Best VAR Fight Podcasts (2024)

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Q&A: The greatest football movies, players diving and the art of pronouncing names during commentary 31:50

8d ago31:50

31:50

In this week's question and answers edition of the Football Authorities, Clive Tyldesley breaks down the essentials to being a commentator, Martin takes us back in time and tells us about the players he was terrified of and the pair go through their favourite football films. All that and more, on The Football Authorities. Remember to follow or subs…

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Manchester United and Rangers fall to crushing defeats to old Foes - with Peter Reid 46:53

11d ago46:53

46:53

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill are joined by Peter Reid to discuss all the weekend's action - as well as the mood on Goodison Park. How did Manchester United and Rangers lose so hard to their most fierce rivals? And the team dissect Everton Vs Bournemouth as well as the ins and outs on transfer deadline day. all that and more of this weeks edit…

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Q&A: Martin O'Neill on leaving Nottingham Forest & Clive Tyldesley on a mishap with the BBC 35:23

15d ago35:23

35:23

On this episode of the Questions and Answers edition of The Football Authorities, Martin O'Neill opens up about getting sacked by Nottingham Forest, Clive reminisces about the 1994 World Cup Final and the pair discuss what make a manager know a player is going to cut it at the top level. All that and more in a jam packed episode. Remember to follow…

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Is the top 4 and bottom 3 already sewn up? With John Hartson 40:53

17d ago40:53

40:53

Arsenal, Manchester City & Liverpool are all in the top 4. Ipswich, Leicester & Southampton have just one point between them. After 2 games, Martin O'Neill and Clive Tyldesley ask - is the Premier League just all too predictable? And former Celtic striker and Wales international John Hartson joins the pod to discuss the weekend’s football action as…

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Q&A: Ageism in football, O'Neill to Everton and being the voice of the FIFA games 31:51

22d ago31:51

31:51

How close did Martin O'Neill come to managing Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough? Who is better out between John Motson or Barry Davies? And what was it like to play alongside George Best? All that and more on this question and answers episode of The Football Authorities. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love…

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The Return of the Premier League - With Martin Tyler 42:23

25d ago42:23

42:23

Martin O’Neill and Clive Tyldesley are joined by the Voice of the Premier League, Martin Tyler, to pick over what we have learnt from an opening weekend with no shocks and victories for the usual suspects. We find out what they think the title contenders still need to add to their squads, who’s been diving and what Brian Clough would have made of R…

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Q&A: Pre-season tours & superstitions 27:25

29d ago27:25

27:25

What was a pre-season tour like under Brian Clough? Is modern football rubbish these days? The top 5 commentators of all time plus tales of Brian Moore. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.com You can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinonei…

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Playing abroad - with Nottingham Forest & FC Köln striker Tony Woodcock 56:00

1M ago56:00

56:00

What is it like to play abroad? And why are more and more British players going overseas? Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest legend Tony Woodcock joins the podcast to discuss his move to Germany's FC Köln, with hilarious Brian Clough stories added in for good measure and Clive tells Martin how the World Cup is coming early this year - thanks to t…

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Q&A: Dressing room fights, the art of commentary and Rivaldo to Celtic 27:05

1M ago27:05

27:05

Did Martin O'Neill strangle Neill Lennon in the changing room? Does Clive Tyldesley get mistaken for other commentators? How did Celtic nearly sign Rivaldo and Matt Elliott? All that and more on this week's Football Authorities Q&A. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballau…

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How important are Specialist Coaches in Modern Football? 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill delve into the growing significance of set-piece coaches in modern football. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this conversation is one that's capturing attention across the sport. They're joined in the studio by Sammy Lander, football's first-ever Substitution Coach, and set-piece analyst Stuart Reid, who b…

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Q&A: Regrets on leaving Aston Villa and covering Rangers TV 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

How do you deal with bad press and negative feedback? What's it like to commentate on the Old Firm derby? And why did Martin O'Neill really leave Aston Villa? All that and more on the latest Football Authorities question and answers edition. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thef…

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Inside Olympic Football: Stuart Pearce Reveals All! 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

As Olympic fever sweeps the nation, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil question why Great Britain are reluctant to enter a team, with special guest Stuart Pearce joining the pod to give us insight of his 2012 London Olympic run. Plus there's a return for 'What Would Cloughie Do?' and Clive's 'Feck of the Week' too. Remember to follow or subscribe, and…

