Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

On the Gameweek 13 review Suj & James discuss all the weekend games as enabling midfielders put their hand up for consideration as Miguel Almiron, Alex Iwobi, Andreas Pereira and Granit Xhaka were among those who returned with double point hauls. What to do with Mo Salah? Could he yet prove to be the best captaincy option this week despite a blank and a below par performance in Liverpool's defeat...

Suj & James review all the midweek football in Blank Gameweek 12 which featured James's painful trip to Old Trafford where Manchester United dismantled Tottenham and there's a detailed discussion of what United did so well and why Tottenham looked so poor. All the games discussed, with several pointers towards assets that should be of interest for those on Wildcard which includes an emerging enabl...

On this Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Brighton fan Sam Murray to discuss the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets of interest within them and preview Saturday's Gameweek 13 meeting at The Etihad. Who does Jonny see now as City's challengers for the title? Did Pep Guardiola overthink it again at Liverpool on Sunday? And who truly are the best...

On the Sky Fantasy Podcast Suj & James discuss all the latest talking points including captaincy for the 5 upcoming gamedays, key pointers from the weekend games and transfers on mind, which include coverage needed for Thursday and why everyone will want a West Ham asset on Monday night. Plus, why Forest assets should go, why a movement of Brighton assets may require a second thought, players of i...

On the first of two Clash of the Correspondents this week James welcomes Newcastle fan Simon Bibby and Everton fan Sean Norton to discuss all the latest at their clubs and preview tomorrow night's GW12 meeting at St James's Park. Both clubs should appeal to FPL managers with Free Hitters likely to consider a Newcastle treble up this week and Gameweek 13 Wildcarders are likely to consider Everton e...

On the Gameweek 11 review Podcast Suj & James discuss the fallout from all the weekend games with ideas of how best to cover a Gameweek 12 that doesn't feature Arsenal or Manchester City. All the games reviewed and discussion features whether Tottenham are now likely to make a regular switch to 3-5-2, how Pep Guardiola couldn't resist and over-thought a big game again, why Villa can consider thems...

An 8am BST start for James for his Ask James stream as part of a trial for content during the World Cup. On the stream, topics covered include if this is the week to oppose Erling Haaland for FPL captaincy, if 11 starters is a must for GW12, holding Arsenal and Manchester City assets, the situation with Tottenham's wing-backs, best buys for the next 2 Gameweeks, next England manager if Gareth Sout...

On this week's Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Southampton fan Matt Samuel and West Ham fan Chris Stone to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview Sunday's meeting at St Mary's. Is time running out on Ralph Hassenhuttl? Could a change of manager be in the offing for Southampton?  Are wins against Wolves and Fulham a sign that West Ham are now ne...

It's a big period in Sky Fantasy with a (nearly) full midweek programme next week and despite no fixture and despite the postponement of Arsenal's fixture with Manchester City assets from both clubs still appeal going into the weekend. There's discussion on upcoming captaincy for the next 6 days including Friday's Brenford v Brighton single gameday, why Harry Kane will be popular Saturday and if E...

In July Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were, too much public surprise, found not guilty during a corruption trial that revolved around a £1.7m payment Blatter's FIFA made to Platini in 2011 for work done advisory work the Frenchman did between 1998 and 2002. Suj & James investigate and discuss what happened and how a verbal agreement meant that the pair was exonerated. Plus, the FBI's investigati...

Suj & James review all the Gameweek 10 weekend football and there's plenty to discuss as Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka returned big in Sunday's win against Liverpool, Harry Kane helped Tottenham claim the points at Brighton, West Ham won but not without controversy, why Leeds faded at Palace after a bright opening. Plus, there was another 4 goal haul for City and Phil Foden is in to...

With James on his travels again (likes the punishment apparently) to watch Tottenham at The Amex, he has brought forward The Deadline Stream forward to Friday night again and therefore released the audio again to listen to. Lots on the Pod including why James is likely to sell Ivan Perisic ahead of deadline and why expectations are low for the trip to Brighton. Plus, the time looks right for many...

