Join Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a weekly take on the original fantasy football game. We speak to players from across our leagues to talk tactics, traditions and share tips on how to finish top of the pile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Jessy are back to look at whether Mo Salah owners will blitz their leagues and whether Fulham and Brighton could be worth a closer look in the next sealed bids window?Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ is back to reveal the Team of the Week, with Chris asking questions of it's validity!Want to be a part of the show?EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The transfer window has slammed shut and it's an exciting time with new names in the sealed bids auction.Jessy and Chris look at some of the pro's and con's with making a move for some of the latest Fantasy League additions.We look ahead to the FA Cup this weekend, while Neil Mansfield talks us through Deadline Day at Fantasy League HQ and brings us the latest Team of the Week.Want to be a part of the show?Then....EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The self proclaimed David Moyes of Fantasy League (otherwise known as Chris Peilow) and Jessy Parker Humphreys this week draws up a list of top 5 defenders from the bottom half of the Premier League table as potential sealed bids tips.We big up Justin Kluivert and Jacob Murphy and look at what returning loan players like Trevoh Chalobah could offer in the second half of the season.Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ is also back in the house.Want to be a part of the show?Then....EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A very Happy New Year to all from Fantasy League HQ - Has the festive period fixtures been as kind to you as it has for Chris and Jessy?In this weeks episode we look at whether it's too late to take add Nottingham Forest players to your ranks, whether Newcastle have some hidden gems beyond Alesander Isak.Plus we look at the thorny issue of whether picking ZERO points scoring defenders could be key to trophy success?And - where do clean sheets originate from?Neil Mansfield is back from his holidays to look ahead to the FA Cup this weekend and address some manual assist controversies.Want to be a part of the show? Then....EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we enter the Festive fixture period, one of the most exciting times of the year for any Fantasy League player - has resident expert Chris Peilow managed to avoid the drop?Chris and Jessy also look at what is best to do if you are stuck with defenders from Spurs and Manchester United.From all at Fantasy League HQ, a massive thank you for your support and contribution to the original Fantasy Football game this year.Until the new year have a wonderful Christmas and please do keep your anecdotes, questions and suggestions coming. You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is now the time to ditch Tottenham's dodgy defenders? Are Chelsea the most reliable 'go to' in the next transfer window?With Christmas approaching we go through your questions, which include advice on how to approach the Festive Period and a quick fire round of free transfers worth considering.With Neil Mansfield failing a late fitness test, 'Fred' joins us for his debut from Fantasy League HQ. He describes Producer Si as an "Exemplary Manager", so in turn Producer Si says he is a brilliant administrator, well worth a listen in Part 3 for some brilliant Super Sub advice and Team of the Week performers. No money exchanged hands.Wanna get Jessy and Chris to answer your questions, dilemmas, resolve your Fantasy League conflicts? Then...EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In his quest to stave off the ever more real threat of relegation, Chris Peilow has reverted to Big Sam Allardyce for some top tips on avoiding the drop.Jessy Parker Humphreys shares her theory on why now might not be the time to drop Manchester City defenders just yet AND whether a bid for CaoimhÃn Kelleher might be a savvy move before the January transfer window.And Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ is with us, answering your questions including one request for a Live Show! What do you think? Would you come along? Would there be enough to fill Wembley Arena or would we struggle to fill a lift? Register your interest in the following ways, plus get in touch with your questions for the experts (and Chris).EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you come to this podcast for advice from our expert presenter panel of Fantasy League guru's?Hopefully not.... Because our resident Fantasy League veteran Chris Peilow is facing the prospect of.... RELEGATION!How can he turn it around? Jessy Parker Humphreys and Neil Mansfield debate the role of defensive midfielders like Declan Rice and Alexis Mac Allister, while we explore the most picked players (and possible hidden gems) at Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa. Plus we reveal the Team of the Week - one of which comes from the curiously named 'Brewers Droop Championship'.Need us to answer your agony aunt questions? Want to pose some 'Stick or Twist' questions for our panel of "experts"?EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You may have heard that Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United, so what are the repercussions in Fantasy League land and is this the start of the managerial domino effect?Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humpreys discuss that, while sports broadcaster and Wolves fan Lynsey Hooper joins us as Chris tries to back up his theory that there could be some rich pickings at Molyneux at your next auction.Plus Neil Mansfield reveals October's Team of the Month - and we bet you won't be able to guess most of those in it!Let us know your views, or if you want to come on the show drop us a message:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There have been some controversial goings on and Jessy Parker Humpreys and Chris Peilow are not happy about it.This week we discuss underhand auction tactics, hidden gems in the free transfer market and whether to stick or twist with Eberechi Eze.Let us know your views, or if you want to come on the show drop us a message:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the sealed bids window upon us, do you keep faith with the Premier League's early under achievers?Do you share the same anger as Jessy Parker Humpreys over the denial of Brennan Johnson's weekend assist?Many of our listeners do, Neil Mansfield is here with his tin hat to explain this and the rest of the weeks manual assist decisions along with Team of the Week.PLUS we're joined by three managers from the BAFFL League of more than 20 years.Are you facing any dilemmas, do you need advice from our "expert" panel (you know, the ones who said this would be the year for Harvey Elliott!)?Do get in touch with the show which is now bi-weekly:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four games in, is now the time to stick or twist if you're an owner of Gabriel Martinelli?Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran? It's not just Unai Emery facing a dilemma. Should the Colombian be top of your next sealed bids targets?And what to do with Phil Foden...Plus Neil Mansfield is back to reveal the Team of the Week.Are you facing any dilemmas, do you need advice from our "expert" panel (you know, the ones who said this would be the year for Harvey Elliott!)? Do get in touch with the show:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deadline Day has passed, the International break is here and we discuss whether to stick or twist when it comes to your sealed bids and squad tweaks three games in to the Premier League season.This week's special guest Paul Silvester finished THIRD in the overall Fantasy League rankings last season, he joins us from Australia to share his top three tips including a revelation even his own chairman Stewart Maiden from 'the League with No Name' wasn't aware of!Plus Neil Mansfield takes a breather from the Fantasy League penthouse 'post-Transfer Window pool party' to fill us in on the most transferred players and how Deadline Day played out in FL HQ.If you have any questions for the team, want to talk tactics, transfers or totally disagree with our bonkers picks then please do get in touch, likewise if you would like to join us on the show this season.You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transfer Deadline Day is fast approaching, so too are many sealed bid windows and on this weeks show we focus on potential in's and out's, whether to stick or twist with those early season gambles and who might be knocking around on the free transfer market.Neil Mansfield reveals our Team of the Week with a "whopping" 48 points! Plus he talks us through how Fantasy League towers will be operating on Friday's deadline day while this week we are joined by a European champion!Yes, Europa League winner Len Richman and rival James Sutcliffe from the 'George's Few Friends' league is our guest who talks us through his route to continental glory.If you have any questions for the team, want to talk tactics, transfers or totally disagree with our bonkers picks then please do get in touch, likewise if you would like to join us on the show this season.You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 1 of the new Fantasy League season is complete, how have your new teams fared?We look back on the first weekend of the Premier League season and ahead to week 2, while this week Jessy and Chris are joined by FL debutant - producer Simon, who talks through his first auction experience and how a team containing Haaland, Havertz and Martinelli is still somehow bottom of his league.Plus Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ is here to talk through tweaks to points scoring and "getting tough on tomfoolery", be warned!For the new season we'd love to hear from fans of newly promoted teams. Any Leicester, Ipswich or Southampton followers out there would would like to join us on the show?You can get in touch via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining us fresh from their annual auctions, Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humpreys and Neil Mansfield look back on their picks and where it leaves them ahead of the big Fantasy League kick off.We also look ahead to the first weekend to share his team and bring us up to speed with developments over the summer ahead of the new campaign.If you have any questions for the team, want to talk tactics, transfers or totally disagree with our bonkers picks then please do get in touch, likewise if you would like to join us on the show this season.You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back for a new season of Fantasy League, where Jessy Parker Humpreys and Chris Peilow kick things off by looking at the top picks, unpolished diamonds and potential stars from each team in the Premier League ahead of the much anticipated auctions.Each week we will be joined once again by Neil Mansfield from FL HQ, members of the Fantasy League community and some special guests too.If you have any questions for the team, want to talk tactics, transfers or totally disagree with our bonkers