Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

They were underestimated all season, with underlying data suggesting they were massively overperforming. They were the forgotten story amongst The Spygate scandal too. But Hull City clinched promotion on a scoring hot day at Wembley against Middlesbrough and are now back amongst the Premier League's elite. Hull City Correspondent Danny MacDonald makes his Planet FPL debut and joins James to discus...

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Marco Silva leaving Fulham * Pierre Sage likely to be the new manager at Crystal Palace * James Milner's retirement * Could Morgan Rogers leave Aston Villa? * Intro to Manchester United linked Ederson * World Cup rule changes * Each nation's final friendly overview * Upcoming content info Today on Patreon: Ask James (IT+) & Mem...

At the first time of asking Ipswich Town have returned to the Premier League and will hope to improve on their showing two seasons ago that followed unexpected back to back promotions. But something doesn't feel right. James is joined by Ipswich fan Paul Gaught-Allen to discuss what's changed at Ipswich over the last 12 months, The exciting football from the 2024 promotion has given way to somethi...

A relaxed chat with Nico and James on an assortment of football related topics. On the Podcast, conversation includes more on the Champions League Final, an assessment of Bukayo Saka, illegal streaming, the trouble in Paris, the top scorer in Ligue 1 who you may not have heard of, Evan Guessand and Brennan Johnson's European successes, 'feeling a part' of a winning team despite not playing, the Du...

After several years of flirting with relegation Coventry City's top flight stay of over 30 years ended in 2001. No one could have forseeen then that it would take them 25 years to return and along the way they would drop as low as League Two. James is joined by new Coventry City Correspondent Andrew O'Gorman to discuss what's happened over the last 25 years. A story that features financial disaste...

David and James have a look at their FPL seasons in numbers, having finished either side of the top 50k. And also look in reference to two outstanding performers, the overall winner Erik Ibsen and Planet FPL mini league winner Cameron Scott, ranked by FPL Premier Tools as the World's best FPL manager across the last three seasons. What has been learned? What might be done differently this season....

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano * Hull 1-0 Middlesbrough & Play-Off round-up * Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona * Harry Kane's phenomenal season * Major League European round-up * Como qualifying for the Champions League * Next season's European qualifiers * Champions League Final Today on Patreon: The Differential Show (BT+)...

The first Ask James stream following the conclusion of the Premier League season features a range of topics, including FPL next season, plus, Arsenal, Tottenham, England, the World Cup, transfers, managers and lots more. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender with David & James Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy (IT+) & On This Day from 2011 (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found v...

James needs a cold shower after this one as he's joined by Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard to discuss Arsenal's title win. There's discussion on Mikel Arteta, the key players and moments from The Gunners season which featured not only highs, but moments of concern. Plus, the importance of shaking the 'bottlers' tag, a look ahead to Saturday's Champions League Final and whether we can expect Arsenal to...

The final Gameweek review of the season which ended with plenty of drama for FPL managers with Arsenal and Manchester City both going into full rotation mode. Some survived, others thrived. But for Suj and James there was only one survivor, as Tottenham beat Everton to make West Ham's win against Leeds immaterial and they now drop into The Championship. Early discussion on the Podcast focuses on t...

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa *English dominance in Europa competitions * The Southampton 'Spygate' scandal conclusion *Celtic 3-1 Hearts * Serie A & La Liga Final Day Preview * England World Cup Squad * GW38 Free Hit Drafts Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW38 Preview (IT+) & The GW38 Team News Stream (AT) The full Planet F...

The concern for FPL managers that their assets may miss out on final day is real. Punts are discussed, but so much about Sunday depends on what we hear from respective managers in their press conferences. So maybe investing in what's safe for minutes is best...? Plus, congratulations to Villa, latest on the battle to stay up, Alonso at Chelsea, if Arsenal will be favourites next season, England's...

Arsenal are Champions. Through gritted teeth James concedes that they deserve it. Suj agrees. But what it's difficult to agree on is about what happens next for FPL managers for final day. Do Arsenal and Man City now rotate on final day? There's coverage of Arsenal's victory against Burnley, City's draw at a once again impressive Bournemouth who have secured Europa League qualification at minimum....

