Fantasy Premier League

Swedish defender Erik Edman looks set to be handed his Wigan debut against fellow Premier League strugglers Derby on Saturday.The full-back arrived at the JJB Stadium during the January transfer window but picked up a calf strain in training soon after completing his switch from French side Rennes. Now back to full fitness, Steve Bruce Read full entry

Radek Cerny's blunder in the 2-1 UEFA Cup win at Slavia Prague has left the Tottenham goalkeeper fearing for his place in the team ahead of the Carling Cup final against Chelsea next weekend. Cerny dropped a hanging cross against Slavia Prague to allow his former club back into the UEFA Cup last-32 tie, Read full entry

Chelsea coach Avram Grant is ready to return to a more attacking style when his side face Olympiacos on home soil in a fortnight's time. Grant admitted he was unhappy with Tuesday night's performance against the Greek champions and claimed the display was the worst since he took over from deposed Jose Mourinho last Read full entry

Fernando Torres has handed Liverpool an injury boost by returning to training. The club's top scorer missed last weekend's 0-0 draw at Chelsea after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with Spain. But Reds boss Rafa Benitez has now declared Torres fit to face Inter Milan in the Champions League next week - Read full entry

Since the Premier League's dreaded 39th round has been such a hot topic over the past week, I thought I'd share this tidbit that came across the wires today... NBA (that's National Basketball Association) Commissioner David Stern today announced that he intends to not only have games in Europe but Read full entry

Catching up on a few things... K2, Daryl Murphy, Wilson Palacios, Gretar Steinsson -- the fantasy premier league players of the (calendar) year so far.  Each has been productive for their price and amazingly consistent over the last month Sunderland needed a saving tackle from Whitehead, a post, and an amazing save Read full entry

Spurs almost fell through the trap door, didn't they?  As I wrote over the weekend, I thought Spurs might overlook Derby because of the slate of big matches they have both before and after.  Leaving Berbatov on the bench, which had to but the anger into the ~12% of fantasy Read full entry

The Barn Door Report is fast becoming a Saturday morning exercise instead of a Thursday or Friday exercise.  Not ideal, I know but my schedule in real life has been pretty busy for the last month or so.  Speaking of things that aren't ideal, I have been stunned at the Read full entry

Through all the ups and downs this season, the one common thread has been, "bet against Derby."  Week 4 - Torres' double.  Week 6, Adebayor does him one better with a hat-trick.  Week 11 Carson keeps a clean sheet.  Week 12, Solano with a goal and CCole with two assists.   Read full entry