Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. FPL expert Holly Shand joins the pod to give her advice and tips as we pass the halfway point in the season. Statman and Holly advise the best transfers to make before a double gameweek. Should you include Solly March in your side? And is now the time to move on Mo Salah? Plus there's a penalty themed game of Sutton Death.
Jan 26, 2023•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL. Ollie Sutton aka Taylor joins the pod to discuss the father and son management partnership, and explains his decision behind playing their free hit chip. Statman Dave backs Wout Weghorst and tells us which Brighton midfielders are worth buying. Plus, listener Roberto Hollis talks us through his moves as he takes the reins of the listener's team.
Jan 19, 2023•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back for more fantasy football fun. FPL Focal, AKA Oscar, joins the guys to discuss Aleksandr Mitrovic’s suspension following his yellow card against Leicester and which Manchester City options to use if you want to triple up ahead of their double gameweeks. And actor Rick Bithell, a regular doctor on Coronation Street, joins the pod for a game of Sutton Death.
Jan 05, 2023•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by FPL expert Gianni Butticè to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. They react to the Boxing Day results and assess their post-World Cup squads. Gianni and Ali play a Christmas-themed Sutton Death. And listener Ryan eyes up changes to the listeners’ team.
Dec 29, 2022•54 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are reunited after the World Cup to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. With the resumption of the Premier League just over a week away, find out which players you should add to your team using your wildcard. Who does Statman Dave think is a good asset after their performance in Qatar? And Chris and Ali bring some festive cheer to the pod with some carolling.
Dec 15, 2022•47 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to review the final week of Fantasy Premier League before the World Cup. Ali goes on trial in the Fantasy 606 court as he finds out his fate for having 2 teams in the league. Dave and Chris discuss the biggest let-downs in Fantasy Premier League this season. Plus, the Mistry family join the pod as they take over the listener's team during the World Cup.
Nov 17, 2022•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to preview another week of Fantasy Premier League. Alistair is made to add Southampton players to his side as part of his punishment for not making the listener team changes. Statman Dave names a starting eleven of players that could perform in the last gameweek before the World Cup. Leon Osman joins the pod for a World Cup themed Sutton Death and with just over a week to go until the tournament, the pod start to think about their wildc...
Nov 10, 2022•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk Fantasy Premier League ahead of gameweek 15. Statman Dave helps you decide whether you should get Callum Wilson into your side or whether you should go with another Newcastle asset. Rapper and Arsenal fan Dapz on the Map, joins the pod as a newbie to FPL and takes on Dave in a Brazilian themed Sutton Death. Plus, Ali tries to argue against his punishment for failing to make the listener team changes.
Nov 03, 2022•52 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League. We visit Dr Dave’s clinic as it looks like Erling Haaland is set to miss this weekend’s match against Leicester. Should you stick with him as captain? Or make the move to an Arsenal asset ahead of their fixture with Nottingham Forest. BBC football correspondent John Murray joins the pod for a game of double-barrelled Sutton Death, and the pod decide which punishment Ali will face for for...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min
Alistair "Fruit-Bowl", Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to gameweeks 12 and 13 of Fantasy Premier League. After Mo Salah scored against Manchester City, is now the time to reintroduce him to your Fantasy team? And since Haaland didn’t score, should you stick with him as captain? It’s the battle of the commentators as Chris Wise faces Ali for a goalkeeping themed Sutton Death. Plus, the pronunciation buzzer is back.
Oct 18, 2022•55 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to another week of fantasy football. England rugby league international Joe Batchelor joins the pod ahead of the start of the Rugby League World Cup. How does he think England will get on? And how will Joe get on at the all-important game of Sutton Death? Statman Dave discusses which Liverpool attackers to transfer into your side after Jurgen Klopp's change in tactics, and whether to keep Manchester City and Arsenal players ahead of g...
Oct 13, 2022•56 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun. With Erling Haaland breaking records every week, the guys discuss whether it’s now time to sell Mohamed Salah. James Maddison can't get into the England squad but should he be in your fantasy team? And Kelly Somers joins for a game of Sutton Death, with the pod trailing 5-1 this season and desperate for a win!
Oct 06, 2022•51 min
Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to week 9 of Fantasy Premier League. Statman Dave tells us his changes as Son comes in for Salah, and names a player in each position that would make a good addition to any side. Is Lucas Paquetá the answer to your midfield problems? And is now the time to introduce a pronunciation buzzer to the pod? Plus, Eilidh Barbour joins the pod for a Scottish round of Sutton Death.
Sep 29, 2022•46 min
Ali and Chris are joined by Gianni Buttice from Fantasy Football Fest to talk all things FPL. They discuss which players make up a 'premium threemium' and when to make changes using your wildcard. Should you stick to Haaland as captain? And is now the time to take Salah out of your side? Plus, drummer Will Daly finally gets the chance to manage the listener team and showcase his musical talent.
