FPL Surgery 247 | Pre-Season 2022/23 First FPL Surgery podcast ahead of the 2022/23 season. Iceman, Flapjack, and Stephan discuss everything you need to know to prepare you for the new #FPL season. twitter.com/JamesDrewery twitter.com/FlapjackFPL twitter.com/JoshPaxman twitter.com/Haugsrud #FPL #upthepod FPL Surgery Podcast league code is g31der twitter.com/FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

We are joined by FPL Surgery regular Ross (@fplmerch) from fplmerch.com to discuss the upcoming double gameweeks in 36 and 37. The double gameweek in 36 is the biggest of the season and we discuss how to attack it to reach our season goals. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Andy Martin (@Fpl_Tactician) to discuss his WC34 which has a key player omitted from it. We discuss the Man Utd and Chelsea players for their double, and players to target in the remaining weeks of the season. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by world 252 Sam (@FPLSportScience) who spent a large part of the season in the top 100. We discuss DGW33 with a large eye on playing the free hit chip in this gameweek. We discuss our ideal free hit teams, players we are looking at for the rest of the season, can Jota cover Salah and once again which Spurs assets we need for the run-in. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by FPL Surgery regular Rich (@RichP_FPL) to discuss the recently announced double gameweeks in both 36 and 37. We give our thoughts on how this may affect our chip strategies, discuss how important Salah is important for the season run-in and answer community questions. Congratulations to CJ for taking down the FPL Surgery Patreon Cup Competition! #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by friend of the show Alan (@fpl_diagnosis) who goes through his stats breakdown for GW28 (so far). We discuss our learnings from this season so far, DGW28's big swings and look forward to DGW29 with the help of some community questions #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Andrew Gower (@goweramg) to discuss the upcoming double gameweek in 28, 29 & the blank gameweek in 30. We discuss his potential Wildcard and options to target over the next few gameweeks, and answer community questions. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Andy & Rich to discuss both upcoming DGW26 and blank GW27. How do we navigate this, and what chips should we be using? #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Stephan and Iceman (briefly) return for todays mid-gameweek episode. We discuss GW23 while looking forward to GW24, DGW25 and beyond. There are discussions around Man Utd players, Brighton players, Man City players, when to buy Salah and when we will use our chips as well as we look to navigate the end of the season. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Josh joins Rich this week to look ahead to double gameweek 22 and beyond after a hectic Christmas schedule. We discuss the upcoming double and now to navigate them, with community questions chucked into the mix. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Luke (@FPLIrons) to discuss a weekend of FPL where penalties made a dramatic return. We discuss West Ham, Gundogan replacements and answer community questions. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Luke (@ffscout_luke) returns as a guest this week to discuss the Man City midfielders, West Ham assets and whether we switch Spurs assets to Man Utd or patiently hold. We also have plenty of your community questions to discuss. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Rich is joined this week by another Rich (@RichP_FPL) to talk about transfer targets we are looking at over the Christmas period. We go through all the positions, and cover a couple of questions with a very quick turnaround before the next gameweek #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

There is a fast turnaround before FPL GW14. Rich and Josh discuss as much as they can in just over an hour. Up the pod! #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Sigurd (@FplSigurd on Twitter) who ticks both the boxes for being an FPL manager. Sigurd is big on analytics & Norwegian. We discussed how many of these premium defenders we want, and go through the midfielders and forwards as well looking for the perfect team structure going into the hectic Christmas period. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Mark who is #6 in the Hall of Fame. We discuss how the template is shifting, new manager bounces, which Spurs assets do we want and agonise over potential transfers for the upcoming gameweek. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are joined this week by Pras, who has 3 x top 10k finishes and in his last four seasons has finished 12k, 32k, 4k & 23k. We discuss Spurs, Man Utd, Antonio and lots of talk about Chelsea and their defenders once again. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are back to review the polarising GW9 in FPL, before looking ahead to GW10 with the one and only David Munday! We look into Jota, Foden, Havertz & Mount and their awkward price point. Which strikers can we now trust? Is Salah captain the only way? You can find links to David’s brand new sci-fi book below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BWKCY9D https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0871NSWQF https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09FYN5BK5 #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We preview GW9 with Surgery regular Jossy. We discuss the premium strikers, the best mid-priced midfielders and captaincy for GW9. We also go through your FPL community questions. FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73 UP THE POD

We are joined during the international break by Pinkygreen AKA Sam. We discuss why he has turned to analytics, Liverpool and look into options for Wildcards. Or do we need to wildcard? As always we answer some fantastic community questions and look forward to the next gameweek. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Josh Paxman returns as a guest this week, and the main talking point is Chelsea, in particular their defensive assets ahead of a favourable fixture run starting in GW7. We also discuss the Man City options, Ronaldo, and whether Arsenal are now in our thinking again after a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the weekend. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

This weeks guest is @FPLTexan (Charlie). Charlie finished an incredible 4.7k last season, peaking as high as 33rd overall in the world mid-season. We discuss the budget midfielders, Luke Shaw, Chelsea & City defenders, and look at our favourite captains over the upcoming 8 fixtures. Is Ronaldo essential in our FPL teams? #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

This week we are joined by friend of the pod Jonathan aka The FPL Very Differential to discuss his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers. We spend too long talking about Mane, we go through all the premium and budget options and what do we do with Antonio based on his 1 game suspension. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

We are delighted to be joined this week by Ash aka @FPLHints to discuss all the major talking points as we go into the international break. We of course discuss Ronaldo, when to wildcard and we build our optimal wildcard team as a group. We then go through the community questions. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Chelsea dominate against Arsenal and Romelu Lukaku impresses on his second debut for Chelsea, has this torn the template apart or should we wait a few weeks? We discuss this, the best strikers, gameweek 3 strikers and much more with Sofie (@appelinjuss) who incredibly finished 20k and then 13k in her first two FPL seasons! #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Gameweek 1 welcomed back full stadiums to the Premier League, and it did not disappoint when it came to FPL points either. We react to the gameweek just gone with @RichP_FPL, and look forward to gameweek 2 and beyond. Our headlines focus on the premium players, potential Gundogan replacements, we go through Rich’s team matrix and answer your questions! #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73 Link to Rich's FPL Points Metric Articles: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-tips-using-fpl-points-as-a-metric-introduction/ https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-strategy-using-fpl-points-as-a-metric-gameweek-1-draft/

This is it! Gameweek 1 is approaching and this is our final pod before Friday’s deadline. We are delighted to have former Co-Host Stephan Haugsrud with us to go through everything. Stephan has a formidable FPL record and finished 150th in the world last season and breaks down how to setup our gameweek 1 team, we discuss the key deadline dilemmas, we look at Man City pre-season minutes and rotation, and reveal our current drafts. We also go through as many listener questions as possible. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

Very happy to have Pranil with us to give us his thoughts on our Rules today! The opportunist manager gave us some great insight into the way he plays, his strategies for the first few Gameweeks, and his learnings from a poor start last year's FPL season. We also took in your feedback and tried to make this episode a bit shorter! (Our '8 Simple Rules for a better Rank' series invite top-class managers to cast their eye over 8 different FPL rules written to help managers navigate their way to the top of their mini-leagues. We discuss how each manager's playstyle has helped them in the past, and what they think of our list of rules. This series is a great way to learn tips, strategies, and playstyles to get you ahead in FPL. Sign up to Fantasy Football Hub https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73 Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FPLSurgery FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/fplsurgery

For this weeks pre-season content we are joined by Jamie from The EFL Fantasy Podcast (@EFL_Fantasy) to discuss the three promoted teams in detail. We discuss Norwich, Watford & Brentford and how they did in GAFFR (Championship Fantasy Football) last season, and how we anticipate them doing this season. We also touch upon players like Michael Olise who have made their move from The Championship to the Premier League during this summers transfer window. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

This week's guest is West Ham fan Luke Boarer who joined Twitter just two seasons ago and has finished 14k & 30k in those seasons. We discuss the fixtures for the 2021/22 season, West Ham, the promoted teams and our favourite team structures. #FPL #UpThePod FPL Surgery League Code for 21/22 = 4U2742 www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.twitter.com/fplsurgery [email protected] We get our stats from Fantasy Football hub and you can sign up to Fantasy Football Hub here: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/Surgery/73

A quick hello from Dave & Rich. We outline our plans for podcasts during the pre-season and going into the 2021/22 season. #FPL #UpThePod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fplsurgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery [email protected]

This week's guests are the founder of the FPL Surgery James Drewery, last season’s Co-Host Stephan Haugsrud, Piss Break sponsor FPL Merch and the man who does the pod artwork each week FPL Doodles We discuss our overall ranks for the season, our lessons learnt and have the Iceman's Quiz as well as answering the listener questions. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week's guest is the new Co-Host for next season. We discuss the GW38 fixtures in depth as well as answering your questions and revealing our Traptins (Transfers & Captains) one last time. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week's guest is FPL Merch who sponsors the piss break and boasts 2 top 3k finishes. We discuss Jota replacements, teams to target for the final 2 gameweeks and GW37 captaincy. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week’s guest is Jamie Ellis who is the founder of the famous Moolah League and also boasts 2 top 10k finishes with his highest being 1,723rd We discuss our plans for Blank Gameweek 36 and who to own for the final 3 gameweeks. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week’s guest is FPL LAD who does some hilarious YouTube content and also boasts 2 top 20k finishes with his highest being 4,018th. We discuss the Man Utd v Liverpool postponement and Double GW35. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week’s guest is FPLTIPZ who does weekly YouTube streams and videos, he’s a writer for Fantasy Football Hub and also boasts 2 top 20k finishes with his highest being 10,979th. We discuss Double GW35 & Blank GW36 & our differentials for the season run in. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week’s guest is FPL Greyhead who is the man behind The Great & The Good League, he also boasts 2 top 10k finishes with his highest being an incredible 85th in the 2018/19 season. We discuss Bruno & United assets, our best & worst decisions of the season as well as answering all your questions. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is FPL General. He needs no introduction, FPL is his job and that includes weekly articles for The Athletic as well as his 59th Minute podcast. He boasts 3 top 500 finishes with his best being 102nd. We discuss whether Lingard is essential, whether it's time to dump our remaining City assets and how to cope with a bad season. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

