S8 Ep19: FPL Pod: Big Gameweek to use Chips
Tasty returns are potentially on the menu for FPL managers in Gameweek 13, with many activating a chip to try and gain those extra points 🍟🤑🍟 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each Chip, which ones are proving popular, and how to make the most of them this weekend. LISTEN 👇 * European round-up (07m 10s) * What to do with Chips (9m 25s) * Triple Captain picks (19m 36s) * Sam Fre...
43m Nov 27, 2025
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S4 Ep12: Off The Bench: Mateta minutes a concern
Popular picks experienced a challenging Gameweek, as Haaland and Semenyo left FPL managers disappointed, which also saw Mateta subbed off before the hour mark 📉🦅 📉 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, discuss the Crystal Palace forward, whether Eze is worth considering, and the emergence of Forest assets. LISTEN 👇 * Chelsea conundrum (03m 35s) * Semenyo stalling (06m 46s) *...
42m Nov 25, 2025
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S8 Ep18: FPL Pod: Free Hit the answer to injury flags?
The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injured 🔄🤕🔄 So Ian Irving, back in the hot seat for this Gameweek, and the FPL Pod team discuss the possibility of a Free Hit to solve your short-term worries, who might be worth letting go of, and potential replacements. LISTEN 👇 * International round-up (04m 22s) * Free Hit pick (8m 21...
48m Nov 20, 2025
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S8 Ep17: FPL Pod: Key learnings to improve your season
With the international break upon us, it’s time to take stock and review how things have gone so far this season 🙇📉📈🙇 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at whether it’s best to avoid the tempting Liverpool fixtures, what to do with players taking part in AFCON, and how best to use your final Chips. LISTEN 👇 * Lessons learnt (09m 20s) * Liverpool fixtures (10m 50s) * DEFCON delight (14...
42m Nov 13, 2025
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S4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions
It was a disappointing FPL weekend, as Gameweek 11 ended up becoming the lowest average points so far this season 📉🤯📉 Highly-owned players Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo both missed penalties and other popular picks struggled for returns. So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss who they’re backing to come good again and potential players to recruit. LISTEN 👇 * Sticking by Sak...
46m Nov 10, 2025
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S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick
With Arsenal performing so well, FPL managers are heavily invested in the Gunners but are we picking the right trio? 🔴🔴🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best Arsenal strategy, if we should be taking money out of our midfield and reinvesting elsewhere, and look ahead to the upcoming fixture swing. LISTEN 👇 * Best Arsenal triple-up (07m 26s) * Rice over Saka (13m 16s) * Defensive...
42m Nov 06, 2025
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S4 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus
Erling Haaland is enjoying a remarkable season and so are all of his FPL owners, but outside of the Norwegian forward, it’s difficult to know which Man City team-mate to pick 🔵💪🔵 FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield look at the options, whether we should mix up our forward line, and if there’s a less obvious third pick to bring in from Arsenal. LISTEN 👇 * Joao Pedro headache (10m 13s) ...
48m Nov 04, 2025
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S8 Ep15: FPL Pod: Mateta a must-have?
While more funds are being piled into the defence as we go big at the back, it means cheaper forward options are required, and the most popular purchase is Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta 🦅🔴🔵 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether you should invest in the Frenchman, why four in defence is so important, and if it’s time to start looking at Man Utd assets. LISTEN 👇 * Four a...
42m Oct 30, 2025
42m
S4 Ep9: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds
With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and utilising that money elsewhere 🤑📈🤑 So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the bargain options up top and where those new found funds could then be used to give your team a boost. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s) * Magical ...
47m Oct 27, 2025
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S8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back
There’s been a tactical shift in the game as the top FPL managers play more defensive assets and use formations with at least four at the back 💪👟💪 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team do a deep dive on the defence, discuss the best Arsenal triple-up, and who drops to your bench. LISTEN 👇 * Formation change (10m 27s) * DEFCON importance (15m 28s) * Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s) * Sunderland bar...
47m Oct 23, 2025
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S4 Ep8: Off The Bench: Double Arsenal defence paying off
There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points. LISTEN 👇 * Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s) * Arsenal defensive double-up (12...
41m Oct 21, 2025
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S8 Ep13: FPL Pod: Where is best to invest in Liverpool?
It’s been another long wait with the international break but Gameweek 8 is on the horizon, and despite being out of form Liverpool are a hot topic of discussion with some kind fixtures coming up. 🔴👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to get you set for the weekend, Julien Laurens provides another excellent international round-up as Liverpool and Arsenal players are put under the mic...