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Q&A: Gareth Barry's transfer saga and the best co-commentators 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Martin O'Neill explains the saga of the sales of Gareth Barry and James Milner plus the success of set piece goals whilst managing Celtic. Clive answers which commentators inspired him. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.com You can follow Clive @cliv…

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David Moyes: Footballers are playing too many games 35:55

2M ago35:55

35:55

Former West Ham and Everton manager David Moyes joins the podcast to discuss the intense pre-season tours that footballers now endure, plus Martin and Clive discuss the importance of interim managers and what direction the F.A will take as they source a new head coach for England. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we…

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Q&A: Agüero moments and the appointment of Heimir Hallgrímsson 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

Each Thursday Martin and Clive answer your questions. Should John O'Shea have been given the Republic of Ireland Job? What are their favourite last minute goals? How did they first get into football? All those questions answered and more! Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefoot…

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England fall at the last hurdle...again! 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Is Gareth Southgate on borrowed time? Or is he in charge of his own destiny? It's the day after England's loss to Spain in Berlin. Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill dissect what went wrong and how. Clive asks if Harry Kane should have been a starter in the final and Martin gives insight into the difference between International management and club…

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Is it OK to NOT enjoy watching England play? And Ronaldo or Messi? 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill return, and the tides are changing as Clive struggles to enjoy the England national team win. Martin breaks down how England are failing to stretch the play with Kieran Trippier at left wing back and the old age debate settled - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a revie…

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Does a 'good' team play badly and win? Plus Clive says goodbye to ITV! 51:01

3M ago51:01

51:01

After England's lacklustre performance against Slovakia, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask - 'Is it really a sign of a good team when they play badly and win?' The pair discuss what Gareth Southgate should ponder before heading into the quarter finals, is Jude Bellingham fit enough to be playing 120 minutes of football and after 28 years of IT…

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Gary Lineker vs Harry Kane. Is it OK to call a performance S**T? And where did it all go wrong for Scotland? 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

Wether it's the back pages or social media, it's doom and gloom for the England national team with even past players calling their Euro 2024 performances "S**T"! Are they? And after Scotland were eliminated by a last minute goal by Hungary, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask how did it all go wrong in Germany for the tartan army. Remember to fo…

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Pressure for Gareth Southgate & how do you get the best out of Phil Foden? 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

After England beat Serbia 1-0 and Scotland lose 5-1 to Germany at the Euros, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask the all important question for manager and player - 'How do you deal with pressure and expectation?'. Plus the pair discuss if Phil Foden is being shoehorned into an unnatural position, and it's the return of 'What Would Cloughie have…

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Is there a good way to break bad news? 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

As Gareth Southgate announces his Euro 2024 squad, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil ask 'Is there a good way to break bad news?' As well as, 'Is the England Manager's job the impossible job?' And the pair peak behind the curtain as Martin reveals what went into his interview process during 2006 after Sven-Göran Eriksson left the England camp. Rememb…

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How do you win a must-win game? 48:55

3M ago48:55

48:55

What do Real Madrid, Crawley Town, Southampton, Bromley, Manchester United – Men and Women – and Peterborough United all have in common? They’ve all won ‘must win’ games at Wembley recently. With Clive commentating on the Champion's League final, and Martin no stranger to a big day in North-West London, today on the Football Authorities we attempt …

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So what is The Football Authorities? Plus is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football? 13:50

3M ago13:50

13:50

Before we kick off properly on Monday, Martin and Clive headed into the studio to explain a bit about "who" and "what" The Football Authorities are! And while they were there they couldn't help but discuss last weekend's play-off final either, asking "Is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football?"…

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The Football Authorities launches Monday June 3rd 1:12

4M ago1:12

1:12

Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neill are The Football Authorities. Weekly episodes begin on Monday June 3rd. Expect something a little bit different.By Global

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End of year report card | FPL 22/23 Finale | S3E30 1:48:26

1+ y ago1:48:26

1:48:26

The season finale is here, and for this we've got the band back together, The Dummies (Cam, Tom & Josh) are back to review this years Premier League season and the best way to do that, give them a rank, some abuse and let the dust settle!