209thEpi - GW31 - FPL Salah Our guest this week is Abdul aka FPL Salah, he provides us with the clean sheet and goalscorer odds on Twitter and boasts an incredible 4 top 1k finishes with his highest being 604. On the pod this week, we discuss wildcarding GW31 or later, premium picks, Man City assets, the 5 defenders to have towards the end of the season and whether to hang onto Raphinha or not. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Alan Mohtadi, the man who provides the stats and injury news at the start of every podcast. He’s a Doctor and is known on Twitter as FPL Diagnosis. We discuss when to wildcard and best picks for the upcoming gameweeks. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week's guest is Rami Labib who is a member of Elite 64 and has 6 top 10k finishes, 3 top 5k finishes with his highest being 1,093. We discuss both Blank Gameweek 29 and our Free Hit ideas. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

This week's guest has finished in the top 20k in both of the last 2 seasons and is known on Twitter as The FPL Very Differential. We discuss both Liverpool and Spurs form, who’s on our FPL radar at the moment as well as an in depth look at captaincy for GW28. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is James Yorke from Statsbomb who are an organisation of football analytics experts who have now produced their own proprietary dataset of stats. We hear from James his Stats Bomb analysis on the season so far and discuss our strategies after Double Gameweek 26. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Stephan Haugsrud who was last season’s co-host and a legend of the FPL Surgery Podcast. He has 2 top 3k finishes in his last 3 seasons with his highest being 1,710 We give our reaction to the rescheduled fixtures, discuss our DGW26 strategies and what is going on with Liverpool. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is FPL Dave who is a regular on the Fantasy Weekly podcast and also has his own Firing Blanks podcast with his highest overall rank being 4665. We discuss Double Gameweek 24, Double Gameweek 25 and chip strategy for the upcoming Double Gameweeks. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Colm Hayes, the man who gives us all the press conference news on Twitter and his best FPL finish is 8,448. We discuss whether our captains will ever score again, selling Salah and Liverpool defenders and who are the best 2 week punts if wildcarding GW25? DGW 24 and DGW 25 announced mid-pod just to make things more fun.

Our guest this week is Andrew Gower who has 6 top 20k finishes, 2 top 10k finishes and 1 top 5k finish with his best being 2,399. We discuss best non Man City defenders, differential picks outside of the current template and captain options for the upcoming gameweeks. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is James Drewery aka The Iceman. He has 3 top 10k finishes, 2 top 5k finishes with his highest being 2,243. We discuss what’s happened to all the premiums, the best City triple up and The Iceman’s xG project. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Mikkel Tokvam, the man behind the Transfer Algorithm. He has 5 top 10k finishes, 4 top 5k finishes with his highest being 519. We discuss Blank Gameweek 18, Double Gameweek 19, and the luck vs skill debate. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Tomasz Kucharski who has 6 top 10k finishes, 3 top 5k finishes with his highest being 1,232. We discuss Blank Gameweek 18, Double Gameweek 19 and Chilwell & James replacements. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is John Nellis who is co-host of the FPL Double Up Podcast and Football Index Weekly. We discuss Jota replacements, cheap enablers and captaincy for GW13 and GW14. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is James Linden aka @PlanetFPLPod who is one half of Planet FPL and one of the most knowledgeable football minds within the FPL Community. We discuss Son and Kane, Salah, premium picks and the impact of Newcastle’s postponements. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is John Lambert aka @FPLJossy who is a Fantasy Football Hub contributor with 3 top 10k finishes, 2 top 5k finishes, his highest being 1,914. We discuss the Aston Villa v Newcastle postponement, if City are back and premium picks. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guests this week are Andy aka @FPLMode and Luke aka @FPLIrons. They co-host the FPL Wolfpod each week and are now bringing you the ChampManFPL live stream on Thursday evenings as well. We discuss moving Spurs form versus City’s fixtures, Liverpool and their ongoing reliability in FPL as well as whether it's time for the Vardy party. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week needs no introduction, he founded Fantasy Football Scout and now co-hosts FPL Black Box. He has 9 top 5k finishes, 4 top 1k finishes with his highest being an incredible 42nd. This week we are joined by Mark Sutherns. We discuss Son & Kane ahead of Spurs upcoming fixtures, what to do with Salah, dealing with the carnage ahead of GW9 and fitting differentials into our XI. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is last season’s co-host and a legend of the FPL Surgery Podcast, Stephan Haugsrud. He has 2 top 3k finishes in his last 3 seasons with his highest being 1,710. We discuss whether it's finally time to say goodbye to Liverpool defenders, the current FPL template, Chelsea, Leicester and upcoming fixture swings. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Gianni Buttice who is a regular on the Official FPL Show and is the author of Fantasy Premier League: Unlocking The Secrets to a top 1% finish. He has 6 top 50k finishes with 2 of them in the top 20k. We discuss whether FPL managers are being too trigger happy at the moment, when will City start scoring again, is it time to jump off Everton assets, do we need to fit Bamford into our forward lines and who are the best 5 defenders for your FPL team. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is last season’s Patreon League winner Emma, winning it in her 2nd season playing FPL with an overall rank of 2,396. We discuss whether it’s time to go big with our forward lines, differential premiums that are being ignored, if we’re wasting valuable budget on premium defenders and the best value budget players. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Mark Mansfield aka Ginger Assassin who is in his 15th season of FPL and has 9 top 20k finishes, 6 top 10k finishes, 5 top 5k finishes and 2 top 1k finishes with his highest being 227th We discuss what’s causing these freak results and score lines, Son and Kane, Villa assets, Liverpool’s defence and whether it's worth making defensive transfers at the moment. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

188thEpi - GW4 - Craziest start to a season ever? Our guest this week is Luke Wilson aka @fplequation on Twitter who is a writer for Fantasy Football Hub and has 4 top 50k finishes with his best being 9,796. We discuss the season so far, City without Aguero or Jesus, patience with Chelsea’s new signings, dealing with a bad gameweek and team value building. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Neil Murray aka @roneildinho on Twitter who is the founder of the Playmaker app and also has 4 top 20k finishes with his highest being 6,576. We discuss Son and Kane’s hauls, United assets, Sterling or KDB, budget midfielder options as well as the idea of going light in defence to incorporate all the premium players. #FPL #UpThePod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is the winner of last season’s FPL Surgery League with an incredible finish of 24th overall, please welcome Tore Haugen Bakke aka @Bakkelicious. We discuss the gameweek headlines including Salah, where we are at with Man Utd and Man City assets, fitting in all the premiums, the Liverpool defence as well as whether it's time to jump on Everton players. #FPL #upthepod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Our guest this week is Alex Dalziel aka Pirlo’s Pen who finished 141st last season. We discuss our guest’s incredible finish last season as well as our strategies and teams ahead of the first gameweek. Our teams are at 36 mins and 50 seconds. #FPL #upthepod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

DESCRIPTION 184thEpi - Pre Season - Werner, Ziyech, Havertz but which one? Our guest this week is Dean Jones, a Football Insider for Bleacher Report who spends most of his life talking about transfers. We discuss the new signings including Chelsea’s clean sweep of the transfer market, any more big transfers that we could see before the deadline and we also focus on the promoted teams ahead of the new season. #FPL #upthepod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

183rdEpi - Pre Season - City & United blank in GW1! Our guest this week is Ian Houghton aka Houghts, a legend of the podcast. He has 4 top 20k finishes in FPL with his highest being 4,091. We discuss the strategy options to manoeuvre around City & United’s blank in GW1 as well as our assessment of the best Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders & Forwards ahead of the new season. #FPL #upthepod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

182ndEpi - End Of Season Pod - Goodbye Stephan and Iceman Joined by Ian Houghton, JNO, FPL Sexy, FPL editor, Mikkel Tokvam, Jamie Ellis, Alex Ball, Justin Dye and Bully is back. This episode is all about a reflection of the FPL 2019/2020 season, talking through the lessons learned and how each of the fine managers have tackled this season. We have some great analysis from Mikkel Tokvam regarding players for next season, the final Iceman’s quiz, finishing with some sentimental thank yous and goodbyes. Big thank you to all the guests we have had on over the years: FPL Flapjack FPL Salah Alex Ball Fpl Thoughts - Ian Houghton FPL STATTO Miikka Jamie Ellis Damir Taney Banana nose Paul Morgan Sid Chief - FPL HINTS GW38 FPL Stag Tom Campbell Rosco from FF247 Justin Dye FPL TIPS - Ryan triggerlips Ash Gaffertapes Will from FF Hub Will Miners Andy Lets talk FPL Chef Dale Peter Blake FPL President FPL TV @fpljossy Mikkel Tokvam Luke from FFScout James from planet FPL JP shaw @JoshPaxman FPL General Az from FFScout David Issac Luke Kempner Fpl editor Adam Hopcroft Jamie from fpl mag James Egersdorff Andy @fplfantasyguide Luke Jerdy FPL Connect JNO Ben Crellin Captain Kingpin - Simon Garner FPL Sexy LateRiser Lloyd Parker Stu Woods John Brooke Rhys Richard Kenny Peter Kouwenberg Rizwan Chaudhry @kyle_norbury James Yorke Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Chris Tan Apple Bonkers The Tinker Men Lee from FPL Family Davvy Tomasz Kucharski Rory Cartwright Sean Tobin David Munday Luke Thunshot Ben Dinnery UpThePod fplreview.com Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

181stEpi - GW38+ - With current 26th placed LateRiser Currently sitting 26th in the world overall, Pranil Sheth aka @lateriser12 joins the pod to talk free hit and which players to bring in for the final gameweek. The Surgeons discuss in depth which City assets to own, how to approach Liverpool, which differentials to go for and strategies for the last gameweek. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

