Final Call | Pre Season | FPL 26/27 | EP.209 |
Summary
Hosts Andy North and a co-host discuss their contrasting FPL strategies for the 26-27 season, with Andy adopting a safer, projection-based approach to avoid past mistakes. They analyze pre-season form and minutes for key teams like Man City, Arsenal, and Brighton, highlighting risks such as Villa’s depleted squad. The episode covers specific player debates, including Solanke versus Calvert-Lewin, and reviews Black Box lessons to finalize teams before the Game Week 1 deadline.
Topics discussed
Intro, host strategy shift, and Black Box lessons overview
Fantasy Football Scout promo and pre-season form analysis
Chelsea recruitment, Maresca, and Hull City midfield
Newcastle wingers, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa injuries
Goncalo Ramos, Bournemouth outlook, and O9 red card risk
Man City signings, Brighton wingbacks, and Leeds penalties
Projection science, Solis hype, and avoiding new signings
Arsenal defenders: Calafiori vs White and captaincy picks
Goalkeeper value: Kinkski vs Raya and Solis fixture concerns
Bournemouth vs City, Brighton midfield, and wingback risks
Tottenham transfers, Hull/Ipswich, and Leeds/Liverpool
Newcastle losses, Arsenal minutes, and Spurs needs
Host's GW1 team reveal: Bench Boost 2 and Sunderland triple
Fantasy Football Scout tools and AI assistant features
Lesson 1: Reliability over new signings and heavy hitters
Lesson 2: Flexibility, price points, and defensive bandwagons
Lesson 3: Avoid last-minute changes and plan captaincy
Final team thoughts, wildcard timing, and Fest meetup info
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