Best Sam Bonfield Podcasts (2024)

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S7 Ep9: FPL Pod: Handling Man City v Arsenal 46:19

2h ago46:19

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With Man City taking on Arsenal in Gameweek 5, many managers are facing a conundrum of what to do with the popular picks from those clubs. 🤔 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod crew give you their thoughts on whether to start, bench or sell City and Arsenal players, as well as discussing a busy week of Cup and European action. 👊 LISTEN 🔊 * A Gameweek to f…

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S3 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland can’t stop scoring 51:38

3d ago51:38

51:38

It might not have been a hat-trick on this occasion but Erling Haaland delivered another double-digit haul for his owners in Gameweek 4. 🥳 Join FPL experts, Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips, as they discuss the lowest-scoring week of the season so far, and a Gameweek which saw a Mo Salah blank for the first time this season. ❌ LISTEN 🎧 * Another clean …

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S7 Ep8: FPL Pod: Wildcard fever spreads 44:40

1d ago44:40

44:40

With the first international break of the season over plenty of managers have opted to activate their Wildcard, including the FPL Pod's very own Julien Laurens. Kelly Somers and Sam Bonfield dissect Juls’ Wildcard as they also take a look at the popular transfers made by managers and weigh-up a tough week for captaincy in Gameweek 4. LISTEN * A big…

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S7 Ep7: FPL Pod: Salah must-have on Wildcard 53:40

15d ago53:40

53:40

It may be an international break but Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on the best Wildcard picks 🃏🤝 They discuss how Salah is essential, budget defensive options, and where to go with your forward thinking. LISTEN 👇 * Why Wildcard (08m 40s) * Goalkeeper targets (14m 36s) * Defender options (20m 08s) * Must-have Sal…

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S3 Ep3: Off The Bench: Essential Salah and Haaland 54:46

18d ago54:46

54:46

Another week, another hat-trick for Erling Haaland and double-digit returns for Salah 🐐👑 With them both in such good form, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park assess how the pair are must-haves going forward. LISTEN 👇 * Bringing Salah in with Haaland (00m 28s) * Tripling up on Liverpool (11m 10s) * Arsenal assets (27m 27s) * Palmer disappointmen…

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S7 Ep6: FPL Pod: Interesting forward thinking 48:54

15d ago48:54

48:54

Forward options are proving frustrating outside of Haaland, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to who could fill your frontline 💪⚽️ They chat Aston Villa options, offer up some differential picks, and Juls is trying to find out if “his mate” Ed Sheeran is into FPL. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 2 reflections (00m 49s) * Misfiring forwards (14m 0…

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S3 Ep2: Off The Bench: Haaland Triple Captain pays off 47:23

18d ago47:23

47:23

It was a Gameweek to rejoice for those brave enough to use their Triple Captain chip as experts Gianni Buttice and Pras Singhal look back on Haaland’s hat-trick exploits ⚽️⚽️⚽️ They also debate the best three players from Liverpool, whether to sell Isak, and keep a close eye on Brighton assets. LISTEN 👇 * Haaland Triple Captain (00m 30s) * Shining …

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S7 Ep5: FPL Pod: Triple Captain in Gameweek 2?! 51:21

28d ago51:21

51:21

We’re only one Gameweek into the new season and already discussion about using our Triple Captain Chip is hotting up 🔥© Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss handing Erling Haaland the special armband, how brilliant Jota is, and keeping hold of those precious transfers. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 1 reflections (00m 59s) * Price changes (15m 53s) * Pal…

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S3 Ep1: Off The Bench: How Gameweek 1 went down 45:20

24d ago45:20

45:20

With FPL returning, so too does Off The Bench, as experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss all things from the opening weekend 🫶♻️ The pair examine Spurs assets, what to do with Liverpool’s bargain defender Quansah, and even tout Erling Haaland as a potential Triple Captain option next Gameweek. LISTEN 👇 * Holding Spurs (08m 19s) * Man City def…

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S7 Ep4: FPL Pod: Finalising our Gameweek 1 team 47:15

1M ago47:15

47:15

The start of the new season is almost upon us, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are making their final tweaks to their squads 🤙 They discuss bringing in Dominic Solanke, the new Spurs no.9, picking Jota over Salah, and offer some armband picks outside of Haaland. LISTEN 👇 * Join the FPL Pod mini-league (04m 10s) * Making way for Solanke (12m 17…

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S7 Ep3: FPL Pod: Tinkering our drafts 51:32