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Pervis Estu-point-nan | FPL 22/23 GW37 preview | S3E29 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back this week to preview gameweek 37. This week we run down all the fixtures and then talk through all the doublers this week and other potential targets for the last two gameweeks. Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron

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Kevin De Blanke | FPL 22/23 GW35 preview | S3E28 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back this week to preview both gameweek 35. This week we run down the huge amount of goals so far this week followed by "Snog, Marry, Avoid!" Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron

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A Geordie Half-Dozen | FPL 22/23 GW33/34 preview | S3E27 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back this week to preview both gameweek 33 and 34. After the madness of this week’s fixtures there is quite a bit to dissect. This week a rundown of the fixtures including spurs' demolish by the hands of Newcastle, followed by "Snog, Marry, Avoid!" Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCamero…

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Planet Dummy ft. @PlanetFPLPod | FPL 22/23 GW32 preview | S3E26 1:09:34

1+ y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

This week the Dummies (Cam & Tom) are joined by special guest James from Planet FPL, we try our best to skirt around Brentford and Spurs results this week but the usual talk through the results so far this week followed by "Snog, Marry, Avoid" Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron…

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Two for the Price of One | FPL 22/23 GW30 preview | S3E25 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

HE'S BACK! Cam that is not Voldemort, luckily for Potter. The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back together and ready for more! This week we it's the same as normal, run down of the fixtures, Snog, Marry, Avoid and a quick look at what we've got in the locker. Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron…

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On the double | FPL 22/23 DGW29 preview | S3E24 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

48:14

A Dummy (Tom) is back this week but joined by Rob, with too many good FPL years that he could spread them between us all, This week we it's the same as normal, Snog, Marry, Avoid and a look at future planning towards the double and blank minefields. Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron…

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Kane the Pain | FPL 22/23 GW26 preview | S3E23 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

43:35

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back, well sort of one of them is dying slowly, This week we it's the same as normal, run down of the fixtures, Snog, Marry, Avoid and a look at future planning towards the double and blank minefields. Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron…

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Party Pope-r | FPL 22/23 B/DGW25 preview | S3E22 1:04:39

1+ y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Double double game week 25 is here and the Dummies (Cam & Tom) are not ready as normal. This week we talk fixtures just gone, Potter in danger, mentality monsters and Snog, Marry Avoid (as usual some rogue punts) Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron

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Let's get VAR away from here | FPL 22/23 GW24 preview | S3E21 51:07

1+ y ago51:07

51:07

VAR is fun isn't it, said absolutely no one ever, apart from one of the Dummies... The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back to talk all things results, VAR and the best form team in the Prem... This week "Snog, Marry, Avoid" is superbly done by one of the dummies and a complete mess by the other... Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom …

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Double Double Gameweek | FPL 22/23 GW23 preview | S3E20 1:00:59

1+ y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

After another weird fixture break for the FA Cup the Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back once again into almost a normal rhyme, apart from one thing, they are having a good week! Nah can't be them. Join us this week as we discuss the upcoming double gameweek for league leaders Arsenal and 2nd place (fine and points deductions pending) Man City, we follow …

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Sort of maybe double gameweek? | FPL 22/23 GW22 preview | S3E19 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

57:13

Happy Birthday to one of the Dummies so this week Tom is joined not by the birthday boy but resident good FPL player Rob, Rob & Tom chat this weeks fixtures, potential double gameweeks and as per normal "Snog, Marry, Avoid" And finally we get to discuss Rob's roguest of rogue punts and how well it went... Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummie…

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We are back! | FPL 22/23 GW20 preview | S3E18 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

We have battled snow storms in Iceland, missing equipment and general downright laziness, but finally... the Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back! And we are back to see Tom's beloved Bees put Cam's treasured reds to the sword... glorious. After all the fixtures we talk "Snog, Marry, Avoid" and on of our fan favourites have the roguest of rogue punts. Foll…

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Round of 16 Wildcard drafting | World Cup Fantasy RO16 | S3E17 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

The World Cup game is absolute madness, but we absoluetly love it. Round of 16 is on the horizon so we are going through the most likely to qualify and who are we going to pick for the RO16 wildcard team. Hopefully you are enjoying this break from FPL and good luck. Come and join the World Cup Fantasy League - F3IWKN9Z…

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The countdown begins | World Cup Fantasy Preview | S3E16 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

Tom has brought one of the Dummies out of retirement, Josh is back for this months World Cup. We muddle our way through rule changes, whose going from the prem, what players have we noticed and who the main big hitters are! Hopefully you enjoythis break from FPL and good luck. Come and join the World Cup Fantasy League - F3IWKN9Z…

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Can(celo) you not | FPL 22/23 GW16 preview | S3E15 51:57

