- Some major news/events related to the team;
- Predicted season finish; and
- Top three rated fantasy players along with their ratings.
The arrangement of teams will be according to current league rankings, in reverse order.
News
Bid to take over Olympic Stadium - A good thing for the club's finance.
Predicted Season Finish: 17th
Despite an awful start, I think West Ham will stay in the Premier League for at least another season. The early run of four defeats with three goals conceded each may just be an adjustment period for their new coach Avram Grant.
Of course, it can't be helped that they have Robert Green, one of the silliest goalkeeper in England's history and also a group of under-par defenders, but that weakness can be made up by their offence. Scott Parker is quite a spiritual figure of West Ham who plays the same character as Steven Gerrard in Liverpool, while the partnership of Obinna and Piquionne is looking better and better. It will only be even better when Carlton Cole finds back his touch.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
Currently in 20th
West Ham United
News
Bid to take over Olympic Stadium - A good thing for the club's finance.
Predicted Season Finish: 17th
Despite an awful start, I think West Ham will stay in the Premier League for at least another season. The early run of four defeats with three goals conceded each may just be an adjustment period for their new coach Avram Grant.
Of course, it can't be helped that they have Robert Green, one of the silliest goalkeeper in England's history and also a group of under-par defenders, but that weakness can be made up by their offence. Scott Parker is quite a spiritual figure of West Ham who plays the same character as Steven Gerrard in Liverpool, while the partnership of Obinna and Piquionne is looking better and better. It will only be even better when Carlton Cole finds back his touch.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
- Victor Obinna (6.5/10) - There must be something inside a player loaned from Internazionale and he's slowly showing it.
- Scott Parker (6.5/10) - A superstar look-alike midfielder who is indeed the star of the team.
- Frederic Piquionne (6/10) - He has become more decent recently. Still not a good buy though.
Currently in 19th
Wolverhampton Wanderers
News - N/A
Predicted Season Finish: 20th
It's quite a mess for Mick McCarthy's team. The Wolves are yet to win since their season opener and I think this kind of form will sustain throughout the season. The return of Stephen Hunt might help a bit, but still, I think it's the end of their fairytale.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
- Stephen Hunt (5.5/10) - He's a creative talent, but Wolves is quite a reserved team for him.
- Steven Fletcher (5/10) - He was quite influential for Burnley last year but has a limited playing time currently.
- Matthew Jarvis (5/10) - Occasionally collects bonus.
Currently in 18th
Liverpool
News
The court battle between RBS and Hicks and co - A crucial fight for Liverpool's future.
The court battle between RBS and Hicks and co - A crucial fight for Liverpool's future.
Predicted Season Finish: 8th
A big club in a big trouble. It's not a surprise, as this is the long term effect of ownership by the notorious G&H.
However, I expect things to start to turn around after the takeover by NESV, which is owned by another American but has passion in sports. This will at least provide a stable financial platform for the Reds and the players should be able to concentrate more on the pitch.
Still, Hodgson will need to revise his tactics. Fulham tactics certainly doesn't suite Liverpool at all. Glen Johnson is all the while clumsy with his more contained position, while Poulsen's Italian approach is totally unsuitable in England. Liverpool needs to be more offensive in order to make out the best from Torres, Gerrard and co.
However, I expect things to start to turn around after the takeover by NESV, which is owned by another American but has passion in sports. This will at least provide a stable financial platform for the Reds and the players should be able to concentrate more on the pitch.
Still, Hodgson will need to revise his tactics. Fulham tactics certainly doesn't suite Liverpool at all. Glen Johnson is all the while clumsy with his more contained position, while Poulsen's Italian approach is totally unsuitable in England. Liverpool needs to be more offensive in order to make out the best from Torres, Gerrard and co.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
- Steven Gerrard (8/10) - He steps out every time the team needs him. The team needs to get better though before you buy him.
- Fernando Torres (7.5/10) - He is a better choice than Gerrard if he can stay out of injury.
- Joe Cole (6.5/10) - He will need to communicate with his mates better on the pitch in order to fully utilise his creativity.
Currently in 17th
Everton
News - N/A
Predicted Season Finish: 7th
Everton repeated their poor season start, but we all know they will bounce back into the upper half when the season ends. They have too much of quality to stay at the relegation zone and the likes of Arteta, Cahill and Pienaar won't fail them for too long. Their strikers will need to buck up though, as they are still goalless in the league currently.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
- Mikel Arteta (8/10) - I'm surprised why he is still without any assists although his passes are very good this season. A superb bonus magnet as well.
- Tim Cahill (7.5/10) - The header king has already trademarked himself in the Premier League.
- Seamus Coleman (6.5/10) - He's securing his position on the right back. Comes at a surprisingly cheap price.
Currently in 16th
Birmingham City
News - N/A
Predicted Season Finish: 12th
As one of the clubs with the most solid defence, Birmingham should be free from any relegation threats. There's no Joe Hart at the back this season but Ben Foster at least does a decent job. With the same tough team added with some new faces in the offence, they will finish the season with a good position again.
Top Three Fantasy Players:
- Ben Foster (7.5/10) - Unarguably the best keeper under £5.0m in FPL.
- Scott Dann (7/10) - One of the cheaper choice of Birmingham defenders.
- Barry Ferguson (7/10) - Still as mighty as ever in collecting bonus points.
To be continued in PART TWO.
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