1M ago51:32

51:32

We’ve just over a week to go until the season gets under way and plenty of managers have been tinkering with their first drafts, including the FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens. 🔧 They dive into sides starting with favourable fixtures, weigh up leaving out some big hitters and make their selections of the best players pe…

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S7 Ep2: FPL Pod: Picking our squads 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

The countdown continues until the new season starts and Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss their current Fantasy drafts. They talk about midfield options, how defenders are the best enablers, and if Kai Havertz is a great forward selection. LISTEN 👇 * FPL Challenge returns (01m 52s) * Defensive dreams (09m 07s) * Midfield selecti…

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S7 Ep1: FPL 2024/25 IS HERE! 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

FPL is back for the 2024/25 and so are the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield to get the season started. 🥳 Changes to the game, first drafts and whether or not the most-expensive asset of all-time will be making their Gameweek 1 sides are all on the agenda. LISTEN 👇 * Interesting prices (01m 24s) * Team building stra…

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S6 Ep48: FPL Pod: 2023/24 season review 53:17

4M ago53:17

53:17

Another fascinating Premier League season comes to a close! So join Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team as they look back on all the highs and lows from a thrilling campaign 🎢🥳 They quiz each other on the big performers, bask in Juls’ incredible rank, and even look ahead to next season’s prices. LISTEN 👇 * Testing trivia (06m 13s) * Juls’ mini-league…

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S6 Ep47: FPL Pod: Risk or reward in the final Gameweek 49:27

4M ago49:27

49:27

No more long-term planning and vision necessary as we have reached the final Gameweek of the FPL season. 🥲 Unsure whether to go bold or to play it safe? We’ve got all bases covered with the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens ahead of the last Gameweek of the 2023/24 season. 🙌 LISTEN 🎧 * A high-scoring GW3…

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S6 Ep46: FPL Pod: Going big on the final Double Gameweek 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

We bring you some midnight madness (thanks Juls) ahead of the final Double Gameweek of the season. 😮 The full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield, Julien Laurens and the returning Ian Irving are on hand as managers weigh up single Gameweekers v Doublers, as well as a likely big week for the Bench Boost. 💺📈 LISTEN 👇 * Haaland regret in Gamewe…

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S2 Ep28: Off The Bench: Haaland does it again 45:47

5M ago45:47

45:47

It’s been a weekend to remember for one of our FPL experts as they look back on a prosperous Gameweek 💯💍 Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield review Chelsea’s upturn in form, Haaland's exploits, and what to do with Man Utd assets LISTEN 👇 * Chelsea finale (04m 10s) * Selling Spurs (16m 08s) * Newcastle options (20m 01s) * Man City conundrum (23m 48s) * A…

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S6 Ep45: FPL Pod: Time to triple-up on Man City 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

It’s crunch time in FPL as we near the end of the season and every decision counts 🎲♻️ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review which three Man City options are the best to go with, changes in defence, and Chip strategy for the Run-in. LISTEN 👇 * Chip plans (10m 04s) * Defensive worries (14m 18s) * Magnificent Man City (18m 39s) * Foden v KDB (24m …

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S2 Ep27: Off The Bench: Wildcards pay off 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

It was a week for Wildcard users to rejoice as many of the popular Run-In picks produced 🃏🥳 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and FPL Family’s Sam Bonfield look back at the first 10 matches of the Gameweek and chat through Newcastle delivering at home, ditching Liverpool attackers, and whether it’s worth owning Bruno. LISTEN 👇 * Spurs conundrum (05m 01s) …

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S6 Ep44: FPL Pod: Are we all selling Salah? 48:00

5M ago48:00

48:00

It’s been a big Double Gameweek 34, unless your name is Mohamed Salah 👑😢 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Egyptian King’s future, what to do with Chelsea and Spurs assets, and some of the huge points hauls. LISTEN 👇 * Must-have Havertz (05m 04s) * See you Salah (12m 53s) * Chelsea and Spurs Double (23m 17s) * Backing Watkins (33m 11s) …

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S2 Ep26: Off The Bench: Palace party lifts spirits 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

The much-anticipated Double Gameweek 34 got off with a bang thanks to Crystal Palace’s exploits 🏰🎉 FPL experts Az Phillps and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the big performers, Watkins' incredible season, and the importance of Chips. LISTEN 👇 * Single Gameweekers (11m 20s) * Arsenal sale (15m 30s) * Picking Pickford (20m 31s) * Wonderful Watkins (24…