44m Oct 16, 2025
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S8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far
After a bumper Gameweek 7, the international break gives us time to reflect on how the season has gone and prepare for what’s ahead 💯🙇🧐 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions, and discuss the best players from each position. LISTEN 👇 * Chip strategy (06m 19s) * Fixture swing (14m 52s) * Goalkeeper options (17m 29s) * Defensive selections(20m 10s) * M...
42m Oct 08, 2025
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S4 Ep7: Off The Bench: Sensational Semenyo a must own
Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite ❤️⚽️🖤 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss his latest performance and growing importance, why it might be best to go after Chelsea players instead of Liverpool, and provide a word of warning about Spurs assets. LISTEN 👇 * Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s) * Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s) * Avoid...
49m Oct 06, 2025
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S8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal
With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? 🔴⚽️🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through all the options, whether it’s worth just having two Arsenal assets, and what to do with your front line. LISTEN 👇 * Arsenal defence (09m 09s) * Must-have Saka(15m 13s) * Forward thinking (21m 36s) * Isak issues (31m 05s) * Differential of th...
43m Oct 02, 2025
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S4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro
Despite being the most popular player in FPL, Joao Pedro is being transferred out by a lot managers as his struggles in front of goal continue 🔵📉🔵 So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate what to do with the Chelsea forward, how well the Haaland Triple Captain went, and where best to invest in Arsenal. LISTEN 👇 * Heroic Haaland (03m 24s) * Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s) * ...
50m Sep 30, 2025
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S8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland
Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland 🇳🇴💪🇳🇴 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for those playing the Chip, when else to Wildcard, and if it’s worth deploying the Triple Captain this Gameweek if you're not Wildcarding. LISTEN 👇 * Wildcards are active (07m 04s) * No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s) * Must...
42m Sep 25, 2025
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S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems
Some premium players aren’t delivering as they have done previously which is causing headaches for FPL managers as they try to predict where points will come from 📈🤕📈 So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas. LISTEN 👇 * Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s) * Backing Bruno (08m 45s) * Assessing A...
46m Sep 22, 2025
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S8 Ep9: FPL Pod: Isak straight into your team?
After playing an hour for Liverpool midweek, FPL managers are already starting to bring Alexander Isak into their teams. But have they gone too soon? 🔴🤔🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team have their say on the Liverpool forward, how he will effect the whole side, and what to do with some of your other pricey picks. LISTEN 👇 * Getting Isak in (08m 40s) * What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s) * Watk...
42m Sep 18, 2025
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S4 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland performing better than ever
Erling Haaland is becoming a must-have this season following his match-winning display in the Manchester derby, which saw him climb to the top of the FPL points standing 📈💪© So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield assess when to get him into your team and whether it’s time to sell Mo Salah to help fund the move. LISTEN 👇 * Arsenal assets (03m 43s) * Keeping Pedro (15m 28s) * Superb Semen...
47m Sep 15, 2025
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S8 Ep8: FPL Pod: Teams to target as FPL returns
As the international break draws to a close, FPL nears its return for Gameweek 4 with the FPL Pod team taking a close look at the sides you can target to fly up the ranks. 📈 We’ve got an international round-up, reaction to Ange Postecoglou taking over Nottingham Forest plus a look at the Fixture Difficult Ratings to help you make your moves. LISTEN 🎧 * International break wrap(1m 53s) * Ange’...
39m Sep 11, 2025
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S8 Ep7: FPL Pod: Your guide to the best Wildcard picks
Now that the transfer window has closed and the international break is upon us, FPL managers are using the opportunity to review how their players have been performing with some turning to their Wildcards 📈🃏📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to run through the best selections if you're using the chip, as well as assessing all the major deadline day moves. LISTEN 👇 * Bringing in ...
43m Sep 04, 2025
43m
S4 Ep3: Off The Bench: What to do with Ollie Watkins?
Following a fruitful pre-season, lots of FPL managers expected big returns from Ollie Watkins who had favourable fixtures to start the season. But three blanks in a row has left many considering his place in their team 🤔🚪🤔 FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss what they’ll do with the Aston Villa forward, premium player struggles, and whether Jack Grealish is back to his best. ...
51m Sep 01, 2025
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S8 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to sell off Cole Palmer?
With the international break on the horizon and some underwhelming form, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate whether we should be removing Cole Palmer from our teams 🔵🤔🔵 They chat through alternative options for the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions. LISTEN 👇 * Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s) * ...
44m Aug 28, 2025
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S4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing
Two Gameweeks in and some big name players are struggling to deliver for FPL managers, with lots of early transfers being made to ship them out 💰👉🚪 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield are here to assess whether it’s time to sell or hold. They cover Cole Palmer missing out through injury, Ollie Watkins' lack of goals, and what to do with misfiring Liverpool assets LISTEN 👇 * Palmer pr...