picks then please do get in touch, likewise if you would like to join us on the show this season.You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you!In the last of our four bite sized podcasts, Chris and Jessy talking through how this game differs to Fantasy Premier League and other formats, how it stands out from FPL and how you can even play both versions of the games.After this episode you will be equipped to prepare for life as a Fantasy League manager ahead of 2024/25 BUT if you still have other questions then you can always get in touch (plus we would love to hear from you with your thoughts or if you want to be part of the show in Season 2). You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you!In part three of our four bite sized podcasts, Jessy and Chris discuss game play and the rules - including points scoring, super subs, transfers and sealed bids.Once you have navigated this episode you will be only one step away from being fully prepared for the new 2024/25 Fantasy League season. But still on the fence? Join us in Episode 4 where we make our case for why this really is THE best version of the game.If you still have questions or queries then you can always get in touch (plus we would love to hear from you with your thoughts or if you want to be part of the show in Season 2). You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you!In the second of our bite sized podcasts, Chris and Jessy talk you through Auctions - for many, it's an even bigger occasion than Christmas Day.After this episode you will be ready to enter the auction room (often the pub let's be honest) and ready to get down to business building your squad for the new 2024/25 Premier League season.BUT if you still have other questions then you can always get in touch (plus we would love to hear from you with your thoughts or if you want to be part of the show in Season 2). You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you!This is the first of four bite sized podcasts, where Jessy Parker Humphreys and Chris Peilow guide you through the basics of how to play this version of the game.After this episode you will one step closer to be ready to take on your friends / rivals as a Fantasy League manager in 2024/25.BUT if you still have other questions then you can always get in touch (plus we would love to hear from you with your thoughts or if you want to be part of the show in Season 2). You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the final time this season, Chris and Jessy wrap up the Fantasy League campaign including shout out's to the top performers, the best teams in both 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 systems and we're joined by Andrew Wainstein and Neil Mansfield to reveal what changes we can expect for the 2024/25 season.Thank you to everyone who has listened, liked and contributed to the Podcast this season, it's been great to hear the stories, memories and tactics shared by the Fantasy League community.Next week we will also be released four bite sized 'explainer' episodes so you can introduce newcomers to your leagues next season and teach them how the game works.Please stay in touch over the summer, if you'd like to be a part of the show in Season 2 or to share your thoughts you can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The countdown is on for the final weekend of the Fantasy League season, with Chris and Jessy exploring potential options that could make the difference in the last set of fixtures in 2023/24.Plus it's time to look at the best performing Fantasy League players both on and off the pitch in the Premier League and Europe. Are you topping the leaderboard?If you want to tell us all about your highs and lows, successes and failures this season then do get in touch, we're back to round up the season next week. You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from watching Bruce Springsteen in concert 'The Boss' Neil Mansfield returns to address our many 'Letters to You' asking why Brighton's Simon Adingra got an assist at the weekend following the 'Human Touch' of the Manual Assist that's smashed the 'High Hopes' of many a Fantasy League manager like a 'Wrecking Ball'.We're joined by 'The Rising' young stars Dan Starmer and Dan Jones who are just 3 months into playing the game, 'Working on a Dream' to end the season 'Dancing in the Dark' as they try to win the Catalyst Inuagral Injured Keepers League.... I'm on Fire!And of course our resident 'Western Stars' Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humphreys to re-live the 'Glory Days' of the Premier League weekend just gone and preview the penultimate weekend of action and what you can do to move 'One Step Up' to 'The Promised Land' in the final games of the season..... I'm Goin' Down.If you have any questions for the team or suggestions for the game, we always love hearing from you! You can get in touch via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The FPL v FL - What is it that makes Fantasy League stand out against Fantasy Premier League?We're joined by multiple winner on both platforms, Gareth Butler (known to many on social media as 'Clouseau').With the season drawing towards it's conclusion, Jessy and Chris assess some of the players worth keeping tabs on between now and the end of the season.Plus Neil Mansfield brings us the 'Team of the Week' among you competitive lot.