In A Different League

Fresh from watching Bruce Springsteen in concert 'The Boss' Neil Mansfield returns to address our many 'Letters to You' asking why Brighton's Simon Adingra got an assist at the weekend following the 'Human Touch' of the Manual Assist that's smashed the 'High Hopes' of many a Fantasy League manager like a 'Wrecking Ball'. We're joined by 'The Rising' young stars Dan Starmer and Dan Jones who are ju...

The FPL v FL - What is it that makes Fantasy League stand out against Fantasy Premier League? We're joined by multiple winner on both platforms, Gareth Butler (known to many on social media as 'Clouseau'). With the season drawing towards it's conclusion, Jessy and Chris assess some of the players worth keeping tabs on between now and the end of the season. Plus Neil Mansfield brings us the 'Team o...

Jessy is back from running the Boston Marathon and jumps straight into the ring with sister Emily Parker Humphreys for 12 rounds of Fantasy League family rivalry discussing the George Borough Wednesday League. Plus we look ahead to the weekend's fixtures, with an eye on who to look out for next season. And Neil Mansfield brings us details of team of the week along with the most popular transfers i...

As Jessy completes the Boston Marathon, Chris has Neil Mansfield all to himself to remind him of one particularly absurd prediction last week! We also have another special guest joining us from the USA, as Cara Carpenito explains how she got playing Fantasy League and why phrases like 'squeaky bum time' keep her amused. Any questions you may have for the team or the wider Fantasy League community...

Neil Mansfield does little to convince anyone he's not taken a 'Liverpool pill' with a very bold prediction for Luton's trip to Manchester City this weekend. But does he make a solid argument? Jessy Parker Humphreys' mind is made up on the Premier League title race, so how will that translate to Fantasy League? Plus the weeks most popular transfers in and out. The season's end is fast approaching...

The most surreal episode so far, we're joined by Jose Mourinho, Harry Kane (or Frank Bruno as Neil Mansfield thought), Harry Redknapp, Sean Dyche, Mikel Arteta and Roy Hodgson!! Impressionist Roman Cywinski also happens to be our special guest to discuss his 20+ years of playing Fantasy League and why 'The Dazzlers League Of Gents' means so much to his group of friends. Neil Mansfield discusses en...

It's been a long two weeks during the international break BUT the Premier League is back and now things get serious in the World of 'Fantasy League'. Can you trust Aston Villa's squad rotation? Is Brennan Johnson worth a punt? As well as looking at this weekend's fixtures we ask some hard hitting listeners questions of FL HQ's Neil Mansfield: Like who is your best and worst signing ever and who ar...

Approaching the 30th anniversary of the 'We all live in a Perry Groves World' Fantasy League involving just 5 players, we speak with Simon, Marek and Graham who even got to meet their hero for two trophy presentations! With Jessy away, Neil Mansfield and Chris Peilow debate whether to ditch Raheem Sterling for Nelson Semedo and we have an appeal for you: Is there anyone who had Rodrigo Muniz in th...

A farming special this week, as Rob and Mike McNiven from the "Dire-A Dora League" explain the logistics behind making your super subs while out in a field on a Combine Harvester! Chris and Jessy look at this weekend's fixtures in both the Premier League and FA Cup and how that could affect things in Fantasy League. And do you have James Trafford, Jayden Bogle or Auston Trusty in your side? If so...

Another Fantasy League first: 2 players join us from Hong Kong. Not only that, but one has been re-connected with their old Uni mate - our very own Chris Peilow! We dig for dirt with Max Hewson, who with a little help from Tony Cascarino hopes to disprove David Newton's theory that you can't win anything with kids versus 30 years' FL experience. Neil is back, while Jessy and Chris look ahead to th...

Stand by for some quite astonishing revelations and without doubt the toughest forefeits we've had so far on the pod: Tattoos of Eden Hazard and eating your way out of 24 hours in McDonalds! Jessy's brother Ed and team-mate Seb join us to discuss sibling rivalries and some new rules for his breakaway Fantasy League. Neil is away this week, but Chris and Jessy attempt to de-code the Team of the Wee...

Who better to speak to for sensible auction day planning and investing in future assets than FOUR players from the 'Prudential Holburn Independent Financial Advisers League'? Tim Benson, Mike Cresswell, Gary Green and Stuart Morgan have plenty of tales to tell from running two divisions for over 30 years. Plus Neil Mansfield explains how photo evidence is being used at Fantasy League HQ to scrutin...

