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The Fantasy Football (Soccer – round ball!) podcast that is all about the first question that pops in to the mind of every FPL manager when a goal goes in, but their guy hasn’t scored. And some finance and psychology stuff, too. Made by two young professionals from London who are waaaaay too obse…

Who Got The Assist?


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    Mistakes Were Made | Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 97:56


    It's the final WGTA of the 2024/25 season, and Sam & Tom are in an introspective mood as we look through the 10 mistakes we said we WOULDN'T make at the start of the campaign… and talk through how we – and maybe you – still fell prey to them and how we're going to try to change that next time. Plus our season long bold claims roundup and our coveted [citation needed] end of season award as we wrap up this year's shows! And, if you have enjoyed our content this year and haven't already, subscribe to the feed and leave a 5* review – it means so much to us! Have a lovely break. Back in July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Chaos vs Control | Gameweek 38

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 70:52


    In our penultimate pod of the season, Sam & Tom debate whether we should lean into the games with something on the line or those without any real meaning in order to spike some high scores on what's always a goal-friendly final gameweek!  Plus a rundown of past last days to see how many goals are normally scored, a final bold claims and a captaincy decision that may run right down to the wire. We'll be back next week for our season finale, but if this is your last pod – thanks so much for your support this campaign

    Boom Or Bust | Gameweek 37

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 87:08


    With just two gameweeks remaining, Sam & Tom consider what's realistic for FPL managers looking to finish the season with a bang as time runs short ⌛ We look at some key differential you could roll the dice on to hopefully end the season on a high

    Trolling About | FPL Gameweek 36

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 98:34


    This time, join Sam & Tom on a pod spent - half tongue in cheek! - reflecting on what an "FPL Troll" actually is with many nominations flying around on social media after a difficult weekend for many managers.   Plus in our gameweek 36 preview, lots of movement in the transfer market as people move on from Palace players and captain, again, is arguably another open question.   We're coming to the end of the campaign, so if you've enjoyed the show and haven't done so yet, we'd massively appreciate if you'd subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    FPL's A Beach | Gameweek 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 93:34


    Sam and a sad Tom return after Free Hitters leave chipless managers in the dust following a wildly successful weekend for many.   This time round, we preview the end of the season, looking through the roster of Premier League teams to try to work out how motivated they are for the rest of the year through analysing their "beachiness". We do this by asking: what do they have left to play for? Plus the GW35 preview, including a pretty open captaincy conundrum this weekend. If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Your Free Hit Tool Kit | Blank Gameweek 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 80:06


    As the biggest double gameweek of the season comes to its close (live on the pod!), Sam & Tom look ahead to blank gameweek 34 – the moment at which many FPL managers are deploying their Free Hit chip to deal with the absence of many of their players. We supply our “Free Hit Kit” to help you to navigate the picks for the week ahead.   Plus the Gameweek 34 preview returns to its true form, with the knee jerk assisting managers who are not on the free hit (like Tom), best captains, best transfers in and another point on the board in bold claims!   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Double Down! | Double Gameweek 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 84:42


    Tom & Sam are in a sombre mood this week after a spectacular gut punch on bench boost in double gameweek 32. It's a space for introspection and healing here: where did it all go wrong!?   Then, it's onto regularly scheduled programming via our double gameweek 33 preview - key players, best transfers, chip talk, captains and bold claims - as we try to get back on track. Featuring a potential surprise pivot from one of us...   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Double Up | Double Gameweek 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 88:13


    Tom & Sam preview the first of a pair of upcoming double gameweeks in FPL - the crowning glory of fantasy in most seasons.   In the show this week, we discuss the debate between the pair - which week is the best to bench boost? And, if you have your triple captain left, do you triple captain for the other? We also - for those on AM especially - pop through a few differentials you might wish to consider for the week ahead. We're chiefly focused on single gameweek picks as we imagine the majority are set for their Palace & Newcastle.   Plus other transfer manoeuvrings, a POINT SCORED IN BOLD CLAIMS, a word (literally) on captaincy and our teams for DGW32.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Let's Go Wild! | FPL Gameweek 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 68:46


