Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

Following on from their Podcast in the summer during EFL Week debating if Derby should have been demoted from The Championship, Suj & James investigate the latest state of affairs at The Championship club following the announcement on Friday night that the intend to enter administration. Was it a final call for help from owner Mel Morris or is the situation as bleak as it seems? Why Derby's immedi...

Suj & James review all the GW6 action and the latest thinking for their FPL teams following a weekend that saw James take an unusual and late -4 during his Deadline Stream, but was it successful? On the Pod... the joy of any game with Leeds, brilliant Brentford, Man City concerns, what Suj noticed live watching Manchester United and Ronaldo, Tuchel's tactical genius impresses James at The Lane, ta...

With the Gameweek 5 deadline only hours away Suj & James take a deep dive into midfielders priced between 5.4 and 5.9 Midfielders to try and ascertain who is the best choice at a value that is getting a lot of attention within the FPL community. Which Everton asset is best? Is Conor Gallagher better than all of them? Who can we expect to improve? And should fixtures influence decision making or is...

James is joined by Brighton fan Sam Murray and Leicester fan Aaron Lagor on this week's Clash of the Correspondents to discuss their clubs and preview Sunday's Gameweek 5 meeting at The Amex. 3 wins from the opening 4 for The Seagulls and have they now turned the tables on their xG critics from last season? Defensive options appeal particularly for FPL and has Adam Webster's injury now made Shane...

Suj & James reflect on their Overhaul selections and offer solutions for those now carrying injured or suspended players such as Michail Antonio & Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Much of the focus of the Podcast though focuses on some less familiar names as potential replacements for Brighton's Adam Webster, who was a very popular Overhaul pick and is now likely out for a number of weeks. Both defensive an...

With the deadline for Gameweek 5 on Friday James brings his weekly Live Stream forward to today to cover questions from the YouTube Community. Topics covered include, Everton's win and performance last night, Calvert-Lewin solutions, Ronaldo vs Messi, why Leeds should still have our interest, plenty on Wolves assets, rotation concerns, captaincy for the weekend and plenty more including a reveal o...

Suj & James review the 9 games played so far in GW4 and give their thoughts on what they're likely to do next with their FPL teams and cover all the major FPL talking points. Are Lukaku, Ronaldo, Salah about to become a Big 3 in FPL with those wildcarding this week likely to consider having all three players? Plus, where did it go so wrong for Tottenham at Palace? Important tactical notes, particu...

On the audio from James's Ask James Live Stream on YouTube lots of talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, but there's just as much talk of Bruno Fernandes with many managers willing to sacrifice Fernandes, but James has to question why with Newcastle at home tomorrow. Plus, Heung-Min Son looks to be out for Tottenham for at least this weekend, Brazilian call-ups still don't know if they can play this weeke...

James is joined by Watford fan Stephen Toumi and Wolves fan Bradley Parker to discuss their clubs and preview Saturday's meeting between the two at Vicarage Road ahead of attractive fixture runs for both clubs that should appeal to FPL managers. For Watford, the interest should be immediate with 3 attractive fixtures before a more difficult spell. We discuss defensive prospects that may interest t...

Suj & James take a detailed look at planning for the coming weeks in Sky Fantasy Football with discussion on coverage of single days, jumping between premiums, the assets of interest and potential transfer entry and exit points. Plus, why managers can be aware of some confirmed fixtures all the way up to Matchweek 16 despite no official confirmation, why it's viable to go without Manchester City a...

2 years to day since first covering the expulsion of Bury Football Club from the Football League Suj & James investigate what has happened to The Shakers since and find a town divided not over one football club, but two. Do Bury FC still exist? Could it yet make a comeback despite having no staff, entering administration and having not played football in over two years? Could a takeover yet still...

With GW4 approaching Suj & James look at the issues in their FPL squads, mistakes made with selections so far and how they intend on manoeuvering the upcoming Gameweeks ahead of Chelsea's Gameweek 7 fixture swing. There's talk of Cristiano Ronaldo of course and Suj & James explain why they don't intend to buy the Portuguese superstar but why many others probably should and why those with Bruno Fer...

