Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

With the first two weekend TV picks in April confirmed the picture for Sky Fantasy Football managers is a little clearer than originally anticipated. Suj & James discuss the updated schedule and how it will impact thinking. The weekend captaincy options are discussed, where one day may be worth skipping, but there are plenty of options to buy and seek gains. Plus, why Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester &...

After much speculation on Friday it was confirmed on Saturday that Sheffield United and Chris Wilder had parted ways by mutual consent. James welcomes Blades correspondent Ben 'Tommo' Thompson on to the Podcast to discuss Wilder's successful reign at Bramall Lane, why the end has caused so much distress for fans, if it really was mutual consent and what might be next for The Blades with relegation...

Suj & James discuss the 9 games from the weekend in GW28 including Tottenham's woeful defeat at Arsenal, system changes for Brighton and Man City and Burnley's excellent win at Everton. There's detailed discussion on all eight teams playing in the upcoming Blank Gameweek 29 and assets that would interest both Free Hitters and those making transfers for the upcoming week and beyond. Plus why cautio...

On this weeks Ask James YouTube live stream captaincy is open ahead of tonight's 530pm UK deadline and it's a good week for a differential punt potentially, James reveals his choice for the armband. There's also early team news for GW28, thoughts on buying Chelsea assets & the likes of Aubameyang & Bale ahead of Sunday's North London Derby, plus football's dementia problem, what James is like at g...

An extended and different Clash of the Correspondents this week as James welcomes Arsenal correspondent Adam Pritchard & Tottenham correspondent Ricky Saunders to preview Sunday's North London Derby at The Emirates and take a deeper look into the rivalry between the two clubs. We discuss the evolution of the Derby in the 21st century as Tottenham have closed the gap between the two clubs, but are...

On this weeks Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James discuss the difficulty for Sky managers heading into a period where the clarity on fixtures ends and in just over a week may all being blind when planning ahead. Plus, the captaincy and planned transfers for the week ahead discussed including plans for the single gamedays on Friday and Monday, why Arsenal, Brighton, Tottenham and West Ham asse...

Suj & James review all the weekend action for Gameweek 27 and it was a difficult weekend for many Fantasy managers. But it wasn't all bad as Bruno Fernandes returned and Harry Kane hauled for the template. The forgotten Gameweek 28 to come is assessed and it could be a good week for the maverick pick with not many standout captaincy options, plus should owners invest in Gareth Bale with the Welshm...

Over the weekend the Football Index market crashed with shares tumbling, dividends restructured and many traders crippled financially by the changes. Suj & James look into what has happened, if Football Index was a scam to make money all along? Why Traders feel guilt and distress, the deception of Football Index, if the Gambling Commission can take action against FI and what's next for the company...

Well that didn't go as planned! Following on from their Podcast on Monday Suj & James review the final 8 gameweeks of what ultimately proved to be an underwhelming Gameweek 26 for the majority of FPL managers. There's another double to come immediately however and focus turns to which Manchester City asset is best for the captaincy in GW27. Can we read anything into Guardiola's potential selection...

As focus now moves from the Double Gameweek towards the Blank in GW29 James welcome West Ham correspondent Chris Stone & Leeds correspondent Andy Martin to discuss their clubs as both play in the blank and meet each other on Monday at the London Stadium. Can West Ham really qualify for the Champions League? We discuss tactical set ups and the solid defence that means there are 4 Hammers defensivel...

On this weeks Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James discuss breaking the template and why gains are currently hard to make, though Suj seems to thinks he's done better than he really has! Captaincy days for the weeks to come covered & planned transfers discussed, plus Harvey Barnes replacements, holding Jannik Vestergaard & why Aston Villa are again the team on our minds...  ___________________...

There is more scrutiny than ever on decisions made by referees in the Premier League and on this Podcast Suj & James debate whether refeereing standards in the Premier League are at an all time low. What do we think of the likes of Mike Dean, Lee Mason, Andre Marriner, Michael Oliver? Do we believe VAR has impacted decision making of our refs? Plus, we discuss the human nature of refereeing, laws...

In the first of two Podcasts reviewing all the Double Gameweek 26 action Suj & James discuss their FPL weekeneds & the big talking points from the 9 games plahyed so far in FPL's biggest ever Gameweek! Disappointment for many Bench Boosters as Leeds were beaten by Villa but it's also been an underwhelming start for many Triple Captainers too with only Harry Kane from the popular selections returni...

