Suj and James look at possibilities for those on Wildcard now with James having several drafts prepared, looking at both targeting a Bench Boost in GW32 and GW33, what difference aiming to Free Hit in GW33 would make, what planning to Free Hit in GW33 might change and there's also coverage of what those without a Free Hit may want to do and include…

Following the weekend FA Cup Quarter Finals and the Semi Final draw Suj and James take another look at Chip Strategy for the remainder of the season with focus given on all on the Chips and when the may be best played. There's an overview of learnings from the weekend games including the impact of injuries to the likes of Chris Wood and Erling Haal…

On James' live stream today, discussion on the impact of this weekend's FA Cup matches on blanks and doubles, preferences if on Wildcard now, using chips after GW34, one week punts, Triple captaining Isak in GW32 and there's some random questions including what James' ideal Tottenham 5-a-side team would be. Monday on Planet FPL: Planet FPL s8 ep43 …

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Arsenal ladies victory in the Champions League against Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel's start with England and qualifying feeling meaningless Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move to Real Madrid Is winning what should matter most to football fans? Euro Focus: NK Celje OTD: England 3-1 Poland (1999) https://www.y…

It's West v North London on Clash of the Correspondents this week as James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and Tottenham Hotspur fan Ricky Saunders to discuss managers, expectations and FPL ahead of next Thursday's GW30 meeting at Stamford Bridge. Both managers are under scrutiny with Chelsea fans seemingly split at the moment on Enzo Maresca,…

Up and down the country many football fans are complaining about the atmospheres at stadiums, with a familiar theme of 'it's not what it used to be'. Clayton and James have an open discussion at why there is growing concern with James presenting 10 different reasons for discussion as to why the perception is that atmospheres are not what they once …

With GW30 still over a week away and with the weekend FA Cup results potentially impacting future decisions, Suj and James have a look at some of the data from the season so far, to spark conversation leaning towards FPL decision making for what remains. There's analysis of team performance, highlighting those who are and aren't performing to expec…

On James live stream a wide range of topics covered including on England, replacing Ange Postecoglu, highlights from the season and there's still plenty of FPL chat covering best signings for GW30 with Crystal Palace assets likely to attract interest, one week -4s and inevitably there's more Chip Strategy discussion. Monday on Planet FPL: Planet FP…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Brighton fan Sam Murray and Aston Villa fan Lee Jackson, with both teams still in the FA Cup, competing for a Champions League place and both could have a Double in Gameweek 33. And for Villa they have a Champions League Quarter Final which makes their FPL assets particular difficult to assess with …

On the Clayton and James Show this week: The view on Liverpool following Sunday's Carabao Cup Final defeat The importance of rest days Tuchel's England squad Euro Focus: Jagiellonia Białystok OTD: Tottenham Hotspur 4-4 Chelsea (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9bG5bav55E Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Brighton & Hove Alb…

Following Newcastle United's Carabao Cup Final victory that ended over 50 years of hurt without a trophy, James is joined by Newcastle fan Simon Bibby to find out just what it means to be part of the Toon Army right now. There's discussion on how it's felt for a club of such size to go so long without winning a major trophy; including reflection on…

Suj and James review the Blank Gameweek of 29 and very differing FPL fortunes as Suj's Free Hit went from a dreadful Saturday to a spectacular Sunday, whilst James' weekend was without a Free Hit and instead something altogether ****! ...And that's before conversation gets to Tottenham's latest defeat! All games covered including Bruno Fernandes' h…

On James' live stream today the majority of questions focus towards Blank Gameweek 29 with discussion including captaincy and the importance of Erling Haaland, reservations about buying Bruno Fernandes, best forward options, when a hit is and isn't worth it, one and two week punts, chip strategy thoughts and more. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James pres…

Suj and James present a new concept focusing on Chip usage in particular gameweek and this week with the Blank upon us there will be Free Hits and Wildcards active. Suj is likely to be on Free Hit and shares a draft that will surprise, whilst James offers his alternative suggestion of what he would do if playing the Chip this week. And there's also…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: West Ham 0-1 Newcastle Tuesday in the Champions League with particular focus on PSG knocking out Liverpool James tries to pick Thomas Tuchel's first England squad Euro Focus: AZ Alkmaar OTD: Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid 0 [3-2 on aggregate] (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOozEgRbMO8 Tomorrow on Plane…

On Clash of the Correspondents ahead of the Blank James is joined by Bournemouth fan Neil Grover and Brentford fan Tom Medd to discuss the latest at their clubs and some very important Fantasy assets ahead of a fixture where goals are expected again! For both free hitters and those looking to invest you can make a case for more than half the Bourne…

Suj and James review the weekend of Gameweek 28 where there was more heartbreak for those who gambled on Cole Palmer again as the Chelsea talisman missed his first penalty of his professional career, whilst Mo Salah converted two penalties of his own to break the FPL points scoring record despite still having nine games to play! But FPL managers wo…

