James discusses the key moments and all the fallout from the Club World Cup Semi Finals as Chelsea and Paris St Germain clinched their spot on Sunday's final. Joao Pedro starred in Chelsea's win, there's discussion on how he differs from Chelsea's other attackers and on Enzo Maresca's latest tactical tweaks that worked so well in the victory against Brazilians Fluminense. And PSG demolished Real Madrid, on a night where Xabi Alonso may have regrets about his selection and tactics. There's a focu...
Jul 10, 2025•52 min
On The Fan View James is joined by Brentford Correspondent Tom Medd discuss Brentford's summer of change that has seen a change in the managerial hotseat and some key players likely to leave the club. There's discussion on the successes Thomas Frank brought to the club and how he may now do as the new Tottenham Hotspur manager. And what is made of the appointment of set piece coach Keith Andrews as the new manager? Club captain Christian Norgaard and talisman Bryan Mbeumo may also be about to le...
Jul 09, 2025•41 min
James welcomes Planet FPL Mini League Winner Jacob Hinchcliffe to discuss the successes from his season which led to him finishing 56th in the World! There's debate on Jacob's play style, how he did, comparisons with James' season and some of the mental challenges across a season that did even include one Gameweek rank outside the top ten million, and then the goal of getting into the top 100. There's also discussion on Jacob's club Arsenal and a speculative chat on some of the potential FPL pri...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 3
James reviews the 4 Quarter Finals played at The Club World Cup, discussing the key moments and tactical pointers ahead of the semi finals. Fluminense are now the sole team remaining from outside Europe after beating Al Hilal. They will face Chelsea who saw off Palmeiras and James details how Chelsea played tactically and why suspensions may mean a deep role again for Marc Cucurella in the Semi Final. And Kylian Mbappe will have the chance to face his old club, but will he start with stand-in Go...
Jul 07, 2025•42 min
On James' live stream today discussion includes reaction to the charges against Thomas Partey, AI assistance in FPL, latest transfer rumours, Chelsea's victory against Palmeiras, Tottenham chat, and the outpouring of emotion for Diogo Jota, There's also an announcement about a new Planet FPL Correspondent and James has a free giveaway of content on Patreon. Monday on Planet FPL: Club World Cup Quarter Final Review Today on Patreon: A Football Pilgrimage Tour with Alex Trembath (IT+) and Nico's C...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min
James reviews some of the key talking points from the last 16 as there were shock eliminations for Inter Milan and Manchester City, but Chelsea did prevail against Benfica after another long weather delay and extra time. There's discussion on the impact of Al Hilal's victory against City and how it may alter the perception of players who join The Saudi Pro League; why the MLS salary caps may prevent sides in the USA from competing at the business end of this tournament in the future Plus, not al...
Jul 04, 2025•50 min
Suj and James discuss all the key news featuring Premier League clubs in the transfer market over the last week which has included Chelsea agreeing deals for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Joao Pedro. The imminent new arrivals are discussed and why there can be more moves expected involving The Blues. There's also discussion on the latest stories featuring Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Kenny Tete and Antoine Semenyo have signed new deals and there's coverage of the done deals over...
Jul 02, 2025•42 min
Lauren Harris joins James to preview The Women's European Championships that kick off in Switzerland tomorrow, and England's Lionesses will be among the favourites. But they haven't been helped by the draw and England are at risk of an early elimination should things go badly from a Group that also contains France, The Netherlands and Wales. The lopsided nature of the draw means Spain should breeze through to the Semi Finals and it does guarantee one of the lesser nations reach the final four. T...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min
For years Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the highest priced defender in FPL, but with the right-back off to Madrid what should that mean for the pricing of defenders in FPL? Suj and James deliberate who might come in as the most expensive and who that should be, discussing options from the expected top 3 of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. There's also discussion about other assets such as Marc Cucurella, Lewis Hall, Daniel Munoz and Pedro Porro and where they should sit in the pricing. ...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 2
James discusses key moments from the final Group games at The Club World Cup and looks ahead to the upcoming last 16 ties. There's a focus on Manchester City and their fluidity in last night's victory over Juventus, why Chelsea will fancy their chances in the competition now, the disappointment for the Argentinian sides and why on reflection we probably should have expected their neighbours from Brazil to out perform them. Today on Patreon: Nico's Corner (AT) and throughout the Week, The Forgott...