47m Aug 26, 2025
47m
S8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed
Ekitiké One Gameweek into the new season and FPL managers are already trying to rip up their teams and start again 😱⚽️😱 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to reassure you there’s no need to panic just yet, as they discuss Chelsea players, forward options, and debate the best captaincy picks LISTEN 👇 * Don’t panic (08m 10s) * Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s) * Waiting for Watkins retur...
43m Aug 21, 2025
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S4 Ep1: Off The Bench: Best players in Gameweek 1?
It’s great to have FPL back. So what better way to review the opening Gameweek than with Off The Bench and FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal 🏆🧐🏆 They discuss the best performers at Liverpool, regret at not owning Haaland, and how Newcastle’s defence might cause a few captaincy headaches next week. LISTEN 👇 * Who to pick at Liverpool (02m 21s) * Keeping hold of Watkins (09m 4...
43m Aug 19, 2025
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S8 Ep4: FPL Pod: Final team changes before the season starts
The time for tweaking your squad is almost over, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you some last-minute advice 🤝🤗🤝 They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with your front line. LISTEN 👇 * Going without Salah (02m 27s) * Picking your back line (17m 11s) * What to do in midfield? (23m 01s) * Forward conundrum (28m 02s) * Differential of t...
42m Aug 14, 2025
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S8 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Haaland?
Picking a team with both Salah and Haaland that doesn’t destroy the rest of your squad is proving a challenge. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their approach to the dilemma 🔴😖🔵 They chat through going without the Man City forward, if we should avoid attacking players who featured at the Club World Cup, and pick out the best players from each position. LISTEN 👇 * Our latest teams...
46m Aug 07, 2025
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S8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?
After a busy week of tinkering with our first squad drafts, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are back to look over their changes and chat about which premiums to pick ♻️👣♻️ They discuss who looks good in pre-season, how to cover big-name players you’re missing, and which teams have the best fixtures at the start of the season LISTEN 👇 * Pre-season friendlies (02m 51s) * Our team changes (06...
42m Jul 31, 2025
42m
S8 Ep1: FPL Pod: FPL 2025/26 is live!
FPL is back bigger and better than ever before, and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the updates to the game we love and know 😍⚽️😍 They discuss the SEVEN major changes, from chip increases to defensive contributions, as well as pick their first squad draft. LISTEN 👇 * More chips (02m 27s) * Defensive contributions (08m 05s) * Assist changes (14m 59s) * AFCON transfers (17m 5...
51m Jul 21, 2025
51m
S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review
As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who deserves the Juls inspired ‘Talent, Vision and Planning’ accolade, and look ahead to potential player price changes next season. LISTEN 👇 * How our season went (00m 50s) * Mini-leagu...
50m May 27, 2025
50m
S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?
Can you believe it’s already here? 37 Gameweeks have all led to this as the final Gameweek of the season is just around the corner. 😳 Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and a very happy Sam Bonfield are on hand to offer advice, whether you’re fighting it out in your mini-league or chasing an overall rank, they assess the best strategy and picks for you to end the season on a high. LISTEN 🎧 * Gamewe...
43m May 22, 2025
43m
S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek
With just one more Gameweek left for managers to achieve FPL glory, the lessons from this weekend are vital when making those final transfer moves 🔄🏆🔄 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield dissect the action so far, how Bowen keeps returning, if it’s important to have Newcastle assets, and what to do with the Arsenal forward line. LISTEN 👇 * Ndiaye drama (07m 03s) * Underinvesting in...
46m May 20, 2025
46m
S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah
Two of the most popular players in the game this season are being shipped out as returns dwindle and managers try some bold moves to finish as high as possible in the rankings 😲🚪😲 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review the sales of Isak and Salah, if they’re the right moves to be making, and who could replace them. LISTEN 👇 * Haaland benched? (10m 02s) * Wanting Watkins (15m 40s) * Lett...
43m May 15, 2025
43m
S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint
It was another Gameweek in which the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and even the fit again Erling Haaland failed to make the desired impact ⭐️📉⭐️ FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka Focal, review the weekend’s action, as they weigh up the risky moves you could make to climb the ranks, with just two Gameweeks remaining. LISTEN 👇 * City stutter against Saints (03m 18s) * Moving on...
40m May 12, 2025
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S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?
Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is causing concern 😬🤑😬 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at the teams playing the bottom three. LISTEN 👇...
44m May 08, 2025
44m
S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?
There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss how to fund buying the Man City forward, which midfielders to consider, and how it’s time to switch Newcastle players out of your side. LISTEN 👇 * Cole comeback (4m 57s) * Selling Salah for Haaland...
50m May 06, 2025
50m
S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy
With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham Forest are a team to invest in, which teams you should consider avoiding, and how it may be time to sell Crystal Palace assets. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 34 review (00m 36s) * Fores...
