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Bob - RotoBaller (Soccer)

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I am a lawyer by profession and a frustrated sports journalist and analyst in my heart. I havean extensive knowledge of soccer and golf in particular and a general sporting knowledge that enables me to identify value in the gaming sector. Yes I really did get 50-1 odds for Kentucky Wildcats to go unbeaten in the regular season in 2014/15! From the UK but now living in NY where I also coach soccer I am able to offer a very informed perspective on the constantly evolving world of the EPL. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and thoughts to Rotoballer.

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Seasonal Soccer -Christmas Period EPL Predictions And Previews

The busy festive season begins in earnest on 'Boxing' Day, 26th December, with another round of fixtures to follow two days later and again on New Year's day.  Nine absolutely vital points are available and this period can dictate the realistic prospects and battles ahead for the sides right across the Barclays Premier League. Editor’s Note: […]


EPL Predictions and Previews

This weekend marks the start of the very important festive season of matches when, unlike most European leagues, the EPL clubs play more games as opposed to getting time off with family and friends in the so called 'winter break'. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all our articles and read more about the […]


EPL Saturday Preview And Predictions

The end of a European Week and we paraphrase the great Meat Loaf '3 out of 4 ain't bad' in terms of qualification for the Champions League second stage.  Manchester United could be disrupted by Thursday night Europa League soccer and so it leaves the way open for Arsenal, Manchester City and of course Leicester […]


EPL Saturday Predictions & Previews

What a week in the EPL. Jamie Vardy breaks the consecutive match goal scoring record, while Arsenal drop points and suffer more injuries. How Arsene Wenger must now regret not adding to his squad in the summer transfer window. It may come back to haunt him, especially if Liverpool continue the scintillating form they have […]


Barclays Premier League - Saturday Predictions & Previews for 11/28/15

The end of November approaches and as we finish our left over Turkey and wish our friends and relatives a safe journey home this weekend the serious business in the Barclays Premier League really begins. Much of the focus will be on the notable the clash of league leaders Leicester City v second place Manchester […]


The English Premier League - Saturday's Predictions And Previews

The International break is now over and so it's back to the weekly drama that is the English Barclays Premier League. The tragedy of world events, however, have had an enormous impact on soccer with the Paris attack, including the Stade De France, and a subsequent threat posed to the Germany v Holland fixture. Extra […]


Euro 2016 Play Off Preview - Another Quick Look

The expanded format of the European Championships mean that 4 places still remain for the international soccer tournament highlight of 2016 that will take place in France next summer. Ironically, the extended format designed to ensure that all the European star names were in attendance at the tournament has already suffered a major blow by […]


EPL Predictions And Previews For Saturday's Round 12 Matches

Another exciting week ahead in the EPL with some very interesting Saturday match ups for us to consider in detail.  It has been another week of Champions League and Europa League matches and for the first time in a long time, Arsenal excluded, the EPL sides have had some much needed success. Can they transfer […]


EPL -Saturday's Preview and Predictions for Round 11

Another week in the English Premier League and as predicted here at http://www.rotoballer.com/, Tim Sherwood has become the latest managerial casualty. We have a full weekend of fixtures in the EPL starting with a super seven of matches this Saturday and the question now is, do we have another managerial change in the offing? Editor’s Note: […]


EPL -Saturday Predictions for Round 10

The Barclays Premier League returns this weekend and once more the Champions League/Europa League fixtures will likely impact the potential outcomes of the weekend fixtures.  Saturday has some intriguing match ups especially at the lower end of the table. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about the […]


English Premier League Predictions - Saturday 3rd October 2015

The latest rounds of EPL fixtures await and beware the dreaded Champions League hangover. Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion A terrible loss for West Brom against Everton, who in the space of 30 minutes went from a projected 7th in the league to 15th, will motivate the Baggies and they will be keen to put […]


Barclay's Premier League Week 7 - Saturday Previews And Predictions.

It's week 7 of the EPL and, unlike last week's warning as to a Champions League hangover plus our prediction that West Ham would take all three points at Manchester City, no similar warnings from the midweek League Cup action where most EPL sides make changes and rest up varying members of their first team squads. This week […]


English Premier League Week 6 - Predictions And Analysis Of Saturday's Games.

Week 6 of the EPL and the first week of fixtures that includes the additional complexity of midweek Champion's League games for some of the top tier's teams. Historically, teams that play in the Champion's League often struggle the following Saturday, so this adds yet another variable of complexity to the puzzle when evaluating the matches ahead. […]


English Premier League Week 5; Saturday's Predictions And Analysis

With the international fixtures behind us we can focus, once again, on the most competitive soccer league on the planet. The English Premier League is back with some alluring match ups and here are our match predictions and players to watch this week. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read […]


Week 4 English Premier League Saturday Predictions and Fantasy Advice

Week 4 in the English Premier League and the European Games along with Capital One Cup ties will ensure that a lot of teams will have been playing midweek.  The transfer window saga continues with John Stones and Saido Berahino making the headlines as transfer requests are rejected by both of their clubs. However, we still expect […]


English Premier League Week 3 -Predictions For Sunday's Matches.