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S6 Ep43: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 34 fun 45:02

5M ago45:02

45:02

The big Double Gameweek is finally upon us so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect how best to attack it 💪😍 They review all the teams involved, potential Palace propositions, and some single Gameweekers to be aware of. LISTEN 👇 * Doubling teams (08m 56s) * Arsenal additions (20m 04s) * Palace dreams (26m 33s) * Single Gameweekers (31m 52s) * D…

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S2 Ep25: Off The Bench: Perfect Palmer 51:14

5M ago51:14

51:14

A Gameweek that started and ended with hat-tricks for popular FPL picks, saw a number of other well-owned players struggle ⚽️⚽️⚽️ FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Sam Bonfield look back on Man City’s performance, Arsenal treble-ups, and what to do with single Gameweekers LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool conundrum (04m 40s) * Bye bye Son (14m 48s) * Arsenal trebl…

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S6 Ep42: FPL Pod: Future planning for Doubles 45:52

5M ago45:52

45:52

The final fixtures that needed rearranging have had their dates set, meaning we now have a complete scheduled for the run in. 🙌 With DGW37 confirmed, Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield and (eventually) Julien Laurens discuss the best way to go about planning for the three Double Gameweeks ahead in GW34, GW35 and GW37. 📝 LISTEN 🎧 * DGW37 confirmed (01m 14s)…

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S2 Ep24: Off The Bench: Counting down to Double Gameweek 34 43:25

6M ago43:25

43:25

Plenty of big names provided returns in Gameweek 32 but attention is now beginning to turn to the big Double Gameweek around the corner 😬 With Double GW34 approaching, FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the best options for the run 👀 LISTEN 🎧 *Gamewek 32 review (00m 55s) *Remaining chip strategy (03m 37s) *Dream Arsenal triple-up (0…

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S6 Ep41: FPL Pod: No Foden pain 45:26

6M ago45:26

45:26

Gameweek 31 isn’t quite done but GW32 is near so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to guide you through 💪👏 They reflect on missing out on Foden points, where money can be saved, and what to do for the big red rivalry encounter this weekend between Man Utd and Liverpool LISTEN 👇 * Including Isak (6m 38s) * Savings with Brennan (13m 14s) * A…

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S6 Ep40: FPL Pod: Making moves for midweek matches 45:07

6M ago45:07

45:07

There’s no time to rest as we prepare for a midweek Gameweek that promises some tasty encounters for the popular picks 🤤♻️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss injuries and flags, what to do with Watkins, and if Salah and Palmer are essential. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 30 review (2m 13s) * Perfect Palmer (18m 59s) * Unlucky Watkins (2…

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S6 Ep39: FPL Pod: Looking ahead to Double Gameweeks 42:40

6M ago42:40

42:40

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss Wildcard squads and how to plan accordingly for the upcoming Blanks and Doubles ♻️📈 They go through their selections, what to do with players in Man City v Arsenal, and get excited about the introduction of the new FPL Challenge game LISTEN 👇 * Fantasy Challenge (0m 31s) * International break (04m 12s) * De…

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S6 Ep38: FPL Pod: Wildcard ideas for international break 44:49

6M ago44:49

44:49

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to offer Free Hit therapy and Wildcard plans as they look beyond the international break 👀🃏 They discuss Wildcard options position-by-position, when else you could use the Chip and what to do with Ollie Watkins. LISTEN 👇 * Free Hit fails (0m 42s) * Backline options (13m 14s) * Midfield considerations (22m …

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S2 Ep23: Off The Bench: Free Hit fails 40:21

6M ago40:21

40:21

A record-breaking Gameweek saw the most Free Hits ever played, but it turned out to be a weekend to forget for managers 😱📉 FPL experts Az Phillips and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the popular picks blanking, the lowest average points of all-time, and how it impacts decisions moving forward LISTEN 👇 * Future Free Hits (04m 55s) * Toney v Solanke (0…

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S6 Ep37: FPL Pod: Dreaded Blank Gameweek 29 has arrived 44:31

6M ago44:31

44:31

Off the back of a Double Gameweek we’re now getting set to tackle the biggest Blank Gameweek of the season 😬 With just eight teams featuring in GW29, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team make their selection of the must-have players, whether you’re Free Hitting or just trying to field as many as you can! Listen ⬇️ * Double Gameweek review (00m 22s) * …

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S2 Ep22: Off The Bench: Super Son Heung-min 49:50

