Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

This week James presents the Breakfast Steam for half hour with a round-up of all the latest World Cup talking points including Neymar’s injury scare after Richarlison’s double helped Brazil to victory and there were also wins for Switzerland and Portugal yesterday, while The Netherlands and England can potentially sealing qualification for the last 16 today. On Planet FPL Patreon, December is FRE...

This week James presents the Breakfast Stream for half hour with a round-up of all the latest World Cup talking points which yesterday included another huge World Cup shock as Japan recovered from a goal deficit to stun 2014 Champions Germany. There was also a scare for Belgium who were dominated for large parts by Canada but still won and Spain hit seven against Costa Rica. On Planet FPL Patreon,...

This week James presents the Breakfast Stream for half hour with a round-up of all the latest World Cup talking points which yesterday included Saudi Arabia’s stunning and shocking victory against Argentina whilst France and Kylian Mbappe were in fine form in beating Australia. Plus the latest FIFA Fantasy farce, Harry Kane appears to be a doubt for England’s game on Friday and Cristiano Ronaldo i...

This week James presents the Breakfast Stream for half hour with a round-up of all the latest World Cup news  featured a 6-2 win for England against Iran, a win for the Dutch Wales headlines and today there’s thoughts on yesterday’s games drew with USA and there was lots of added time. Plus a look ahead to today’s games which feature two of the favourites, Argentina and France On Planet FPL Patreo...

This week James presents the Breakfast Stream for half hour with a round-up and today there’s thoughts on yesterday’s opening game victory for Ecuador against Qatar and today’s games which features England’s opener against Iran. Plus live viewer questions on the World Cup and the Fantasy Football formats. On Planet FPL Patreon, December is FREE! Sign up in November and it becomes a 2nd month for f...

Following on from Thursday's Preview Podcast for FIFA World Cup Fantasy clarification on the rules on Friday changed the layout for Fantasy managers in a big way and though assessment of players may have proved useful, our understanding of the rules proved to be incorrect. On this stream James does his best to explain what the updated rules tell us about how we should now attack the game. For furt...

On this Podcast Suj & James discuss Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid and how promises on a summer tournament and other parts of the bid process have been broken.  And there's reaction to Netflix's FIFA Uncovered Documentary with reaction to whether Qatar 'bought' the World Cup and discussion on corruption in FIFA and member assosiations. On Planet FPL Patreon, December is FREE! Sign up in November and i...

Suj & James preview FIFA's official World Cup Fantasy game and begin with a rundown on the rules which has caused a lot of confusion within the FPL community, and once clarified there's discussion on how best to use the chips which are different to what many are accustomed to. Plus, James details his Watchlist of players under consideration, why big upfront will be popular and why goalscoring defe...

For the next month Sky Fantasy Football doesn't revolve around £50,000, it revolves around £10,000, as Sky managers turn their attention to the Fantasy World Cup game. On the Pod, strategy ideas, the importance of captaincy, how this game will differ to the Premier League version, consideration of how to use transfers, ownership numbers and players to consider. Plus final thoughts and notes on the...

With 5 days to go until the beginning of the World Cup Suj & James discuss the Human Rights issues that continue to cast a dark cloud over Qatar's hosting of the tournament. But what are the issues? There's details from Amnesty International's 2016 report that listed several concerns for the rights of migrant workers in construction of stadia for the World Cup and there's discussion on whether the...

Suj & James discuss all the games from Gameweek 16, the last ahead of the World Cup, and for many it was a disappointing FPL weekend with City players bar Phil Foden blanking during a shocking but deserved defeat to Brentford and Mo Salah was also not among the returns despite Liverpool scoring three in victory against Southampton. All the games reviewed including Newcastle's slight tweaks that en...

Suj & James discuss yesterday's announcement of Gareth Southgate's England World Cup Squad and on the whole it's largely a positive reaction with in-form Ben White, James Maddison and Callum Wilson all getting call ups. There are however areas of concern in the wing-back positions with Luke Shaw the only natural left footed defensive player in the squad, concerns around the fitness of players like...

On Clash of the Correspondents this week James is joined by Liverpool fan Dan Lord and Southampton fan Matt Samuel to discuss all the latest at their clubs and preview Saturday's meeting at Anfield. Are Liverpool for sale? FSG are reported to be willing to negotiate on offers for control of the club. There’s discussion on if they’ve been good for Liverpool and whether The Reds can sustain challeng...