James is back from The Netherlands and still sick, and it's fair to say Tottenham's performance in Alkmaar hasn't helped! There's coverage of transfers on mind, whether Mo Salah can be taken on with captaincy this weekend, prioritising problems, forwards of interest, one, two and three week picks, Chip strategy and lots more... Tomorrow on Planet F…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Wolves fan Bradley Parker and Everton fan Sean Norton to discuss the latest at their clubs and FPL interest in some of their assets ahead of the Saturday night meeting at Molineux. Matheus Cunha was going to be all the rage for FPL managers but now those who may have been ahead of the curve must sel…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Lewis Hall out for the season and Newcastle's availability crisis Cunha, Mateta and other FPL concerns Tuesday's Champions League round-up including impressive away wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa WSL expansion plan The new 8 second Goalkeeper rule for next season Euro Focus: Copenhagen OTD: Leicester 5-2 S…

Following the FA Cup 5th round weekend it's all change again on the outlook for future blanks and doubles in FPL. Clayton joins James for a discussion on how to play Chips during Chip season with a stark warning from James: "You're all f*****" With many of the favourites out of the FA Cup the competition looks wide open and that creates complicatio…

It's a Championship Clash of the Correspondents as James catches up with Burnley fan Jack Toner and Luton Town fan Dan Ashby to discuss veryt differing fortunes for two clubs who were in the Premier League last season. Burnley are third with promotion in sight and have a barely believable defensive record having only conceded 9 goals in 34 league g…

James is joined by Clayton on the Gameweek Review Podcast to discuss the events of the midweek of Gameweek 27 where somehow, those who gambled on Cole Palmer with the captaincy were not rewarded... but it didn't matter that much anyway. So Palmer again in 28 with an insipid Leicester next? Maybe not with Mo Salah facing Southampton, or could The Re…

On James' live stream this afternoon lots of talk on Chip Strategy including around the Blank of Gameweek 29, what an attacking template may look like and, what those rinning through mat consider. There's also discussion on future use for the Assistant Manager, Wildcard and Bench Boost chips too. Plus, thoughts on moves for Gameweek 28, Dango Ouatt…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Tuesday's Premier League round-up Cole Palmer's blank in Chelsea's 4-0 win The mood at Arsenal following defeat to West Ham Why away wins are on the increase in the Premier League Euro Focus: PSV Eindhoven OTD: Man Utd 3-2 Southampton (EFL Cup Final 2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtUOQaBbaNY Tomorrow …

Ahead of today's GW27 Deadline James is joined on Clash of the Correspondents by Manchester United fan Gary Robinson and Ipswich Town fan Paul Gaught-Allen to discuss current matters at their clubs ahead of Wednesday's meeting at Old Trafford. Can Ipswich yet pull off an escape from the relegation zone? They find themselves five points adrift of Wo…

Suj and James review all the football from Gameweek 26 with Liverpool now huge favourites for the title, as victory at Manchester City followed Arsenal's defeat to West Ham, and Wolves too a huge step to safety with victory at ten man Bournemouth. Whilst there was FPL controversy before the football even began with FPL missing their own deadline, m…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Fulham fan Lewis James and Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLoughlin-Dowd to discuss the latest at their clubs and some very important FPL assets ahead of Saturday's meeting at Craven Cottage. And by assets that doesn't just mean the players as Eagles boss Oliver Glasner is likely to be popular for Ass…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool Champions League round-up Diving and Dissent Euro Focus: Molde FK OTD: Everton 4-4 Liverpool (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zui0iqjVs4 Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Fulham v Crystal Palace with Lewis James and Ruaidhri McLoughlin-Dowd Today on Patreon…

On today's Ask James' stream those on the Assistant Manager Chip are looking to move from Arne Slot or Unai Emery, but should they bother? There's interest in Matheus Cunha and Bournemouth midfielders as expected and there's lot more chat on strategy including understanding 'when we will know' key dates for what's ahead and how those withthe majori…

Suj and James revisit a Podcast from 4 weeks ago deliberating which week would be best to Free Hit from the potential Blank Gameweeks of 29 and 34. There's discussion on considering the template, including the importance of Erling Haaland, and the fixtures before after GW29 when making a decision on whether to activate the Free Hit or run through t…

On the Gameweek 25 Review Podcast Suj and James discuss all the key FPL relevant info from the weekend which featured disappointment for many owning Aston Villa assets as they were held by ten man Ipswich, Manchester City's demolition of Newcastle featured a hat-trick from Omar Marmoush and Arsenal found someone who could play up front in an unlike…

