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…

Suj and James assess the possibilities for using the Free Hit Chip in one of the likely Blank Gameweeks of 29 or 34. Gameweek 29 is likely to have two postponements due to the Carabao Cup Final; there is discussion on how best to manage the first Blank subject to which games are actually postponed with a look at how a template Free Hit might change…

Clayton and James discuss all the GW22 football from the weekend which was a bad one for their clubs sides and it was equally as bad in FPL too, with scores low and someone even managing to bench Justin Kluivert's monster 22 point return! There's chat on an outstanding victory for Bournemouth at Newcastle, Arsenal's failure to see through a two-goa…

Suj and James discuss all the Gameweek 21 games and it featured a week where James sold two players who scored 19 points and yet still ended up with a big gain following the returns of Anthony Gordon and last night's remarkable hat-trick from Amad Diallo. But the North London Derby was lost. On the Pod, Cole Palmer and (particularly) Aklexaner Isak…

On James' stream this afternoon, discussion on some of the football played this week includes reaction to last night's North London Derby and there is lots of discussion on what's next for FPL managers, including, solutions for adding a third Liverpool player, interest in Everton assets, captaincy for GW22, investing in Chris Wood, benching headach…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Round-up of Tuesday's Premier League football Profit and Sustainability Reporting, no Premier League clubs charged, but could Leicester still face a points deduction? Arsenal v Tottenham preview Euro Focus: Dinamo Zagreb OTD: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester United (1995) and when Andy Cole left Newcastle for…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Ipswich fan Paul Gaught-Allen and Brighton fan Sam Murray to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Thursday night's GW21 meeting at Portman Road. Does anyone know if Joao Pedro is fit? And if so, he is could he be partnered again by returning Danny Welbeck. With doubts over the Brighton pair do…

It's Chip Strategy season! With the FA Cup 3rd round concluded for Premier League sides and with the draw for the 4th round now known Suj and James plot plans for using Chips in FPL for the rest of the season. And this year there's the added complication of the Assistant Manager Chip, so should it be used early on Arne Slot or do better opportuniti…

On James' live stream this afternoon questions covered on FPL include downgrading Trent Alexander-Arnold, forwards of interest, the importance of Anthony Gordon, awareness of rotation, enabling midfielders and James also confirms his intended 2 free transfers for GW21. Plus, thoughts on Sean Dyche's departure from Everton, thoughts on Antonin Kinsk…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester United fan Gary Robinson and Southampton fan Matt Samuel to discuss the at their clubs ahead of next Thursday's Gameweek 21 meeting at Old Trafford. For United, there is some fresh following the excellent performance and draw at Anfield, which followed a run of three straight league defea…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle FPL impact of Newcastle's win on BGW29 Lopetegui's likely West Ham dismissal Euro Focus: Monaco OTD: Bradford 3-1 Aston Villa (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnqSJxTpMQM & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13SSTwnrUEc Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of th…

On The Fan View James is joined by new Leicester City Correspondent Sam Martin, in a get-to-know you Podcast discussing Sam's journey following The Foxes and how he feels about the current team. There's discussion on how the club dropped to League One and it's incredible rise to the summit of English football and Champions of England. But did the c…

Suj and James review the weekend of Gameweek 20 which saw a massive Bryan Mbeumo 19 point haul at Southampton and many of the top sides drop points. So, you're saying Tottenham and West Ham aren't top sides? Yes, but there was some positivity for Suj & James to take from their sides performances despite defeats. All the games covered including the …

On James live stream, why holding transfers back may now be the play for many, but for other with several popular assets injured or suspended there will be a desire to make moves. There's coverage of the best players at varying price points across the positions; latest thoughts on the troubles at Manchester United and Tottenham, there's a detailed …

On the opening Planet FPL Podcast of 2025 (Happy New Year everyone!) James is joined by Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders and Newcastle fan Simon Bibby to discuss very differing fortunes for the two clubs currently, FPL assets and Saturday's meeting at White Hart Lane. Is Ange Postecoglu losing the faith of Tottenham fans or can the injury crisis defens…

Suj and James review the 9 games played so far in Gameweek 19 as we approach the halfway point of the season and interesting both sit on 75 points despite Suj going against (The King) Mo Salah for captaincy. Suj got to see first hand at the London Stadium just how good Liverpool are, not long after James had seen just how far Tottenham are from the…

As has become tradition, Suj and James are joined by Tom Campbell who once again hosts the Planet FPL annual football quiz. Featuring questions on FPL, the Prenmier League and the summer's European Championship. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: s8 ep28 GW19 Review Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A Want to become a member of our FPL community and support t…

Suj and James review the 8 games played on Boxing Day as several FPL assets bought to replace Bukayo Saka fought through the mist and fog to, flop. That included a sent off Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United fell to another defeat at a revistalised Wolves who were inspired by the brilliant Matheus Cunha. There was a shock defeat for Chelsea as Fu…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Saka's injury and what Arsenal might do next Replacing Saka in FPL including confirmation of James' 2 transfers Players close to a suspension When Everton v Liverpool may be rearranged Euro Focus: Lille OTD: Leeds United 3-1 Manchester United (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd8q7UP8zhk Thursday on Pla…

Suj and James review the weekend of Gameweek 17 that provided some monster scores as Mo Salah returned his biggest FPL haul of his incredible season as Liverpool won 6-3 at Tottenham, while Arsenal were also big scorers this weekend as they hit 5 at Crystal Palace. But much of the debate for FPL managers is now who to replace the injured Bukayo Sak…