On the audio for James's YouTube stream today questions were dominated by you know who, Cristiano Ronaldo and it looks like many FPL managers are looking at taking hits heading into GW4 in an attempt to fit the Portugese superstar in... and many others will have him in on Wildcard. Plus thoughts on thinking ahead, why James is unlikely to buy Ronaldo himself and why patience is needed ahead of GW4...

James is joined by Leeds United fan Andy Martin & Liverpool fan Dan Lord to discuss their clubs and their FPL assets ahead of the Gameweek 4 meeting at Elland Road. It's been a tough start for Leeds, could second season syndrome be kicking in for The Whites? What impact will new signing Daniel James have on the likes of Jack Harrison and Raphinha? Following Liverpool there's a great fixture swing...

With the Overhaul now upon us Suj & James take a close look at all 20 Premier League clubs and discuss the Fantasy assets in mind from each for Sky Fantasy Football and in doing so create a definitive Sky Overhaul Watchlist. Plus, the Fernandes vs Ronaldo debate is only just beginning, enablers stand out but don't, who shouldn't be overlooked, the need for premium forwards and James may be going b...

Neither Suj or James are planning to Wildcard but on this Podcast the pair look at what they might do if they were to activate the chip. Why are wildcards being activated now?  Strategy and squad structure are looked at including why injury and transfer news could be important and being careful not to ignore the 8.0-10.0 midfield price point. And what price do we think Cristiano Ronaldo will be? J...

Suj & James review all the weekend football in the Premier League and early thinking towards FPL's Gameweek 4 and it looks like many in the FPL community are activating Wildcards but neither Suj or James are planning to do so but can James, who has made a good start in FPL, negotiate problems that are about to hit his squad? Lessons learned from the weekend are discussed, tactical insight, Heung-M...

With the GW3 Deadline less than 24 hours away James covers the essential weekend team news before taking questions from the YouTube community and Cristiano Ronaldo dominates the conversation as he looks to be heading to Manchester - but now back to United rather than to City! Plus, lots of transfer dilemmas answered and thoughts on Harry Kane, Heung-Min Son and Tottenham assets following last nigh...

James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard to discuss their clubs ahead of Saturday's Gameweek 3 meeting between their clubs at The Etihad. Recorded on Wednesday there's discussion on whether Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo would be more suitable for City and what it would mean to City not to sign a forward before the window shuts - and then while recording...

It's the final week before Overhaul in Sky Fantasy Football and the advice is to sit tight until the weekend has passed. With the transfer window still open & big transfers still likely Suj & James are trying to avoid thinking too far ahead. Are Michail Antonio and Bruno Fernandes the obvious captaincy selections for the two gamedays days this weekend? A host of Twitter questions answered, why ran...

There is a potential problem on the horizon for FPL managers with current government legislation stating that individuals returning from red list countries must quarantine and with internationals following this weekend that means many star name could miss GW4 and possibly even GW5. Suj & James investigate which players could be affected, if clubs can deny their players leaving for international du...

Suj & James review all the weekend FPL action as the big Bruno vs Salah debate ended in an anti climatic fashion. What should FPL managers do next with GW3 looking appealing for a number of players? Key points referenced for Brighton, Everton, Leeds & Wolves for upcoming weeks, how lucky Tottenham were, how bad Arsenal really are, how important Lukaku is and plenty more as the 9 weekend games are...

On James's YouTube Live Stream this afternoon questions on plans for GW2 and there seems to be rotation concerns from many FPL managers... Plus, insight into Tottenham after last night's defeat in Portugal & lots more... Join our Planet FPL mini league, the winner will be invited on to a Planet FPL Podcast next summer! The code is d7mmxw or you can auto join at the link below https://fantasy.premi...

On the first Clash of the Correspondents of the new season James is joined by Matt Samuel and Gary Robinson to preview Sunday's GW2 clash at St Mary's between Southampton & Man Utd. Can the Saints stop leaking goals? Defensive issues remain a concern and it only adds to the appeal of United's Bruno Fernandes who is buzzing following an opening weekend hat-trick against Leeds. Is Bruno now the best...

Suj & James assess the fallout from their first weekend in Sky Fantasy Football, if there were any regrets from their opening selections and transfer/captaincy plans for the weekend. Mo Salah to Heung-Min Son is looking a popular move on Sunday, will Suj & James be making the move. Plus, replacements considered for Ilkay Gundogan and lessons learned from the opening weekend including some interest...