Podcast
21 August 2014 3833 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

Gently does it. Granville and I ease ourselves into the season with another thirty-minute bite-size podcast, gradually building up our fitness before we go full tilt next month.

Yes, it’s just the pair of us again, cuddling up in our intimate studio to discuss the events of Gameweek one, whilst casting one eye on the fixtures and events to come this weekend.

We get through the usual array of regulars, with Granville explaining how a wedding and a bout of childcare threatened to ruin his campaign, just as it gets out of the blocks. We reach out to all those Siggy benchers, whilst picking the bones out United’s limp corpse following their opening day defeat. We then chat Fabregas vs Hazard, Ivanovic vs the rest (they’re going to run and run) and sing Ultimate’s praises for helping the previously unloved play their part in our Fantasy seasons.

Pick at the buffet via this link, or dash straight to the main course via the handy player below….

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. LDG
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Great podcast chaps

    Think I'll keep my FT and have 2FT for GW3. Good to go or anything obvious I'm missing?

    Clyne (WBA) - Chester (STK) - Caulker (TOT)
    S.Davis (WBA) - Ramsey (EVE) - Fab (LEI) - Mata (SUN)
    Giroud (EVE) - (C) Costa (LEI) - Rooney (SUN)

    SUBS - Myhill (SOU) - Mutch (TOT) - Chambers (EVE) - PVA (MUN)

    Open Controls
    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A goalleeper would be nice

      Open Controls
      1. LDG
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        HAHA! Numpty!

        DDG is keeper

        Open Controls
    2. RyanC
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A goalkeeper. 😉

      Looks good though.

      Open Controls
      1. LDG
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers! School boy error with keeper... it's late 😉

        Open Controls
  2. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Terry Kelly Eriksen
    B) Terry Ward Eriksen
    C) Luis Ward Eriksen

    Open Controls
    1. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B) Terry Ward Tadic***

      I fecked it up

      Open Controls
      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        A or B

        probably A

        Open Controls
        1. Miracallas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          B

          Open Controls
    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Tough, A or B.

      Open Controls
  3. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mata price falling tonight? 🙂

    Open Controls
    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I doubt it

      Open Controls
    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

      Open Controls
      1. jernej93
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        thank you ! 🙂

        Open Controls
  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    thoughts on Balotelli? what do you think he will come in at?

    Open Controls
    1. toerag
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He'll come in at a run struggling to get a yellow vest on. 🙂

      Open Controls
  5. toerag
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    can't believe Mata is below Young to go down.
    That just to free up funds for the casuals you reckon?

    Open Controls
    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yeh, they'l all be gettin Fab

      Open Controls
  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Costa

    Worth owning yes

    A captain option, no.

    Discuss

    Open Controls
    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Disagree, but need some more time to decide

      Open Controls
    2. Miracallas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely a captain option. RVP was deadly in 12/13 when he got 1 goal a game

      Open Controls
    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Those two statements disagree with each other. If he was worth 10.5 he would be a captain option.

      Open Controls
      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Fair point, but jury's out for me

        Open Controls
  7. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic

    Terry-Debuchy-Caulker

    Fabregas-Siggy-Mata-Eriksen-Sterling

    Rooney-Lukaku

    Myhil-Bojan-Van Aanholt-Wisdom

    Do i need to make any changes, not used my FT yet

    Open Controls
  8. ypav1975
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Huge transer for Arsenal if they sign up Manolas!!!!!!

    Open Controls
    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Would rather it be Carvalho already

      Open Controls
  9. UKG
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Clyne rising tonight?

    Open Controls
    1. Orion
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      nope

      Open Controls
  10. istanbul05
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Got GW1s main decision wrong by starting Young and benching Siggy.

    GW2: Lovren or PvA? Young or Bojan?

    Thanks

    Open Controls
    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Same mistake, I did. Lovren and Bojan for me.