180thEpi - GW38+ - YouTube with FPL General & Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad A very special edition of the FPL Surgery Podcast as the Iceman is joined by the legend that is FPL General aka Mark McGettigan and none other than the owner of Sheffield United Football club Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad. We review both their 2019/2020 seasons, going over their strategies, captains and what rules they have kept to throughout the year. Listener questions reveal kitchen decisions, the life of an FPL professional, McBurnie hat tricks and how running a podcast affects FPL performance. We then go over opinions for the best players for GW38 as we finish on FPL General’s free hit team. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7En82TZDiC8 #UpThePod fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

179thEpi - GW37+ - The new host is revealed Rich Davies aka Flapjack is revealed as the newest Surgeon and host next season. The Surgeons give their reactions on the gameweek so far and talk about captaincy in a tricky gameweek where the FA cup games will be played after the deadline. They also discuss some (extreme) punts for the run-in for the ones of you who are chasing your mini-leagues. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

178thEpi - GW36+ - New Surgery member revealed Josh Paxman is back on as a guest this week and he is also one of two who will take over the Surgery pod next season. The Surgeons give their reactions on the gameweek so far and delve into some high-risk guessing on Pep’s lineup vs Bournemouth. They also discuss what to do with Salah and answer listener questions. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

177thEpi - GW35+ - Big Man Bakar The king of Twitter-stats, AbuBakar Siddiq aka @BigManBakar the guest this week. He finished fourth in the world in 2014/2015 and the Iceman has a mini-interview with him in the middle of the pod. The Surgeons also talk about the gameweek that just passed and what to do with the underperforming strikers in Jimenez and Calvert-Lewin. Is Vardy the go-to? Listen in as we combine stats and the eye-test to help you get set up for the run-in. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

176thEpi - GW34+ - No winners in the Pep roulette The great FFScout contributor Az is back on as we delve into the gameweek just passed looking at lessons learned from the Manchester teams and Liverpool. Has the fire gone out of Liverpool and is it time to jump ship? Or do we keep faith in Salah and Mane? Are there no winners in the Pep roulette? Get it in your ears before the next deadline. Time is ticking! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

175thEpi - GW33+ - Bournemouth to the butchers? Team value expert Jossy is back on the pod as the Surgeons have their take on the games just gone by and who to go for in the future. Should you have triple or no City players? What about United, which three makes sense to bring in? The Surgeons dive deep into these topics and recommend some good picks on a potential WC. Get it in your ears! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

174rdEpi - GW32+ - Auba to finally score? Friend of the pod Alex Ball returns as the surgeons take a quick review of GW31+ and look ahead to GW32+ with an emphasis on captains. And most importantly, the Surgeons discuss the greatest question of all time; Cats or dogs? #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

173rdEpi - GW31+ - Captain Bruno This week we go through the must haves and players to target for the run-in, with an extra eye on a potential wildcard. James also cheers Stephan up with some good psychological information on how to cope with bad decisions and tough GW’s. We also have a healthy discussion on how to captain in GW31 given the uncertainty about Salah’s minutes. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

172ndEpi - GW30+ - Team by Team On this episode of the FPL Surgery we talk about -DGW teams - the players we have and the ones to consider -Champions elect and the fight for European spots -Relegation battle -Who is on the beach? -Our DGW strategy and teams Two guests this week, Josh Paxman. He has 6 top 10k finishes, with his highest being 516th. And Rich Davies aka @Flapjackfpl on Twitter - he has 4 top 10k finishes in FPL with his highest being 2214 #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

171stEpi - GW30+ - How to prepare your team for the restart The Iceman and Stephan are back, on this episode of the FPL Surgery we talk about Fixtures and rule changes What have we learnt from the Bundesliga? How to prepare your team for GW30 What options are there from the DGW teams And the players that were injured This week's guest is another regular on the FPL Surgery, runs his own successful FPL YouTube channel with 14 thousand subscribers and he has 4 top 25k finishes within the last 4 years. Welcome to the podcast JNO from FPL Today #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

170thEpi - Lesson Learnt with Jay Egersdorff & FPL Houghts The Surgeons look back at the lessons learned from this season being guested by the legend Jay Egersdorff (@JEgersdorff) and the insightful FPL Thoughts (@FPL_Houghts) Jay shares how his approach has changed after going off much of social media. The Surgeons also take a look back at key topics such as the luck aspect, player/team value, volume of information obtained, planning, hits and carrying transfers, bandwagons and more. “A bit like you deciding, I gunna to go for a pint after work and I really want a Peroni, it’s really going to quench my thirst, I can’t wait to have this Peroni, then as soon as you open the door to the pub, everyone in the pub turns round and starts saying other drinks, by the time you get to the bar, you are so confused what you want” #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

169thEpi - Championship chat involving FPL This week we are blessed to have 3 great guests on, all with an abundance of knowledge about the Championship football league. Kyle Norbury @kyle_norbury, Dara aka @TheTinkerMen and Rich aka @Flapjack join the Iceman to look at potential players from the teams most likely to come up from the Championship for your FPL teams. We talk about which players that the Premier league teams might want to buy if they do or don’t get promoted. Go over if there is a big step up anymore, and look back at the past players that have done well after making the setup. All this followed by a rare Iceman’s Championship quiz makes for everything you need to know about the Championship in regards to FPL #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

168thEpi - The interview with Jay Egersdorff We pick the brains of guest Jay Egersdorff, who has maintained impressive levels of consistency over his time as an FPL manager. A former FFScout number1, before last year he never finished outside of the top 14 thousand, 10 top 10 k finishes, 4 within the top 1 thousand with some of his highest being 645, 105 and 101. We gain insight into the unique mindset and different approaches of Jay and pick up some tips of how you can improve your FPL performance! -How he constructs his side -How he plans ahead -Where he finds his info -MOTD being a must watch -How much the eye test benefits you -What he doesn't pay attention to -Thoughts on taking hits -Players he won't go near -And what is the biggest mistake casual players make #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

167thEpi - GW15 to 29 review - Will FPL ever come back? This week's guest is another regular on the FPL Surgery, runs his own successful FPL YouTube channel with 14 thousand subscribers and he has 4 top 25k finishes within the last 4 years JNO from FPL Today We take a look back at the last 15 GW’s of this season as we look at stats, fixtures and gloss over what to do with our transfers at the moment. The Iceman’s quiz is also back again so tune in! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

166thEpi - GW1 to 15 review - The Virus Hiatus Our guest this week, Doug Jones @apple_bonkers, has 9 top 50k finishes, 7 in the top 20k, 3 in the top 10k with his best being 514th. Produced his own podcast named FPL toilet. We take a look back at the first 15 GW’s of this season as we look at stats, fixtures and what factors are considered important regarding form. The Iceman’s quiz is also back this week so tune in! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

165thEpi - GW30 - Goalonso due? Our guest this week has 5 top 20k finishes, 3 in the top 10k, 2 in the top 2k with his best being 185th. FF Hub Contributor- Chris Tan! Chris brings some excellent analysis and helps us set up our teams for GW30 and the blank coming up in GW31. We discuss the reliability of Manchester City and Liverpool assets going forward, the look of Chelsea and why you should get Bruno Fernandes in your team. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

164thEpi - GW29 - Blanks confirmed Our guest this week is the algorithm maestro, 7 top 30k finishes, 4 top 2k finishes!! Best finish being 519th. We delve deep into the Norweigan wizard’s transfer algorithm and take an in-depth look at the double gameweek 29 and the upcoming blank GW31. The blanks for 31 are all set and we get an instant reaction from the panel on how to maneuver the upcoming gameweeks. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

163rdEpi - GW28 - blankety blank 111th in the FFS hall of fame, the Surgeons are hosting the great @FPLSalah1. Form vs fixtures? Do we go for the in form DCL, Bruno Fernandes or do we aim for the out of form Leicster assets with those tasty fixtures? Nuno Espirito Santo is mixing it up with his 352 formation lately, we talk of it’s impact and look at some possible reasons for the latest switch. Get ready for the blank gameweek with the Surgeons. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

162ndEpi - GW27 - Our current free hit plans The Surgeons travel south as they welcome guest Dayvy FPL on the podcast. He brings along thoughts on this week's hot topics: - Impact of champions league on FPL and the Man City ban - Fixture swings - Best combination of Liverpool players - Do we keep Vardy? - Son replacements Get it in your ears. #UpthePod! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

161stEpi - GW26 - Lundstram replacements? The FPLSurgery family grows as FPLFamily’s Lee guests the surgeons. Iceman brings the sound-effects as we wave goodbye to the lord himself, John Lundstram. Is he the only one we should let go? Or should Vardy follow in his tracks as we chase Aguero’s potential points haul vs West Ham? This and more will be answered in this week's edition. #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

160thEpi - GW25 - What to do with Mane? The Surgeons are visited by the great @FplEditor, a 6 time top20k finisher. They discuss all things blank GW28, Southampton, Vardy, Mane and more. At the end they compile a special WC team for all you managers that are currently on your WC. Enjoy! #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

159thEpi - GW24 - DGW plans revealed Tom Campbell, the king of MOTD musings and the first ever to guest the Surgeons, is back. As is the Iceman from his vacation and he joins in as the Surgeons reveal their plans and final thoughts on the upcoming double GW. Other topics include what to do with out of form Chelsea and Leicester assets and in form City assets. Get this is your ear before making those crucial moves ahead of this seasons first DGW. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

158thEpi - GW23 - The Icemans Vacation James is away on a much deserved holiday this week, but fear not, Stephan brings with him two excellent managers in Alex Ball aka @alexwaterbaby and Rich Davies aka @flapjack. They discuss the upcoming double gameweek, the optimal forward line going forward, what to do with Rashford and how to best replace Fabianski. They also take a deeper look at how to play your own game in a climate with increasing amount of information floating around at every corner. Tune in! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

157thEpi - GW22 - DGW approaching with possible chip bonanza The Surgeons are joined by FantasyFootballHub contributor Andy Green as they delve deeper into DGW24 with focus on Liverpool assets and potential use of the triple captain. They also talk chips, when to use the second wildcard and how to break the template with some great differentials. Tune in! #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