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jessy is back from running the Boston Marathon and jumps straight into the ring with sister Emily Parker Humphreys for 12 rounds of Fantasy League family rivalry discussing the George Borough Wednesday League.Plus we look ahead to the weekend's fixtures, with an eye on who to look out for next season.And Neil Mansfield brings us details of team of the week along with the most popular transfers in and out.Remember, any questions for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights!EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Jessy completes the Boston Marathon, Chris has Neil Mansfield all to himself to remind him of one particularly absurd prediction last week!We also have another special guest joining us from the USA, as Cara Carpenito explains how she got playing Fantasy League and why phrases like 'squeaky bum time' keep her amused.Any questions you may have for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights.EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Mansfield does little to convince anyone he's not taken a 'Liverpool pill' with a very bold prediction for Luton's trip to Manchester City this weekend. But does he make a solid argument?Jessy Parker Humphreys' mind is made up on the Premier League title race, so how will that translate to Fantasy League? Plus the weeks most popular transfers in and out.The season's end is fast approaching and in the coming weeks we'll be releasing 'Explainer' content to allow newcomers to Fantasy League to find out how to play the game. Any questions you'd like to ask? Any strategies that you feel could be explained? Please do get in touch, we love to engage with the FL community and it's that time of year where we want to twist the arm of friends and colleagues to join us on the journey. EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The most surreal episode so far, we're joined by Jose Mourinho, Harry Kane (or Frank Bruno as Neil Mansfield thought), Harry Redknapp, Sean Dyche, Mikel Arteta and Roy Hodgson!!Impressionist Roman Cywinski also happens to be our special guest to discuss his 20+ years of playing Fantasy League and why 'The Dazzlers League Of Gents' means so much to his group of friends.Neil Mansfield discusses end of season transfer tactics, while Jessy and Chris look back on the midweek fixtures and how that has impacted the leagues.Keep on getting in touch with us too, we love hearing from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been a long two weeks during the international break BUT the Premier League is back and now things get serious in the World of 'Fantasy League'.Can you trust Aston Villa's squad rotation?Is Brennan Johnson worth a punt?As well as looking at this weekend's fixtures we ask some hard hitting listeners questions of FL HQ's Neil Mansfield: Like who is your best and worst signing ever and who are the best Fantasy League partnerships in history?Remember, any questions for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights!EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Approaching the 30th anniversary of the 'We all live in a Perry Groves World' Fantasy League involving just 5 players, we speak with Simon, Marek and Graham who even got to meet their hero for two trophy presentations!With Jessy away, Neil Mansfield and Chris Peilow debate whether to ditch Raheem Sterling for Nelson Semedo and we have an appeal for you: Is there anyone who had Rodrigo Muniz in their team before his 2024 hot streak?Remember, any questions for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights!EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A farming special this week, as Rob and Mike McNiven from the "Dire-A Dora League" explain the logistics behind making your super subs while out in a field on a Combine Harvester!Chris and Jessy look at this weekend's fixtures in both the Premier League and FA Cup and how that could affect things in Fantasy League.And do you have James Trafford, Jayden Bogle or Auston Trusty in your side? If so Neil wants to hear from you to explain yourself!We discuss the merits of goalkeepers and defenders from struggling teams.Please do get in touch with any questions, stories OR if you want to join us on the show - we love the interaction with our members. You can contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Fantasy League first: 2 players join us from Hong Kong. Not only that, but one has been re-connected with their old Uni mate - our very own Chris Peilow!We dig for dirt with Max Hewson, who with a little help from Tony Cascarino hopes to disprove David Newton's theory that you can't win anything with kids versus 30 years' FL experience.Neil is back, while Jessy and Chris look ahead to this weekend's fixtures including what could be a Premier League title clincher come the end ofthe season.As always do get in touch with any questions, stories OR if you want to join us then contact us via:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stand by for some quite astonishing revelations and without doubt the toughest forefeits we've had so far on the pod: Tattoos of Eden Hazard and eating your way out of 24 hours in McDonalds!Jessy's brother Ed and team-mate Seb join us to discuss sibling rivalries and some new rules for his breakaway Fantasy League.Neil is away this week, but Chris and Jessy attempt to de-code the Team of the Week, best performances and popular transfers (with mixed success!).Any questions you may have for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights.EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who better to speak to for sensible auction day planning and investing in future assets than FOUR players from the 'Prudential Holburn Independent Financial Advisers League'?Tim Benson, Mike Cresswell, Gary Green and Stuart Morgan have plenty of tales to tell from running two divisions for over 