Rickie Lambert
32-Year-Old Forward/Midfielder Southampton Premier
February 1, 2014 Rickie Lambert News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert (hamstring) contributed toward each of Southampton's three goals Saturday, scoring once and assisting on the other two.
Lambert entered Saturday's game with a hamstring issue, but ultimately started and made significant fantasy contributions throughout the match. A 70th minute goal was sandwiched between a pair of assists, which brought Lambert's season totals to seven in both categories.
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Rickie Lambert: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
February 1, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fulham.
Lambert did not play in Tuesday's match against Arsenal because of the injury, but he trained fully this week after that, which has allowed him to get back to fitness and face off against Fulham.
January 30, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert, who did not play in Tuesday's match against Arsenal, has trained this week and is expected to be in the squad for Saturday's match against Fulham.
Lambert has been a decent contributor overall this year, with six goals and five assists in his 22 Premier League appearances, although he's gone four straight league matches without either.
January 16, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
West Ham are in negotiations again to bring Lambert to the club from Southampton, reports the Daily Mail.
Lambert has been the subject of West Ham's transfer efforts at least since December. Southampton has indicated that the player may be sold, but negotiations continue. Lambert had a small knock to his hip, but returned to face West Brom.
December 31, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
West Ham are submitting an £8 million bid to bring Lambert to the club from Southampton, reports the Mirror.
West Ham feel they can secure Lambert with the offer of regular playing time ahead of this summer's World Cup. They have also already agreed to a loan deal to bring John Heitinga to the club from Everton.
December 22, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert scored in the 59th minute of Sunday's loss to Tottenham.
Lambert, prior to Sunday's match, went five league games without scoring. The Englishman now boasts five goals and four assists through 17 games this season.
November 10, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert was involved in three of Southampton's four goals Saturday against Hull City, scoring one goal and assisting two others.
Lambert first assisted the Saints' opening goal with a headed pass, before later converting a penalty kick and setting up teammate Adam Lallana for a goal. After a slow start to this season, Lambert has accumulated two goals and three assists in his last three contests.
September 30, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Lambert scored a 49th minute free kick to secure a 2-0 victory for Southampton on Saturday.
Lambert's right footed effort came just a couple minutes after fellow striker Daniel Osvaldo opened the scoring for Southampton. The Englishman attempted four shots during the match.
