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Meet the Manager #15 – Pete Beswick


Pete Beswick is having a remarkable season, thanks largely to a maverick deployment of his second wildcard back in mid January.

After being in the top 1,000 the previous month he was on the verge of drifting out out of the top 5,000 at the start of the year.

Undaunted by the knowledge that many FPL managers would Wildcard later in the campaign, and driven by an ambition to finish as high as he could, he ploughed on with his alternative chip strategy.

It proved to be an incredible success taking him to around the top 100 mark.

During this latest Meet the Manager episode Pete explains his strategies for success in recent seasons, which also feature three top 5,000 finishes in his previous four campaigns.

An unwavering loyalty to players, who have handed him prolific points hauls over the years, has been a key factor.

Even as recently as this week such loyalty was rewarded when Paul Pogba, handed Pete attacking returns for the first time since Gameweek 28.

Pete also explains how a move away from his loyal approach cost him dearly in 2016/17 and how that poor campaign has taught him not to panic when a Gameweek goes array.

The chat with Pete is available to view on Youtube here and in the embedded video below.

It is also available on Soundcloud and as a podcast. Embedded versions of these are also available below.

During the summer break we plan to release podcast versions of all the previous Meet the Manager video interviews, which can be found here:

Simon March

Sean Tobin

Aleksander Våge Nilsen

Mark Sutherns

Mark McGettigan

Marc Rubinstein

Kenneth Tang

Jay Egersdorff

Adam Hopcroft

Matthew Jones

Richard Clarke

Will Thomas

Philman

Triggerlips

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  1. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    wonder if Peltier, Dunk, Duffy & Ryan can actually get a single point between them this time 😀 ffs

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      anything but more minuses

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        0-0 would be glorious, but that's probably too much to ask

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I’d put my money on that tbh. Neither team will want to lose.

  2. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    BB 35.

    Ryan. Gunn.
    Duffy. Kolasinac. TAA. Valery. Dunk.
    KdB. Son. Eriksen. Sterling. CHO.
    Jimenez. Aguero. Wilson.

    Any move here, worth a hit?

    A) Dunk -> Robertson
    B) Valery -> VvD
    C) Dunk/Valery -> Boly
    D) CHO -> Redmond/Fraser

    1. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      First three are all good moves.

    2. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Was leaning more towards D.

  3. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    If Duffy (c) & Ryan concede any goals tonight, it'd better be Victor Camarasa bagging the goals.

    A rough gameweek thus far, with the only smooth being Trippier & Kola subbed off for Valery (2) & TAA (8).

  4. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    luckily united v Barcelona can help brighton defence owners pretend they aren't playing

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It’s going to be a slobber knocker as JR would say 😀

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      ...while the Brighton defence are not playing for real 🙂

    3. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      As long as the actual defenders stop pretending they aren't playing.

  5. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    a bit random, but with England looking to have their best chance at one of our clubs winning the ucl, what would the impact on games next year be? With the winner to be participating in the club world cup, and the tournament taking place usually in the hectic December period (between about 6th dec - 20th dec) we could have a few early dgws next year!

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think there was an early DGW for the WCC when Chelsea won back in 12-13 I think.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, many people had Lukaku (c) and he scored 2 points against Hull and Aston Villa 😆

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ouch! Can't remember who I had. Same maybe..

        2. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Wigan then Reading

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That's informative.
      Cheers mate.

    3. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds like the 2019 and 2020 editions have been cancelled by FIFA with a revamped 24-team Club World Cup planned for summer 2021 in place of the Confederation Cup
      https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47586593

  6. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Jones RB and Young LB will be horrifying to watch as a United fan.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think it other way round which would be slightly better but jesus

      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Phil Jones to do an Alvaro Arbeloa?

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lindeflop at RB, I reckon. Young LB.

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Put some respect on Victor's name.

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        hm not sure i'd move the best centre back in the team out of centre back vs suarez

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That's what we got.
      Hopefully players give their 100 %.

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney > ...
    1) Wilson
    2) Rondon
    3) Deeney, Doh > Rashford, Boly (-4)

    Ryan, Foster
    Robbo, Laporte, Doherty, Duffy, Valery
    Sterling, Mané, Son, Jota, JWP
    Aguero, Jiménez, Deeney
    1FT, 1.1itb

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      obviously wait as long as possible but 1 out of those.
      definately NOT 3

  8. elchilangles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    chances of a 0-0 tonight????

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No way United keep a clean sheet against Barca.

    2. elchilangles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      sorry I meant Cardiff vs Brighton!

  9. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    @ Meatpie , prediction ?
    3- 1 Barca mine

  10. Foyth Club
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Vardy and Duffy OUT
    Firmino and Coady IN (-4)

    Are these good moves, lads? I’m priced out of getting Boly (-0.1)...

    Cheers.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe just Duffy out?

      Vardy (whu) vs Firmino (car)

      Not sure its worth a -4, might be better to do for FT next GW.

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Also Vardy are playing a team, the week after next, who have kept one CS on the road all season and they nearly contrived to throw that one away against ten men.

        Keep him for two.

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          *is :S

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Have Brighton conceded yet?

  12. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A CS saving Ryan pen save would be potentially massive points swing!

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He'll save the pen but the CS will be gone by that point. Sorry...

  13. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Barca - United score prediction?

    As a United fan, I see this going 1 of 2 ways:
    1. Barca 2-1 (with united getting a sneaky first goal with a glimmer of hope to be ruined eventually);
    2. Barca 3-0 or more (Barca knock at the door all game, as soon as one goes in, they all go in).

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2-1 to us. JLingz loves a big game so I fancy him to get one and Rashy

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Love the optimism! Hope you're right. JLingz loves a big game alright.

  14. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Camarasa owners making the switch to McTominay?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Arsenic drinkers making the switch to hemlock?

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Scott McSauce won't play both games in the DGW. I saved cash to upgrade Victor so will look towards Redmond/JWP/Deulo.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Spanish fodder to English fodder? What a waste of an FT!

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Unlike Spain his country is in the nations league finals. Will be desperate to impress Southgate.

  15. LarryDuff
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Duffy red, Dunk and Murray goals and Ryan pen save plz

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Add Dunk goals too 😛

      1. LarryDuff
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        At least 4

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          It's Brighton buddy not Bayern 😀

  16. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What takes priority tonight, Champs league or FPL?

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Close but FPL

      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        😮 Rashy & co need your support mate

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Lingsy and Pogsy too

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      CL

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      CL result could impact FPL

  17. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    All the useless lumps on the pitch!

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Harsh on Messi

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        A tad maybe

  18. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku not starting. Get rid of Martial, Vardy? Keep Lukaku?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku rested for Everton homecoming?

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bump the lump

      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Hump de Bump

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Duffy N Dunk
          😛

  19. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    They should really do a Beware The Manager podcast too. Can you self nominate?

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      We only self-detonate.

  20. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney to Rashford, or too much rotation risk?

  21. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Gonna stick tenner on Brighton conceding to soften the blow when it happens. Shame odds ain’t great but suppose they never were going to be with their defence.

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      My luck will be that Brighton do keep CS but Duffy subbed off before 60 (Christensen special!) or sent off so lose both ways.

  22. Offside Trapattoni
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best Watford mid for DGW?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Deu, even if he plays 1game only

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