156thEpi - GW21 - Double GW thoughts Iceman was robbed! Twice... But fear not, the Surgeons found a way to keep the show going. They are joined by the great manager Josh Paxman as they have a lengthy and in-depth talk about DGW24 and the Liverpool assets. With only four GW’s until the first double this season the Surgeons discuss their current plans. We’ve seen new managers at Everton, Arsenal and Watford and they discuss the effects of the managerial change and which options now looks best to bring in. The Surgeons also talk Grealish, Abraham, underperforming players and budget forwards. Get this into your ear before GW21 deadline and hopefully green arrows will follow. #UpThePod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

155thEpi - GW19/20 - Son replacements The Surgeons get some much needed help this week from the highly qualified Tomasz Kucharski. Tom has an impressive record of never finishing outside the top 50k along with 6 top 10k finishes, 3 top 3k finishes with his highest being 1,232. Both of the Surgeons (Iceman and Stephan) have a problem the size of Son in their teams and Tom helps them out with their conundrum. Tom also states the case for Jimenez, doubling up on Mane and Salah and how you should manage the busy Christmas schedule. Iceman played his WC in GW18 and reveals how he got on, while Stephan all of a sudden can't stop taking hits. #UpThePod! Upthepod! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

154thEpi - GW18 - With James Yorke from Statsbomb The much requested James Yorke from Statsbomb is back guesting the pod. This time as an actual FPL player. Listen to his take on the stats and its implications on FPL as we close in on the half way mark. Iceman is on his Wildcard and will be sharing his current draft and thoughts. Bully has become a proud father and is taking some time off to be with his family, but don’t worry, Stephan Haugsrud is back bringing his Norwegian flavour supporting Iceman as a co-host. Get ready for the Christmas schedule with the surgeons. Upthepod! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

153rdEpi - GW17 - Daily Mirror journalist in sports betting An inconsistent City, Liverpool’s blank, the FPL world are saying goodbye to some of the early season template stalwarts that serves us so well. The surgery also say a goodbye for now to Bully as he grows up and gains some responsibility! The surgeons are joined by JP Shaw of the daily mirror to break down a game week that seems crucial to set up a frantic December period. We answer your questions, answer the FPL headlines and mad hatter is up to his old funnies in the latest FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

152ndEpi - GW15 - Mour Spurs assets Spurs have hit a run of form since Jose took over so the Iceman recruits James Linden from Planet FPL podcast to run the rule over his beloved Tottenham! Vardy as skipper for the next 4 weeks? What budget defenders can we turn to? How do you replace Mount? What about keepers? All this and more as we dive head first into a bowl full of FPL deliciousness! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

151stEpi - GW14 - Luke who's talking now! As Bully approaches parenthood and the reality of sleep deprivation affecting huge life choices such as transfers and captaincy pics (aka traptains) becomes apparent, the Iceman brings in Luke Williams aka D1sable from FFScout to help discuss the big decisions for this game week. We discuss optimal defensive strategy, striking options, the issue of Raheem hold onto all our Sterling and begin to plan for a busy December period. We answer your questions and all the hot topics of an increasingly chilly time on the FPL Surgery Podcast! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

150thEpi - GW13 - International men of mystery The Iceman and Billy Bull Dog are joined by Rory from Moolah to break down the up coming game week. We talk Man City, Liverpool, Leicester, Chelsea assets and think about less attractive diamonds in the rough. We answer your questions and tackle the FPL headlines in this episode of the FPL Surgery Podcast! All this and more in the latest FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

149thEpi - GW11 - Triple triple up! Join the Iceman, Bully and deadly duo Alex Waterbaby Ball and Ronny "Romfrosk" as we delve into this weeks FPL hot topics. Our guests help make compelling points to support decision making around an uncertain time for the leagues finest. Thank god for Leicester putting a spanner in the works and making a triple up very viable...but who to go for? What about Chelsea? City? Liverpool? Can we trust three from these sides. All in form but not quite spreading the points consistently between premiums....unless your name is Jamie Vardy. We wax lyrical about the emphatic Lundstram, talk about the value of the eye test and generally bemoan VAR in the latest edition of this fantasy football buffet of delights! UP THE POD! All this and more in the latest FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

148thEpi - GW11 - 9 reasons to pick Leicester... and 0 reasons not to! Join Bully and the Iceman as they resume usual service with the help of Moolah league legend Jamie Ellis to review game week 10. The Iceman returns from his journey to Sheffield fresh and ready to cast his expertise on all things FPL this week. Which Leicester assets do we commit too? How many City stars? Do Liverpool assets hold value? All this and more in the latest FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm Fantasyfootballhub.co.uk - SURGERY10 for 10% off www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

147thEpi - GW10 - Interview with the Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad The Iceman was honoured to be invited up to Sheffield by the new owner of Sheffield United, Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad. The Prince boasts an FPL record of 3 top 10k finishes, his highest finish being 194th and has been playing since 2006/07. The Iceman interviews the Prince finding out more about how he finds time to play the game, what his strategies are, how well he is doing so far this season and his thoughts on potential FPL prospects going forward. #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

146thEpi - GW9 - Söyüncü or Tomori? The debate goes on. The Iceman called in the help of consistently high flyer Sean Tobin to put this one to the sword and talk all things FPL! We answer questions from the community as we come off the back of an international break that has posed more questions than giving answers! Go over our captains and transfers for this week. All this and more juicy times on the FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

145thEpi - GW8 - Collabing with the Hub Will Thomas from our partner Fantasy Football Hub join the Bully and the Iceman to review all the thrills of the United vs Arsenal snorefest, the business as usual performances of City and Liverpool and give some serious to what Brendan is doing at Leicester! Questions flow beautifully as the Surgeons dissect a number of possible procedures that could give your FPL side a boost in game week 8! So take some you time, grab a cup of your favourite brew, or join us on your commute to and from work as we talk about the one thing you love more than family, friends and life itself..... FPL! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

144thEpi - GW7 - Questions, Combinations and Campbell City and Liverpool continue to trample all before them and the big questions for many a manager concerns which combination to fit all these high scoring assets into a team requiring thrifty management. Fortunately regular surgery contributor TC is on hand to run the rule over these issues and take on the Iceman in this week’s hot debate. We answer the questions from the FPL community, answer the FPL Headlines and generally talk business in this week’s FPL Surgery Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

143rdEpi - GW6 - Houghts thoughts The Surgeons are joined by fond friend of the pod Ian “FPL Houghts” Houghton to run the rule over game week 6. We have moved away from the early template and are now faced with the dilemma of so many options! Who to pick in this minefield of options? We answer your questions, cover the big FPL headlines of the week and introduce a new feature which gets fiesty in this edition of the FPL Surgery! Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

142ndEpi - GW5 - International hang over Jossy aka John Lambert joins the Iceman and Bully to contemplate the fallout from the international break. Pre “lads on tour” the Premier League High flyers top men seemed inevitable choices... but will worldwide travels put the breaks on their form? We discuss the FPL headlines, answer your questions, ponder the Tokvam algorithm, check out the mini leagues and have a bloody good chin wag with one of Fantasy Football Hubs finest in this edition of the FPL Surgery...... because doesn’t love a bloody good podcast! #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

141stEpi - GW4 - He makes us Pukki Norwich continue to benefit from the form of Norfolk’s deadliest man in front of goal. Has Pukki become the must have man of the moment? Not if you are Bully but thankfully the Ice cream man is on hand with the popular Haugsrud and elusive Banananose Maldonado to run the rule over the next gameweek. We answer your questions on wild card, wild defenders, wild horses, wild tactics and much more as the FPL Surgery saddles up for more top entertainment #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

140thEpi - GW3 - Statistical wizardry The Surgeons are joined by Mikkel Tokvam who has partnered with the pod this season to for us to endorse his genius algorithm! Listen as he helps you make sound statistical decisions about all the hot topics of the week. Do you ditch Liverpool defence? Is Harry flopping? Who are the cheaper options right now? Should you wildcard?! So many issues so little time! So join the Iceman and Bully as we go again for another information filled chat on the FPL Surgery! Mikkel finishes: 7 top 30k finishes 4 top 2k finishes Best finish being 519th #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

139thEpi - GW2 - Just another manic Munday We finally got our big weekend and FPL is well and truly back with a glut of goals and talking points for the surgeons to review. David Munday of Fantasy Football Scout heads the Iceman’s list of summer signings to join us for this week’s pod. We discuss the template, the value of Sterling, the Man United and Kane bandwagons leaving the station and exchange pleasantries, all whilst answering your questions and pondering the meaning of life! Tune in and get you hit of Podcast magnificence in this week’s FPL Surgery! #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

138th Episode - GW1 - Our teams The wait is over. It’s time to reveal our GW1 teams. Iceman is joined by Stephan Haugsrud @Stephan as we go through our approaches to the season, formations, team structure, premiums and more. We also reveal our current 15-man squads with reasoning for each pick. We go through your questions in order to prepare for the 2019/2020 season, so sit back, relax and let the surgeons ease into your ears with this edition of the FPL Surgery. #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvam Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm fantasyfootballhub.co.uk www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

137thEpi - GWPreseason - DEFs & GKs Following on from 136th Episode. The Iceman is joined by Peter Blake @mathsafe_fpl & Miikka Haapakoski @Huapis We run the rule over the top budget, mid price and premiums for defenders and goalkeepers. The pod is so jam packed with discussion that we needed to split it into 2! So get your surgery fix as we prepare for the season in this episode of the FPL Surgery #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvan Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

136thEpi - GWPreseason - FWDs and MIDs We are back to preview the new FPL season. The Iceman and Bully are joined by Peter Blake and Miikka Haapakoski . We run the rule over the top budget, mid price and premiums for forwards and midfielders. The pod is so jam packed with discussion that we needed to split it into 2! So get your surgery fix as we prepare for the big dance in this episode of the FPL Surgery #Upthepod Mikkel Tokvan Patreon = https://www.patreon.com/TransferAlgorithm www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