On this weeks Ask James YouTube live stream James begins by detailing all the team news ahead of DGW26 and then before getting into the community questions give a summary on the potential of Tottenham assets ahead of their enticing double this coming Gameweek with Burnley & Fulham Plus, when a Bench Boost is and isn't good enough, advice for Grealish owners, a recommended Fulham defensive asset, B...

James welcomes West Brom correspondent Gemma Eno & Everton correspondent Sean Norton discuss the latest at their clubs and their GW26 meeting at The Hawthornes which is the second part of a double Gameweek for both. For West Brom two encouraging draws since Gemma's last CotC appearance and there is now a sense of positivity albeit a mircale is required to avoid relegation. Sam Johnstone's prospect...

On this weeks Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James discuss the latest fixture movements, potential additional changes & transfers thoughts for the big week ahead. On the agenda, Kane v Salah, is it one or the other or both? Reasons for and against holding players with future single game days such as Brighton, Leeds & Southampton assets, why Villa & Everton players continue to tempt, if City ca...

Suj & James assess the possibilities for use of the Triple Captain Chip in FPL ahead of the biggest Gameweek of the season and cover a wide open race for captaincy in DGW26. Premium, template & differential options all discussed including historical data versus next weeks opponents including Vardy's stunning record against Arsenal, why a City defensive captain shouldn't be ruled out, Bruno v Salah...

With the first 9 fixtures of DGW25 Suj & James review the fallout from a weekend that started with a bang Friday night with the incredible fixture announcement one minute after the FPL deadline had passed and the trolling continued for managers with the bizarre start Meslier own goal that cost Leeds assets points... We discuss planned moves for the blockbuster 17 fixture Double Gameweek 26, how Ev...

On this weeks Ask James YouTube live stream James urges calm about the lack of Double Gameweek 26 fixtures but suggests for those on a wildcard now it's time to consider contingencies to an intended Bench Boost plan. Plus, Leeds & Southampton assets considered ahead of this weeks Double, captaincy debated, why Bamford will be best for many but not for others, Tottenham's performance last night ass...

James welcomes Wolves correspondent Bradley Parker & Leeds correspondent Andy Martin to discuss their clubs and the Friday night DGW25 meeting at Molineux. We discuss disappointment with Wolves this season, the absence of Jimenez, the potential of Neto, altering formations, pressure on Nuno Santo & if any assets can appeal should Wolves have a double in GW26. And with Leeds doubling this Gameweek...

On this weeks Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James discuss the reasoning behind their Overhaul decisions, regrets & a captaincy disaster. Plus, discussion includes difficult Man City captaincy choice for tonight, selections for the armband for Friday to Tuesday, potential fixture changes, the Saturday March the 6th problem, why Lewis Dunk is worth buying on Monday, Twitter questions and more.....

Suj & James review the 10 games played so far in Double Gameweek 24 and discuss the fallout that affects their transfer thinking for the weeks to come... Why are Fantasy managers asking after Tottenham defenders after 1 clean sheet in 12? Should we be concerned about Aston Villa's performances & Southampton's form? Can Fulham yet put a run together to stay up? There's further discussions on strate...

Southampton correspondent Ali Mitchell joins James to assess the Southampton squad and discuss the assets that should interest FPL managers ahead of their Gameweek 25 double against Chelsea & Leeds, a double Gameweek that could be the first of 3 consecutive doubles. We ponder moves for McCarthy, Vestergaard, Ward-Prowse & others, if Danny Ings is a good captaincy option in the upcoming week and we...

With the FA Cup results now known Suj & James have a clear understanding of the outlook for fixtures andtt discuss permutations for Blank & Double Gameweeks and we could have 5 consecutive Doubles ahead of a blank with only 4 fixtures. So what's the best way to play? Will GW26 be the biggest gameweek & best time to Bench Boost? What week looks best for the Triple captaincy chip? We look at differe...

James welcomes Chelsea correspondent Ted Maw & Newcastle correspondent Simon Bibby to preview the GW24 Monday night meeting at Stamford Bridge. What has Ted made about Thomas Tuchel's start at Chelsea? We discuss the pros and cons of Chelsea in a back three, the struggle to score goals countering the clean sheets we're currently seeing and we cover the current headache facing FPL managers who own...