Ask James | Thursday August 27th | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
James answers listener questions on Fantasy Football, advising to roll for Game Week 2 and delay Wildcard usage until later in the season. He discusses captaincy choices, favoring Bruno Fernandes over Haaland, and resolves bench dilemmas involving players like Calvert-Lewin and Mahmoud. The episode also covers manager job security, transfer window impacts, and specific player fitness concerns.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Nestlé and Apple Card
Introduction and show format
Wildcard timing and Champions League impact
Captaincy advice: Bruno Fernandes vs Haaland
Benching decisions: Gibbs-White, Tarkowski, Maguire
Bench selection and transfer window strategy
Calvin Lewin, Fulham outlook, and transfer advice
Complex transfer scenarios and budget management
League predictions and promoted team analysis
Wildcard value and benching Thomas Gross
FPL outlook and best £4m defender picks
Long-term defender strategy: Egan and O'Shea
Sponsorships and transition to questions
Defender choices and manager sacking predictions
Managing bad starts and injury news
Transfer rumors: Chukwueze and Bournemouth tactics
Tottenham transfer plans and Spurs season outlook
Arsenal consistency and Chelsea stability
Newcastle signing Nico Gonzalez and benching advice
Tottenham performance and Elliot Anderson value
Goalkeeper picks and Arsenal player retention
Benching strategies and transfer window patience
Tottenham striker situation: Solanke vs Richarlison
Injury risks and United defender advice
Final quick questions and show wrap-up
Sponsorship: Uber Eats
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