30 years.Plus Neil Mansfield explains how photo evidence is being used at Fantasy League HQ to scrutinse manual assists, a super subs word of warning and Chris and Jessy go through this weekend's upcoming fixtures and what it might mean to your picks.Any questions you may have for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights.EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What are Andy Murray and Jamie Murray's secret Fantasy League tactics? How can you win two tennis Grand Slams AND multiple Fantasy League's?Team-mates and rivals Niall Erskine and Mike Fleming join us to reveal all from their star studded 'True Test' league while also explaining what is a "Cleano Express" and "Les Sealey"? And Jessy tries not to gloat too much about Chelsea's victory over Chris's Palace in the 'Fantasy League derby', as well as our usual look ahead to how this weekend's games impact upon the world of Fantasy League.Remember, any questions for the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights.EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A quick turnaround after a busy set of fixtures, leaves Neil Mansfield with a lot to explain to the Fantasy League listeners, with not one but TWO meetings of the 'Manual Assist Panel' (yes it does really exist!).Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's action including the 'Fantasy League derby'.And you really won't want to miss this week's guest Simon McDougle whose dedication to the game may have cost him two marriages, but nobody can take those 15 league titles away from him!Remember, any questions for Neil, the team or the wider Fantasy League community then please do get in touch with us, we love your traditions, theories, conspiracies, tips and obligatory tales of drunken auction nights.EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeaguePlease 'like' and 'subscribe'. Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A late release this week after allowing an extra day to discuss.... Well, what deals DID happen on Transfer Deadline Day, we talk about anyway.Gerard Houllier and Roy Evans, Alan Curbishley and Steve Gritt. Managerial double acts don't work right? WRONG!! Jamie Crook explains how his partnership alongside joint-manager 'Bradley' has stood the test of time for 17 years, while league rival Nick Goldberg reveals how the son of the current West Ham owners got on in his Fantasy League debut season.Jessy and Chris also delve into the midweek action and look ahead to this weekend's matches too.Keep on getting in touch with us too, we love hearing from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Mansfield steps in alongside Jessy Parker Humphreys this week to discuss the FA Cup fourth round, how Fantasy League HQ deal with Transfer Deadline Day, while Jessy tries to deviate the chat away Liverpool.We're also joined by Simon Flowers and Andy Henton all the way from Switzerland! The first 'Novice League' we've featured, in an international league containing players from India, Canada... And Ireland.Plus a new FL twist - this league has a 'Strictly Come Dancing' pairs format!Keep on getting in touch with us too, we love hearing from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor Farnham joins us from the Lager Drinkers Combination (who also drink Guinness) to explain how his 'dictatorship' and an auction hammer keeps order among the Liverpool and Everton fans in his league including one particularly rebellious team owner.Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's games and Neil Mansfield discusses 'Super Subs', whether you'd prefer Fantasy League medals or certificates... And somehow this week's conversation leads us to the subject of a Fantasy League OnlyFans page!Keep on getting in touch with us too, we love hearing from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's guests are from Northern Ireland where Fantasy League has been introduced to a whole village community, including one player who legend has it wasn't allowed home by his wife if he didn't sign Harry Kane!Chris Boyce and Mark Hawthorne join us to explain that and how they manage a DOUBLE auction night.Chris and Jessy look back on the FA Cup third round weekend, while Fantasy League's Neil Mansfield this week answers your questions on the possibility of 'Auto Subs' and explains how the ranking systems and it's algorithsms work.Remember, we want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A happy new year to all in Fantasy League land and what better way to start the year than a bit of FA Cup action? We look ahead to this weekend's third round and how to approach your picks.Will 45 points be enough for our very own Chris Peilow to be named as the best performing FL player of the week?Plus we're joined by Stephen Fuller who is competing in TWO different Fantasy Leagues to explain the 'Freddie Ljungberg' rule and how he took the game from London to the classrooms of Gloucestershire.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We may have forgotten which day of the week it is but we haven't forgotten this week's Fantasy League feast! Our featured league this week is a 'Dynasty League' containing fathers and sons from the 'Sir Geoffrey Boycott Corridor of Uncertainty' league and no fewer than FIVE guests on the show.Plus Neil Mansfield reveals who has been the best performing FL player of the Festive period and we attempt to offer up some useful hints and tips ahead of the final Premier League weekend of 2023.