Sep 22, 2022•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave (aka Statesman Dave) get you ready for week 7 of fantasy football. The team talk wildcards and whether now is the time to make big changes to your side after a chaotic start to the season. Steve Crossman joins the pod to play Sutton Death’s take on Prime Minister’s Questions. Plus, is it acceptable to leave your bag on the seat of a busy train?
Sep 08, 2022•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back together once more to chat all things fantasy football. The listener team has finally had a strong week, so can listener Kevin Pringle keep the ship steady? And, after losing every single game of Sutton Death so far, can Ali finally get the first win of the season against Radio 2's Mike Williams.
Sep 01, 2022•53 min
Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are back after a not very successful fantasy football gameweek. Alistair Bruce-Ball has taken a well deserved holiday. Faris Badwan from The Horrors joins Chris and Dave to talk through his fpl season so far as well as explain how he’s achieved so much in the fantasy footballing world. Mark Dove takes over the listener’s team for the week after George’s shock wildcard decision last week. And the one and only John Acres stops by to play a game of Sutton Death against...
Aug 25, 2022•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun. The guys discuss the dreadful start made by the listeners' team, as the latest manager George flirts with the idea of making a jaw-dropping decision to rescue their season. George also takes on Chris in a special game of Sutton Death to mark the Premier League's 30th anniversary.
Aug 18, 2022•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss how their first teams of the season got on. You'll find out whether Clough and Taylor tinkered with their starting XI ahead of the first deadline and they ask whether you should switch onto Haaland in Gameweek 2. Plus listener Robbo pops by to discuss the changes to the listeners team and comedian Luke Kempner joins the pod to play a game of Sutton Death.
Aug 11, 2022•50 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for another season of fantasy football. They’ll bring you the best advice, incredible insight as well as the biggest laughs throughout the season. On this first episode Ali, Chris and Statman decide on their teams for Gameweek 1, but things could all change before the deadline on Friday! Plus Andy from Let’s Talk FPL joins your favourite trio to plan the listeners team for the first week. There’s also a Community Shield style game of Su...
Aug 03, 2022•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final time this season. Find out who takes the Fantasy 606 crown as well as who has been promoted into division 1. Plus there’s the ultimate Sutton Death showdown as the Sant brothers take on Chris and Dave.
May 26, 2022•56 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the penultimate episode of the season. It’s crunch time for many fantasy football managers, with cups, titles, and bragging rights to play for in the final gameweek of the season. Can Ali overtake Statman Dave and claim the trophy for the third year in a row? Or will there be a new champion? Plus 72+ podcast presenter Aaron Paul plays Ali in Sutton Death.
May 19, 2022•55 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite for another week of fantasy football fun. After a very controversial ruling in Sutton Death last week against Julien Laurens, more evidence is brought to the podcast from respected 5 Live journalists as well as listeners. Ali, Chris and Statman also look ahead to the final few gameweeks of the fantasy football season and whether Dave could potentially catch Ali. Plus, West Ham striker Michail Antonio joins the pod to play a game of Sutto...
May 12, 2022•50 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the fantasy footballing world. They ask whether it's finally time to play your bench boost chip and look ahead to the double gameweek. European football expert Julien Laurens joins the podcast to chat about his season and play a game of Sutton Death against Dave.
May 05, 2022•56 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you the latest from the world of fantasy football. They offer some differential players for your fantasy football team as well as ask why we didn’t flag up Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus. Plus 5 Live’s Steve Crossman joins the podcast to play a crucial game of Sutton Death against Ali.
Apr 28, 2022•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite in the middle of Gameweek 33 to discuss potential wildcard teams, the form of Bruno Guimarães and would you class a throw-in as a set piece? Plus listener Jonah Philpott joins the podcast to try and restore family honour in Sutton Death.
Apr 21, 2022•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite for another week of fantasy football fun. They discuss Ali’s performance at Augusta as well as why you should always be nice! And this week, listener Sam plays Sutton Death against Chris.
Apr 14, 2022•45 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the world of fantasy football, including who you should be captaining in Gameweek 32. Plus Jonathan Woodgate joins the podcast to chat about his love for the fantasy game and play a game of Sutton Death.
Apr 07, 2022•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to gameweek 31. Fantasy Football Fest’s Ed Gray joins the pod to talk fpl social gatherings and how similar he is to certain members of the podcast. Plus there’s a very fiery game of Sutton Death.
Mar 31, 2022•48 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you the latest from the world of fantasy football. There’s no fantasy football this week so we look back at a difficult gameweek 30 for some managers as well as try to work out what Ali’s favourite sport is. Plus the BBC’s golf correspondent Iain Carter joins the podcast to play Sutton Death.
Mar 24, 2022•52 min