    It's 2 pods in 3 days for Sam & Tom, as we're in on Wednesday for what would've been our wildcard special… had we not already frantically pressed the buttons a gameweek ahead of schedule in 30!   In the show today, we discuss our thinking behind the strategies we chose, the players we picked and debate if there's much actual difference between the wildcard setups (beyond the obvious injury replacements) if we waited for a week.   Plus in the best transfers, Gabriel replacements and if Saka is worth jumping on now amongst other things (including a word for those on assistant manager for 31-33), bold claims and examine what – if anything – we'll be doing for the week ahead in another tight turnaround edition of WGTA.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Wood You Do? | Gameweek 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 88:54


     After a bit of a break, Tom & Sam are podding again to preview Gameweek 30!   A lot's happened the gap between pods, with international break injuries (hello Christopher Walter Wood) and FA Cup results giving us a clearer picture of the upcoming doubles and blanks.   And then a Haaland injury happened, and things went berserk.   We discuss this in our GW30 preview, taking in the calendar update, reactions to injuries (should wildcards be wielded?) and best transfers & captains for the midweek games. And do we wildcard? Well, it looks like we both might...   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sam Interviewed by Gary on FPL Have A Beer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 117:08


    A special upload from another show! Recently, as with Tom, Sam was interviewed by Gary at the FPL Have A Beer channel to discuss his FPL journey. This covers how Pricey got into FPL, his start in content creating and time so far as WGTA's cohost. Do give Gary a follow on socials (@FPLHaveABeer) and subscribe to his YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Analytics Anonymous | Gameweek 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 86:08


    Sam and Tom welcome friend of the pod Si aka FPL Analytic aka The Dark Lord of Analytics once more onto WGTA to deep dive into... well, you guessed it!   We take full advantage of the combined international and FA Cup break to talk how analytics has interacted with FPL this season, especially with the format changes. Covering the changes with more rolling, new strategies emerging from the introduction of the Assistant Manager chip, and the ways in which analytically minded managers are faring as we reach the business end of the season, this is a fascinating conversation not to be missed!   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Drawing A Blank | Blank Gameweek 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 80:18


    Sam & Tom are in to preview the upcoming blank gameweek in FPL. But we start off with a tribute to the FPL

    It Means More Worries! | Gameweek 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 78:03


    Tom & Sam return after a weekend off to discuss its aftermath, as events have conspired to mean the "forgotten" Gameweek 28 now contains many decisions for FPL managers - particularly in the forwards. Turns out, Cunha/Mateta means more worries...   Plus an update on the calendar projections and chips following that FA cup weekend, a discussion on if you should triple captain Salah this week, and our plans.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review of the pod – it goes a long way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Midweek Mayhem | Gameweek 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 66:46


    Tom & Sam are pressed into action earlier than they thought this week, with a set of midweek fixtures meaning we've got a Sunday night pod to put together squarely to focus on the fixtures less than 48 hours away! This means a shorter pod (we always say this!), starting with a reflection on the Assistant Manager chip with both of ours now spent. Then, the usual preview elements of the Kneejerk, best transfers and captains and bold claims – bookended by our gameweek updates and plans for the week ahead.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review. It really goes a long way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Go Cunha/Mateta? | Gameweek 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 91:51


    In a brief respite from the doubles onslaught, Tom & Sam are back to discuss what the future holds for FPL managers' transfer strategies as blank gameweek 29 looms large in our thoughts. Do we get funneled into picking from a small, similar pool of players? Or are there any advantages to be had in thinking outside of the box?   Plus in our Gameweek 26 preview, Tom gives an analysis of Omar Marmoush's FPL prospects, Assistant Manager last stands, best captains in quite a dreary looking week, bold claims and our teams for the week ahead.   If you liked the show, please like and subscribe it really helps get us out there

    AMming and Aahing | Double Gameweek 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 88:24


    Panic Stations! | Double Gameweek 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 89:51


    This week, we've got an interim Gameweek pod as DGW24 stretches through two sets of vitally important fixtures for FPL managers – the next FA Cup round and the Carabao Cup semi finals.   Tom & Sam assess the wreckage after many managers veered suddenly off course due to the Friday chaos grenade that Gameweek 25 was suddenly a double gameweek, and look at how the rest of the calendar now, probably, is shaping up.   Plus – the Vanilla Awards for 2024/5! As we head into chip season, we look back at the season thus far and analyse how teams and players have performed in the part of the season prior to everything going wild.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review, it really helps get us out there

    Double Vision | Double Gameweek 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 91:41


    We focus squarely on the upcoming double this week, as Sam & Tom spend time poring over the options and ask: how many eggs are we putting into this particular double gameweek basket?