6M ago49:50

49:50

A Gameweek to remember for Son Heung-min is assessed by FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park 🇰🇷🫶 They also examine how the teams participating in Blank Gameweek 29 got on over the weekend. LISTEN 👇 * Sensational Son (00m 43s) * Avoiding Aston Villa? (17m 59s) * West Ham options (23m 38s) * Backing Brentford (26m 56s) * Solanke conundrum (36m 49s)…

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S6 Ep36: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek talent and planning 52:48

7M ago52:48

52:48

It’s time to deal with a Double followed by a Blank Gameweek 🤑😱 But don’t fear, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help guide you through, with Free Hit advice, and the secrets to Juls’ remarkable success this season. LISTEN 👇 * Juls’ incredible rank (2m 19s) * Dealing with doubles and Blanks (13m 46s) * Bournemouth options (24m 56s) * S…

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S2 Ep21: Off The Bench: Make or break Gameweek 51:38

7M ago51:38

51:38

A mixed Gameweek 27 has left FPL managers with a few transfer headaches heading into a challenging set of fixtures 🧐🧠 FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels are on hand to look back at Man City assets, Arsenal triple-ups, and Spurs options. LISTEN 👇 * Fantastic Foden (06m 55s) * Avoiding Man Utd (15m 10s) * Fulham considerations (22m 43s) * Ars…

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S6 Ep35: FPL Pod: Eyes ahead to big Blank Gameweek 47:30

7M ago47:30

47:30

Off the back of a Blank Gameweek in 26, we’ve had an even tougher one confirmed following FA Cup results as just eight teams will play in GW29 ❌😬 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for navigating some upcoming tricky Gameweeks as well as the potential chip strategies for the run-in. LISTEN 🎧 * Blank GW26 reaction (01m 16s) *…

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S2 Ep20: Off The Bench: 50-50 decisions backfire 44:22

7M ago44:22

44:22

FPL experts Az Phillips and Prasun Singhal look back on a challenging Gameweek where 50-50 decisions didn’t go the way of many managers 🔀🙃 They assess Hwang’s performance, Aston Villa assets, and which Bournemouth players to pick LISTEN 👇 * Awesome Aston Villa (02m 26) * Avoid Man Utd (08m 47s) * Man City conundrum (12m 03s) * Bournemouth questions…

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S6 Ep34: FPL Pod: The most disappointing Double Gameweek 47:05

7M ago47:05

47:05

What promised to be a mega Double Gameweek turned out to be an underwhelming one for some managers ❌📉 But Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to look back on GW25, and ahead to Free Hitting through the upcoming Blank LISTEN 👇 * Double GW fall out (1m 15s) * Navigating Blank GW26 (16m 06s) * Free Hit options (23m 26s) * Jota replacements (32m…

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S2 Ep19: Off The Bench: Haaland Triple Captain hopes 43:19

7M ago43:19

43:19

FPL experts Gianni Buttice and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, assess what’s happened in Double Gameweek 25 so far 🗣📈 They discuss Haaland’s massive Triple Captain backing, going big on Arsenal and Villa, and Solanke is going to be a must-buy LISTEN 👇 * Haaland hopes (01m 47) * Wonderful Wolves (05m 23s) * Arsenal triple-up (13m 30s) * Aston Villa delight (2…

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S6 Ep33: FPL Pod: Haaland Triple Captain 52:39

7M ago52:39

52:39

It’s Double Gameweek time and an Erling Haaland Triple Captain is the talk of the town 🗣🏘 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect their chip strategy, provide a warning about single Gameweek players, and discuss who they’re looking to bring in LISTEN 👇 * Double GW planning (13m 19s) * Single GW considerations (18m 13s) * Liverpool options (33m 10…

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S2 Ep18: Off The Bench: Haaland returns in style 50:11

7M ago50:11

50:11

FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips examine Erling Haaland’s blockbuster performance in a thrilling Gameweek 24 🤖🤑 They pick over Bukayo Saka punished those managers who moved him on, what to do with Spurs assets, and who to invest in at Liverpool LISTEN 👇 * Man City questions (04m 20) * Sell or keep Spurs (13m 41s) * Arsenal defenders (20m 17…

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S6 Ep32: FPL Pod: Preparing for Double Gameweeks 44:46