Exclusive interview with James Yorke from Statsbomb! A real treat for podcast listeners as the surgeons are joined by James Yorke from Statsbomb, a company working with top level professional sides across Europe to analyse performance, predict player development and bring the best out of the best! The Iceman and Bully grill James for information that will help FPL managers with decision making for the coming season. The statistically driven managers of you will be in heaven as James runs the rule over some of FPL's top performers, up and comers and new signings for the season. So give yourself an edge and prepare to open up a whole new line of thinking for your selections on this exclusive FPL surgery interview! #Upthepod statsbomb.com www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

134thEpi - 48thOR - Putting our Mini league winner under the Microscope Paul Jones aka SkyPlayerInFPL reveals how his strategy worked throughout the season GW by GW to help him achieve 48th in the world. The Iceman depicts every GW of Paul’s season, going over bandwagons, captains, where information is gained, planning, ownership and exactly how the Sky game works. Interesting views from a top manager with a solid history, the blog he started https://skyplayerinfpl.game.blog/2019/06/22/notes-to-the-2018-19-season/ Fantasy football chaps as Paul mentions on the pod https://thefantasyfootballchaps.com/ www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

133rdEpi - The Iceman's Quiz Listen in to the end of season Iceman's quiz involving; Bully Stephan Haugsrud JNO FPLsexy Ian Houghton Tom Campbell With random stat based questions, leads to a lot of laughs and arguments. www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

133rdEpi - End of Season - Lessons learned This episode with the Iceman back from his travels, Bully and the Iceman are joined by a number of esteemed guests in FPL sexy, JNO, Stephan Haugsrud, Tom Campbell and Ian Houghton. We cover various topics such as; -Player value - your personal template price points -Team value - increasing your team value - importance of this -Volume of information obtained - how many podcasts / stats / articles and whether that has been helpful etc -Planning - how long to plan for / benefits and drawbacks -Hits and carrying transfers - when to take hits - how many you think is acceptable - importance of carrying a transfer if able -Ownership of players - importance of owning the players highly owned -Captaincy - lessons for next year based on this seasons captaincies - touch on triple captaincy and the chips All this as we reveal who is the winner of the FPL surgery Podcast mini league www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected]

132nd Epi - GW38 - The Final Curtain The final GW of the season, JNO and Paddy (the hitman) help Bully to work out the best routes for GW38. Headlines are: Who is essential? The last role of the dice Who to skipper / TC Teams with nothing to gain www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

131stEpi - GW37 - When does a wobble become a trend FPL headlines for this week • Who to own from two gladiators going for the Premier League title? • Which teams do we still trust, and which should we not even look at? • Differentials: the final throw of your mini league dice • Who are going to stumble their way into the Premier League top four? www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

130thEpi - GW36 - The run in It’s post double game week and the Surgeons are back to help you pick up the rubble in the aftermath of then chaos left behind from a huge weekend of FPL action! The lads are joined by the FPL Chairman Sigurd to run the rule over the remaining game weeks. We ponder who the best City Liverpool combination is, differentials to boost you up the mini leagues, who to triple captain and when to play this chip if you still have it. Fortunately our guest is a bit of an expert in the poker stakes so knows how to use chips well! All your questions answered and more in the latest episode of the FPL Surgery

129thEpi - GW35 - Lauding Salah for FPL with FPL Salah Yes that’s right we are back pre king of the double game weeks and answering all your questions with the help of FPL Salah! @fplguy1 on twitter We all gambled in Brighton defence but are you better off cashing out now after two disastrous defensive displays? And what of Liverpool? No double but potential a plenty to outscore all. Captaincy is a big debate this week and we ponder triples in the double, or whether to save this chip! All this and the usual shenanigans on the FPL Surgery www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

128thEpi - GW34 – Wild Card Chat Stephan Haugsrud, Peter Blake and the Iceman, go over their wild card teams to close the end of the season. We discuss all positions from Keepers to Forwards listing all the options we are considering (subject to change). Overall rank: Stephan: 649th Iceman: 1,835th Peter: 3,116th Up the pod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

127thEpi - GW34 - Mini double delicacy As we enter perhaps the least significant DGW of the season with Cardiff and Brighton offering a sensational 2 games a piece FPL managers world wide are left uninspired by the extra fixture in offer... however not 3 but 4 surgeons give the lowdown on potential options for this and the season defining game week 35 double. Haugsrud and Peter Blake, both flying high run the rule over their tactics for the forthcoming gameweeks and exchange statistical know how with the ever knowledgeable Iceman! We answer your questions and the FPL headlines before recording a “b side” mini pod to reveal our DGW teams! Up the pod www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

126thEpi - GW33 - Chefs differential hidden ingredients Game week 33 presents an interesting dilemma with the double in 35. A menu of choice, but a face full of uncertainty! How do you navigate such culinary questions? Well the Iceman took the web and found just the man in FPL chef! Known for his no nonsense approach, he has been a success throughout his time and makes some choice selections for your dining pleasure! We talk differentials and punts, plus the must haves for game week 33. We also talk wildcard as many of you will be planning for this in 34 prior to a nice bench boost 35! If you haven’t got your chips though don’t worry as the chef caters for all in this foodtastic feast of an FPL Surgery! www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

125thEpi - GW32 - Double game week Jeopardy! The big double is finally upon us following a game week where we were starved of fixtures! The Surgeons are joined by awesome guest Andy from popular YouTube channel Let’s talk FPL to consider the must haves, must nots and just maybes for this defining week in the FPL run in. We answer your questions and having announced the FPL headlines in this latest instalment of the FPL Surgery Up it- right up it Andy’s YouTube channel: YouTube.com/letstalkfpl www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://twitter.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

124thEpi - GW31 - Blankety blank Join the Iceman and Bully as the scantily clad blank game weeks offers slim figure of fixtures to FPL managers who know it’s crunch time in the season. With a double to follow, tactically you need to get this week right and who better than the high flying Iceman and even higher flying Will Miners to give their input on how to plan. We discuss Liverpool assets, Chelsea must haves and who are the gems to look to for this mini game week. We answer your questions and share so hilarity as the FPL Surgery remains 124 not out! Up it- right up it Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

123rdEpi - GW30 - Salah the busted flush? Iceman and Bully preview the game week ahead with the help of @ellisiantheory Jamie Ellis, the mastermind of the Moolah monster mini league! In this questions podcast we get into all things Liverpool as they dominate selection with the blank game week in coming. We talk Chelsea and others you may wish to include keeping GW31 in mind. Also tactically, how do you play your chips? Many funnies and frolics are felt in this fabulous fantasy football FPL Surgery Podcast for you the fine listeners to feast on! Up the pod! FPL COL link on Fraser and Brooks stats - https://twitter.com/ColFpl/status/1102981600424407042 Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

122ndEpi - GW29 - Why have Salah when you can be rolling in Mane? Our guest this week has 2 finishes within the top 1k, highest being 82nd! He has just began #FPL full time, has his own YouTube channel, it is Will from Fantasy Football Hub FPL headlines for this week 1. Have the Wolves stopped howling? Time to ditch? 2. Will those who remove Chelsea assets be Sarri? 3. Can I have an extra portion of chips please? Is there a risk of over-preparing for the double and blanks? 4. Why have Salah when you can be rolling in Mane? 5. Will Leicester have good character with the appointment of Rodgers? We focus on your questions in this podcast that covers all the important issues and has some good clean fun along the way!! Up the pod! Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

121stEpi - GW27 - The curious case of Blank Gameweek Doubles With a rocky period of uncertainty approaching with blanks and doubles galore, decision making has never demanded such planning for FPL managers! Whether you have all your chips or none, the Iceman and YouTube star Brett Sully from FPL TV combine their genius to come up with somewhat of an answer to such pre planning conundrums! We focus on your questions in this podcast that covers all the important issues and has some good clean fun along the way!! Up the pod! Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

120th Epi - GW26 - Prepping for the doubles The Surgeons are joined by Ben Crellin to discuss the upcoming thorny issue of the double game weeks and blanks. Listen to Ben’s remarkable forward thinking as you plan during this period. We consider Chelsea options, how to navigate around the FA Cup fixtures, who to ship out and bring in for GW27 and a number of other topics! Enjoy all this and more as you fill the silence of your commute with glorious FPL chatter! Up the pod! Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

119thEpi - DGW25 – Do you double on City in the double? They are here! The double GWs are back, and we are all excited!!! Or are we? Alex Ball (@alexwaterbaby), Stephan Hausgrud (@haugsrud) and Az from FF Scout (@ffscout_az) join the Iceman to help work out how best to manage this tricky period, also factoring some promising fixtures to benefit from. We give our thoughts on DGW25, who to bring in, how we think you should manage it, whether to triple captain, maximum number of players to have, whether doing the hokey cokey with some players is a good idea and we go over chip strategies to navigate through the doubles / blanks. All this and more on the FPL Surgery- it really is right up there! Ben Crellin link - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18r08-Z5lot760c2k1B380OCnNHXLRnNH31YWagB4Oas/edit#gid=2050881855 www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

118thEpi - GW24 & GW25 - Do-I-go Jota? JNO Joins the Surgeons this week to discuss 2 gameweek sandwiches in just a few days of each other. With so many fixtures we answer the listeners questions and FPL headlines to help you make the finest strategic decisions during this period. The issues of Liverpool triple up, City certainties, Utd in forms and Tottenham doubts are all covered whilst the Surgeons debate how to spend their precious transfers! All this and more on the FPL Surgery- it really is right up there! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

117thEpi - GW23 - Kane’t pick Harry! The selfish Harry Kane has rocked the FPL world with an injury in the same week as TAA! An FPL selection nightmare awaits managers and millions will suddenly become available. So how to not panic and spend this wisely? The Surgeons are joined by Houghts to help make a wise decision, considering premium options and lower priced gems in this questions based pod. We cover the hot topics of the week, answer your questions and talk all things FPL in the latest edition of the surgery! All this and more on the FPL Surgery! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