There are three matches this Sunday in the English Premier League to whet the footballing appetite:   West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea This is a very interesting fixture given that West Bromwich Albion have been something of a nemesis for Chelsea in recent seasons.  Two managers have lost their jobs following Albion wins in this fixture […]


Week 3 English Premier League Saturday Predictions and Fantasy Advice

Week 3 of the EPL and the closure of the transfer window looms ever closer for those clubs who feel the need to strengthen their squads for the coming months. Chelsea have already secured the signing of Pedro from Barcelona and Manchester City have acquired Nicolas Otamendi  from Valencia.  Ironically, both were targets for Manchester United. Editor’s […]


Week 2 English Premier League Saturday Predictions and Fantasy Advice

Week 1 demonstrated all the unpredictability of the English Premier League. There were unexpected outcomes, and the will surely be more of the same as we continue through the season. Here is RotoBaller's preview of the fixtures on Saturday, including match predictions, for Week 2 of the new EPL season. Editor’s Note: be sure to check out […]


Aston Villa v Manchester United: English Premier League Week 2 Friday Fixture

The first Friday fixture in the EPL in 11 years could conceivably be a commercial experiment. In the weird and wacky world of the United Kingdom, however, the Friday scheduling is because of a lack of policing for a totally unconnected political protest march that is taking place in the West Midlands on Sunday, when the match was […]


AFC Bournemouth Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

The single most exciting thing about the structure of the English league is its ability to maintain 92 professional league clubs and to allow each one of them to dream of reaching the promised land of the EPL. On the final day of the 2008-09 season " The Cherries" faced relegation to the abyss of non-league […]


English Premier League Sunday Predictions and Fantasy Advice (Week 1)

The opening weekend of the new English Premier League (EPL) season includes three fixtures that are sure to whet the appetite. Here we offer a preview of each match, and our predictions for the final score. Look out for our star performer selections as well, and let us know what you think in the chat […]


English Premier League - Week 1 Saturday Predictions and Fantasy Soccer Advice

The moment has almost arrived. The new EPL season begins on Saturday August 8th at lunchtime in England (7:45 a.m EST). The following is our analysis of each match on the opening day's kick-off. Stay tuned for more each week of the season. Editor’s Note: be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more […]


Crystal Palace Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

What a season for Crystal Palace in 2014-15 with managerial changes and ultimately a tremendous finishing place courtesy of the returning prodigal son Alan Pardew. Crystal Palace are now establishing themselves as a fixture in the EPL and their status as a London Club very much helps in terms of recruitment of quality overseas talent. […]


West Ham United Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Be careful what you wish for!  The EPL has a classic historical example of what can happen if you get ideas above your station and get rid of a successful manager who cannot take supporters to their desired 'next level'. For Alan Curbishley at Charlton Athletic who were relegated and never returned to the top […]


Swansea City Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Swansea City have been very quiet this post season at a time when perhaps they had every reason to be loud and proud.  We hope that satisfaction with an excellent season last time around doesn't lead to any complacency. In the EPL it is always said that the best time to invest is when you […]


Watford FC Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Last season saw Watford have four Managers in 37 days and yet promotion from the Championship was still achieved.  It is not necessarily then too much of a surprise to see that they will be starting the new season with another new Manager, this time Quique Flores who won the Europa League with Athletico Madrid. He is, however […]


West Bromwich Albion Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

West Bromwich Albion moved quickly last season and the arrival of Tony Pulis secured their future in the EPL, but also started a complete overhaul of the club both on the pitch and behind the scenes. Pulis, who has never been relegated in his managerial career, has cemented his position at the club with the […]


Norwich City Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Norwich City won promotion through the playoffs and this usually earns you the title of being the favorites for relegation in the following season. Norwich City however has EPL pedigree and were one of the leading lights in the Championship last season under the guidance of Manager Alex Neil.  Neil will not be afraid of […]


Newcastle United Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Newcastle United were in freefall for much of 2015.  They survived more as a consequence of the lack of quality of the clubs eventually relegated rather than through their own efforts. John Carver was Manager in name only and he never appeared to have the respect of the players. He hardly endeared himself to them either by some […]


Leicester City Fantasy Soccer Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Whilst there is no truth to the rumor that Tom Cruise was recruited to Leicester City for the last 10 games of last season, it truly was a Hollywood outcome for Leicester to not only survive, but to do so with room to spare.  Vindication for manager Nigel Pearson, who of course in typical EPL […]


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