    Can We Be Of Assistants? (Chip Strategy Pod!) | GW23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 76:58


    It's all about chip strategy this week, as Sam & Tom take a look over the upcoming projected blanks and double schedule and ask when and where we play our chips this season? We do this through discussing 5 key points that have come to mind for us when analysing this period!   Plus GW23 preview, including all the usual bits in the Knee Jerk, best transfers and best captains!   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review - it really helps get us out there

    The Wood Through The Trees | Gameweek 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:42


    Following an eventful FA Cup weekend break for the Premier League, FPL came back with a vengeance in midweek. Due to the quick turnaround between Gameweeks, Tom & Sam focus squarely on the preview for the weekend on the show today.   On the menu today, we ponder the wisdom of holding a misfiring player who might have good underlying numbers (aka Nico Jackson) versus selling off for an overperforming on (aka Chris Wood), and the usual other features in terms of best transfers and best captains for the weekend ahead, plus update on bold claims.   If you liked the show, please subscribe to the pod - it really helps get us out there

    Getting Effectively Owned | Gameweek 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 94:00


    The frantic festive period in fantasy football came to an end this weekend with a typically rollercoaster final week. Tom & Sam are back to assess the outcomes and look ahead to the business end of the season in our new Tuesday slot!   This time, we zero in on the specter haunting FPL managers week to week: effective ownership. We ask: how does it affect our gameplay at different times, and indeed whether we should pay any attention to it at all?   Plus in the Gameweek ahead previews, there's lots of information to come with cup ties galore before the next Premier League matchday but there's still the usual roster of the Kneejerk (this week: do we back our horses or chop and change in the edge piece positions?), best transfers, bold claims and, finally, a bit of actual discussion in best captains this time around.   If you liked the show, please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review - it really helps get us out there

    New Year, New Fortunes | Gameweek 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 92:46


    Happy new year and welcome to WGTA 2025!   Sam & Tom start the year with the festive fixture run nearing its conclusion, with a show on new year's day!   This week, with Mo Salah smashing through the 200 Club barrier in record time, we take a moment to bow down to the Egyptian king while also spending time nominating who else of the current crop of FPL players we'd back to join the Liverpool talisman beyond 200 points this season.   Plus we look ahead to the final weekend of the frantic festive fantasy football period, discussing Forest in the kneejerk, other top transfers and our bold claims. And best captain summed up in one word. Then it's onto this week's teams, and a bit of an advice clinic for Tom as Doctor Sam looks at the options available!   Please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Red Christmas | Gameweek 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 50:28


    It's a super fast show this time with the quick turnaround, as Tom & Sam consider the Boxing Day outcomes and look ahead to the new year's FPL Gameweek 19 in our final pod of 2024.   We talk over our reaction to the games, our possible moves in the kneejerk, and then look at best transfers in and best captains as the next deadline approaches quickly.   Please subscribe to WGTA and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Unboxing FPL Points | Gameweek 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 83:35


    This week, Tom and Sam preview the Boxing Day fixtures amid a tumultuous weekend in Gameweek 17, which kicked off the festive feast of FPL.   We discuss Saka replacements – or do you just hold on? – in the kneejerk, take the temperature on other moves fantasy managers are making in Best Transfers, goals galore are predicted in Bold Claims and we ask if anyone can stand against the Egyptian juggernaut for our captaincy pick?   Please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Assisting Managers' Xmasses! | Gameweek 17 (with FPL General & Alex Ball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 105:42


    Assisting Managers' Xmases!   With Sam out at his Christmas Party, Tom drafts in reinforcements in the shape of Mark McGettigan AKA FPL General and long term friend of the pod Alex Ball for this week's show!   On the agenda, we discuss the new Assistant Manager chip and our hot takes on it, the busy Christmas period and who we're targeting, plus the Gameweek 17 preview.   If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review - it really helps get us out there

    Stormy Seas | Gameweek 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 81:39