On this morning's Ask James live stream James has a Nicolas Jackson problem to deal with and there are a number of forwards under consideration, which includes Ollie Watkins, if passed fit, as the Villains have a Double Gameweek, as do Liverpool, and they have Cody Gakpo who is a confirmed doubt, and James owns him too! Plus, there's coverage of us…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Leicester City fan Sam Martin and Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard to discuss the altest at their clubs - and they include some major concerns - ahead of Saturday's meeting at The King Power Stadium. It looks like it's down to a 4 team race to survive at the bottom of the table and hopes Leicester may hav…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Man City 2-3 Real Madrid and Champions League round-up FA Cup 4th round wrap and 5th round draw impact on Blanks and Doubles GW25 FPL benching headaches Euro Focus: Bayern Munich OTD: West Ham 5-4 Bradford (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohOWcE7yeTE Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents,…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Newcastle fan Simon Bibby to discuss the latest at their clubs and the FPL assets within them ahead of Saturday's meeting at The Etihad. City assets will be popular once we get to Blank Gameweek 29 and they have great fixtures then until the end of the season. T…

On the second installment of Suj and James' Chip Strategy Podcasts there is analysis on how the outlook is projected to look moving forward for Blank and Double Gameweeeks following the weekend's FA Cup ties. With discussion on options and opportunities for usage of all the chips between now and the end of the season. The Pod begins with discussion…

On a later than usual Ask James, conversation focuses on Chip usage now that we know Aston Villa and Liverpool will double in Gameweek 25 and how is James feeling after Tottenham were dismantled so easily by Arne Slot's Liverpool? Plus, there's discussion on Villa's offensive assets, selling Newcastle players, it looks like there will be some wild …

Clayton and James have an overview discussion of the January Transfer Window with an analysis of and details on the newest additions to the Premier League. Manchester City and Aston Villa have been particularly busy but have they done enough to remedy concerns within the squad? There's an intro to some of the players listeners may be less familiar …

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham Mental health of footballers Controversy of 12 player in an Eredivisie game Euro Focus: Real Madrid OTD: Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal (2011) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0O4QS34SsM Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Transfer Window Show: A Wrap of the January 2025 movers Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham …

A very different Clash of the Correspondents this week, as rather than discussing an upcoming fixture James is joined by Wolves fan Bradley Parker and Aston Villa fan Lee Jackson to discuss their clubs following Wolves' 2-0 victory against Villa at Molineux at the weekend. It was a big win for Wolves, particularly following defeats earlier in the d…

Suj and James review the weekend of Double Gameweek 24 that rewarded many that invested in doublers from Everton and Liverpool, which included those activating the Assistant Manager Chip on Arne Slot or David Moyes, but also those who held their nerve and activated the Triple Captaincy on Mohamed Salah who scored both in The Reds 2-0 victory at Bou…

James' live stream is dominated with Chip questions following the Premier League's shock announcement today that the GW29 fixtures of Arsenal v Chelsea, Aston Villa v Liverpool and Fulham v Tottenham will be brought forward to GW25 in the event that they need to be postponed to accommodate a team playing in the Carabao Cup Final. James explains the…

West London meets East London on Clash of the Correspondents as James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and West Ham fan Chris Stone to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Monday's Gameweek 24 meeting at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's form has slumped below previous standards in recent weeks and they have gone from outsiders for the title to …

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Is the Big 6 still the Big 6? The David Coote interview Suggestions for how to improve VAR Clayton's FPL team and DGW24 suggestions Euro Focus: FCSB OTD: West Ham 0-2 Liverpool (2020) and the Salah v Mane Triple Captaincy outcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ishzMaNNpDo Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of th…

It's a Merseyside Derby Clash of the Correspondents as James is joined by Everton fan Sean Norton and Liverpool fan Dan Lord to discuss the two clubs ahead of their meeting at Goodison Park in Double Gameweek 24. There's discussion on the best assets for FPL from both clubs with discussion featuring the likes of Jordan Pickford, Vitaliy Mykolenko a…

Suj and James review a dramatic weekend in FPL as James played an accidental Free Hit, but at least went with Cody Gakpo who hauled ahead of Double Gameweek 24. A double that features a Merseyside Derby, so Everton assets appeal along with Reds players from across Stanley Park. But how good is this Liverpool double? They'll start against Bournemout…

On James' stream this afternoon, there would appear to be some huge benching dilemmas for FPL managers to consider, there's coverage of best Liverpool and Everton assets ahead of the Double Gameweek, latest thoughts on Tottenham and lots more, including James making one huge mistake! Tomorrow on on Planet FPL: James presents the GW23 Deadline Strea…

On one of the happiest Clash of the Correspondents you are ever likely to here James is joined by Bournemouth fan Neil Grover and Nottingham Forest fan Mark Sutherns as their two clubs continue to upset the so-called established elite and march towards European qualification. For Forest could they genuinely go all the way and win the title? Would n…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Chelsea 3-1 Wolves, featuring Chelsea's 3-1-3-3 tactic & Cunha's possible Wolves departure Tuesday's Champions League football on Barcelona's incredible 5-4 victory at Benfica and notes on Aston Villa and Liverpool In memory of Denis Law Euro Focus: Hoffenheim OTD: Manchester United 1-0 Blackburn (1995) http…