Armand Traore

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November 8, 2008

We've Traored for Months, but All Good Things Come to an End...

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We jumped on the bargain option very, very early - way back in September, when he was less than one percent owned.  We hope you did too.
But just as we predicted last month, the short term love affair is officially over.
Armand Traore gave us a nice run of clean sheets, a modest price increase, and a bit of attacking flair under Harry Redknapp - but with 'Arry now in London - it looks like our man Armand must turn from a blog favorite to a blog bust. Click to continue reading...

November 3, 2008

Jamaica's Captain Gardner Worth an Out of Position Fantasy Premier League Punt?

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He started his career at Bolton as a left winger (that explains the # 11 jersey), but was converted to left-back under former boss Sam Allardyce.
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October 23, 2008

EPL Gameweek 9 Fantasy Preview: A Soccer Pro Surprise for Our Readers

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Let's get to our favorite column of the week. We choose 1) the best overall Premier League matchup, 2) the most "fantasy friendly" Premier League matchup and 3) an analysis of "Studs" and "Duds" for fantasy footie managers to agree (and disagree) on...
But first, we have some very exciting news to announce. Click to continue reading...

October 22, 2008

Joey Barton Should Never Play (Fantasy) Football Again

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"Once a thug, always a thug." "Barton should never kick a ball again!" (How are you going to stop him, tie his shoe-laces together?) "He doesn't deserve a penny of his wages."
Whether you think that Barton is a disgraced violent criminal, or a footballer who deserves another chance, is frankly, a moot point. Click to continue reading...

September 28, 2008

Drink-Driving Carlton Cole Celebrates with Goal: Ashton Injury Re-aligns West Ham Stars

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A few player thoughts as the fantasy premier league pundits continue to offer our satisfaction guaranteed or your money back fantasy premier league tips and suggestions...

While the US has not yet agreed on a $700B bailout plan, we warned you (and begged you) to select Cristiano Ronaldo as the $14M bailout plan in your side.

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September 2, 2008

Premier Lig Transferleri

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Arsenal
Gelenler: Carlos Vela (returning from loan, work permit approved), Aaron Ramsey (£5m, Cardiff), Samir Nasri (£11m, Marseille), Amaury Bischoff (undisclosed, Werder Bremen), Mikael Silvestre (£750k, Manchester United)
Gidenler: Mathieu Flamini (free, AC Milan), Jens Lehmann (free, Stuttgart), Alexander Hleb (£12m, Barcelona), Gilberto Silva (£1m, Panathinaikos), Nacer Barazite (loan, Derby), Armand Traore (loan, Portsmouth), Philippe Senderos (loan, AC Milan)

Aston Villa
Gelenler: Curtis Davies (undisclosed, West Brom), Steve Sidwell (£5m, Chelsea), Brad Friedel (undisclosed, Blackburn), Nicky Shorey (£3m, Reading), Luke Young (£6m, Middlesbrough), Carlos Cuellar (£7. Click to continue reading...

September 1, 2008

Transfer wrap: Comings and goings for Portsmouth

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Notable arrivals: Nadir Belhadj (Lens, loan), Jerome Thomas (Charlton), Armand Traore (Arsenal, loan), Younes Kaboul (Tottenham), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Ben Sahar (Chelsea, loan), Glenn Little (Reading) Notable departures: Steven Davis (Rangers), Pedro Mendes (Rangers), Sulley Muntari (Inter Milan) What grade. Click to continue reading...

Transfer wrap: Comings and goings for Arsenal

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Notable arrivals: Mikael Silvestre (Manchester United), Amaury Bischoff (Werder Bremen), Samir Nasri (Marseille), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Francis Coquelin (Stade Lavallois) Notable departures: Philippe Senderos (AC Milan, loan), Armand Traore (Portsmouth, loan), Justin Hoyte (Arsenal), Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart, free), Mathieu. Click to continue reading...

Latest Portsmouth transfer news and rumors

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Notable arrivals: Nadir Belhadj (Lens, loan), Jerome Thomas (Charlton), Armand Traore (Arsenal, loan), Younes Kaboul (Tottenham), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Ben Sahar (Chelsea, loan), Glenn Little (Reading) Notable departures: Steven Davis (Rangers), Pedro Mendes (Rangers), Sulley Muntari (Inter Milan) No deal. Click to continue reading...

Latest Arsenal transfer news and rumors

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Notable arrivals: Mikael Silvestre (Manchester United), Amaury Bischoff (Werder Bremen), Samir Nasri (Marseille), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Francis Coquelin (Stade Lavallois) Notable departures: Philippe Senderos (AC Milan, loan), Armand Traore (Portsmouth, loan), Justin Hoyte (Arsenal), Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart, free), Mathieu. Click to continue reading...

The latest Portsmouth transfer news and rumors

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Notable arrivals: Jerome Thomas (Charlton), Armand Traore (Arsenal, loan), Younes Kaboul (Tottenham), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Ben Sahar (Chelsea, loan), Glenn Little (Reading) Notable departures: Steven Davis (Rangers), Pedro Mendes (Rangers), Sulley Muntari (Inter Milan) Many have interest in Ghana international. Click to continue reading...

The latest Arsenal transfer news and rumors

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Notable arrivals: Mikael Silvestre (Manchester United), Amaury Bischoff (Werder Bremen), Samir Nasri (Marseille), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Francis Coquelin (Stade Lavallois) Notable departures: Philippe Senderos (AC Milan, loan), Armand Traore (Portsmouth, loan), Justin Hoyte (Arsenal), Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart, free), Mathieu. Click to continue reading...

August 26, 2008

Portsmouth Feels the Wrath of Early Season Schedule

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Picture from the Independent via Getty Images.

2 games, 0 points. No goals scored and five goals allowed.

What those numbers don't tell you are the two opponents in question. At Stamford Bridge against Chelsea and then host to Manchester United.

When Portsmouth saw their early season schedule, they had to be a little concerned.

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