James has long had a feeling that this fixture could be the one in Gameweek 38 that 'goes off'. But is that correct? On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Fulham fan Lewis James and Newcastle fan Simon Bibby to gauge their views on whether Fantasy managers should be looking at their clubs for final day investment. Antonee Robinson is on pens (maybe), Will Osula is on fire with 6 in his...

We're 70% through the penultimate Gameweek of the season and the weekend concluded with West Ham failing to take the opportunity to move out of the relegation as they were beaten by a Will Osula inspired Newcastle. Osula is one of a number of players who may now appeal for those who want to take punts on attacking players for final day. Is Mo Salah also one of them? Back off the bench on Friday ni...

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Tottenham 1-1 Leeds * Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace * The Southampton 'Spygate' scandal * Play-Offs round-up * Celtic v Hearts title decider * GW37 Free Hit Drafts * GW37 Wildcard Drafts Later on Planet FPL: James presents the GW37 Deadline Stream live, in partnership with FPL Team, at 530pm BST, exclusively on the Planet...

On James' live stream today lots of FPL Dilemmas covered, including best three Arsenal assets, what to do now with City and Palace assets following the game last night, differentials for discussion and the importance of holding some transfers back for final day. Plus, thoughts on many of the weekend fixture, the title race, who will stay up, the quality of current Premier League managers, team of...

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester United fan Alex Trembath and Nottingham Forest fan Mark Sutherns to discuss the latest at their clubs, but with objectives achieved are both teams now 'on the beach?' And is that good or bad for FPL managers? United will back in the Champions League next season and almost certain to finish third, with rumours now suggesting Michael Carri...

A relaxed chat with Nico and James on an assortment of football related topics. On the Podcast discussion includes reaction to Tottenham's draw with Leeds, bust ups at Real Madrid, the problem with incorporating individual superstars like Kylian Mbappe into off the ball pressing structures, players trying to make peace with fans after a bad result and booking accommodation in advance for European...

James went and hid, Suj could barely watch. The debate will rage on and on about that West Ham disallowed goal yesterday, and it's debated here following a review of the opening 9 games in Double Gameweek 36. Cherki v Semenyo got an answer on Saturday; it was Doku! Haaland Triple Captainers have been rewarded and those with a Bench Boost may also have come out of the weekend well. Bournemouth trul...

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Arsenal 1-0 Atleti (2-1) * Bayern 1-1 PSG (5-6) * Tchaouameni/Valverde bust up * Palace 2-1 Shakhtar (5-2) * Villa 4-0 Forest (4-1) * Race for 6th * Play Offs preview * GW36 Free Hit Drafts * GW36 Wildcard Drafts Tomorrow on Planet FPL; James presents the GW36 Deadline Stream, in partnership with FPL Team, exclusively on the Pl...

In theory this looked like it could end up being an end of season decider for a Champions League place next season, but whilst Liverpool have crawled towards completing the job Chelsea have lost 6 in a row in the Premier League and have parted ways with a manager along the way. On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Liverpool fan Dan Lord and Chelsea fan Gary Mantle to discuss an underw...

The final Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and we've got all the key FPL relevant discussion from the Doublers as James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle & Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLaughlin-Dowd. Discussion includes, moving Antoine Semenyo to Rayan Cherki, differential Jeremy Doku, defensive alternatives to Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland for the armband. Whilst for Pala...

A dramatic weekend in the Premier League reviewed with Suj and James as the race for the title and the battle to stay up took major twists and there are potentially big implications for Fantasy managers as a result. Arsenal won comfortably but Manchester City escaped from Everton with a draw giving Arsenal a big advantage in the race for the title. Win at West Ham and it looks to be theirs, but Th...

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Man Utd 2-1 Brentford * PSG 5-4 Bayern * Atleti 1-1 Arsenal * Forest 1-0 Villa * Shakhtar 1-3 Palace * Scott Parker leaves Burnley by Mutual consent * EFL Final Day permutations * National League Final Day & Play Offs * GW35 Free Hit and Wildcard Drafts Later on Planet FPL; James presents the GW35 Deadline Stream, in partnershi...