I captained Palmer for a red card 😭 FPL Kneejerk Gameweek 9 🔥
Oct 25, 2026 · 1h 9m
Summary
This FPL episode reviews a disappointing Game Week 8, where the host suffered a significant loss by captaining Cole Palmer, who received a red card. The discussion covers injury updates for key players like Calafiori and João Pedro, and analyzes transfer options for Game Week 9, with strong recommendations to buy Tavernier, Kudus, or Manzambi. The hosts also debate the value of free-hitting, the potential return of Krupp, and whether to sell underperforming assets like Palmer or Wissa.
Topics discussed
Mint Mobile Sponsorship
Google Chrome Sponsorship and Intro
Host's GW9 Performance and Captaincy
Team Review and Midfield Points
Injury News: Calafiori, Haaland, Joao Pedro
Transfer Strategy and Price Rises
Crepey's European Registration and Minutes
Chelsea vs Spurs Match Analysis
Viewer Team Updates and Transfers
Gabriel vs Calafiori and Fixture Concerns
Popular Player Trends: Tavernier, Jackson
Bournemouth Fixtures and Joao Pedro Replacement
Selling Calafiori for Konza and Triple Chelsea
Sponsors and Free Hit Considerations
GW10 Fixture Analysis and Triple Options
Managing Free Transfers and Joao Pedro Injury
Transfer Options: Sangari, Manzambi, Kudus
Defender Recommendations: Spurs, Villa, Liverpool
Attacker Picks: Muramovic, Solanke, Konza
De Kuyper, Manganata, and Gabriel Updates
Saka, Joao Pedro, and Midfield Alternatives
Palmer Suspension and Barcola Assessment
Midfielder Comparison: Tavernier, Kudus, Manzambi
Free Hit Debate and Cheap Midfielders
Injia, Gapho, and Self-Checking Transfers
Defender Trio and Liverpool Fan Advice
Captaincy Choices and Reaction to Points
American Airlines and Nordstrom Rack Sponsors
Koulis, Free Hit, and Forward Replacements
Villa Defenders and El Clasico Watch Plans
Palmer Suspension Clarification and Thomas Injury
Free Hit Team Construction and Punt Picks
Free Hit Lineups and Early Transfer Warnings
Tavernier, Cherky, and Madawaki Assessments
Injia, Eze, and Phoebling Minutes Analysis
Zolisi Return, Konza, and Lewis Hall Strategy
Season Boredom, Saka Transfers, and Leno/Raya
Joao Pedro Injury Duration and Therapy Video
Lewis Hall vs Muramovic and Taking a Break
Low Scoring Weeks and Gabriel vs Premiums
Closing Thoughts: 'Fine' Players and Goodbye
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