    Tom & Sam take a breath after a hectic 3 gameweeks in 7 days to think about the state of the fantasy football game at the moment. As things get rather template, we ask: where can we differentiate?   Plus a look at FPL GW16 in our gameweek preview, as we discuss defensive woes in the Kneejerk once more and also try to figure out which of Salah or Palmer should get the armband this week!   Subscribe and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show! It really helps get us out there

    Testing Times | Gameweek 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 50:49


    It's a super fast show this time with the quick turnaround, as Tom & Sam absorb the midweek outcomes (note we'll be live during Thursday's fixtures!) and look ahead to the weekend. We talk over our reaction to the games, our possible moves – if any – in the kneejerk (and ask: did we kneejerk selling Isak?) and then look at best transfers in and best captains as the next deadline looms large on the horizon! Please subscribe to the channel and leave a like if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tom Interviewed by Gary on FPL Have A Beer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 101:31


    A special upload from another show! Recently, Tom was interviewed by Gary at the FPL Have A Beer channel to discuss his and WGTA's FPL journey. This covers the origins of WGTA, Tom's experiences (positive and negative) online and Tom's own personal story. Do give Gary a follow on socials (@FPLHaveABeer) and subscribe to his YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saka Punch | Gameweek 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 66:04


    This week, it's a shorter show as the Gameweeks turn over thick and fast!   Tom and Sam reflect on the weekend's events before launching directly into the midweek preview, with captaincy perhaps up for grabs as well as spanners being thrown into the mix affecting our transfer plans. We chat selling Mbeumo, if Jackson is the key man, as well as why Saka is probably a no brainer.   Please drop a like and subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Prepping To Cook | Gameweek 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 91:11


    This week, Tom & Sam cast their eye over the upcoming, busy fixture run as the first run of midweek games looms between Gameweek 14 & 16, for which the planning starts now!   But if we're going to cook in that period, what do we need to prep to get there? And who should we be targeting as we readjust our sides in the run up to the gameweek congestion.   Plus in the Gameweek Preview, a move had already been made in the Kneejerk, there's bold claims busts and also our thoughts on best captain for the week ahead with many options on the table.   Please drop subscribe and maybe even a 5* review if you enjoyed the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Correcting Our Mistakes! | FPL Gameweek 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 93:51


    With FPL about to hit fast forward, Tom & Sam take a look back to help us in the upcoming onslaught of fixtures by revisiting the 10 mistakes we said we wouldn't make in preseason to ask – were mistakes made? And, if so, can we learn from this to help guide us to green arrows during the hectic period to follow?   Plus in the gameweek preview, our own plans to take big hits come under the microscope, plus best transfers in, captains and bold claims debated!   Please drop a subscribe and 5* review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sharpening The Edges | FPL Gameweek 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 90:18


    It's all about Sam's favourite term “Edge Pieces” this week, as FPL heads into the final international break of this season and we take our now customary step back to assess the situation.   This time, we discuss the importance of the Edge Pieces in FPL – especially this season – and then each pick out and debate a top 3 in defence, midfield and attack that we're backing (whether they're in our sides currently or not!) to help guide us to glory when the Premier League returns.   We'll leave the preview ‘til next week!   Please drop a subscribe and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Going Wild! | FPL Gameweek 11.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 82:45


    After a punishing weekend for Tom and finally a great one for Sam, there's a few things on the agenda on this week's show!   We discuss finally selling Haaland and its aftereffects, whether short term punts could have a place despite our wider plans, and also the increased risk of hits in the new world.   Plus our usual gameweek 11 preview!   Please drop a subscribe to the channel and 5* review if you enjoyed the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sort It Out! | FPL Gameweek 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 92:11


    After a tumultuous week in FPL – featuring what we're going to dub a “semi-fail” on Tom's Haaland TC – and as we head into double figure Gameweek numbers, Tom and Sam chat to try to figure out what's going wrong this season and how they're planning to sort it out after a lackluster start to the season!   To try to address this, we take a look into the creeping frustration with the template as it has been, and wonder if there's another way via a very interesting listener question we received last week.   Building on that, in our Gameweek ahead preview, we wonder if chucking Haaland out of the team is a good idea as part of the kneejerk, as well as looking into best captains, transfers and there's been yet another point scored in the Bold Claims!   Please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Triple Time | Gameweek 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 89:49