116thEpi - GW22 - Premium problems The Iceman and Bully return for 2019 supported by Kiwi via Sheffield friend of the pod Alex Waterbaby Ball! The big questions posed by the community are answered with particular attention to premium players who seem to be returning and proving their value of late, so which combination do you turn to? Wildcards options are pondered with the chip now available to many, whom should you build your team around? Lots of chat centres around the top 6s fixtures this weekend with plenty of points available. All this and more on the FPL Surgery! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

115thEpi - GW20-21 - City conundrums The Iceman and Bully are joined mid festive period by Simon AKA @FPL_Connect. In a questions only podcast the surgeons run the rule over getting through a tricky few game weeks. Who can we rely on with the dip in City form? Are Spurs the new go to? Do you choose Hazard over Salah? Aubameyang over Kane? Or all? Or none?! So many decisions to be made and so little time! It’s the FPL Surgery Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

114thEpi - GW18-19 - Differentials? Bah Humbug! We are a week from Christmas Day and the Surgeons are joined by FPL grinch Ash from the Gaffer Tapes @AshKernsworth as he runs the rule over common FPL fallacies when to avoid them! An interesting debate breaks out as the Iceman clings to FPL tradition. All jokes aside given the Gaffer Tapes success, Surgery listeners can enjoy the rare treat of rigid data combined with humour as Ash’s personality dazzles amongst conversations over the best defenders, top strikers and must have midfielders. We answer ALL the questions in this festive FPL Surgery! www.thegaffertapes.com https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

113thEpi - GW16 - Eden Salad with Luke Jerdy The Surgeons are joined again by Hollyoaks very own Luke Jerdy to review GW16. For all his acting talent, Luke’s pedigree as an FPL manager is fast catching up as he sits just outside the top 3k! Listen to his in depth analysis of all fixtures from this upcoming game week. Christmas is proving a real pickle as managers dabble in the decision to keep or ditch Salah and Hazard. Are they must haves or do the city contingent offer more of a point ceiling? We look at reliable defenders, marauding midfielders and the top striker to have right now. All this and more as we answer your questions. Also the Iceman has a really long tinkle in this episode- listen as he regularly tops up his fluids. Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

112thEpi - GW15 - December dilemmas As the festive fixture pile up gets under way the Surgeons reflect on a weekend full of goals in this podcast dedicated to the listeners questions. Joined by Adam Hopcroft, big issues are addressed such as what to do with Hazard and Salah in midfield, if Kun needs to be replaced up top and if the RAM defence needs to be disassembled. In this quick turnaround of fixtures, don’t delay on your decision making as the Surgeons help aid your team dilemmas. All this and more on the FPL Surgery Podcast www.sirencraftbrew.com – use the code “FPLSurgery” for a 10% discount https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

111thEpi - GW14 - Triggerlips Bully and the Iceman are joined by a man known to many Nick AKA Triggerlips (@NickTriggerlips) to break down the upcoming game week which seems pivotal on the way into the Christmas madness! In this questions only pod we discuss the issue of Man City midfield, a Spurs side on the rise, how to manage the Hazard Salah conundrum and come up with a few gems to boot! Nick is at his critical best as the Surgeons dissect another crucial gameweek for managers! This episode is brought to you by Siren beers- for the Iceman’s pour! It’s the FPL Surgery Podcast! www.sirencraftbrew.com – use the code “FPLSurgery” for a 10% discount https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

110thEpi - GW13 - The Iceman’s monologue Join the Surgeons and FPL Editor Craig as they break down game week 13 fixture by fixture. Hot topics include how to replace Mendy, from cheap alternatives to straight swaps, mid priced strikers and who is hot in midfield. We answer your twitter questions and hear a remarkable range of statistical debates with the Iceman st his convincing best! It’s the FPL Surgery Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

109thEpi - GW12 - Liverpool pickle Another glorious weekend of FPL awaits the keen managers across the globe. The Iceman and Bully are joined by FPL Tips for a podcast dedicated to the listeners questions and FPL headlines. Liverpool are a real dilemma right now. Hot one week, luke warm the next, and add to that the champions league. Who is a must, who is dispensable and who can you overlook for Klopps clan? We discuss the hot topic players including Arnautovic, Maddison and Doherty. We also consider the conundrum of Christmas planning! Has the Iceman a gift or is he playing the Grinch heading into the holidays? Enjoy this feast of knowledge, wisdom, fun and frolics in the latest edition of the Fantasy Football Sur.... I mean FPL Surgery Podcast Peter Blake article regarding Salah triple captain: https://mathematicallysafe.wordpress.com/2018/10/26/fpl-strategy-why-i-am-going-to-play-my-triple-captain-chip-by-gw14/amp/ https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

108thEpi - GW11 - Divided we stand After an episode where Bully and the Iceman seemingly managed to disagree on everything, join the Surgeons as they repair the rupture in their relationship with soothing the tones of Justin Dye. GW11 provides many a conundrum with some big fixtures. Do Liverpool’s big hitters pose the same threat against an Arsenal side unbeaten in 12? Fixture by fixture we break down the gameweek, calling the city defensive conundrum, the value of Aguero consistently playing 60 minutes and if Sterling is still the best sky blue midfield choice. Is Barkley the cheaper solution to Hazard for Chelsea midfield cover? Do the United French duo have staying power? Is Wilson the darling of FPL? All this and more as we get right up there on the FPL Surgery https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

107thEpi - GW10 - Norway the FPL alpha nation! We are depressingly already into double digits in the FPL season, but it’s fair to say it has already provided 7 digits worth of conundrums! The Iceman and Bully are joined by Norwegian Stephan Haugsrud (@haugsrud) to talk all things GW10. Interesting positions play out as the Iceman and Bully disagree on their beloved Arsenal whilst Stephan keeps the peace and offers an impartial view. In this questions only pod we respond to the social media community, ponder the best skipper, have some sexy thoughts whilst the Iceman breaks rules of his break! All this and more on the FPL Surgery Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

106thEpi - GW9 – Arsene is back?! Post apocalyptic international euro nations whatever you want to call it, AKA get on with it so we can play FPL! The Surgeons are joined by the hilarious Luke Kempner, who shares his love of FPL and repertoire of impressions- Wenger particularly tickled the Iceman! With question marks over Salah, has Hazard become the new must have? Can we finally trust in some City consistency? Does Jose’s United offer any options? Auba or Laca? Chelsea defensive options? The questions rain down and the Surgeons discuss in this week’s FPL Surgery! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

105thEpi – GW8 - Rebrand! Just as Mourinho tears apart years of the great Sir Alex Ferguson’s magnificent work to build Manchester United into a world class business empire, the Iceman pulls the plug on the surgery’s former “FF” slogan and instead swaps it for a more recognisable “FPL!” Joined by David Isaac the Iceman and Bully chow down on a feast of fixtures that will follow a no doubt follow an infuriating foray of the top clubs on to foreign soil for the ferocious Champions League ties. Alliteration aside we talk the on going Salah, Aguero, Kane, Hazard dilemma thwarting many a managerial masterclass. We answer your questions, think sexy, find out about the Icemandia curse and announce an all new spin off pod which some of you may find interesting! Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/Fplsurgery https://soundcloud.com/fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FPLSurgery Email - [email protected] Please join the FPL Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

104thEpi - GW7 - Mendy replacements The Surgeons are joined by FPL guru the General for another instalment of problem solving and conundrum busting chat! The mysterious Mendy injury continues to confuse and meddle with medium term plans and the Surgeons dig into this dilemma. Hazard was the hot topic of last week but are Chelsea still good value after their draw against Irons? We discuss the FPL headlines, give some sexy thoughts and learn the custom national dish of Icemandia in the latest edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

103rdEpi - GW6 - Who to ditch for Hazard? Rosco from FF247 joins the surgeons to analyse the fallout from the post international break fixtures and discuss the game week ahead. Top topics include the rise of Hazard on the “must have” scale and how to fit him into your teams. We discuss the value of Kane and Salah and whether you can afford to do without. All game week fixtures are previewed with a few gems at low prices identified. We answer your questions and share pleasantries on this episodes of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

102ndEpi - GW5 - All the fullbacks! Iceman and Bully are joined by TC post international break to contemplate how this period of inconvenience will influence the FPL season. The headlines are back: 1. Name a better trio of Mendy, Alonso & Robertson...I’ll wait 2. Can we really ignore Eden Hazard? 3. Can the real Harry Kane please stand up? 4. Mo Salah vs No Salah vs Salah + Mane 5. Rotation risk in midfield ; Pedro, Moura, Mkhi, Bilva/Dilva The big issues right now is how many of the Hollywood full backs to fit into your team! Hear the alternate views presented and differentials for this conundrum. We base this pod on your questions to ensure all conundrums are considered! Join us in icemandia and see how the mini league is shaping up in this episode of the fantasy football surgery! Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

101stEpi – GW4 – Richarlison replacements Now we are past a century we would like to thank everyone for their support over the years. Join the Iceman, Bully and new guest @FPLStag as they tackle the main issues: • Alonso: now essential? Eden Hazard raring his fpl head and perhaps relegating Pedro • Replacing red Richarlison (this allows for Pereyra, Moura, Walcott talk) • Arsenal's victory was pretty fruitless for FPL managers - what to do? • United offer nothing! • No guarantees from Man City – they can be halted We answer your twitters questions, review the mini league, find out what a Narwhal is, jump into the feedback box and listen to Sexy thoughts as always in this edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

100thEpi - GW3 - Tonne up! After a summer of success for England’s cricketers the Surgery hits its century! Join the Iceman, Bully and guest John Mount @Gameweek38 as they raise their bat to acknowledge a feet laced with patience, blood, sweat and tears! Hot in the agenda is the form Chelsea, Liverpool and City, contrasting with the lack of form of Arsenal and Man Utd! How do you replace KDB? Is a multiple attacking full back defence a good way to invest? And who is the best cheap option up top! We answer your twitters questions, review the mini league, listen to Sexy thoughts and delve into the mystical Icemandic routes of the editor in this edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

