The QPR squad perhaps offer the Fantasy Premier League manager the most cause for excitement from the three promoted. Moreover, it appears the authorities at FPL Towers have been generous in their pricing of QPR’s squad. For instance, regular right back Bradley Orr can be picked up for a mere 4.0. If the QPR defence can replicate the resilience they displayed at Everton for the remainder of the season then this could prove to be excellent value for a player who has been known to regularly get forward from full-back and provide assists in the Championship. However, for the moment, many Fantasy managers may be more willing to take a punt on Newcastle’s Ryan Taylor as their 4.0 budget defender.
In midfield, Adel Taarabt is the obvious one to consider from QPR’s squad. Although Taarabt is the most expensive Rangers player on the game, weighing in at a costly 6.5 for an unproven player at this level, he has been tipped by many onlookers to justify this simply by being on all of QPR’s set-pieces, including penalty kicks. One thing to consider regarding Taarabt will be how well he slots into the new, more-direct, 4-4-2 system which Warnock has been employing in recent weeks. A prolific supplier of both goals and assists in last season’s 4-2-3-1, Taarabt has found himself pushed out to the left hand side of a midfield four in the opening two Premier League fixtures. Although he still has a licence to create, this role inevitably forces him to be more disciplined and help his left-back where possible.
If you are going for a QPR striker, it is a straight choice between DJ Campbell and Jay Bothroyd. If they can stay fit, I expect both to offer real value as budget forwards, though for now I would be inclined to go with Campbell given that he has already proved himself an able goal-getter at this level. Furthermore, the powers that be have strangely priced Campbell at 5.5, 0.5 cheaper than his strike partner. Registering 13 goals and 4 assists in a relegated Blackpool side last time round, those that invest in him will be entitled to expect similar returns this season, particularly if QPR are able to handle the difficulties of Premier League football better than his previous club and maintain their top flight status.
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