8M ago44:46

44:46

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on all the Double Gameweek announcements 🫶🧠 They discuss teams to target, chip strategy, and Juls is in a celebratory mood after his superb GW23. LISTEN 👇 * Juls’ big returns (00m 18s) * Free Hit strategy (09m 38s) * DGW assets (13m 01s) * Player returns (22m 57s) * Differentials (3…

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S2 Ep17: Off The Bench: Fantastic Mr Foden 45:39

8M ago45:39

45:39

Welcome back to Off The Bench as FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal review a rollercoaster Gameweek 23 🎢 The pair review the highest-scoring Premier league Matchweek ever, a fine Phil Foden showing and whether Richarlison can be considered ‘essential’… 🤔 LISTEN Liverpool targets 4m 43s Foden’s on fire 13m 6s Watkins delivers 23m 30s Forw…

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S6 Ep31: FPL Pod: How to get Haaland back 46:57

8M ago46:57

46:57

It’s a rapid turnaround ahead of the next Gameweek so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to guide you through. They talk about the Darwin rollercoaster, assess Spurs options, and discuss when to make the move for Haaland. LISTEN 👇 * Saka redemption (05m 37s) * Spurs conundrum (12m 15s) * Darwin rollercoaster (18m 03s) * Forward spots (29m 2…

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S6 Ep30: FPL Pod: Darwin and Jota time! 46:30

8M ago46:30

46:30

Ian Irving is joined by FPL Pod stalwarts Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens to look ahead to two Gameweek deadlines in five days… 👀 The trio talk upcoming Blank and Double Gameweeks, the ongoing Salah situation and another week in the Darwin and Jota fan club 😅 LISTEN 🎧 Blanks and Doubles 4m 6s City conundrum 9m 43s Trippier to go 21m 35s Target the …

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S6 Ep29: FPL Pod: Second half of the season strategy 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

With no Premier League matches this weekend, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take time to plan for the rest of the season 🧠🧐 They review the Doubles and Blanks ahead, as well as discuss that Salah injury! LISTEN 👇 * Salah decisions (05m 13s) * Latest transfers (09m 40s) * Formations (11m 17s) * Chip plans (21m 49s) * Toney conundrum (27m 30s) * W…

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S2 Ep16: Off The Bench: No easing up on Salah owners 42:48

8M ago42:48

42:48

FPL experts Az Phillips and Oscar (FPL Focal) take a look back at a mixed Gameweek, which saw matches spread across two weekends ⏰ This week the duo discuss Mohamed Salah’s injury troubles, the return of Ivan Toney and where they sit on making a move for Kevin De Bruyne 👑 LISTEN ⬇️ Arsenal’s attackers 3m 4s Toney returns 10m 2s A sharpened Sheff Ut…

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S6 Ep28: FPL Pod: Gameweek 21 so far 48:37

8M ago48:37

48:37

Plenty to review and preview as we hit the midpoint of Gameweek 21, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to discuss all 💬🧐 Is it time to bring in KDB, what do you do with Watkins, and prep for Double Gameweek 25 are covered. LISTEN 👇 * GW21 so far (00m 32s) * Desperate for De Bruyne (10m 15s) * Wildcard wonder (26m 18s) * Hold or sell W…

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S6 Ep27: FPL Pod: Salah and Son replacements 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

It’s a Gameweek of difficult decisions so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help 🧠🙃 Who to get in for Son and Salah, what to do about the growing injury list, and if it’s time to pile into Brighton are all covered. LISTEN 👇 * FA Cup review (04m 26s) * Cracking the flags (17m 13s) * Son/Salah replacements (24m 27s) * Brighton options (34…

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S6 Ep26: FPL Pod: Wishing you a Happy New (FPL) Year! 50:25

9M ago50:25

50:25

New Year, new FPL strategy? Kelly Somers is joined by the FPL Pod team as they take a deep dive into 2023 and which players stood out in our teams 📊 They also discuss each team’s highest scoring player, where to look as we replace Salah and Son and whether Jarrod Bowen is still a priority target 🎯 LISTEN 👇 Purring over Palmer (7m 39s) Arsenal’s def…

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S6 Ep25: FPL Pod: The final episode of 2023 55:47

9M ago55:47

55:47

Festive fixtures are in full flight as the FPL Pod team review the last two Gameweeks and look ahead to a bumper New Year of Premier League action 🤩 Kelly and the gang discuss alternative midfield options, Newcastle selection nightmares and where to look if you’re considering playing your Wildcard 🃏 LISTEN 👇 Midfield replacements 10m 11s Son/Salah …

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