      Open Controls
    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      pva, not sure

      Open Controls
  11. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Time to get rid of Austin with Vargas now signed to QPR?
    Have 1.5 in the bank for an upgrade or could upgrade Albrighton...not many options jumping out at me though as I have Siggy.
    Worth playing Austin this week and saving transfer?

    Open Controls
    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Austin this week and then get rid next week. Can probably upgrade to an 8.5m forward for free in that case.

      Open Controls
      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Good stuff, thanks Mull

        Open Controls
  12. mranonymous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Balo now slightly dents Sterling's appeal IMO... I assume Rodgers will play 2 up front

    Open Controls
    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Think he excelled playing behind Suarez and Sturridge last season

      Open Controls
      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agree

        Dents Sturridge more imo

        Open Controls
    2. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dents Countinho, and possibly hendo if Rodgers decides to drop him deeper

      Open Controls
  13. Zat Knight Rises
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Need a little help tonight guys.

    My dads work asked him to join their fantasy leauge, a week late as well. He asked me if it would be worth it and me, the expert that I think I am, convinced him that he'd probably be about 60 points behind which is nothing over 37 weeks and that I'd soon help him to the top of his leauge.

    But alas, it is the telegraph game they are playing

    I've never played it myself and was wondering if there was any tips or if there is generally a different approach needed towards the game as opposed to the fpl. I haven't yet read through the rules and such but anything which any of you guys could help me with tonight would be a great help

    Open Controls
    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Post a list of the main rule changes and we could help you.

      Open Controls
      1. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        One of the big things I've noticed is that midfielders and forwards score the same points for goals/assists so I'm thinking a front 3 is a must.. There's no subs so need to have regular starters. Doesn't look as much fun but will see what I can do for the old man.i don't like the pricing either. Similar to the skysports game.

        Who would be your 4, always gonna start midfielders?

        I'm thinking a front 3 of Rooney, costa and bony and if bony

        Open Controls
        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          3 up front does look essential then. Go for defenders from solid teams and don't go cheap because each goal conceded after 1 is a point off.
          Front 3 looks decent but I would go for one cheaper forward so that you can bring in the more expensive mids who will score more.

          Open Controls
          1. Mull
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Just playing around with the squad selection and would recommend something like this.

            Courtois
            PVA, Dummett, Cahill
            Sterling, Hazard, Tadic, Ramsey
            Rooney, Costa, 4m

            Open Controls
    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      ask ILF if you see him. pretty sure he plays the telegraph game

      Open Controls
  14. Twisted Saltergater
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Happy with my Coutinho pick with Balotelli joining. Could be at the tip of a midfield diamond and 2 up front. One to watch.

    Open Controls
    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The other 4 attacking mids may disagree!

      Open Controls
      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        "Brains of the team"

        Paraphrasing Rodgers there 😉

        Open Controls
    2. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe he his the one to go.
      Sterling played many times in that "tip"

      Open Controls
  15. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Play Hutton (NEW) or Chambers (eve) this week?

    Open Controls
    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing the home defender, so Hutton. Worried about Chambers game time... would be 3 games in a week.

      Open Controls
      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

        Open Controls
    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hutton, always Hutton 😉

      Open Controls
  16. West Morrish Albion
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench Arnautovic or A.Young?

    Open Controls
    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably Young I think.

      Open Controls
    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely Young. No brainier for me.

      Open Controls
      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        *brainer

        Open Controls
    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Young will troll us all this weekend. Still probably better to start Arny though.

      Open Controls
  17. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Only goalkeeper McGregor and Chester kept their places from Hull's Barclays Premier League opener against QPR at the weekend in a much-changed side.

    Crap, why did Chester play? Not sure if it will affect his gametime this weekend?

    Open Controls
  18. mranonymous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Remy nailed on if he joins Spurs?

    Open Controls
    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nah.

      Open Controls
  19. Miracallas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    The much-vaunted 3-5-2 seems to have fallen smack it's arse...

