Episodes
The General reviews the afternoon's press conferences ahead of the Gameweek 9 deadline. He also answers your questions surrounding Isak's injury and whether captaining Salah is worth the risk.
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Published 09/30/22
The FPL General is back with the Premier League finally at full capacity again this weekend. He takes a look at Gameweek 9 transfers and captaincy, including why his latest draft is likely to feature no Liverpool players.
He also picks a wildcard squad with a lot of FPL players looking to activate their chip this week and he tackles a host of questions from Twitter.
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Published 09/26/22
FPL General guides us through the changing landscape of gameweek 8 with three games being postponed - is now the right time to wildcard or should we hold our nerve? He's also got an updated watchlist, plus transfer & captaincy advice, and as always answers ten of the best twitter questions
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Published 09/13/22
The FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 7 and tackles the big issue of what to do about the stuttering form of the usually indispensable Mo Salah. There's also plenty of advice on transfers, captaincy picks, and the General's latest watchlist.
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Published 09/05/22
The FPL General previews gameweek six, gives you transfer advice, best captaincy picks, an updated watchlist, and answers your questions including the burning issue of whether managers who don't yet have Erling Haaland need to do so at all costs immediately.
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Published 09/01/22
The FPL General attempts to put the madness of Mo Salah's blank in Liverpool's 9-0 win behind him and get ready for gameweek 5 which consists of games being played in the Premier League this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - don't miss that deadline!
There's an updated watchlist, transfer and captaincy advice plus ten of the best questions from his army of twitter followers.
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Published 08/29/22
Join the FPL General as he provides all the last minute injury updates from key Premier League players this weekend, including James Maddison and Anthony Martial.
Then there's advice on captaincy and 10 quick-fire questions answered from listeners.
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Published 08/26/22
The FPL General surveys the scene after gameweek 3, with a lot of people waiting anxiously to see what Liverpool can do at Old Trafford on Monday night. He's got an updated watchlist, transfer and captaincy advice for gameweek 4, and he tackles the pressing issue of whether or not it's too early to press the wildcard button already
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Published 08/22/22
The FPL General is here with some last-minute advice for you before Saturday's gameweek 3 deadline. He's taken in all the managers press conference, is across the latest team news and has tips on transfers, captaincy and selection.
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Published 08/19/22
Join the FPL General as he assesses Gameweek 2 and updates his watchlist ahead of Gameweek 3. Is it time to move on from Leon Bailey? Who is the best midfielder under £8m? Is it time to sell Mason Mount?
He also welcomes two new members to the dreaded 59th Minute Club.
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Published 08/15/22
The FPL General is here to assess gameweek 1, with all eyes on Erling Haaland after his impressive debut. Should Kane owners bite the bullet and make the transfer to Haaland? There's an answer to this plus nine other burning questions from our listeners.
There's also a comprehensive review of GW1, transfer and captaincy advice for GW2, and the General reveals his updated watchlist now he's had a chance to see everyone in action.
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Published 08/08/22
The FPL General is here with a big preview of gameweek 1 of the 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League season. He'll be answering ten crucial squad related questions from listeners, giving you his updated watchlist, and that all important advice on captaincy. If you're looking at your team and feel completely lost already then this pod will see you right.
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Published 08/02/22
Whether you're a complete Fantasy Premier League newbie or veteran campaigner if you listen to this podcast you will become a better FPL manager, as the FPL General draws upon decades of experience to give you his top ten tips for success ahead of the new season.
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Published 07/25/22
FPL is live for the 2022/23 season, and that means the FPL General is here with a look at all the player price reveals and some of the early fixtures, to help you start building your squad ahead of the big kick-off in a month's time.
We take you through each team, looking at all the eye catching player valuations and what they could mean for the ideal gameweek 1 team, plus the General unveils his first watchlist of the season with the top 50 players he's already got his eye on.
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Published 07/06/22
The General looks ahead to the final Gameweek of the season, as he tries to push into the overall top 10k, and details various strategies to help you triumph in your mini-leagues...
Plus answers to the following:
Are hits in the final Gameweek worth it?
Would you swap out Salah for Son or Mane as a punt?
Is it worth doing a -4 for Salah to Son, or just do a straight swap of Salah to KDB?
Best Coutinho replacement?
Differential players to consider for the final gameweek of the season if...
Published 05/20/22
The FPL General previews the penultimate gameweek of the season and comes armed with plenty of advice for those of you who are still in with a chance of moving up your mini-leagues...
