Pod 26, Gameweek 25: Solid

It’s 2 pods in 3 days for Sam & Tom, as we’re in on Wednesday for what would’ve been our wildcard special… had we not already frantically pressed the buttons a gameweek ahead of schedule in 30!   In the show today, we discuss our thinking behind the strategies we chose, the players we picked and debate if there’s much actual difference between the wildcard setups (beyond the obvious injury replacements) if we waited for a week.   Plus in the best transfers, Gabriel replacements and if Saka is worth jumping on now amongst other things (including a word for those on assistant manager for 31-33), bold claims and examine what – if anything – we’ll be doing for the week ahead in another tight turnaround edition of WGTA.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Apr 1h 8min

After a bit of a break, Tom & Sam are podding again to preview Gameweek 30!   A lot’s happened the gap between pods, with international break injuries (hello Christopher Walter Wood) and FA Cup results giving us a clearer picture of the upcoming doubles and blanks.   And then a Haaland injury happened, and things went berserk.   We discuss this in our GW30 preview, taking in the calendar update, reactions to injuries (should wildcards be wielded?) and best transfers & captains for the midweek games. And do we wildcard? Well, it looks like we both might...   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Mars 1h 28min

A special upload from another show! Recently, as with Tom, Sam was interviewed by Gary at the FPL Have A Beer channel to discuss his FPL journey. This covers how Pricey got into FPL, his start in content creating and time so far as WGTA's cohost. Do give Gary a follow on socials (@FPLHaveABeer) and subscribe to his YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Mars 1h 57min

Sam and Tom welcome friend of the pod Si aka FPL Analytic aka The Dark Lord of Analytics once more onto WGTA to deep dive into... well, you guessed it!   We take full advantage of the combined international and FA Cup break to talk how analytics has interacted with FPL this season, especially with the format changes. Covering the changes with more rolling, new strategies emerging from the introduction of the Assistant Manager chip, and the ways in which analytically minded managers are faring as we reach the business end of the season, this is a fascinating conversation not to be missed!   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Mars 1h 26min

Sam & Tom are in to preview the upcoming blank gameweek in FPL. But we start off with a tribute to the FPL 🐐 Mo Salah.   And then we see what course managers are taking to navigate this challenge, by suggesting possible free hit teams and using that as a springboard to discuss approaches and potential differentials ahead of the blank week. Plus the big Haaland vs Wood captain debate.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mars 1h 20min

Tom & Sam return after a weekend off to discuss its aftermath, as events have conspired to mean the "forgotten" Gameweek 28 now contains many decisions for FPL managers - particularly in the forwards. Turns out, Cunha/Mateta means more worries...   Plus an update on the calendar projections and chips following that FA cup weekend, a discussion on if you should triple captain Salah this week, and our plans.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mars 1h 18min

Tom & Sam are pressed into action earlier than they thought this week, with a set of midweek fixtures meaning we’ve got a Sunday night pod to put together squarely to focus on the fixtures less than 48 hours away! This means a shorter pod (we always say this!), starting with a reflection on the Assistant Manager chip with both of ours now spent. Then, the usual preview elements of the Kneejerk, best transfers and captains and bold claims – bookended by our gameweek updates and plans for the week ahead.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review. It really goes a long way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Feb 1h 6min

In a brief respite from the doubles onslaught, Tom & Sam are back to discuss what the future holds for FPL managers’ transfer strategies as blank gameweek 29 looms large in our thoughts. Do we get funneled into picking from a small, similar pool of players? Or are there any advantages to be had in thinking outside of the box?   Plus in our Gameweek 26 preview, Tom gives an analysis of Omar Marmoush's FPL prospects, Assistant Manager last stands, best captains in quite a dreary looking week, bold claims and our teams for the week ahead.   If you liked the show, please like and subscribe it really helps get us out there 💜 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 1h 31min