Fantasy Premier League

Late word from Anfield - Kuyt, Aurelio, and Bellamy are all out.  This presumably makes Crouch and Fowler starters and a lot of uncertainty on the left of midfield/defence.For those of you (from the comment thread on "The Week Ahead") who were thinking of Kuyt as a good option at Read full entry

The biggest news of the week is that Carlo Cudicini is back in the squad and by all reports (BBC, PhysioRoom.com, etc.) is very likely to start his first match back.  If ever Jose were looking for a way to ease him back into the line-up @SHE certainly qualifies.  Given Read full entry

What a fourth round of Carling Cup action.  Sure, it has no real bearing on the fantasy season other than the odd injury here or there (you paying attention RvP fans?) but wow, was it fun.  From Crewe taking holders Manchester United to the brink of penalties to Charlton resembling Read full entry

Neal and I followed today's Carling Cup matches online, so you wouldn't have to.[11:51] Jeremy Spitzberg: bentley must not be too hurt[11:51] Neal Thurman: playing vs. CHE?[11:51] Jeremy Spitzberg: yes[11:52] Jeremy Spitzberg: savage isn't though[11:52] Jeremy Spitzberg: fyi[11:53] Neal Thurman: in case I was going to put him in my Read full entry

For those of you who have been reading the blog for a long time - you are no doubt familiar with Jeremy's rules for picking a team.  For those of you new to the blog, here's a quick recap...- Pick players who are likely to start and play the full match Read full entry

Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka has been ruled out for six weeks after X-rays showed he broke a toe in the derby against Newcastle. Boro are currently 12th in the Barclays Premiership, with Massimo Maccarone and Jason Euell the likely contenders to partner Yakubu until Viduka returns. --Shame.  He'll miss his Read full entry

Anyone else getting annoyed at the lack of good team news this season?  Just this morning I find out that, "Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will be without Craig Bellamy (ankle), Fabio Aurelio (groin) and Mark Gonzalez (ankle) for the Carling Cup visit of Reading to Anfield tomorrow."Am I missing any Read full entry

There has been a lot of buzz on the blog this week about Jussi Jaaskelainen. And for good reason.  He put up a 40pt week which is pretty incredible.  Not one, but two penalty kick saves to preserve the clean sheet and the win.  And recently he has Read full entry

Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov should be recalled to the squad for Wednesday night's Carling Cup match at MK Dons.Berbatov was rested for the 1-0 Premiership win over West Ham on Sunday, but while he returns head coach Martin Jol remains without midfielders Teemu Tainio (hernia) and Steed Malbranque (groin). Didier Read full entry