99thEpi - GW2 - Year of the left back GW1 has already got thousands of managers in an FPL spin as early decision making is celebrated and regretted with the return of the wonderful game! Iceman and Bully are joined by Peter Blake, a man you can certainly rely on when it comes to statistical decision making and he is on form once more! Mendy is the name on most people’s lips but what other left backs are catching the eye of the surgeons? We get stuck into your twitters questions and find out who the early contenders in our popular mini league are in game week 2 of the fantasy football surgery podcast. Up the pod! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

98thEpi - GW1 - Sexy Houghts...Thoughts for a new season Time is up, the season is here and the need to nail a summer of procrastination over team selection to the mast. Joined by Surgery regular Houghts, Bully and the Iceman go to work on calling the big 10 fixtures for the weekend. Who is nailed to start? Are there any early signs of gems? What do we make of the lack of transfer activity in London and Manchester? Who do Bully and the Iceman find divisive? We answer your social media questions and the Iceman takes a leak before gameweek 1 kicks off in the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

97thEpi – Pre-Season - They’re coming home As the new FPL season dawns and the events of an action packed World Cup summer become a fond memory, the surgeons are back to preview the new season. Joined by Statto @FPLStatto and Mikka @Huapis, he surgeons preview what guarantees an exciting seasons with the usual FPL twists and turns, frustrations and glory! What will the impact be of World Cup heroes returning late for pre season training? Will there new managers trigger a change at the top? Are attacking full backs still the trend for defensive selection? And who is new to the league they you need to keep an eye on? We answer your questions and put our chips where our mouth are in this first instalment of for the 2018/2019 season of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league – 225-369

Patreon exclusive interview: Peter Blake Another exclusive for our most loyal fantasy football surgery followers, Peter Blake has been a regular on the pod and has always brought great insights to how to play the game. Iceman and Bully run through an array of questions and elicit some top advice to help you improve your FPL performance! UP THE POD All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast #rightupthere #upthepod www.patreon.com/FplSurgery @fplsurgery www.fplsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fplsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

96thEpiB - GWQuiz - That’s a wrap In part B of the final instalment of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast for the 2017/2018 season, the Iceman takes our guests through one of his torrid quiz’s! A little lighter this episode, find out who talks the talk and who applies common sense to the Iceman’s conundrums. In true quiz fashion it all descends into farce and drama as the polite and subdued guests apply the win at all cost tactics of a Sergio Ramos game plan! One last chance to be healed by the surgeons, thank you all for your support this season and see you in August! UP THE POD! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

96thEpi - GWvoid - Hindsight and beautiful regret Alas, the football season is over, the curtain closed on another season of highs, lows and inevitable FPL reflections. Bully and the Iceman did not feel wallowing any longer was helpful, so we invited 6 guests to join us for an end of season review. See what our panel learned from this past season and what to take into the next. This roster bring a lot to consider and are already thinking about their GW1 team for next season. So fill your commute or bath time with the soothing sounds of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

95thEpi - GW37 - Double game week to define them all With just two weeks left of the season we are blessed with the drama of a double game week featuring all the big hitters and bottom dwellers! The General joins us to discuss this crucial game week and consider the best way to balance your team between Champions league potentials and Championship relegation threatened sides. We answer your twitter questions and share the usual funnies in this final episode of the fantasy football surgery podcast for 2017/2018! All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast #rightupthere #upthepod Follow the General on Twitter @fplgeneral Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

94thEpi - GW36 - Talking FPL with Hollyoaks actor Luke Jerdy AKA Jesse Donovan With time fast running out for managers to move up the ranks the Iceman and Bully are joined by special guest, none other than Hollyoaks actor Luke Jerdy AKA Jesse Donovan. Hear Luke talk about his love for the game and the inter cast rivalry that shows FPL passion is universal! Double gameweek 37 is approaching, so moves in this gameweek are crucial. How best can you set up your team to maximise this week’s fixtures and plan for the next? Is there still life left in City? Can you trust Liverpool not to be Champions league cautious? Can anyone predict what Wenger will do now? Will the race for top 4 put essential status on Chelsea and Spurs stars? All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast #rightupthere #upthepod Follow Luke on Twitter or Instagram @LukeJerdy Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

93rdEpi - GW35 - Greatest hits Following a gameweek full of fixtures we are limited to 6 for the next round of FPL fixtures. Some top teams on show however and this will likely be the favourable time to play the new free hit chip. Richard Kenny joins the surgeons to discuss the favourable players, who provides punt value and a few you may never have considered. With Bully and Richard both playing their free hit chip this week and the Iceman having already played it in DGW34 you get the view from both sides. Richards website: infernosix.wordpress.com We answer your twitter questions and check the feedback box in the latest edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast! We answer the questions of the tinternet and share wisdom on the fantasy football surgery podcast! Click to vote for us at the FBAs: https://www.footballbloggingawards.co.uk/about/vote-now-football-blogging-awards/ #rightupthere #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

92ndEpi - GW34 - Robbing-you Lukaku? It’s here! The final 4 game weeks of the season and a double game week that will make or break the millions of FPL managers. Feel the intensity and stress of 14 fixtures wrapped into one beautiful game week which offer a potential jackpot of points returns! David Isaac and pod forefather Woodsy return to help Bully and the Iceman guide the listeners through the lottery of selection. Is Lukaku a must? Who are the best DGW teams to treble up on and are any of the single fixtures offering potentially greater returns? We answer the questions of the tinternet and share wisdom on the fantasy football surgery podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

91stEpi - GW33 - Harry Kane’s wildcard plans It’s pre double game week season but there are still 10 huge fixtures for FPL managers to negotiate. Tactically this really is the business end of the season which will make or break your seasons. A double game week, a smaller game week, then two weeks later another double. How will you use your transfers and chips wisely?! Ian “Houghts” Houghton returns with his usual combination of great shouts and theatrical additions to Bully and the Iceman’s chatter. We answer your questions and announce the latest Patreon follower prize draw winner. Up the podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

90thEpi - GW32 - Time to wildcard? The mathematically safe way to navigate the exciting DGW period appears the best way... and who better than Peter Blake, friend of the podcast to join the Iceman and Bully? The top teams dominate discussions with the issue of Kane contemplated Lukaku’s unpredictable form lamented amongst agonising over Aubameyang! What week should you wild card? Who will play the most and provide the safest bet? All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

89thEpi - GW31 - Small fixture list, big plans The Iceman and Bully are joined by tactical genius Ben Crellin, king of the double game weeks to meander through the unique and challenging GW31 period. Ben has some great views and helpful experiences from his history in FPL and is a multiple time 5000 finisher. How many players do you need for this gameweek? Can you field less than 11 and be safe? Are there alternatives to Salah as skipper? And who are the sleeping gems ready to give you the edge? Find out in this edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast Up the podcast! Up the pod! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

88thEpi - GW30 - Liverpool x 3 As the mini game week approaches surgeons reflect on how best to manage this tricky period, also factoring in a full game week with some promising fixures to benefit from. High flying David Isaac (Twitter = @davidoff_7) joins the Iceman and Bully, giving advice on how he has achieved his top 100 placing consistently this season. Which 3 Liverpool players should be in your team? Do some players not involved in GW31 offer greater long term points potential and are there any gems for you to consider? All this and the usual outrage in the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Up the podcast! Up the pod! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

87thEpi - GW29 - Tough at the top The big 6 in the Premier League continue to hold their positions but the surgeons question whether these sides are playing well enough to justify inclusion. Peter Kouwenberg, FF Scout Hall of Fame career number 1, joins the podcast to consider the upcoming game week. We answer your twitter questions, run through all the game week fixtures and listen to the Icemans compelling argument for captains this week. Up the podcast! Up the pod! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

86thEpi - GW28 - PREPARE FOR GW31!!!... or should you?! After a season of singing the praises of the surgery’s mini league leader Damir Tenay, the Iceman was at his scouting best to track the impressive performer down and join us for this post FA Cup FPL break week pod! Bask in Damir’s unique insight into decision making and how he has got himself to 5th in the world currently. We discuss the big hitters and who can be sacrificed, if Arsenal stand a chance at the Etihad, if Kane can stop scoring and the potentially explosive affair as Utd take on Chelsea. All this and the usual laughs, chat and poorly timed punchlines on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! So tune in to the next instalment of the fantasy football surgery podcast! Up the pod! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

85thEpi - GW27 - Transfer merry go round... where does it end?! What transfer merry go round January 2018 provided! Surprising big spenders Arsenal boast a much changed but on paper impressive attack with the ever consistent option Ramsey showing his finest form to date. Are they real options or is it same old inconsistent Gunners? And will the departing Sanchez show the form of old at Utd? FPL editor Craig joins us once more and brings with him a vast wealth of FPL knowledge and performances to back it- but how does he fare compared to the high flying Iceman this season? All of this week’s fixtures are covered and a special nod is given to wildcard, free hit and double game week prep! So tune in to he next instalment of the fantasy football surgery podcast! Up the pod! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

84thEpi - GW25/26 - January Blues With two game weeks to cover, the surgeons are joined all the way from the USA by community regular Justin Dye. Chelsea have had an indifferent season, so does the high priced Hazard, Alonso and Azpi still offer value for money? Discussion over the short and long term inclusion of Kane and Aguero breaks out with mixed opinions and is Salah still in their company? We discuss the major January signings potential impact on selection and when to start considering that precious wildcard. All this and more on the fantasy football surgery podcast!. #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

83rdEpi - GW23 - New Year, New Host! To bring in the New Year the Surgeons welcome back YouTube sensation JNO to provide insightful hints and tips on how to turn your team around. In addition, with usual host Bully away on Honeymoon (RIP Bully) the Surgery welcomes back one of the founding members Big Time Charlie Parker to anchor the show and provide his typical mix of banter and top FF tips. Meanwhile stalwart of the show Iceman provides his usual mix of frosty picks and piss breaks to help catapult you the rankings. The show touches on issues such as can you rely on Kane for captain? Is Kun now a must have with Jesus being injured? As well as giving you opinions on when to play your chips, a round up of the and who you should captain this week. #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