Stick or twist with Salah?
I'm chasing down a 40-point deficit in my mini-league. We both have Salah. Should I get rid and gamble?
Who's the best Saka replacement at around £6.5 after his poor double gameweek?
Cash or Digne?
Best 3 or 4 premium assets to own on a Free Hit?
Your top 3 free hit...
Published 05/13/22
FPL General is here to look ahead to double gameweek 36 as we approach the business end of the FPL season. He's got an update on his watchlist, transfer advice and captaincy picks, plus these questions answered:
With the rotation risk ahead of the cup final, should we transfer out our Chelsea assets for other DGW starters?
Hold James? Or move to Dias for double city defence?
Keep or sell Mount?
Are there any Chelsea players you’d include on a free hit this week based on current...
Published 05/05/22
FPL General is here ahead of Saturday's gameweek 35 deadline with some last minute advice to help you push on record a strong end to the FPL season as we enter the closings stages.
Do I sell James for Cancelo?
Replace Reece James with Laporte or Alonso and is Matty Cash a good buy for upcoming fixtures?
Which Chelsea players are most likely to be rotated against Everton? Worth selling Werner and Havertz/Mount for Watkins and Coutinho?
Is Ramsey a good Villa asset to bring in to attack...
Published 04/29/22
With just five gameweeks left until the end of the season the FPL General is here to help you try and eek out that last bit of improvement that could see you rise up the mini-leagues. He's got a review of gw34, a watchlist update, captaincy advice and answers to these questions:
What should we do with Reece James?
Who are the best Man City assets to have for the rest of the season?
Raheem Sterling - Should we keep the faith?
Would you move Havertz/Mount to Foden for GW35?
No shot on...
Published 04/26/22
FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 34, reflects on a mixed bag for many managers in gw33, and answers these questions:
Is it safe to transfer out Saka for a Chelsea midfielder?
Should we chase the next possible haul by getting Werner or go safe with Havertz and Mount?
Would Reece James playing as a right sided centre back put you off bringing him in on wildcard?
Rate the Top 3 assets from Chelsea please?
Is it worth selling Coutinho for Mount?
Are Leicester midfielders a sell despite...
Published 04/21/22
FPL General is on hand with some last minute help ahead of Saturday's gameweek 33 deadline. He's got up-to-date team news, captaincy picks, transfer advice, plus answers to these questions:
Is Cornet, who is guaranteed a start, a better midfield option than the Leicester players, Maddison, Barnes, etc. who will be subject to rotation?
Should I sell Barnes for Maddison who’s in much better form, or are both rotation risks in equal measure due to conference league involvement?
Best Leicester...
Published 04/15/22
FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 33 and it's another big one with plenty of teams playing twice, and a few not playing at all.
There's also a quick review of gw32, a watchlist update, plus these questions answered:
Best Doherty replacements?
With Doherty out for the season, is it worthwhile just going sideways to either Emerson or Reguilon?
If you don't own Son but you own Kane, Kulusevski and Doherty, does the Irishman’s injury present a must have opportunity to buy Son? Or is Kane...
Published 04/12/22
FPL General is here with a last-minute preview of gameweek 31 including some up-to-date team news and plenty of transfer advice via answers to these questions:
If we get the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not going to play against Watford, is it worth it to transfer him out? Then for who?
Which Chelsea defender to buy? James, Rudiger, Silva or Chalobah?
How much of a risk is bringing in Cancelo with an impending UCL fixture that Walker is suspended for?
Best Ramsdale...
Published 04/01/22
FPL General is here to get you back focused on your FPL team as we approach the end of the international break. He looks ahead to double gameweek 31 with his usual variety of advice on captaincy, transfers, players to add to the watchlist, plus answers for these questions:
Which Burnley assets (if any) would you be interested in bringing in for their DGW31 and future fixtures?
What are your thoughts on having NO DGW players for this week?
Is punting on Weghorst a good move?
Thoughts on...
Published 03/29/22
FPL General is here to help you navigate the choppy waters of gameweek 30 which sees only eight Premier League teams in action, plus there's an update on his watchlist, his captaincy picks and these questions answered:
If I have 9 BGW30 players, am I better to bank a transfer this week to have 2FTs for 31?
Is Salah to Son worth it for GW30?
Is rotating Salah in and out for GW30 and 31 worth it. For example, Salah to Barnes for 30, then Coutinho to Salah in 31?
Is it worth selling Son to...
Published 03/17/22