On James' live stream, discussion for GW17 includes captaining Mo Salah, latest on Matheus Cunha, interest in Fulham assets, desires for Nicolas Jackson and Alexander Isak, benching dilemmas feature enabling midfielders and some awkward defensive decisions. Plus, plenty more including Christmas dinner, thoughts on when might be best to use the Free…

James is joined by Aston Villa fan Lee Jackson and Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of the Saturday lunchtime meeting at Villa Park. Have Villa's excellent results in the Champions League and the fact they are above the teams they would expect to be competing against in the race for a top 5 finish, masked…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham Mykhailo Mudryk's provisional drug suspension Marcus Rashford potentially leaving Manchester United The awarding of FPL assists and the one change FPL must make to the game Euro Focus: Shamrock Rovers OTD: The 2022 World Cup Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA-nmPB0z18 Tomorrow …

The Premier League lost two managers over the weekend following the respective decisions of Wolves and Southampton to dismiss Gary O'Neil and Russell Martin respectively. On the Fan View James is joined by Wolves fan Bradley Parker and Southampton fan Matt Samuel to discuss their club's decisions, where it's gone wrong and what may be to come next.…

A tired James joins Suj to discuss the weekend football in Gameweek 16 which ended with Tottenham scoring five in the first half at St Mary's and Cole Palmer blanking in Chelsea's victory against Brentford. But Palmer wasn't the only big name FPL player to underwhelm this weekend where having the right differentials will have made the difference fo…

It's another meeting of 'rivals' on Clash of the Correspondents as James is joined by Brighton fan Sam Murray and Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLoughlin-Dowd to discuss the latest at their clubs, expectations, performance and the FPL assets at the clubs ahead of Sunday's meeting at The Amex. Brighton are 7th but it feels like it could have been so …

James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and Brentford fan Tom Medd to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Sunday's Gameweek 16 meeting at Stamford Bridge. Are Chelsea now serious title contenders following Sunday's victory at White Hart Lane or are there too many concerns around aspects of their defence? Can Brentford turn any of their in…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: West Ham 2-1 Wolves Reaction to last night in the Champions League Club and Country World Cup's News Euro Focus: Astana OTD: Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAgwZtMfPdc Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Chelsea v Brentford with Gary Mantle and Tom Medd Today …

An earlier in the week Ask James stream this week due to James' trip to Glasgow for Tottenham's Europa League game and Rangers and naturally there is further Tottenham conversation on the under pressure Ange Postecoglu, but much of the fans ire is likely to be directed at Chairman Daniel Levy. Plus, FPL discussion features discussion on GW16 captai…

Suj and James review the weekend of Gameweek 15 that saw us a game down following the postponement of The Merseyside Derby and the Podcast includes details of when the game may be rearranged to. Unfortunately for those still on the Erling Haaland path, Mo Salah owners appear to have won again, with many moving the captaincy from Salah to Cole Palme…

Clayton joins James for a review of GW14 in a week where Arsenal won from corners and Tottenham lost from one, but that's not the only reason Tottenham lost, and James is in a mood this morning following the dismal showing at Bournemouth. He did at least have some reason to cheer via FPL means as Alexander Isak was held and returned well in Newcast…

On Clash of the Correspondents it's a London Derby preview as James is joined by Fulham fan Lewis James and Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard to discuss the latest at their clubs and their FPL assets ahead of Sunday's GW15 meeting at Craven Cottage. But first for Fulham, they host Brighton tonight, and victory could see them move up to 6th and on Understa…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Ipswich 0-1 Crystal Palace Leicester 3-1 West Ham Clayton's 5 week rise from from 670k to top 50k in FPL Euro Focus: Rangers OTD: Bournemouth 4-3 Liverpool (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHRPyZpgvTg Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Fulham v Arsenal with Lewis James and Adam Pritch…

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Bournemouth fan Neil Grover and Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Thursday's GW14 meeting on the South Coast. Andoni Iraola's Cherries are impressing and fresh from an excellent victory at Wolves host a Tottenham side who continue to show inconsistencies and …

Suj and James review all the Gameweek 13 games as the pain continued for many who are still on Erling Haaland as the FPL midfield trio of Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer scored 45 points between them. Can Haaland owners really sell now? Or does it feel like they've got to? City were beaten again at Liverpool and comfortably so, whilst Ar…

On James' live stream this afternoon lots of FPL related questions covered ahead of today's GW13 deadline including continued discussion on Erling Haaland to Mohamed Salah, captaincy for this week and forthcoming weeks, investing in the right Arsenal players including Bukayo Saka, best enabling defender choice, desires for Joao Pedro and Matheus Cu…

Clayton and James discuss Liverpool's key three out of contract players, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah and speculate on what is actually going on with all three currently able to speak to other clubs if no contract is agreed before January 1st. Can it really be that Liverpool haven't offered Salah an extension or dis the…

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Review of Newcastle 0-2 West Ham Notes on Arsenal's 5-1 win in Lisbon Man City's calamitous collapse against Feyenoord Guardiola's 'harm' comments after the game Making sense of Leicester appointing and sacking Steve Cooper Euro Focus: Heidenheim OTD: Portsmouth 2-2 AC Milan (2008) https://www.youtube.com/wa…