With only two gamedays to go before the Sky Fantasy Football Overhaul Suj & James discuss if there's any reasons to make transfers at the weekend. What should non Erling Haaland owners do if he's in the City team on Saturday? And what should managers do who have no coverage for Sunday's games? Plus, reflection on the weekend games, James does a rough Overhaul draft, community questions covered and...

Here's the audio from James's live stream this afternoon with plenty of advice on what to do 'again' with Man City assets ahead of deadline and the next probable FPL site crash! Plus, one week punts shared, memories of the San Siro and lots more including plenty wanting thoughts on the returning Dejan Kulusevski... Coming up Wednesday on Planet FPL - Planet SkyFF s4 ep15 with all the latest on Sky...

On the GW15 review Suj & James discuss all the drama from an action packed Premier League weekend which for Fantasy managers began with FPL's website crashing for the final 15 minutes ahead of deadline.  All the games reviewed with extended thoughts on Leeds dramatic win over Bournemouth, why Leicester have found solidity again, why Arsenal and Newcastle continue to look the real deal and Liverpoo...

Here's the audio from James's live stream this afternoon with plenty with plenty left wondering if Pep Guardiola will start Erling Haaland and Phil Foden tomorrow. Plus, concerns grow for Tottenham in Sunday's encounter with Liverpool and why Scamacca for Mitrovic is James' likely FPLK transfer... Coming up Monday on Planet FPL - s6 ep21 reviewing all the weekend GW15 games and still to come tomor...

On Clash of the Correspondents this week James is joined by Everton fan Sean Norton and Leicester fan Aaron Lagor to discuss all the latest at their clubs and preview Saturday's evening kick off at Goodison Park. Back to back clean sheets for The Toffees will have FPL managers interested in the likes of Jordan Pickford, Conor Coady and a returning Nathan Patterson but with Leicester and Bournemout...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Podcast James is joined by Planet FPL Patreon Limichi Okamoto to discuss all the latest talking points for Sky Fantasy managers. Are any transfers worth making with only 4 gamedays left before Overhaul? Well, one might be for Erling Haaland for those who sold should the City's star striker make it back for Saturday's game against Fulham... Plus, who to captain o...

Due to gender discrimination laws and rumours of arms being given to Russia there are growing calls for football's governing body to ban Iran from the World Cup. Is it likely to happen? And who would replace them if they were expelled? There's discussion on sexism, equality, hypocrisy and what England should do considering they are scheduled to play Iran in 20 days time or should football and poli...

Suj & James review all the Gameweek 14 talking points as Graham Potter's return to Chelsea turned into a horror show, Arsenal and Newcastle were scary good in big home wins, Tottenham came back from the dead, Leeds shocked Liverpool at Anfield and the FPL servers had last minute Gremlins. Key talking points and tactical pointers discussed from all the games including problem solving for the remain...

Here's the audio from James's live stream this afternoon with plenty of talk on Haaland v Salah for captaincy, what to do with doubtful players such as Jarrod Bowen, there's plenty of Tottenham talk inevitably and lots more... Coming up Monday on Planet FPL - s6 ep20 reviewing all the weekend GW14 games and still to come tomorrow on the Planet FPL YouTube channel James presents the GW14 Deadline S...

On Clash of the Correspondents this week James is joined by Brentford fan Tom Medd and Wolves fan Bradley Parker to discuss all the latest at their clubs and preview Saturday's GW14 meeting in West London. It's a 'miserable' mood for both Correspondents following 4-0 defeats for both at the weekend and there are plenty of laughs to be had on this Podcast. For The Bees, 9 goals conceded in their la...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James debate whether transfers are still worth making as we approach The Overhaul and every move needs a 'is it worth it?' second thought. There could still be interest in Arsenal and Manchester United assets this Sunday and the pros and cons of players from both are considered with captaincy for Sunday important; Erling Haaland contingencies discu...

James is joined by Aston Villa correspondent Lee Jackson to discuss a dramatic week at Villa, which saw manager Steven Gerrard dismissed immediately following the 3-0 defeat at Fulham and Villarreal manager Unai Emery appointed as the new man in charge. Where did it go wrong for Gerrard? Did the fans ever take to the former Liverpool legend? And why didn't success at Rangers transfer to the second...