Jun 27, 2025•51 min
James discusses done deals at Bournemouth, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Leeds and Wolves over the last couple of weeks and discusses some of the big moves being rumoured. That includes discussion on the likes of Anthony Elanga and Eberechi Eze, Arsenal's likely two ew central midfield players, their (and others) desire for a new number 9. And why the June 30th deadline holds importance for clubs looking to comply with PSR and that features Crystal Palace. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Club World Cup Matc...
Jun 26, 2025•35 min
On Ask James today lots of discussion on how Tottenham's individual players may settle under Thomas Frank, thoughts on his replacement at Brentford, Keith Andrews; there's discussion on FPL including potential game changes, highest owned players in GW1 and players who may be of interest, plus transfer rumours and Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Transfer Window Show Today on Patreon: Talking Tottenham (AT) and throughout the Week, The Forgotten Cups (IT+) For the full Pl...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
On Chip Talk James assesses opportunities to use the first Wildcard, using references from his 5 week rolling difficulty ticker to take a closer inspection at fixture swings and Gameweeks to attack. There's analysis of activating early, looking at which teams may appeal during the first two International breaks and if there would be an escape for those considering a Gameweek 1 Bench Boost. There's two London clubs who really appeal around GW8, but it may be that the Wildcard could be served best...
Jun 24, 2025•35 min
James is going Solo on the Podcasts this week and kicks off the content with coverage of the second group stage games and all the latest key talking points from the Club World Cup. There's an overview of every game played, with featured discussion on Flamengo's victory against Chelsea and there's clarity on the permutations for the final Group games. There's been further weather delays with concerns over rising temperatures in America over the coming days and there's analysis of how good the Sou...
Jun 23, 2025•52 min
Suj and James kick off their coverage for Season 9 of Planet FPL by assessing the schedules for all 20 clubs following the release of the 2025/26 fixtures with thoughts on who has it good and bad at various points throughout the season; including that all important start. There's also discussion on the schedule with what's different from last season, what is likely to happen to fixtures postponed due to Cup commitments and there's discussion on captaincy with a look at who's best over the first ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Suj and James have a relaxed chat about some of the key headlines from the opening Matchday of the Club World Cup. With discussion including Bayern Munich's 10-0 victory against Auckland City, a big win for PSG, Routine openings for Chelsea and Manchester City, concerns for Real Madrid, and the importance of the 6 South American teams, who remain unbeaten, on how this tournament may be viewed for neutrals. Plus, thoughts on the attendances and atmospheres, anti discrimination messaging, Juventus...
Jun 19, 2025•55 min
On today's Ask James live stream lots of reaction to this morning's fixture announcement including who's got it good and bad and what it may mean for Chip usage in FPL in the opening gameweeks. Plus, more on Tottenham, when fans feel attacked in the media, FPL price predictions, potential schedule schanges and lots more... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Club World Cup Matchday 1 Review Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham (IT+) & The Fixture Announcement Stream (All Patrons) For the full Planet FPL schedu...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min
James is joined by Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLaughlin-Dowd to discuss The Eagles incredible success in the FA Cup that saw the club win their first ever major trophy. There's reflection on how Ruaidhri felt at Wembley through the semi final with Aston Villa and final against Manchester City, and how this group of players have become legends. But can Palace compete in Europe next season? It's complicated.... Follow Ruaidhri on Twitter/x: https://x.com/R_P_MD Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James,...
Jun 17, 2025•55 min
James is joined by Tottenham Hotspur Correspondent Ricky Saunders to discuss a dramatic month for the North Londoners which included the glory of winning the Europa League in Bilbao. There's discussion on the emotion behind the final and some of the key moments; but that triumph was not enough to save Ange Postecoglu as he was dismissed 16 days after the final. Was it the right decision or did The Aussie earn the right to start next sesaon? Brentford manager Thomas Frank has moved across London ...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On Ask James... Discussion includes Florian Wirtz's likely move to Liverpool, transfers rumours, what might be new about FPL next season, if Gameweek1 could include Blanks, early thoughts on next season, Thomas Frank taking over at Tottenham, how The Bees might replace him and plenty more. Monday on Planet FPL: The Fan View with Ricky Saunders on Tottenham's Europa League triumph and managerial change Today on Patreon: The Differential Show with David Hunter (BT+) & Talking Tactics: The Wors...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Suj and James discuss the upcoming Club World Cup, the first to feature 32 teams, and as is covered, probably the last, because expansion can be expected for the next edition of the tournament. There's discussion on the current mixed feelings from fans on their interest towards the tournament and some of the controversy around its staging. And there's coverage of how to watch the tournament and an overview of all 32 teams competing. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live Stream at 11am BST with...