2y ago51:57

51:57

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) have be dropped into the mud with Cancelo this week, but nothing will bring their spirits back up by talking about the preview for GW16, the final week before the World Cup! Lots of game chat and lots of punts for this weeks final gameweek before unlimited transfers! Join the league - bj3gee Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @F…

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Sheer Pott(er) luck | FPL 22/23 GW15 preview | S3E14 49:35

2y ago49:35

49:35

As the winter nights drawn in and the eve of the World Cup looms ever closer, the Dummies set out their not-so-carefully laid plans for the final few weeks before FPL breaks for a month of international football. The Dummies have a slight variation of Snog, Marry (or not), Avoid with this in mind, as well as discussing this week's Problem Child. Jo…

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Haul-land | FPL 22/23 GW14 preview | S3E13 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

It's alwasy Haaland, another Haul from the Norwegian beast, with Cam on holiday, Tom is joined my old friend and Geordie Matt to go through this weeks preview of GW14. Locked out teams, game run throughs and "Snog, Marry, Avoid" Join the league - bj3gee Follow the Dummies on Twitter: @FPLByDummies @FPLDummyTom @FPLDummyCameron…

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The Return of the King | FPL 22/23 GW12/13 preview | S3E12 18:38

2y ago18:38

18:38

The Dummies (Cam & Tom) try to come back for another episode this week but technical difficulties mean you are in for a very shortened episode of the FPL by Dummies... apologies. But we do get to briefly talk about the fixtures before Cam gets cut off and Tom gets to monologue snog, marry, avoid this week! We will be back bigger and better next wee…

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No Mo Patience | FPL 22/23 GW11 preview | S3E11 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Mo, Mo, Mo for what are we do do with Mo. The Dummies (Cam & Tom) have that dilemma anyway, the guys are back to review FPL gameweek 10 and look forward to the joys of more FPL with GW11 just round the corner! This week we chat the results of the weekend, "Snog, Marry, Avoid" & plans for GW11 Join the FPL by Dummies league using the code - bj3gee F…

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Thanks for that, Phil | FPL 22/23 GW10 preview | S3E10 44:23

2y ago44:23

44:23

In true Dummy fashion, one of the Dummies rolled the dice this week and it's safe to say it wasn't pretty... With both Dummies playing their wildcard, were the points flowing in like Haaland's goals, or were they firmly in the mud? This week we chat the results of the weekend, "Snog, Marry, Avoid" & plans for GW10 Join the FPL by Dummies league usi…

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Here comes the Son | FPL 22/23 GW9 preview | S3E09 1:12:33

2y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

After failing to record last week, The Dummies (Cam & Tom) are back, and to make up for it we have with us a special guest, long time listeners will know we used to be a three, before he left us for pastures new, but Josh is back and more dummy than ever. This week we chat fixtures, "Snog, Marry, Avoid" & "Problem Children" Join the FPL by Dummies …

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VARcical | FPL 22/23 GW7 preview | S3E08 1:05:52

2y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

VAR what an absolute joke but fear not the Dummies (Cam & Tom) are here to soothe your wounds from the weekend absolute embarrassment and look forward to FPL GW7. This week one of the dummies is unbearable after another good gameweek and the other has had enough, we've got a rundown of the games, Snog, Marry, Avoid and Problem Children. Followed by…

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No Mo Goals | FPL 22/23 GW5/6 preview | S3E07 41:42

2y ago41:42

41:42

The Dummies are at death's door - that's what old age will do to you... their fantasy prospects are much more promising, however! More green arrows despite Salah's lack of goalscoring form, but will they stick with the Egyptian King? Or will they join the hoards shipping him out...Of course, a bit of chat about Man United, the usual "Snog, Marry, A…

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Ivan the Great | FPL 22/23 GW4 preview | S3E06 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

All the Ivan's performing well this week and thanks to much morning deliberation from the Dummies (Cam & Tom) some good pre-deadline decisions were made. Some crazy results this week which we talk about before previewing FPL gameweek 4. Plus it's been a while but a new segment... Problem Children. Plus our old school segment "Snog, Marry, Avoid" Jo…

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Man Divided | FPL 22/23 GW3 preview | S3E05 1:04:20

2y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

One of the Dummies (Cam & Tom) is on a high this weekend... you'll never guess which one. But anyway they are back to be as stupid, idiotic and down right unhelpful as normal to bring their FPL gameweek 3 preview. This week we start with our run down of the weeks fixtures, followed by "Snog, Marry, Avoid" and finished off with our transfers and cap…

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