Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave preview gameweek 32 of Fantasy Premier League. Former Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford joins the pod after pressing the wildcard button for his side. Statman Dave talks us through his differential picks for the remaining fixtures in the season and highlights the strikers that will score points. Plus, there's a goal-scoring game of Sutton Death between Chris and Jermaine.
Apr 20, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you your weekly dose of FPL chat. Should you keep Mo Salah? And who gets your captain's armband this week? Dr Dave assesses Marcus Rashford after he picked up an injury against Everton. The buzzer police are out again during the Masters for the pronunciation of sea anemone. Plus, one lucky listener plays Sutton Death.
Apr 13, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. They’re joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter in Augusta ahead of the start of the Masters. We talk manager sackings and what this means for Leicester going forward. Plus, Ali tells us about his nightmares growing up.
Apr 06, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. Brandon and Josh from the Always Cheating podcast join from across the pond in New York. There's plenty of advice on who to include in a free hit side and also what to do if you still have chips left. Plus, Ali and Dave team up in a USA-themed game of Sutton Death.
Mar 16, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Wes aka FPL Heisenberg to look ahead to gameweek 27. There's plenty of advice on when to use your chips and if you have already used them, how you can make a long term plan. Did Ali's wildcard pay off for him? And why did Chris pick Toney over Nunez? Plus Chris gets stitched up Sutton Death style.
Mar 09, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. Captaincy is a talking point ahead of gameweek 26. Do you play it safe with Haaland? Or is now the time to go differential? Statman Dave shares possible wildcard transfers and suggests ways to plan ahead. Plus, Those Damn Crows drummer Ronnie Huxford joins the pod for a Manchester United-themed game of Sutton Death.
Mar 02, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of gameweek 25 of Fantasy Premier League. Former England goalkeeper Rob Green joins the pod for a Shrove Tuesday edition of Sutton Death. Statman Dave advises what to do about Liverpool assets ahead of a double gameweek for them. Plus, we look back on a successful gameweek 24 for the listener team.
Feb 23, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by doctor Raj Chohan to look ahead to gameweek 24 of FPL. The panel discuss whether long-term planning is the way forward with double gameweeks coming up for Liverpool and Everton. Is James Tarkowski someone to look at in defence? Do you need Mahrez in your side? Plus, Chris and Raj go head to head in Sutton Death.
Feb 16, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to gameweek 23 of Fantasy Premier League. Listener Spud Page joins the pod to talk us through his team Alphabetico Madrid and shows us differential ways to play the game. Is an Arsenal triple up the way to go? Or do you need to look further in advance to plan for the future? Plus, Statman and Spud go head-to-head in a crisp-themed edition of Sutton Death.
Feb 09, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. Ahead of a double gameweek for Manchester United and Leeds, Statman Dave advises which players should be in your side. Danny Care joins the pod ahead of the Six Nations and plays a Calcutta Cup-themed Sutton Death. Plus, who is the 'People's Pep' this week in our Listener Lowdown feature?
Feb 02, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast