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      Soldado but have Walcott 😉

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  8. gers2idie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    can some1 help me plz do I go for

    A = mata

    B = hazard

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
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      B.b.b.b.b.b.b.b.b.

      B.

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    2. vinniebolton
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      i prefer hazard as a player all day long but........there is more competion for hazards position

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    3. jofitz
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      B
      I think Mata will be rested coz of the trip to Ecuador

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  9. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How is this possible??? 😯

    http://prntscr.com/1k24pp

    I thought 15 private leagues was the highest you could enter. I have 16 😎

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    1. JonBoy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe you're not actually "in" until GW1 update.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      Maybe if you make it, it doesn't count?

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      I will have 18 shortly.

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  10. Narcissist
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A

    Mannone (Boruc)
    Toure Coleman Koscielny (Brayford Faye)
    Snodgrass Mirallas Hazard Kagawa (Thomas)
    RVP Soldado Lukaku

    Possible modifications Mirallas > Wilshire, Kagawa > Silva (City + Arsenal coverage) Toure > Collins (budget flex)

    B

    Cech (Boruc)
    Coleman Collins Koscielny (Brayford Chester)
    Mirallas Silva Walcott Hazard (Thomas)
    Soldado Aspas Lukaku

    Which would you prefer?

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    1. thetinkerman
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      Thanks! 🙂

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  12. vinniebolton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    is it only me who thanks fantasy prem is smokin crack askin for 7.5m for remy

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    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Seems about right to me.
      Cisse 8.5m is a bit steep though.

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  13. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    @ITWT

    Sent you a mail about joining the leagues. Ta.

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Haven't received anything yet Chrissy Waddle?

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  14. Absinthe Minded
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku may not have been first choice at WB but his figures are impressive...
    Romelu Lukaku: Scored 7 more PL goals for WBA last season (17) than Torres & Ba combined for Chelsea (10). Article http://www.whoscored.com/Blog/rwjq38474uoyj_kqveotwq/Show/Team-Focus-Premier-League-Preview-Part-2-Cardiff-City-and-Chelsea

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  15. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Arteta to be rested due to Spanish duties? Looking at him for a 4th mid but worried about gametime for DGW. Any thoughts?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Pretty sure Arteta wont be in spain team.
      He has never been capped before.

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      1. Sánchez
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        10 years, 7 months ago

        And ... He doesn't have a DGW.

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  16. Brutus619
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know which Keeper has been playing the WH pre season games?

    Adrian could be an absolute bargain if it's him!

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    1. teej
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Jaask will be WHams keeper, barring injury/suspension

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  17. Brutus619
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ready to kick ass?

    Boruc, Adrian

    Ivan, Coleman, Shaw, Collins, Brayford

    Hazard, Walcott, Silva, Mirallas, Snoddy

    Lukaku, J Rod, Soldado

    Three way plan (no vote, just letting you know):

    A. Ivan to Zab, Haz to Nolan, Lukaku to Rooney, £1.5m to jump on later bandwagons.

    B. Ivan to Zab, Haz to Kaca/Tonev/Kim, Lukaku to RVP

    C. Same as B but Haz to Thomas & J Rod to Bent/Hooper

    D. Ivan to Zab, Lukaku to Sturridge, £0.5m ITB

    Flexible enough to move with the times (I hope) and strong enough to conquer all!

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  18. teej
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    GW1
    Mign (Marshall)
    Cole, Coleman, Riether (Brayford, Parr)
    Hazard, Silva, Mirallas
    Soldado, Rodriguez

    GW2*
    Cole > Mertesacker/£5.5m def (=£1.0m)

    Which is better?

    a)
    Cazorla - Michu
    Gayle

    b)
    Walcott - Lallana
    Giroud

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    1. jofitz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B - I think Walcott/Giroud will be a great partnership for the first few games. Save you're Michu money for later in the season to see if he's worth that over-inflated price.

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  19. ConBry
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    RMT if you can guys 🙂

    Mig - (Davis)
    Amorebieta - Collins - Turner - (Brayford) - (Shaw) too budget??
    Hazard - Silva - Couthino - Dembele - (Kim) not too sure on Dembele??
    RVP - Aspas - Lukaku

    Got 1.5 left to upgrade lukaku to soldado too

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    1. jofitz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Here are my thoughts:
      * Is Davis likely to start in front of Boruc (or are you just looking for the cheapest possible)?
      * As you suspect, that defence is too budget - you need 2/3 decent DEFs
      * Silva's a punt, I'd go a bit safer, e.g. Walcott and Dembele isn't even on my radar - I'd steer well clear!
      * I think Aspas needs to prove his PL cred before being considered
      * I think Lukaku is a rotation risk (but I'm happy to be proved wrong)

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      1. ConBry
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers for the feedback!

        Yeah was just going for Davis as a super cheap option really.
        Cool yeah was thinking about upgrading the back line, might get some Liverpool cover in there and maybe Coleman?
        Might stick with lukaku as a Dgw punt for now haha, but yeah true, who might be a better shout than Aspas do you reckon?

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        1. jofitz
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Happy to help!

          I think it'd be worth spending the extra 0.5m to upgrade Davis to Boruc (or other regularly playing GKP).

          Coleman is gonna be a great option this season. I'm finding there aren't many other decent DEF options

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          1. ConBry
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Cool man cheers 🙂

            Yeah most defenders I've been looking at seem either overpriced or just not nailed on.

            Thoughts on anelka??

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            1. jofitz
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              I've got him! Best bargain STR, imo.

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  20. El Diablo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    FREE entry league code: 75677-128768

    Send me your email address as it may turn into a tiered cash league next season, depending on numbers.

    peterpickin@hotmail.co.uk

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  21. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    ok am happy with the make up of my attack, but my defence is concerning me atm.

    what changes would you make

    Migs (4.0)
    Kos, Murner, Collins, Shaw, Brayford

    Have tripled on Chelsea attack so no room for a defender and 0 in bank

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  22. Ezekiel 25:17
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    The sun shines brightly on a September morning

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