    As FPL resumes after international break, Tom & Sam reflect on a rather disappointing weekend with a packed show looking forward to next week instead!   There's a few things on the running order this week, with a look at whether we are both hitting the button on triple captaining the Norwegian robot, and then as our main focus a look at the defence in FPL: is it worth just divesting entirely after a lot of inconsistency in our backlines?   Plus the remainder of the gameweek ahead preview, including the kneejerk, best transfers, bold claims and how our teams are shaping up for the weekend ahead.   Please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review l if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Quad Planning | FPL Gameweek 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 95:35


    Title: Quad Planning   Tom & Sam zoom back in on the detail on FPL, with the next four fixtures before the final international break of 2024 in focus for this week's episode.   Building on what we began with Nick last week, we look at each team's performance thus far and ask where our interest lies for FPL, and if – and then, how – we're looking to be moving in and out any of the players from the 20 sides over the next quad of gameweeks.   Plus our GW8 preview returns, including best transfers in and best captain!   Please subscribe and maybe give a 5* review if you enjoyed the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rules Of Engagement | FPL Gameweek 8 (with Nick!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 90:55


    Tom & Sam are joined by high-flying former founding co-host Nick to zoom out as we head into the international break.   We take time to think about how different levels of engagement in FPL can have their positives and negatives, with Nick enjoying a stellar start to the campaign!   We also begin to preview the next block of 4 fixtures in terms of discussing how the key men for the next few weeks may be swapped around by enterprising FPL managers to try to take advantage.   Please leave a 5* review and subscribe to us if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Time To Chill | FPL Gameweek 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 71:52


    Sam & Tom survey the wreckage after a one man wrecking ball in Cole Palmer torpedoed their Wildcard hopes and dreams!   We know not everyone was on Wildcard this week, but a discussion on processing bad weeks and how to react – especially if you have just wildcarded – seems apt given the week we've had. Are there any bright spots? Is there anything we'd have done differently?   Plus the Gameweek 7 review covers the Kneejerk – buy Palmer pronto? - best captain, bold claims, and best transfers in.   Please subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Wildcards Active! | FPL Gameweek 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 106:18


    Sam & Tom have both pressed the button this week, meaning hot picks and team structure take centre stage.   We know not everyone is on wildcard, so to assist everyone – while using our wildcard drafts as the main discussion springboard – we do an audit of FPL key picks from top to bottom (as reasonably as we possibly can!), noting top individuals for managers to consider, whatever your situation!   Plus the Gameweek 6 review covers best captain – dare you zag against the Robot? – bold claims, and best transfers in.   Please leave subscribe and leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Game States | FPL Gameweek 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 74:02


    Tom & Sam assess the damage after a below par return to FPL action following the international break. We take a look at the current FPL game state, with a heavily – yet, maybe, temporary – templated player set at the moment meaning differential hauls make all the difference. But, with Gameweek 6 wildcards the popular strategy, we ask: how long will this last? And how should we manage to adapt to the season as it evolves? Then it's the price point – an eye test warning, followed by the gameweek 5 preview. This includes the Knee Jerk – time to finally jettison Isak if you haven't already? – best transfers, best captains and astonishing news as one of us finally puts one away in Bold Claims. Please do us a massive and subscribe to the pod and leave a 5* review if you enjoyed the show, it goes a long way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Decision Making Analysed | Gameweek 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 81:56


    As FPL slowly emerges from its international break slumber, Tom and Sam take time to dwell on decision making and how things may be altered by the format tweaks this year now we've had some time with the game live.   We investigate how decision-making processes – satisficing vs maximising in behavioural science – are somewhat shaped by our personalities and where it feeds into FPL – and how this has changed now with the new(ish) FPL updates as wildcard season is either here or near for many.   Plus in the Gameweek 4 preview, we take a look at the Kneejerk – how are wildcarders looking? – best transfers in, captains and update on bold claims before revealing our GW4 setups.   We hope you enjoyed the show! If you did, please subscribe and leave a 5* review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Midfield Mixed Fortunes | Gameweek 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 96:41


