FPL BlackBox

Az is joined by @pras_fpl and @fpl_sonaldo who host the brilliant Burning Questions video series over on Fantasy Football Scout. Both have brilliant analytical minds, and will be helping Az ahead of some very difficult decisions this week. To save his chips, or to use one? Be warned though... you will be VERY jealous when you see what Pras will be unleashing this week... Learn more about your ad c...

Two Fantasy Football Scout employees chat about all things FPL, as Az is joined by legendary manager Tom Freeman. For those of you who don't know, in 12 seasons, Tom has finished in the top 1k an astounding 5 times, with a best finish of 214th in 2018/19. Over this period, Tom has also only finished outside the top 100k once, and has an average finish of 26,876. Ridiculous. With chips having been...

Az chats to the King of Youtube, @Let's Talk FPL about all things Gameweek 26. Triple Captains.. Bench Boosts... and who are the best DGW options to consider? Andy is plotting a hit or two... tune in to find out who's coming in! They'll also be looking at all the usual stuff such as: The Great and the Good Player / Team data Captains Matrix GW26 Fixture predictions... ...and more! Learn more about...

Az chats to Oscar a.k.a. FPL Focal about his incredible season so far, which see's him currently at 26th in the overall FPL rankings! But, having been 2nd for much of the season, this is a bit of a slide for Oscar. What are his plans going forward to try and push for that #1 spot? They'll also be looking at all the usual stuff such as: The Great and the Good Player / Team data Captains Matrix GW16...

Gameweek 22 is over and FPL managers will be split into two camps. Who owned Bruno Fernandes for his 23 points haul and who didn't. Well FPL BlackBox is no exception, with one of the lads bringing him in, and the other failing to do so. Hear from Az and Mark as they discuss their contrasting Double Gameweek experiences, and as always, they'll also look at: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good St...

Join Mark and Az for the second FPL BlackBox of Gameweek 21. With a couple of new signings in the bag, the duo will be taking a look at the likes of Phil Coutinho, Kieran Trippier… and the mighty Chris Wood. Can this unlikely trio have an impact on our Fantasy seasons? They will also be having another stock check at the state of play of Double Gameweek 22, including Chip strategies, Free Hits and...

With the announcement of the Double Gameweek ahead of GW22, the BlackBox boys are turning their attention to the offerings at their disposal. The only problem is there isn't much to get excited about. Or is there? As part of a comprehensive review of all things Double Gameweek, the duo will be talking about transfer targets, Free Hit and Chip plans, as well as checking team and player data and the...

Return of the Jedi, The Emperor Strikes Back, call him what you want but Mark is back! Join the Godfather himself as he looks to find a way to catch up to Az who is rampaging up the rankings. There are fixture postponements to consider, an extra Free Hit chip, and a chaotic schedule of fixtures, so Mark's return could not come at a better time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Az chats to Simon March, winner of the Fantasy Premier League 2014/15 season. Despite winning the game, Simon has remained an active part of the FPL community, and boasts 5 finishes inside the top 60k in the last 5 seasons since he won. In this episode, they'll be chatting about how the appointment of Ralf Rangnick, combined with United's brilliant fixtures, could mean the current template is well...

Az and Luke turn time back a few years and reunite for a FPL TopGuns reunion! The two "maverick" FPL managers started a podcast a few seasons ago, before life got in the way and they had to cease recording. Things are different now. There's more tech, more stats... but this episode will roll back the years as the two combine for a slightly more informal look at the season so far and plans heading...

With Mark MIA, The FPL General steps in to co-host FPL BlackBox with Az. Both managers are riding high this season, and will be talking about all the usual stuff (Great and the Good, stats etc.) as well as giving their assessments on Spurs assets under Conte, ahead of a busy festive schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The worm has very much turned on FPL BlackBox, with Az stretching his lead over Mark to epic proportions and threatening to claim top spot in the Great and the Good league. But Mark is sure to relish the challenge and go all out to reel his co-host rival. Elsewhere in this week's episode, the pair discuss Antonio Conte's arrival at Spurs and the lure of the FPL back four setup ahead of Gameweek 11...

It's a milestone episode of FPL Blackbox for several reasons.  Obviously the 50 is up, but also because, finally, Az has managed to topple Mark in the rankings and starts an episode in front for the first time. Mark's answer to this event? The Wildcard is active.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Az and Mark return for another episode of FPL BlackBox ahead of Gameweek 9, to find themselves troubled by their heavy-hitter strikers.     Not so long ago, all the talk was about going "Threemium" and getting on board with both Ronaldo and Lukaku, now, weeks later we have growing doubts about both.   The boys assess that shift in confidence ahead of a classic form vs fixtures scenario, as Salah m...

The FPL BlackBox boys return from the international break for a very special episode. Az not only has his Wildcard active, but he and Mark are joined by none other than Lets Talk FPL's Andy.  The three former ScoutCasters are back together to do scrub Az's team refresh and chat all the major issues ahead of Gameweek 8 for those with and without their Wildcard in play. Learn more about your ad choi...

Az is back following his house move and joins up with Mark to tackle the ever shifting Fantasy landscape ahead of Gameweek 7. Arsenal's emergence as a potential force gets some attention, while a rash of defensive casualties undermine last week's cry to go "big at the back". The BlackBox duo respond to both with a full stock check of each position and a glimpse of their would-be Wildcard squads sh...

While the Cat's away moving to Hitchin, the mice will play. In this case the mice in question are Mark and guest co-host Luke as they take assume control while Az undergoes his house move. There's much to discuss, not least the new movement towards big investment in defence that's rapidly gaining momentum of the starts made by Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool. Elsewhere, Mark and Luke look back on...

Ronaldo has scored twice on his debut, will Mark have egg on his face or will he take solace in the fact that Lukaku has matched him? Also, this is an amazing week for Az… tune in to find out why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is nearly over (thank the Maker) and after the record-breaking episode last time out, the FPL BlackBox boys have got a lot to live up to. To be honest, those boots might be a bit too big to fill, but they'll do their best, and Mark has some extra stats on Man U with Cavani (at Az's request). And as always, the boys preview the Gameweek to come with lots of chat on the capta...

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Gameweek 2 has come and gone and the template remains strong. Except for one man… the mighty Romelu Lukaku has burst onto the scene and at least one of the BlackBox boys has jerked the knee and brought him in.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the aftermath of Gameweek 1 and everyone is… happy? This can't be right. Will this happiness last? The BlackBox boys are on hand to try and help you make the important decisions and perhaps go against the template? Oh boy, is it strong this year.   As always, they'll also be looking at: Gameweek ReviewThe Great and the Good StandingsTeam data – Defence and AttackPlayer DataCaptain Matrix and...

Life begins at 40! It's the 40th episode of FPL BlackBox. Thank you so much to everyone that has supported Mark and Az so far. On today's stream, the BlackBox boys will be making their final preperations for Gameweek 1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 21/22 Premier League season draws near, its time to have a look at your team and think… how template am I? If the answer is "very", then you're going to get a very stern telling off from resident maverick @ffscout_luke, who joins Mark and Az as a guest on tonights pod. The three of them will be looking at ways to smash the template, who we should be considering and who is flying under the r...

The BlackBox boys are back in town! Hopefully you are well rested and ready to go again as the 21/22 Premier League season draws near. There's still a few weeks to go, but Az and Mark are shaking off some of the rust to have a look at some of the key talking points this pre-season. With transfers to be made, fitness tests to be conducted and injuries to be monitored, the focus here is on form vs....