Well there's only two Gameweeks to go in the final week of the season. What are you playing for? Fighting to get into the top 1k? 10k? 100k? Or are you just waiting for the season to end to go again next year. It's been a hell of a ride, and Az and Mark are here to try and help you make those final few decisions as we steam towards the end of the most volatile season in memory. In this episode they focus on the mid-price midfielder options for the last two matches, as the highly-owned Diogo Jota...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 35
We're entering into the final straight now, with three massive Gameweeks rounding up a relentless 2020/2021 season. We hope your spreadsheet is made, your brain is engaged and you know what you need to do. But if you don't, then Az and Mark are here to pick out some "difference makers" who can help ensure the campaign ends on a high. As always, we'll also be looking at: Gameweek ReviewThe Great and the Good StandingsTeam data – Defence and AttackPlayer DataCaptain Matrix and Data...and more! Lea...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 34
Wow. Who would have thought Manchester United would have a Triple Gameweek? This. Is. Massive. With just one United player between Az and Mark's line-ups and hits needed to change that, this is an agonising scenario but one that has to be embraced by those set up to exploit it. The BlackBox pair take a deep dive on United's data, line them up vs other Double Gameweek assets and give their view on how you use your remaining chips ahead of this extraordinary set of matches. Learn more about your a...
May 07, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 33
Time is ticking on, can you believe there are only 5 Gameweek's left of the season?! Every transfer is crucial now. Every decision needs to be well thought out and rationalised. And boy are there some decisions to be made. If you sold Kane for Vardy, to you get him straight back in? What do we do with Bruno Fernandes? Is all of our investment in Wolves defenders and Liverpool assets misplaced? There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the u...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 32
Did you have a playing Goalkeeper this week? Unless it was Rui Patricio or Robert Sanchéz, you're probably cursing your luck. We are now entering a Blank Gameweek and the two teams that have it are in slightly different places in our FPL thoughts – Spurs for example come straight back into a decent run of games, whereas Manchester City rotation continues to hit hard. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 31
So both Mark and Az played the wildcard and both saw relative success. Az's mildcard did evoke a bit of disappointment from his co-host, but in a week where the template delivered, its unlikely he has any regrets. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Captain Matrix and Data ...and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 30
It's Wildcard time and at least one of the FPL BlackBox boys have pulled the trigger. There's a Wildcard template emerging, that's for sure. It's hard to resist players like Diogo Jota, Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold… but do Mark and Az have a few tricks up their sleeve? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek ReviewThe Great and the Good StandingsTeam data – Defence and AttackPlayer DataCaptain M...
Apr 09, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Finally. The international break is over and we can resume our quests for Green Arrows and to ascend up the rankings. We've had the news that a DGW is just a few weeks away… although it only happens to feature one team. Does this change our Wildcard thinking? Gameweek 30 also looks a prime week for going for a couple of tasty differentials. Who is there that we should be considering? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the us...
Apr 02, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 28
We're taking a pause during the International break to reflect back at what can only be described as the weirdest season ever. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Review of GW29 Let's talk about EO… Captaincies over the season Double figure scores and who were the opponents that conceded them ...and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 27
And here it is. Quite possibly the most underwhelming Gameweek we've ever had. There are 8 teams playing, no standout game, Spurs have just got knocked out of the Europa League by a team whose manager has just been sent to prison Zoran Mamic. Arsenal have struggled through with Aubameyang missing a whole host of chances and it seems like people are turning to Brighton to be the heroes we oh so desperately need. God help us. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 26
Another Double Gameweek comes and goes and many of us have once again fallen victim to Pep Roulette. Congratulations to those who went for De Bruyne, or who handed the armband to Kane or Gundogan – but for many of us, this Gameweek was yet another one to forget. The next couple of weeks look tricky to navigate, so clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data –...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 25
Well we’re coming to the end of the BIG ONE. And… well.. it was a bit of a bit of a damp squib wasn’t it. But, we have a special guest on tonight who has absolutely SMASHED IT with a triple captain from the stone age. Gareth Bale – and Luke a.k.a. d1sable – is back! Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Captain Matrix an...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 24
This is it. It’s the Gameweek we’ve all been waiting for. The big one. Double. Gameweek. 26! Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review The Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Doubles + Blanks GW 26 fixtures, “what if” wildcards Captain Matrix and Data ...and more! ---------------------------------------------- 👍 🖋️ Don't forget to Like this video and Subscribe t...
Feb 26, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
So with the last Gameweek pretty much decided on whether you captained Gundogan or not – we move in to another Double Gameweek. They are coming thick and fast. We’d hoped to have had some fixture news but it doesn’t look like these won’t be coming. Not helpful for anyone on a Wildcard unless they come pretty soon however. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the ...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 22
We’ve got a bit of a break while the FA cup takes place, but a crucial part of the season is coming. It’s Double Gameweek fever – and the seemingly unbeatable Manchester City are top of our watchlist. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Doubles + Blanks GW 23 fixtures and Captain Matrix and Data ...an...