    Again

    Open Controls
    1. toerag
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      343 for me.
      Drunken team change the Friday night. Good times 😀

      Open Controls
    2. ChampionoftheWorld
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      QPR and ManUtd are the teams planning to use it frequently correct?

      Hull looks to be alternating.

      Open Controls
      1. Miracallas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I meant in the fantasy football sense, but yeah that works too

        If you're going to go 3-5-2 in FF, surely go with a 4.5 forward so you don't have a bench dilemma each week

        Open Controls
        1. ChampionoftheWorld
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I see. But there are good 5.0 options like Naismith and Fletcher is at 5.5.

          Allows you to get 4 big midfielder and Siggy. Very attractive.

          Open Controls
          1. Miracallas
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            But then you have to bench Naismith/Fletcher or Siggy. Not a good choice to have to make

            Open Controls
      2. Fresco
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        in real footy, as far as I remember, it was quite successful during the World Cup as the teams playing with 5 at the back had no loss in about 15 encounters in the group stages against the teams playing with 4 defenders.

        Open Controls
  20. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rumors linking Remy to Spurs popped up tonight. How we think that would affect him? Good? Bad? Must-have striker from the mid-range? Could be great value for Jovetic owners like me looking for a way out.

    Open Controls
    1. Fresco
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      have you had any success with Spurs' strikers in the last 2 seasons?

      Open Controls
      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yes. Adebayor.

        Open Controls
        1. Fresco
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          he's been in and out big time. the only FPL form I can remember was the few games after the away win at St Mary's last year but that didn't last for more than 4-5 gameweeks. my point is that he'll won't be playing full 90 minutes even if he establishes as a regular starter in order to be a fantasy prospect and in general Spurs' forwards have been a let down

          Open Controls
      2. Hibbopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This is my first year playing, Fresco 🙂 (Doing well though after one GW.)

        Open Controls
        1. Fresco
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          well done, check my comment above 🙂

          Open Controls
    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      With Townsend possibly on the way out it could work. Remy can play as a striker and a left sided forward. Would be a good signing for Spurs but I do think he will play in a wide position.

      Open Controls
      1. Hibbopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ah, so might not be totally ideal then. We shall see. Thanks Ryan!

        Open Controls
  21. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get: Silva or Mata??

    Open Controls
    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Neither

      Open Controls
    2. toerag
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      mata.. for a bit 🙂

      Open Controls
    3. FPL Marc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mata whilst the fixtures are so good. Not that it worked last week....

      Open Controls
  22. toerag
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Caulker Chambers or Ward this week guys???

    Open Controls
    1. toerag
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Caulker Moore Chambers Ward 2 out of the 4 guys(sorry)???

      Open Controls
      1. Mr_Partridge
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wrd and Chambers

        Open Controls
        1. toerag
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          my thoughts too TY

          Open Controls
      2. Phaze 1
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ward and chambers

        Open Controls
  23. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Current Team
    DDG/Gilks
    Cahill/Debuchy/PvA/Bartley/Wisdom
    Mata/Fabregas/Siggy/Ramsey/Albrighton
    Roonpig/D.Costa/Bojan
    2.0 in the bank...
    ...too (over several weeks):

    Bego/Gilks
    Cahill/Clyne/PvA/Dummett/Hutton
    Sterling/Fabregas/Siggy/Ramsey/silva
    Roonpig/D.Costa/Austin

    Also Packed midfield or Aguero/Rooney/Costa Strike force

    Open Controls
  24. JazzButcher
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know the best site for sortable FPL stats from last year? The FPL site tool is ridiculous.

    Open Controls
    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      FFS members area? 😉

      Open Controls
      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Has all the OPTA stats which are easily sortable into tables as well. Couldn't think for a better place.

        Open Controls
  25. FPL Marc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic (Myhill)
    Jones - Chambers - N Taylor (Bruce - Van Aanholt)
    Hazard - Mata - Ramsey - Siggy (Aluko)
    Rooney - Sturridge - Austin

    a) keep transfer
    b) Courtois for Begovic
    c) Ward-Prowse for Aluko
    d) 4.5 def for Chambers

    Which option is best? I have 1m left over to eventually put a Chelsea GK in.