    This week, Tom & Sam zoom in on one troublesome spot in our fantasy teams: the expanded funzone midfield at around 5.0-8.5m. With many unhappy owning the likes of Nkunku and Eze, we wonder who, of any of these guys, is worth investment now or keeping an eye on going forward. There's the Price Point, where we highlight one bit of eye test info Sam noted this week. And then it's the Gameweek 3 preview. In the kneejerk, it's wildcard discussion: lots were popped yesterday, so what do we think of that and what should they look like? Plus our own kneejerks, where one transfer may have already been made… As usual we finish with best transfers and captains and bold claims. We hope you enjoyed the show! If you did, please subscribe and leave a 5* review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    And We're Off! | Gameweek 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 62:42


    Sam and Tom are back after the FPL opening weekend to react to the drama as it unfolded. On this week's pod, a lot of bits and pieces with scant data to report on: - Our GW1 reflections: what changes did we make on the final day, how did we do and what have we learned? - Introducing The Price Point: Sam's eye test spot for this (and every!) Gameweek - Gameweek 2 Preview, including the Kneejerk, Best Transfers, Bold Claims and Best Captains - Transfers and Captains Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Choose Your Fighter! | WGTA Preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 106:12


    Tom and Sam present their preview of the opening weekend! FPL preseason has reached boiling point – as the UK has in summer – as we go through our final points ahead of Gameweek 1. On this week's pod, it's the return of Pick Your Fighter as we examine some of the key, outstanding decisions FPL managers are grappling with in several positions in the drafting frenzy ahead of the deadline. We also lay out our (loose) aims for the season ahead, last minute gameweek 1 advice, and lock in our season long Bold Claims – as well as getting the ball rolling for the weekly ones ahead of the first round of matches– and reveal our (provisional) final drafts in a packed preview pod. We hope you enjoyed our preseason content!

    10 Mistakes To Avoid | WGTA Preseason, FPL 2024-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 94:05


    This week, Tom & Sam look into management tips as FPL preseason simmers away. On today's pod: - General discussion of how things are developing – players who are becoming more interesting to us and the wider community and our thoughts - A very swift draft update – where are we in our thinking? - And the highlight of this week's pod, we've put our minds together and thought up 10 mistakes we won't be – HOPEFULLY – making this season in fantasy which we hope will help you, too, as we discuss them If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave a 5* review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Let's Get Analytical (with @Analytic_FPL) | Pre Season, Fantasy Premier League 24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 88:22


    This week, Sam and Tom are spending a bit of time meditating on probably the most significant thing that's hit FPL in recent years: analytics. To talk about this, there's literally no-one better to invite on as a guest than the Dark Lord of Analytics himself, Simon @analytic_FPL. We cover a myriad of factors surrounding the use of analytics and FPL Review in FPL, trying to answer a central point: is this evolution, or revolution? Please leave a 5* rating and maybe even a review if you enjoyed the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Price Is Right (FPL Pricing Analysis) | Preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 100:19


    6 days on from launch Tom & Sam continue their preseason content with this, our formal full-fat look at the pricing ahead of FPL 2024/25. We look at each position by price - using some homebrew data in spots - to assist putting together those drafts ahead of the opening Gameweek. There's a lot of analysis and interesting findings along the way, so do join us. And leave a like and subscribe, please, if you enjoyed the show

    FPL Is Back... And So Are We! | Preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 102:32


    Tom and Sam are back for the 2024-25 season on fpl launch day!! On the show today: we give our initial reactions to this year's pricing (we've got a pod next week in-depth on this), talk about changes to the format and our aims for the year ahead before revealing our (very very very) first drafts to each other for the first time! So excited for the year ahead! Make sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a 5* rating if you like what you hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Season Review | WGTA 2023-24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 95:48


    We said goodbye to FPL 2023/24 in interesting fashion, with one last blast on a final day which had the sting definitively taken out of it football wise BUT a lot to play for in fantasy football. Today, we provide you with a full season review for the FPL campaign that has been and gone, and start looking ahead to lessons we can take into the new season come August. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR

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    We Made It! | Gameweek 38

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 88:12


    We're back for our penultimate pod of the season, previewing the final gameweek! We pick over the wreckage of DGW37 first, and then move into our look ahead with the mini league and bold claims in close contention. Then a focus on the final week itself - asking, historically, how many goals are scored so what does that tell us? And who should we be buying in per position, and key punts for that final week with Tom in particular needing a miracle to end up in the top 100k. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your company if this is your final stop this season. We hope we assisted you. We'll be back next Tuesday for our final pod of the season. Please leave a 5 star rating and subscribe if you liked this episode

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