FPL BlackBox

The season is over. Thank you all for joining us for the first season of FPL BlackBox, I hope you've enjoyed it. We'll be using this episode to cast our minds back over the crazy season just passed, identify some lessons and hopefully learn how we can improve for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is it. The final Gameweek. I hope you are all where you want to be… but lets be honest, if you're not no.1 (Hi Ola), you can still do better.  So what's the plan? Settle for what you've got? Or is it time for a last ditch punt to try and climb the ranks?  In such a crucial, chaotic Gameweek, we be looking at each position in turn in pursuit of the "Difference Maker" who can help power a final...

Well there's only two Gameweeks to go in the final week of the season. What are you playing for? Fighting to get into the top 1k? 10k? 100k? Or are you just waiting for the season to end to go again next year.   It's been a hell of a ride, and Az and Mark are here to try and help you make those final few decisions as we steam towards the end of the most volatile season in memory. In this episode t...

We're entering into the final straight now, with three massive Gameweeks rounding up a relentless 2020/2021 season. We hope your spreadsheet is made, your brain is engaged and you know what you need to do. But if you don't, then Az and Mark are here to pick out some "difference makers" who can help ensure the campaign ends on a high. As always, we'll also be looking at: Gameweek ReviewThe Great an...

Wow. Who would have thought Manchester United would have a Triple Gameweek? This. Is. Massive. With just one United player between Az and Mark's line-ups and hits needed to change that, this is an agonising scenario but one that has to be embraced by those set up to exploit it. The BlackBox pair take a deep dive on United's data, line them up vs other Double Gameweek assets and give their view on...

Time is ticking on, can you believe there are only 5 Gameweek's left of the season?! Every transfer is crucial now. Every decision needs to be well thought out and rationalised. And boy are there some decisions to be made. If you sold Kane for Vardy, to you get him straight back in? What do we do with Bruno Fernandes? Is all of our investment in Wolves defenders and Liverpool assets misplaced? The...

Did you have a playing Goalkeeper this week? Unless it was Rui Patricio or Robert Sanchéz, you're probably cursing your luck. We are now entering a Blank Gameweek and the two teams that have it are in slightly different places in our FPL thoughts – Spurs for example come straight back into a decent run of games, whereas Manchester City rotation continues to hit hard. There’s plenty to discuss for...

So both Mark and Az played the wildcard and both saw relative success. Az's mildcard did evoke a bit of disappointment from his co-host, but in a week where the template delivered, its unlikely he has any regrets. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence an...

It's Wildcard time and at least one of the FPL BlackBox boys have pulled the trigger. There's a Wildcard template emerging, that's for sure. It's hard to resist players like Diogo Jota, Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold… but do Mark and Az have a few tricks up their sleeve? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuf...

Finally. The international break is over and we can resume our quests for Green Arrows and to ascend up the rankings. We've had the news that a DGW is just a few weeks away… although it only happens to feature one team. Does this change our Wildcard thinking? Gameweek 30 also looks a prime week for going for a couple of tasty differentials. Who is there that we should be considering? Clearly, ther...

We're taking a pause during the International break to reflect back at what can only be described as the weirdest season ever. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Review of GW29 Let's talk about EO… Captaincies over the season Double figure scores and who were the opponents that conceded them ...and more! Learn...

And here it is. Quite possibly the most underwhelming Gameweek we've ever had. There are 8 teams playing, no standout game, Spurs have just got knocked out of the Europa League by a team whose manager has just been sent to prison Zoran Mamic. Arsenal have struggled through with Aubameyang missing a whole host of chances and it seems like people are turning to Brighton to be the heroes we oh so des...

Another Double Gameweek comes and goes and many of us have once again fallen victim to Pep Roulette. Congratulations to those who went for De Bruyne, or who handed the armband to Kane or Gundogan – but for many of us, this Gameweek was yet another one to forget. The next couple of weeks look tricky to navigate, so clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’l...

Well we’re coming to the end of the BIG ONE. And… well.. it was a bit of a bit of a damp squib wasn’t it. But, we have a special guest on tonight who has absolutely SMASHED IT with a triple captain from the stone age. Gareth Bale – and Luke a.k.a. d1sable – is back! Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek...

This is it. It’s the Gameweek we’ve all been waiting for. The big one. Double. Gameweek. 26! Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Doubles + Blanks GW 26 fixtures, “what if” wildcards Captain Matrix and Data ...and more! -...

So with the last Gameweek pretty much decided on whether you captained Gundogan or not – we move in to another Double Gameweek. They are coming thick and fast. We’d hoped to have had some fixture news but it doesn’t look like these won’t be coming. Not helpful for anyone on a Wildcard unless they come pretty soon however. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. An...

We’ve got a bit of a break while the FA cup takes place, but a crucial part of the season is coming. It’s Double Gameweek fever – and the seemingly unbeatable Manchester City are top of our watchlist. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team dat...

The games are coming thick and fast as this crazy seasons rumbles on. Mark is now firmly nestled in the top 100k, while Az is battling it out to stay in the top 1,000,000. There is a season defining set of games to come in the next few weeks… can Az make up any ground? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gamewe...

A broken Az joins Mark after they’ve hosted BlackBox’s first ever Gogglebox, watchalong… whatever you want to call it. Trent has just hit a double figure return in the week Az has sold him, and Mark is of course jubilant. It’s a reduced episode this week, but there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. ---------------------------------------------- 👍 🖋️ Don't forget to Like t...

We’ve reached the halfway point and what a season its been so far. Mr. Mark Sutherns has just broken into the top 100k but on the other end of the scale, Dr Az has crawled his way into the top million. While the two managers were battling it out around the same ranking in GW8, the last 11 Gameweeks have seen Mark take what looks like an unassailable lead on his podcast co-host. Join Az and Mark as...

Well the FH is looking like a bit of a fail. All of our carefully laid plans for the DGW are in ruin. Welcome to 2021. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Doubles + Blanks GW 17 fixtures and Captain Mat...

It’s a week into 2021 and… well, it’s carnage. What was billed as a pivotal week in our seasons seems to have descended into a bit of a farce. Will any games go ahead at all? Will those that were planning to use their Free Hit chip be able to? What about those that have planned to navigate this blank GW without the use of the chips? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discu...

Episode 15 of FPL BlackBox sees a festive Az and not-so-festive Mark discuss their plans for the festive schedule. There’s been a real crossroads between these two managers over the last few weeks… but who has come out on top? There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack –...

It’s a historic episode. FPL BlackBox has hit 10,000 subscribers! The suits are out – thanks to all our viewers. Episode 14 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark midway through GW13, as Manchester United host Sheffield United. With Az on Bruno ©, will we see some live celebrations? There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and...

Episode 13 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark joined by FPL royalty. James Egersdorf emerges from his hiatus to talk Fantasy Football again, as the trio discuss GW 11 and look ahead to GW 12. It was a disastrous week for Az, but a good week for his illustrious co-hosts. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the...