Jun 12, 2025•41 min
Suj and James discuss the latest transfers news following the closure of yesterday's first summer transfer window, the mini window, designed for players to be signed for the Club World Cup, so there's particular focus on the deals by Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of that tournament. There's a look at interest in Bournemouth's brightest talents, Liverpool's move for Florian Wirtz, the keeper change at Brentford, links with Bryan Mbeumo to Tottenham and Manchester United, how Matheus Cunha may...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min
It's a Planet FPL Debut for new Sunderland Correspondent Spencer Barrowman as he joins James to discuss his club's journey from relegation battles in the 2010s through to the club's return to the Premier League following their recent promotion. And there was a lot in-between including a Netflix Documentary that kicked off with the club falling into League One, where they would stay for four seasons. There's reflection on many of thew club's managers, the two changes of ownership and where the cl...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Suj and James are back after a short break to review what's been happening in football since GW38 and review some of the numbers behind their own FPL season's. There's discussion on Chelsea and PSG'S European victories, Portugal's Nations League triumph last night and discussion of course on Tottenham's decision to sack Ange Postecoglu. And then there's a look at some of the highs and lows from Suj and James' FPL seasons, with analysis of Chip usage, where the points were scored, discussion on h...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 8Ep. 54
On the Clayton and James Show this week: Arsenal Ladies UCL triumph Sunderland's promotion Premier League team of the Season Euro Focus: Inter Milan OTD: Bracelona 3-1 Man Utd (2011 UCL Final) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ondVUYCze4Q Planet FPL will return on Monday June 9th. Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham, (IT+) & Nico's Corner (AT) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129222338 Want to become a member ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 27 min
But in the end, it doesn't even matter. Suj and James discuss all the weekend football from the final day in the Premier League and Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle all booked qualification for next season's Champions League . But it wasn't without controversy with Aston Villa feel particularly aggrieved about decisions that went against them at Old Trafford. Plus, the brilliance of Jarrod Bowen, if James is Ange in or out and there's a theme of discussing which players may be on the move ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 8Ep. 53
It's a huge week for Chelsea with qualification for next season's Champions League up for grabs at Nottingham Forest tomorrow and the Wednesday's Conference League Final against Real Betis. James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle to discuss expectations for the final two games and what success or failure could mean for manager Enzo Maresca. How expectations have shifted throughout the season, if Fantasy managers who own Cole Palmer should stick and more Follow Gary on Twitter/x: https://x.com...
May 24, 2025•42 min
James is back from Bilbao and victorious, to join Suj and discuss the final 3 games of Gameweek 37 which saw 15 goals scored including a goal of the season contender and Omar Marmoush and Ebe Eze scored late despite being named as a substitute. There's thoughts on Sunday's final day with thoughts on players to purchase, what Free Hitters may want to consider, Assman selections and who will clinch those crucial Champions League places. And the Podcast concludes with discussion on Wednesday's Euro...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 52
Following on from yesterday's Clash of the Correspondents James is again joined by Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders and Manchester United fan Gary Robinson for a more relaxed vibe, as this time James puts his guests to test with a Quiz ahead of tonight's Europa League Final, There are 25 Questions, split into 5 sections, on Tottenham, Manchester United, both clubs, previous meetings and Europa League Finals. Best of luck! For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon ...
May 21, 2025•55 min
It's a Europa League Final Clash of the Correspondents as James is joined by Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders and Manchester United fan Gary Robinson to discuss the season's two biggest disappointments, yet one is about to claim glory! United will be favourites, is that right? What would victory mean? There's discussion on tactics, if Heung-Min Son may end up as Tottenham's number 10 option in the absence of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, and if United could play without a recognised striker. ...
May 20, 2025•39 min