Feb 11, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
The games are coming thick and fast as this crazy seasons rumbles on. Mark is now firmly nestled in the top 100k, while Az is battling it out to stay in the top 1,000,000. There is a season defining set of games to come in the next few weeks… can Az make up any ground? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player D...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 20
A broken Az joins Mark after they’ve hosted BlackBox’s first ever Gogglebox, watchalong… whatever you want to call it. Trent has just hit a double figure return in the week Az has sold him, and Mark is of course jubilant. It’s a reduced episode this week, but there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. ---------------------------------------------- 👍 🖋️ Don't forget to Like this video and Subscribe to FPL BlackBox… https://bit.ly/3jwrN96 ⚽ … and join the FPL BlackBox leagu...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 19
We’ve reached the halfway point and what a season its been so far. Mr. Mark Sutherns has just broken into the top 100k but on the other end of the scale, Dr Az has crawled his way into the top million. While the two managers were battling it out around the same ranking in GW8, the last 11 Gameweeks have seen Mark take what looks like an unassailable lead on his podcast co-host. Join Az and Mark as they talk about where its gone wrong for Az, how Mark has turned it round… and of course, listen as...
Jan 25, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 18
Well the FH is looking like a bit of a fail. All of our carefully laid plans for the DGW are in ruin. Welcome to 2021. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack Player Data Doubles + Blanks GW 17 fixtures and Captain Matrix and Data ...and more! ---------------------------------------------- 👍 🖋️ Don't forget to Like...
Jan 15, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 17
It’s a week into 2021 and… well, it’s carnage. What was billed as a pivotal week in our seasons seems to have descended into a bit of a farce. Will any games go ahead at all? Will those that were planning to use their Free Hit chip be able to? What about those that have planned to navigate this blank GW without the use of the chips? Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew to discuss then. And they’ll also be tackling all the usual stuff: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Gre...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15 of FPL BlackBox sees a festive Az and not-so-festive Mark discuss their plans for the festive schedule. There’s been a real crossroads between these two managers over the last few weeks… but who has come out on top? There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack – Big Sam…! Player data Doubles & Blanks GW15 Fixtures Teams + captains -------------------------...
Dec 24, 2020•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
It’s a historic episode. FPL BlackBox has hit 10,000 subscribers! The suits are out – thanks to all our viewers. Episode 14 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark midway through GW13, as Manchester United host Sheffield United. With Az on Bruno ©, will we see some live celebrations? There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Attack – Big Sam Allardyce takes the reigns! Player Data ...
Dec 18, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark joined by FPL royalty. James Egersdorf emerges from his hiatus to talk Fantasy Football again, as the trio discuss GW 11 and look ahead to GW 12. It was a disastrous week for Az, but a good week for his illustrious co-hosts. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Atack Player Data – Will Salah Start? KDB vs. B...
Dec 11, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark discuss GW 10 and look ahead to GW 11. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence and Atack Player Data – Man City Assets – Mahrez, Foden, Torres, De Bruyne, Jesus Goalkeeper Analysis – What to do with Martinez? Az and Mark’s Watchlist GW 11 fixtures and Captain Matrix and Data ...and more! ---------------------------...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11 of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark discuss GW 9. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Heavy Hitters Manchester City Diogo Jota ...and more! 🟢 All team / player stats are from Fantasy Football Scout and you can sign up to gain all the benefits of the members area - including heat maps, player comparisons and countless other performance stats - using this link: Bit.l...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 11
Episode Ten of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark reflect on, dare I say it, a pretty damn good week! There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Team data – Defence, Attack Player Data – Chances created, Crosses, Passes/Crosses Into the Box Our Watchlists Jota! GW8 Fixtures Our teams, plans and captains ...and more! ---------------------------------------------- ️ Don't forget to Like this video and Subs...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 10
Episode Nine of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark discuss where it all went wrong in GW 6. With both managers now ranked sub-2million, is now the time to panic? No! The BlackBox boys look forward with optimism and will be tackling: The Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Goal count regression Player data (GW and Season) Team data Watchlists GW7 Result predictions... ...and more! ️ Don't forget to Like this video and Subscribe to FPL BlackBox… https:/...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 9
Episode Eight of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark discuss what happened in GW 7, we well as having a think about what we can learn from a hectic start to the 2020 season. Az can breathe a sigh of relief that his Wildcard did well, rising a million places in the ranking – but the threat of going Harry Kane-less looms over him. There’s plenty to discuss for the BlackBox Crew, and they’ll be tackling: Gameweek Review BlackBox learnings Top 10k Stats and the Great and the Good Standings Spurs Aston Vil...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 8
Episode Seven of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark joined with the man who was there right at the start – he helped create the first ever FPL pod, the all round legend - Granville. We’ve already spent time looking back at what’s happened so far this season, but we’ve got a bit more to discuss in light of Granvilles solid start to the season, but disastrous transfers last time out. There’ll also be some vintage Scoutcast footage to listen to, back when Mark and Granny were the only real voices in our...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 7
Episode Six of FPL BlackBox sees Az and Mark try to get their heads around yet another crazy Gameweek. An absolute gem of a pick comes off for one of the managers, while everything else continues to be a bit .... meh. What can we do to get a handle on things? Listen in to find out as they discuss: Where do Mark and Az rank in The Great and the Good? The Top 10k corner – how are they getting on? Team stats so far – who demands attention, and who is less important to consider? Liverpool defence wi...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 6
