FPL Dons

On the final day of the season YNUG and Joey offer reactions to the now concluded 2021/22 PL season.

The Dons are back after a brief hiatus to preview the final game week of the season. On this episode: Are spurs the most essential on our shopping lists? Do we forget all about clean sheets? Do we sell all our Villa and Everton assets? And who do we captain to make that final push in our mini-leagues? All that and more are answered in 30 mins. Good luck!

Not just feeling the blank? looking for players to fill in the blank? With only 4 fixtures to look forward to in gameweek 30, Joey and L.E discuss their individual plans to circumvent it. L.E takes us through his free hit plans, covering the basics, and the players he is targeting for the most gains; Joey talks about getting in the most favored captain option. The duo agree on a straightforward captain pick, and L.E gives bonus points surrounding free hitting in gameweek 30.

Following a less than ideal gameweek 28 Ovie is back on the pod with Joey as they sift through a disastrous DGW28 and try to find light at the end of the tunnel. Looking forward the duo talk Spurs and Arsenal targets, weather to go Regulion or Doherty? and what to do with Everton assets. Normalcy is returned in the captaincy debate. As usual the pod is ended with very poignant bonus points.

On this episode Joey & YNUG take a look at how to attack the trifecta that is DGW28, DGW29 & BGW30. They talk about trading up on number of fixtures, getting rid of DGW players that are no good even if they double, and making the most of all 3 gameweeks with every transfer. They also debate on captaincy picks. Joey talks the fun of double gameweek players and YNUG talks about trusting whoever you end up captaining. They conclude with bonus points that focuses on the next 3 gameweeks.

YNUG makes a long awaited come back to the podcast as he and Joey take apart the spoils of DGW25 and Look ahead to DGW26. The duo talk transfer targets, teams to double on, who to triple captain and what position to use a bench boost from. They end with self aware bonus points to guide the listener through was seems to be a turbulent few gameweeks ahead.

The Pod is back after a month due to the uncertainty that came with covid postponement; with PL rules now tweaked, we all hope there won't be as many postponements and we can now properly plan and discuss our gameweeks to come. This episode is featuring Joey & L.E and they preview gw24 looking at transfers, captain picks and round up with bonus points.

This week Joey is joined by L.E ahead of GW19 as they ramble about their FPL teams. They discuss, biggest W's & L's, transfer targets, points hits and free hits, differential captains and whether sell Mo or no.

Ovie joins Joey on the pod this week as they try to navigate the fixture pile up and the covid match postponements. They dive deep into their transfer plans as Joey gives an in depth look into his transfer decisions and it's pros and cons, and wrap up with 3 bonus points. 

Ralu aka Heavyduty FC joins Joey on the pod for the first time and shares his thoughts on the GW13 and GW14. The duo talk about the pros and cons of selling Vardy while keeping an eye out for Jarrod Bowen. They also discuss personal transfers, captain picks for the next 2 gameweeks and dish out not just 3 but 4 bonus points.

With the joy of putting the international break behind us for the rest of the year Ovie and L.E join Joey on this episode of the podcast to discuss the upcoming gameweek 12, they discuss Jamie Vardy's drought, Premium Forwards and Defenders, Son v. Kane and who can rival Mo Salah for captaincy this week. They all give their bonus points and L.E leaves us a with parting gift of a certain forward to lookout for in the coming gameweeks.

Another underwhelming gameweek? Worry not as Joey and YNUG look to change the trajectory with their opinions on transfers, captain picks and very specific bonus points.

After an eventful gameweek 9 that saw 24 point displays from Mount and Mo Salah, Joey offers advice to managers that didn't go with Salah as captain while YNUG hails a stellar display from the "MCFC Andreas Iniesta" Phil Foden.

Internationals and European games have thrown a curveball into plans of managers for the favorable run of many teams, Joey and YNUG attempt to find alternatives to steady this ship. Could there be last minute passes to the Vardy party or Could we see the resurrection of Kane? 

YNUG and Joey are back together on the pod to preview GW8 of this FPL season as some players are still stuck participating in international duty. On the ticket today they touch a bit on, Newcastle's new owners, Salah's form, Uncut gems and playing your own game and the season in front of you. 

Following an all round underwhelming GW6, Gliders league runner-up Ovie joins the FPL Dons to share his thoughts on the upcoming gameweek, from balance in defense to getting to the template before it becomes the template and steering clear from city assets. Transfers, Captains and Bonus Points are also discussed in depth. 

L.E joins Joey on the pod for first time this season as they look at GW6, they talk Spurs' dip in form, Chelsea's defense and also Wolves taking Brighton's place. L.E also clarifies questions about the Gliders Super League and they also discuss recurring sets like biggest W's and L's, Transfers, Captain Picks and Bonus points. 

On this episode the dons look towards another  FPL gameweek: discussing Ronaldo and Lukaku's potential, Salah and Trent's Consistency, Captain Picks and Trusting your new wildcard team.

Joey and YNUG return to preview GW4 of the Fantasy Premier League as players begin to return from their respective countries. On the today's list they discuss the second Era of Ronaldo, the Antonio Bandwagon, Captain Picks and holding on to your Wildcard.

Another quick rundown of every PL fixture of the 2nd gameweek and all the FPL reactions and observations.