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As it's Christmas we have a guest cameo from Mr Fantasy League himself - Andrew Wainstein this week.Plus Jessy and Chris speak to cousins James and Joe Calverley from the 'Calverley Classico' League, who joined their dads league when they were aged just 9 and 12 (imagine the Christmas dinner conversation!) and we debate auction day strategies.Plus Neil Mansfield addresses a generous weekend of double assists.WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN 'FANTASY LEAGUE' LAND and remember we want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Our next episode in the Hinterland period will be released later in the day on THURSDAY 28th DECEMBER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Jessy are joined this week by Fantasy League stalwart Barry Eyre, who set up a league with his neighbours in 1993 that included one high ranking Football Executive.Neil Mansfield also returns to explain two 'double assists' and reveal the top points scorer in this double match week and which players helped them to a staggering 49 point haul!We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A belated show after a full midweek round of Premier League fixtures, with 1 change to this week's lineup: Jessy Parker Humphreys returns to the side after illness alongside ever present Chris Peilow.We're joined by Dave Boyle from the TLL Fantasy League who have their own Youtube channel dedicated to auction day, complete with Big Brother style diary room and Ryder Cup style Green Jacket!Neil Mansfield answers your questions and brings us the biggest transfers of the week, while Chris and Jessy look ahead to the weekend games from a Fantasy League perspective, with a few doubts creeping in around Manchester City.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Premier League is back and Jessy's performance was so bad they've been forced to miss the show through illness, meaning Neil Mansfield steps in as he and Chris look at the merits of picking players from key relegation battles this weekend and the top transfers in and out.We're also joined by our first ever coach, as AFC Wimbledon Women's table topping analyst Frank Lopez explains how he once took part in an auction over Skype in a garage in Brisbane and whether his semi-professional experience is an advantage in the 'Desmond Tutu Invitational' league.AND can you name the 3 players to have scored in each of the last 10 Premier League seasons INCLUDING this one? Keep listening to the end for the answer to last week's Question of Sport question set by James Knowles.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An international weekend = our first quiz of the series. Not just any quiz - we're joined by Question of Sport OFFICIAL question writer himself James Knowles of the Premier Lager league who not only puts Jessy and Chris's knowledge to the test, but also has a teaser for you, our loyal band of listeners (no cheating!).Plus Jessy and prepares for Europe, are they really taking on a member of So Solid Crew?Chris ponders how Everton's points deduction could have a positive impact on their players Fantasy League scoring and Neil Mansfield answers your questions including the 5-point penalty debate.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a weekend that left Cole Palmer owners feeling smug and MOTD pundits comparing James Ward-Prowse to David Beckham, while Chris and Jessy deal with the big issues like... 'which football manager would be the best at Fantasy League'? *Please contact us to assist in concluding this debate*Plus we're joined by James Thomson who reveals his league's "Ten Commandments", how to co-ordinate an auction with serving military personnel AND why a "24-hour Henry Clause" was needed to prevent a repeat act of unethical transfer activity!Meanwhile, Neil Mansfield reveals Fantasy League's most popular in's and out's.We want to hear from you: Your messages will get read out and questions answered, so if you'd like to join us or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a MINUS 1 weekend for Jessy, probably the last thing they wanted to do was talk about 30 point weekends! This week we're joined by Phil Broughton, former editor of legendary fanzine 'A 30 Point Weekend' and chairman of the curiously named 'Shanters and Slappers Premier Alliance'.For some, it's the "Maup-ember transfer window" and Chris has an apology for the Brentford striker, while Neil Mansfield is back with more tales of goalkeeping woes AND we have some useful tips on where to go to gain some pre-game insight into the latest injuries and suspensions.We want to hear from you! If you'd like to join us on the show, or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 20-point week for Jessy, while Chris managed a meagre 2. What happened?! We discuss whether players at struggling clubs are worth it, meanwhile with Neil away this week the debate rages as to whether points rules for defenders and clean sheets are fair?Plus we're joined by Phil Honey - a Fantasy League veteran from 'The Mange' (named after a canine disease... We'll let him explain!). He reveals how his league have stuck to some old school traditions, navigating 8-hour auctions in a pub and San Diego, Giovanni van Bronckhorst controversies and one players tactic of spending their budget this season on just TWO players!We want to hear from you! If you'd like to join us on the show, or share your tactics, theories, tips, stories or questions for the Fantasy League team then please get in touch with us:EMAIL: podcast@fantasyleague.co.ukTWITTER: @FantasyLeagueRemember to 'like' and 'subscribe' and spread the word among the Fantasy League community, we want you to be a part of it!Shows released weekly every THURSDAY MORNING. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.