46m May 01, 2025
46m
S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards
It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑 Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how targeting the teams vying for Europe could pay off, and what to do with Newcastle assets. LISTEN 👇 * Sensational Salah (06m 33s) * Wonderful Wolves (09m 43s) * Newcastle dilemma (17m 3...
40m Apr 28, 2025
40m
S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins
Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟🤤🍟 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each position to identify all the best picks if using the chip, how to manage the weekend if you don’t have a chip active, and Juls offers a dodgy differential pitch. LISTEN 👇 * Goalkeeper pick...
43m Apr 24, 2025
43m
S3 Ep24: Off The Bench: Underwhelming Double Gameweek returns
We're through the first 10 matches of Double Gameweek 33 and the points have been hard to come by so far, as popular players experience quiet weeks 😢📉😢 So FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Harry Daniels dissect what’s happened, who’s stood out, and the teams that are in-form ahead of the upcoming Blank Gameweek. LISTEN 👇 * Quiet Man City (03m 04s) * Newcastle suffer (10m 43s) * Saka on the up (...
41m Apr 22, 2025
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S7 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 33 fever
The Double Gameweek fun continues with four teams playing twice and big points on offer for excited managers 🤑🃏 🤑 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team make sense of it all as they pick out the best players to target, whether we should back KDB, and why you should consider holding onto some single Gameweekers. LISTEN 👇 * Sticking with Palace trio (09m 38s) * Aston Villa assets (14m 13s) * Arsena...
46m Apr 17, 2025
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S3 Ep23: Off The Bench: Small returns from the Double Gameweekers so far
Most of the way through Double Gameweek 32 and it’s been a quiet one for many managers using their chips as the big stars from teams with two fixtures struggled to perform 😬👎😬 But FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips are here to examine where the points are coming, how chips have been best played, and who to focus on going forward. LISTEN 👇 * Palace problems (05m 04s) * Vintage KDB (09m ...
50m Apr 15, 2025
50m
S7 Ep43: FPL Pod: Making the most of the Double Gameweeks
It’s the first of two back-to-back Double Gameweeks as Newcastle and Crystal Palace play twice 📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team examine the standout picks from both sides, with single Gameweekers to consider, and how best to use your chips LISTEN 👇 * Palace Double Gameweek (17m 33s) * Newcastle Double Gameweek (22m 18s) * Triple Captain options (28m 16s) * Single Gameweekers (34m 48s) ...
46m Apr 10, 2025
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S3 Ep22: Off The Bench: Captain fails as chips prove popular
It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gameweeks. However the top five most captained players all blanked 📉😱 So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips take a look at which Doubling teams played well, whether it’s best to reduce the number of Arsenal players you have, and who’s a good candi...
49m Apr 08, 2025
49m
S7 Ep42: FPL Pod: Time to hit the chips with Doubles in sight
It’s a huge Gameweek for activating chips as managers look to use their Wildcard or Assistant Manager following the announcement of Double Gameweek 33 🃏🤑🃏 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the clubs with multiple fixtures, the best players to target, as well as what we can learn from Gameweek 30. LISTEN 👇 * Double Gameweek announcement (00m 40s) * Arsenal ...
45m Apr 03, 2025
45m
S7 Ep41: FPL Pod: A better idea of Blank Gameweek 34
With the FA Cup quarter-finals complete we now know how Blank Gameweek 34 might look with six sides currently blanking. 👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss potential chip strategies with Double and Blanks coming, injuries to two popular forwards and preview the long-awaited Gameweek 30. Listen 🎧 * Blank Gameweek 34 planning (02m 15s) * Juls’ Wildcard run through (12m 20s) * Haaland’s...
48m Mar 31, 2025
48m
S7 Ep40: FPL Pod: Going big in attack with the Wildcard
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team continue to utilise the international break to complete their perfect Wildcard teams ahead of the Run In. They discuss essential Salah, backing Bruno Fernandes, as well as picking Marmoush over Haaland up top. LISTEN 👇 * Must-have Salah (06m 16s) * Cole Palmer questions (09m 53s) * Backing Bruno (15m 15s) * Promising Palace (22m 16s) * Bournemouth options (2...
49m Mar 27, 2025
49m
S7 Ep39: FPL Pod: Building from the back on Wildcard
Off the back of Blank Gameweek 29, FPL Managers now face a long wait until Gameweek 30 with an international break and an FA Cup weekend taking place. 😫 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are making sure to use that time wisely as they discuss some Wildcard options, focusing on the best goalkeeper and defenders to add to your squad. LISTEN 🎧 * BGW29 review (00m 35s) * Chip strategies (09m 13s...
43m Mar 20, 2025
43m