James is joined by Crystal Palace fan Migtavius and Leeds fan Andy Martin to discuss all the latest at their clubs ahead of Sunday's Gameweek 10 meeting at Selhurst Park. For Palace 6 points from 7 doesn't represent a great start but the schedule hasn't been kind and a very attractive run of fixtures until the World Cup begins now. There's discussion on the key FPL assets of interest such as Marc...

Yes, he forgot to buy James Maddison.... Suj & James discuss all the key talking points for Sky Fantasy Football including key pointers from a weekend that included big captaincy hauls and Brighton assets just got very interesting again. Plus, there are plenty of choices for captaincy on Sunday, Wilfried Zaha is likely to be a popular signing and there's debate on Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa...

For fans travelling to the World Cup in Qatar it will be an experience like no other. On the Podcast, there's discussion on restrictions for fans, including challenges in gaining accommodation and crossing borders into Qatar, why finding things to do will be a challenge as there are expected to be  many restrictions, including the difficulty on accessing booze and even watching the games! Plus, ad...

Suj and James review the weekend Gameweek 9 football that featured another Erling Haaland haul in the Manchester Derby, one of 3 weekend Premier League hat-tricks, Arsenal took the spoils in the North London Derby, Jarrod Bowen won assist of the season and Bruno Lage was dismissed as Wolves manager. There's tactical insight and key pointers from all 9 weekend games, why the Gameweek 12 blank for A...

With James off to the North London Derby tomorrow and therefore unable to do the Deadline Stream in the hour leading up to deadline, James decided to still do the stream, but on Friday night instead and that means it's worthwhile releasing the audio! On the stream, find out the dilemmas FPL managers are considering ahead of Gameweek 9 and James's thoughts for the Derby, planning ahead and lots mor...

Nottingham Forest correspondent Mark Sutherns joins James to discuss all the latest at Forest following a difficult start to the season. A start that Mark predicted but recent defeats at home to fellow promoted sides Bournemouth and Fulham has caused alarm? Could Steve Cooper find himself under pressure if results don't improve in the near future or is he likely to make adjustments tpo tactics tha...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James dive into some of the data behind the start to the season which causes some interesting debate around assets managers may be considering and also some they may not... Thoughts on captaincy for the weekend, the big Monday Night game between Leicester and Forest is covered including alternatives to the 'obvious' James Maddison move, eyes on Lee...

Suj & James discuss what England's likely final 26 man squad will look like for the World Cup. Who's definitely going? Who's likely to miss out? And could anyone make a late push for inclusion? Plus, discussion on if it's time for Gareth Southgate to step aside, fan expectations, how England may change system subject to opponent and why England's weaknesses aren't only limited to the defence... Co...

It's a North London Derby Clash of the Correspondents as James is joined by Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard and Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders to discuss the latest at the North London Clubs and preview the Saturday lunchtime kick off. 18 months ago with both sides well adrift of the top 4 and with Jose Mourinho still in charge of Tottenham James, Adam & Ricky previewed the Derby (you can watch it here h...

On the Audio from James's live stream this afternoon topics include GW9 targets, GW9 v GW13 Wildcards, Wilfried Zaha, Sky Fantasy options, England's World Cup hopes and plenty more... ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in September features over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier...

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Liverpool fan Dan Lord and Brighton fan Sam Murray to discuss a very eventful start to the season for their clubs and preview the Gameweek 9 meeting between the two clubs at Anfield. What's wrong with Liverpool? Results and performances have underwhelmed so far this season and a number of star performers have not been at their best. There's discuss...

Suj and James discuss all the latest relevant news for Sky Fantasy Football and for James in particular it was a strong weekend but the transfers made didn't reap the rewards. There's focus on players who are about to become in-demand such as James Maddison and Wilfried Zaha, why some players such as Harry Kane and even (whisper it) Erling Haaland could be sellable in the near future. Plus, upcomi...

Suj & James review the 7 games from Blank Gameweek 8, a weekend that saw Heung-Min Son score a 13 minute hat-trick as a substitute against Leicester, Erling Haaland scored again, Arsenal impressed and West Ham slumped to defeat at Goodison Park. On the Pod, Suj has gone early on a transfer and yet James is considering selling the same player! Plus, tactical insight into the weekend games, the play...