A rundown of every PL fixture of the opening gameweek and all the FPL observations.

In the first episode of the 2021/22 FPL season we take a look at our promising new comers in the FPL game. We also predict our Top 4, Bottom 3, break-out star and flop of the upcoming season.

Behind the scenes

In the last episode of the season Lennard, Joey and Ovie take a look back at their respective FPL seasons, from best GW performances to worst transfers, potential captain points to most points from an individual player, what effect all the chips had and what players they missed or were too late to ship in/out. They also look at their season history, team of the season and each gives 1 player to watch out for next season.

Ynug and Joey take a look at the best and worst players in the Top 5 Premier League teams of the 2020/21 season.

Hold rank or Go rogue? In the final FPL episode of the podcast Lennard and Joey discuss scenarios in which you should attack or defend your overall rank and your mini leagues, they look at what differentials could make that happen, how captaincy is a major tool to achieve those last green arrows we seek and who should make way for these targets. Joey talks holding out till the last minute, also about looking both ways in your leagues while Lennard talks about joining the crowd, finally they chat differential captains and predict the top 5 at the end of the season.

Spirits are high in this week's episode after Joey and Lennard both score over 120 points in what is arguably their biggest gameweek of this season, they both talk about low ownership players that were pivotal to their success and ended being their biggest W's, they also look at what teams have a favorably run to the end of the season and why we should buy into them and also who will be making way for such players. They both agree on captain picks for gw36 but there is difference of opinion with gw37. Lennard talks moderation while Joey believes there is growth in sharing, there is a lot to unpack in what is most likely the penultimate episode of the season.

Just hours after the "Triple Gameweek 35" is announced for Man Utd, we look at the pros and cons of going all out for United's "champagne picks", we also talk teams that double in GW35 but do not blank in GW36 and how best to find the balance, who to do we offload to get these so called desirables, Joey talks Salah v Bruno and will he finally say goodbye to Leno who has a double gameweek?

On this episode, the importance of differentials is highlighted as Joey talks about Castagne's goal singlehandedly saving his gameweek, We ask questions like "is Kelechi "Seniorman" Iheanacho carrying Leicester to a top 4 finish that eluded them last season?" "is it time to goodbye to Jota?" "All aboard the Leeds train?" Bruno Fernandes, potential double gameweeks, maximizing transfers, transfers and captain picks are all discussed on the latest episode of the FPL Dons Podcast.

On this episode we discuss the major talking points from Gameweek 31, The biggest W's and L's, we rate the success of our individual wildcards, with uncut gems from Chelsea, West ham and Liverpool. We also discuss who you should consider bringing on and also offloading from your squad, acting fast and keeping it simple dominated the bonus points chat. Kane or Son, who do you (triple) captain in this bite size double gameweek?

Following a disappointing Gameweek 30 for both of us, it seems only right to activate our Wildcard chips, With both our Wildcards in play we talk about our goals till the end of the season, looking at the players that are being sacrificed to make way for fresh blood, the differentials, the core and our nailed on picks for our Gameweek 31 Wildcard teams, We also discuss the pros and cons for each of our captain picks and try to predict what we think will happen in this coming Gameweek. 

With Gameweek 30 on the horizon, We discuss unlucky moves from blank Gameweek 29; our biggest L's and W's. We also talk Chelsea, Liverpool & West Ham, teams that have something to play for till the end and why we should target them, Joey is spoiled for choice with his captains and ends with a serenity prayer. 

On this latest extra time episode Ynug and Joey debate their top 5 EPL players in Goal, Defense, Midfield and Attack. Using different metrics to come their conclusions, Joey goes heavy on the FPL stats while Ynug discusses their individual influence for their teams.

With the international break we decided to drift away a bit from FPL talk, Bolaji joins the podcast to discuss his current and past research about Financial Fair Play and Covid-19 in the current footballing climate, We also discuss his thoughts about Ole and his role in the United job. You can find out more where he discusses his research in depth here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw-x9NANKVo&t=615s

L.E joins the pod this week as we look towards blank Gameweek 29, He and Joey talk about Differential Picks for GW29, their Transfer Targets, players that blank that they would to replace and why. They also talk Brighton, Bonus Points and Captains. The big question being how many players would be enough for this game week? Find out on the latest installment of the FPL Dons Podcast.  

GW27 Preview; Biggest W's & L's, GW28 Preview; Uncut Gems, Transfer Targets, Bonus Points and Captain Picks. 

Double Gameweek 26 Review (Hits & Misses), Biggest W's&L's, Uncut Gems, Transfer Targets, Joey's Team Talk, Captain Picks and Predictions.

A quick look back at DGW25 Fixtures, Biggest W's & L's, Double Gameweek 26 Differential Picks, Transfer Plans, Chip Strategies, Bonus Points and Captain Picks.

DGW24 Review, Stick or Twist with Mo Salah, Biggest Ws & Ls, Potential GW Transfers, Differential Picks, Captain Picks, Bonus Points and Predictions.

A quick look ahead to FPL DGW24, Ins and Outs; Differential picks; Bonus Points & Captaincy Picks.  

FPL Gameweek 22 review; Biggest W's & L's. Uncut Gems. Who's moving out and in for Gameweek 23. Joey's Bonus Points. Liverpool v. Manchester City, what to expect.