    Open Controls
    1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      mayb save with all this talk of Balotelli.

      or you could maybe straight swap sturra for him

      Open Controls
    2. Sigga -Cardiff City-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      if not save

      then B

      🙂

      Open Controls
  26. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    would I be right in thinking that Siggurdson is the only player to have risen 0.2 so far this season? And therefor my minileague opponent must have bought him as he has made 1 transfer and that is how much his price has risen. I wish I had noticed how much spare cash he had last week. I am assuming Mutch to Siggy. Hmm I think he has learned a bit this year he never used to do early transfers.

    Open Controls
    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Does he/she have any other players that have risen? To have made 0.1 he must have sold Siggy.

      Open Controls
  27. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will Mata price drop today or tomorrow?

    Open Controls
    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      not tonight Josephine

      Open Controls
  28. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    With my other 10 starting players this week being proven Premier League players and generally good options who scored well last week, I decided to punt on Austin -> Pelle (vs WBA) ... fingers crossed.

    Open Controls
    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bit of a punt alright. I'm a little uncertain how the Long signing will affect matters.

      Open Controls
    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like when people take punts so Im backing you Gimli. I'm not sold on Pelle just yet but this is a plum fixture for ehim no doubt.

      Open Controls
    3. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I may join you. Haven't made my mind up yet though.

      Open Controls
    4. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck, I like it!

      Open Controls
  29. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any concerns from the Hull game last night?

    Open Controls
    1. ChampionoftheWorld
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Per above.

      Only goalkeeper McGregor and Chester kept their places from Hull's Barclays Premier League opener against QPR at the weekend in a much-changed side.

      Crap, why did Chester play? Not sure if it will affect his gametime this weekend?

      Open Controls
      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Oh that doesnt look good for chester owners does it?

        Open Controls
        1. ChampionoftheWorld
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Not necessarily, but I prefer him not to play when all his teammates who played last weekend did not.

          He's still the best option in Hull's defence.

          Open Controls
          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed. Guess it somewhat justifies why I didn't get him though. 15pt haul would have been nice though 🙄

            Open Controls
  30. sonabert
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe a crazy think to consider but tempted to bring in Schurrle as he is available in our draft league... debate is on whether to replace Nasri or Coutinho with him ?

    When Schurrle plays his return is good & Coutinho appears to promise much & score low. Nasri no guarantee on starting due to rotations at City ....

    Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Open Controls
    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Will be very interesting to see. Schurrle starts again this week and I will want him. Already have 3 chelsea though so will be an interesting scramble no doubt.

      Open Controls
    2. ChampionoftheWorld
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I can't understand the Schurrle love.

      Excellent player, but not an excellent fantasy player.

      Open Controls
      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        How do you figure?

        Last season:
        Hazard had 2890 minutes and 202 points and now costs 10m.
        Schurrle had 1328 minutes and 103 points and now costs 7.5m.

        Got more than half as many points in less than half as much time.

        Open Controls
        1. ChampionoftheWorld
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          First rule of FPL is that your player must play.

          Open Controls
      2. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If nailed on he would be one of the best prospects in the game

        Open Controls
        1. sonabert
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          my thoughts , maybe the great one intends to play him more after blooding him in last year ... If I drop for Coutinho, allows me to pick up Balotelli as my 3rd LFC.

          Open Controls
          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I was amazed as last season progressed that the Mou didn't play him instead of Torres more. Great pace, good on the ball and a really good finisher

            Open Controls
      3. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If he played he would be an excellent fantasy player. A bit like Dzeko over the last few years, so enticing but serious doubts whether he starts or not

        Open Controls
      4. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        of course how nailed they are is something that comes into question which is why that's literally the only thing keeping everyone from getting him over Hazard/Cesc

        Open Controls
      5. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Would be excellent if nailed on.

        Open Controls