Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

On this week's Sky Fantasy Suj & James reflect on their Overhaul decisions and find that everyone has landed on a similiar template. On the Podcast discussion includes, Cristiano Ronaldo frustration, captaincy for the week ahead, Arsenal and Wolves entry points, the prospect for potential fixture we can't see and why the decisions made at the weekend shouldn't be thrown in the bin just yet.  Comin...

Following Sunday's humiliating 4-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup James catches up with Leicester City correspondent Aaron Lagor to discuss the current shambles at The King Power and ask if Brendan Rodgers job is at risk. There's also discussion on if the squad is looking at having a big overhaul, how difficult it will be for The Foxes to break into the Top 6 again, why there has been s...

GW23 is finally over two weeks after it began with Watford frustrating again, but the focus of the Podcast is what will happen next. With the FA Cup 4th round now complete and the 5th round draw known Suj & James discuss various ways to deploy chip strategy, even for those short of options including how to navigate the blanks of Gameweeks 27 & 30. Plus James details what he believes is likely to h...

On James's Live Stream this afternoon discussion includes... Upcoming Double Gameweeks and the impact of them on potential strategy, Fernandes vs Ronaldo, GW24 captaincy, transfer ideas and Salah's potential return after the AFCON Final Coming Up on Monday on Planet FPL s5 ep34 _______________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? O...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Brentford fan Jonny Pringle to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 24 meeting at The Etihad Stadium. Have City got the title wrapped up or can they still be caught? Are Brentford nervously looking over their shoulder at the relegation...

Only 3 days remain before the Overhaul closes and some of the biggest Sky Fantasy Football decisions of the season need to be made now. On this Podcast Suj & James take us on a journey across the weeks and gamedays ahead and discuss critical coverage of four important teams that will cover much of February and March's captaincy days. Plus, the big Burnley v Watford opener and whether coverage can...

Suj & James discuss their current chip strategy on this People's Podcast. Is Double Gameweek 36 still likely to be the biggest Double Gameweek and best for Bench Boost? Will there be better Triple Capatincy options to a potential Mo Salah GW26 or GW29 double? Is it better to defend with the Free Hit in GW27 or attack in GW33? Will everyone use a Free Hiot in GW30? And when's best to Wildcard? All...

With the Premier League on a hiatus Suj & James take the opportunity to open the Podcast up for an extended Q&A but the show begins with a debate about Mo Salah and whether the Egyptian King should head straight back into our FPL teams despite Egypt's progress in the African Cup of Nations. Plus, captaincy options up to Blank Gameweek 30 assessed, Frank Lampard's appointment at Everton, why Man Ut...

On James's Live Stream this afternoon discussion includes... Manchester United and Brighton's Gameweek 25 double discussed, the impact of Mo Salah's return (but will it be in time for Gameweek 24?), Tottenham's transfer window failings and FPL enablers... Coming Up on Monday on Planet FPL - s5 ep33 _______________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and s...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Norwich fan Mark Hammond and Crystal Palace fan Migtavius to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 24 meeting at Carrow Road. Back to back wins for Norwich have propelled them out of the relegation zone; were we all too quick to write them off as relegation certainties? The...

With the Overhaul period now open and with 10 days remaining until final Sky Fantasy Football decisions must be made Suj & James decide to assess the players of interest from all 20 clubs while we still wait for confirmation on fixtures for March and rearranged fixtures. Discussion includes the idea of working backwards from an ideal team, budget forwards and who's likely to form part of a post Ov...

Derby County are currently embarking on a challenge of complete one of football's great escape stories, now only 8 points from safety despite a 21 point deduction under Wayne Rooney. But will they get the opportunity to complete the job? Currenlty in administration The Rams existance is under threat however if proof of funds can not be given to The EFL by February 1st. On this Podcast Suj & James...

Suj and James review a Gameweek 23 that finally saw all Premier League games go ahead but also proved to be a dsiaster for many FPL managers. Why oh why did we invest in Watford players? That's the question many will be asking themselves after their hammering at the hands of relegation rivals Norwich. Should the likes of red carded Emmanuel Dennis be canonballed out of FPL managers teams? It might...

A shorter Podcast than usual as tonight's Gameweek 23 deadline approaches. Suj & James wrap up their thoughts from the midweek Gameweek 22 fixtures which including Tottenham's dramatic victory at Leicester and a blank for Cristiano Ronaldo in United's victory at Brentford.  Captaincy for Gameweek 23 looks like it could be quite split but could there be a fixture dump today that would change everyt...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Chelsea fan Ted Maw and Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 23 meeting at Stamford Bridge. Why are Chelsea in bad league form? Are some of the players tiring already with Thomas Tuchel? Are Chelsea actually in danger of dropping out of the...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss the final Gamedays before the Overhaul period begins. Is any player worth a transfer, James makes the case where there is one scenario where the trigger should still be pulled. Gameday captaincy is discussed with Suj committing to trusting James' opinion on Saturday... ot oh! Post Overhaul thoughts also covered and why despite a competitive f...

James welcomes Everton correspondent Sean Norton on to the Podcast to discuss the state of his club Everton following Sunday's dismissal of manager Rafa Benitez. There's discussion on how Benitez failed, the team's dismal on field performances and concerns about the financial situation which is likely to mean the stars that remain could leave in the summer. Who's in charge of the club, is it Farha...

Suj & James review the weekend of Double Gameweek 22 which featured a late gamble on Bruno Fernandes proving successful for many, Cristiano Ronaldo no-showing and Free Hitters no yet seeing the benefit of using the Chip. There's discussion on the weekend postponements and why Gameweek 23 could still see further issues but could also still become a Double Gameweek and that makes one team particular...

With the Gameweek 22 deadline only hours away Suj & James discuss the players of interest to those activating the Free Hit and what their starting selections would be if they were to use the Chip. Spoiler: The pool of choices doesn't feel as big as it should do... Still to come today on Planet FPL today... Our Differential Show GW22 Preview on Patreon and on YouTube James presents the Deadline Str...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Aston Villa fan Lee Jackson and Manchester United fan Gary Robinson to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 22 Double and the Saturday evening meeting at Villa Park The Podcast includes discussion on Villa's new additions Lucas Digne and Philippe Coutinho and who the best...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss thoughts on the remaining 9 gamedays between now and Overhaul and who they're likely to captain on each day. There's a review of the decision making ahead of last night's Southampton-Brentford encounter, what non owners should do for tonight's West Ham-Norwich and Friday's Brighton-Crystal Palace fixtures and when and why managers should cons...

Suj & James have an open conversation about all 20 Premier League clubs and what the may be trying to do during the January Transfer Window and it begins with a deeper look at the business Tottenham and West Ham will do. Will the Big 6 be spending this month? Could Aston Villa continue to invest? Why are Newcastle being linked with so many players? Do Everton need to sell? Coming Up on Wednesday o...

With the FA Cup 3rd round dominating the weekend football Suj & James discuss some of the talking points from the weekend, particularly in reference to their clubs Tottenham and West Ham and what it means for Double Gameweek 22 and the Podcast has a detailed focus on potential fixture rearrangements and Chip Strategy. To Free Hit or not Free Hit in Double Gameweek 22? There's discussion on the pro...

On James's Live Stream this afternoon discussion includes... Heung-Min Son's injury, what Tottenham may do without him, the lack of attractive options in the Gameweek 22 double, what it means to those intending to use the Free Hit chip, why single gameweek players shouldn't be overlooked, the arrivals of Coutinho and Trippier to the League and why the propspect of a Double Gameweek 23 shouldn't be...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Burnley fan Jack Toner and Leicester fan Aaron Lagor to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 22 fixture at Turf Moor. The meeting is likely to be the first part of a double gameweek for both clubs so FPL managers looking to Free Hit and invest in fresh blood in their squad...