What are Andy Murray and Jamie Murray's secret Fantasy League tactics? How can you win two tennis Grand Slams AND multiple Fantasy League's? Team-mates and rivals Niall Erskine and Mike Fleming join us to reveal all from their star studded 'True Test' league while also explaining what is a "Cleano Express" and "Les Sealey"? And Jessy tries not to gloat too much about Chelsea's victory over Chris's...

A quick turnaround after a busy set of fixtures, leaves Neil Mansfield with a lot to explain to the Fantasy League listeners, with not one but TWO meetings of the 'Manual Assist Panel' (yes it does really exist!). Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's action including the 'Fantasy League derby'. And you really won't want to miss this week's guest Simon McDougle whose dedication to the game may ha...

A late release this week after allowing an extra day to discuss.... Well, what deals DID happen on Transfer Deadline Day, we talk about anyway. Gerard Houllier and Roy Evans, Alan Curbishley and Steve Gritt. Managerial double acts don't work right? WRONG!! Jamie Crook explains how his partnership alongside joint-manager 'Bradley' has stood the test of time for 17 years, while league rival Nick Gol...

Neil Mansfield steps in alongside Jessy Parker Humphreys this week to discuss the FA Cup fourth round, how Fantasy League HQ deal with Transfer Deadline Day, while Jessy tries to deviate the chat away Liverpool. We're also joined by Simon Flowers and Andy Henton all the way from Switzerland! The first 'Novice League' we've featured, in an international league containing players from India, Canada....

Trevor Farnham joins us from the Lager Drinkers Combination (who also drink Guinness) to explain how his 'dictatorship' and an auction hammer keeps order among the Liverpool and Everton fans in his league including one particularly rebellious team owner. Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's games and Neil Mansfield discusses 'Super Subs', whether you'd prefer Fantasy League medals or certificate...

This week's guests are from Northern Ireland where Fantasy League has been introduced to a whole village community, including one player who legend has it wasn't allowed home by his wife if he didn't sign Harry Kane! Chris Boyce and Mark Hawthorne join us to explain that and how they manage a DOUBLE auction night. Chris and Jessy look back on the FA Cup third round weekend, while Fantasy League's...

A happy new year to all in Fantasy League land and what better way to start the year than a bit of FA Cup action? We look ahead to this weekend's third round and how to approach your picks. Will 45 points be enough for our very own Chris Peilow to be named as the best performing FL player of the week? Plus we're joined by Stephen Fuller who is competing in TWO different Fantasy Leagues to explain...

We may have forgotten which day of the week it is but we haven't forgotten this week's Fantasy League feast! Our featured league this week is a 'Dynasty League' containing fathers and sons from the 'Sir Geoffrey Boycott Corridor of Uncertainty' league and no fewer than FIVE guests on the show. Plus Neil Mansfield reveals who has been the best performing FL player of the Festive period and we attem...

As it's Christmas we have a guest cameo from Mr Fantasy League himself - Andrew Wainstein this week. Plus Jessy and Chris speak to cousins James and Joe Calverley from the 'Calverley Classico' League, who joined their dads league when they were aged just 9 and 12 (imagine the Christmas dinner conversation!) and we debate auction day strategies. Plus Neil Mansfield addresses a generous weekend of d...

Chris and Jessy are joined this week by Fantasy League stalwart Barry Eyre, who set up a league with his neighbours in 1993 that included one high ranking Football Executive. Neil Mansfield also returns to explain two 'double assists' and reveal the top points scorer in this double match week and which players helped them to a staggering 49 point haul! We want to hear from you: Your messages will...

A belated show after a full midweek round of Premier League fixtures, with 1 change to this week's lineup: Jessy Parker Humphreys returns to the side after illness alongside ever present Chris Peilow. We're joined by Dave Boyle from the TLL Fantasy League who have their own Youtube channel dedicated to auction day, complete with Big Brother style diary room and Ryder Cup style Green Jacket! Neil M...

The Premier League is back and Jessy's performance was so bad they've been forced to miss the show through illness, meaning Neil Mansfield steps in as he and Chris look at the merits of picking players from key relegation battles this weekend and the top transfers in and out. We're also joined by our first ever coach, as AFC Wimbledon Women's table topping analyst Frank Lopez explains how he once...

An international weekend = our first quiz of the series. Not just any quiz - we're joined by Question of Sport OFFICIAL question writer himself James Knowles of the Premier Lager league who not only puts Jessy and Chris's knowledge to the test, but also has a teaser for you, our loyal band of listeners (no cheating!). Plus Jessy and prepares for Europe, are they really taking on a member of So Sol...