82ndEpi - GW20/21/22 - SaneClause It’s Christmas and the Surgery duo are joined by Alex Ball to discuss listners questions for the upcoming gameweeks - do you commit to 6 DGW players or are fewer viable? Many topical debates in this episode and feedback whilst picking the top choices and differentials for the up coming gameweeks! We also announce our new members of the Surgery hall of fame. All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

81stEpi - GW19 - Give the gift of Sterling this Christmas! 2 weeks of festive FPL fun awaits and the surgeons are joined by regular guest TC (Twitter @UtterlyTC) to preview this unpredictable period and consider how best to negotiate some frosty decisions! Is there a better gift throw Christmas than the player Sterling has developed into for City? Will the big man in red Lukaku deliver a sack load of points? And will the man who can outrun any reindeer Salah keep up his streak? We discuss all he upcoming game week fixtures and announce the podcast hall of fame in this episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast!#rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

80thEpi - GW17/GW18 - Too many fixtures! Join the Surgeons as travel expert Sid (Twitter@FPLSid) tunes in to add his opinion, whilst on his latest journey across the globe! With 2 rounds of fixtures we change the format to cover your questions and debate the big topics of the week! Is Salah indispensable? Hazard hard to ignore? Aguero automatic? We discuss this and the rest of the big hitters as well as those hidden gems in this week’s fantasy football surgery podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

79thEpi - GW16 – with FFScout HoF no.1 Jay Egersdorff As the festive period hits, managers worldwide face the bamboozling conundrum of how to negotiate this time of doubt of selections, injuries and fall outs at the club Christmas parties! Bully and the Iceman are joined by Jay Egersdorff (Twitter @JEgersdorff), FFScout Hall of Fame number 1, currently in the top 60 and with an impressive FPL pedigree. We get his perspective on the game week fixtures. We then interview Jay which you will find in a separate podcast published after this one. Great listening. All games covered, the men of the moment, the men to forget and who to skipper in this edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

78thEpi - GW14/15 - 20 fixtures?! In a week when two rounds of FPL will pass the big question for the community is how to predict minutes and returns! The surgeons are joined by Houghts (Twitter - @FPL_Houghts) to discuss at length your questions. A different format for this week in which the big hitters are discussed along with cheaper options! Has the lack of City predictability made them less favourable or do they possess high potential regardless of rotation? Who is the best rotation keeper? Can you look beyond Salah? All this and the usual Iceman’s tinkle from the fantasy football surgery podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

77thEpi - GW13 - Morata or Hazard? Or both? After the early season exploits of Kane, Kun, Lukaku, Morata and Jesus, it is Liverpool’s Egyptian dynamo who leads the FPL standings! Is he essential and do the Reds offer a double up option with their attacking potential? The Iceman and Bully are joined by Jamie Ellis(twitter @ellisiantheory), a man with no shortage of FPL experience and running one of the most competitive mini leagues Moolah! We discuss the big points for the upcoming game week and answer your twitter questions in episode 77 of the fantasy football surgery podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

76thEpi - GW12 - International bore fest The international break ruins yet another weekend for FPL managers, so what better way to spend it then listening to your favourite podcast chatting all things Fantasy Football?! Put aside the pointless patriotic friendlies and fill up on a fest of FPL chat as Simon aka FPL Connect joins the Iceman and Bully to review the late November fixtures and how this will impact the busy winter period! We answer your twitter questions (and there are a lot of them), talk tactics and sing the praises of the top performing defenders like Azpi, Otamendi, Jones etc in a bizzarely defensive focussed Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod #FPL Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

75thEpi - GW11 – In-Sane The Iceman and Bully are joined by Fantasy Football Fix head writer FPL Editor – Craig, on a night when Peps rotation continues to be ghastly for FPL managers. Do they have any bankers or should you play it safe! Kane scared us all after his absence GW10, so how best to manage this against potential Palace fodder?! Sunday is looking super in the Premier league but are the surgeons as excited as the fixtures promise? We discuss this with your twitter questions on the fantasy football surgery podcast! #rightupthere #upthepod#upthepod #rightupthere Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

74thEpi - GW10 – Rotation City The FPL season rumbles on with goals a plenty over the weekend! Crucial players are benched for City. Kane keeps scoring, but do we expect goals as Spurs face United?! Liverpool fell victim to England’s in form talisman, so will they bounce back with the inform Salah, or will their defence let them down? Arsenal went for 5 against Everton, so is it time for Sanchez or are there cheaper options? We discuss the big teams, biggest hitters and where you can save a few quid! All this and more as Miikka (@Huapis on Twitter) joins the surgeons for this week’s fantasy football surgery podcast! #upthepod #rightupthere Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

73rdEpi - GW9 - Pep talk City are tearing up the league and the Sid joins the surgeons to talk about their best options and who you can rely on for game time. Utd have started the season on fire but after their blank, will this continue? Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea feature in the champions league so can you trust in them this weekend for your big hitters? We answer your questions and chat all things FPL in this edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast! #upthepod #rightupthere Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

72ndEpi - GW8 - Magic in Manchester The early season pace setters are well and truly City and Utd. The Iceman and Bully are joined by Az from FFScout @ffscout_Az for the latest instalment as we discuss the best options from these two and how managers can cope with the unfortunate loss of the mercurial Aguero. Kane is now flying but who in the Spurs team are a must have to support the man on course to beat Alan Shearer's record?! There are some very favourable fixtures for the top clubs but be mindful of the international break! We consider this with he usual stats, analysis, funnies in the 72nd edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod #rightupthere Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

71stEpi - GW7 - All of the strikers, none of the transfer funds!! Another week of goals for the Premier Leagues top hit men and another headache for FPL managers! Is it time to commit to 3 expensive front men or is there value in cheaper players that will free up money for a more elaborate midfield? Aussie Bret @fpl_sexy joins us to debate the above and this week's fixtures. A number of middle table sides clash with a huge clash between Chelsea and Man City. We answer your twitter questions and debate all things FPL in this week's edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

70thEpi - GW6 - Is premium really premium?! Sergio Aguero showed his FPL credentials once again with another hat-trick as City crushed Watford. Is it time to return to the long term romance FPL managers have enjoyed with Kun, or are there cheaper options? And what of the big hitters his season? Are we reaching a point of which 3 premium strikers are essential? The Iceman and Bully discuss the big themes with guest Peter Blake as all of the coming game week fixtures are explored. We answer your twitter questions with an interesting theory on why Harry Kane doesn't score in August raised! #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

69thEpi - GW5 - Hegazi is chopped liver He surgery team expands his week with the return of old favourite Parker and regular contributor Tom Campbell @utterlytc. The Mane red card has sent FPL managers into turmoil and we discussed how you spend your 9.5 million to replace him! City looked unstoppable against Liverpool but is Aguero or Jesus the way to go and what defensive options do Parker think will provide attacking returns? We discuss the big hitters and some new cheap priced enablers as the Fantasy Football Surgery approaches 70! #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

68thEpi – GW4 - The nightmare transfer window The international window is upon us as well and with the Summer transfer window still open a headache awaits FPL managers worldwide! We discuss how you manage this difficult period and whether the wildcard is an option at this point. Liverpool are on fire along with their rivals United, so who from the reds are the best option as goals rain in? City are littered with attacking talent but can you trust Pep?! We discuss this, the summer transfers and learn from the wise words of FPL Houghts in this episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast #upthepod #rightupthere Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

67thEpi - GW3 - Pogba vs Mkhitaryan??!! Gameweek 3 is upon the FPL community and Man Utd are absolutely flying thanks to the explosive Lukaku and dynamic midfield options. The two higher priced performers Pogba and Mkhitaryan have drawn debate and confusion. Listen to the Iceman, guest FPL General and Bully discuss the best way to go. A number of early headaches have become apparent. Do you keep faith in Spurs with the Wembley curse? Are Man City what we all thought? Can Arsenal turn it around after dismal loss to Stoke? At the other end of the spectrum who are the fast arising cheaper nuggets that will make the difference for your side? All this and more on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

66thEpi - GW2 - The morning after.... It was a huge return for the Premier League with goals a plenty for FPL managers. How did he surgeons get on in their first week and how do you stack up with this week's guest JNO? Changes in the expected Utd back 4 have draw debate and how about that debut for Lukaku? Is he the main man up top this season and should you bail on Kane at this point? We discuss the other top sides good starts and consider the plight of the expected bottom dwellers... although is there bargain basement value in these sides?! We discuss your questions and welcome with a warm embrace the new FPL season! #upthepod! Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

65thEpi - GW1 - A season of indecision It is finally here, the first week of the FPL season is upon us and all our FPL cravings are about to be satisfied... just the small matter of settling on your team stands in the way of a wonderful weekend! Join the surgeons including Woodsy and Sid as we discuss the 10 upcoming fixtures. We look at the best shouts to start the season, where to invest top dollar and how to balance this out with cheaper options. Do you go with the top performers of last year or is there new talent in the league they you should consider? All this and more as we charge towards game week 1! #UPTHEPOD! Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

64thEpi - We are back! The surgeons return after a bleak and miserable summer of loneliness and boredom. Fortunately in just 10 days (at time of recording) the new FPL season kicks off and all the joy, elation, despair, anger and frustration will return! Miikka (last years FPL rank of 840, previous year of 158) joins the Iceman (last years rank of 8K) and Bully (last years rank of 6k) to salivate over the endless options available. A big question is what formation to play and how to accommodate the big hitters with bargain basement choices. Each surgeon weighs in on this with debates including Aguero vs Jesus, the best attacking full backs in the league, Tottenham at Wembley amongst others. You can join in the Fantasy Football Surgery Mini League Action by entering the code 1173-455 for a chance to take home the bragging rights as league winner and a prize at the end of the season (including the coveted Fantasy Football Surgery placemat!) UP THE POD! Join the FF_Surgery league to win prizes: 1173-455 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

63rdEpi - GWBlackout - Season review It's the end of a truly eventful FPL season and the surgeons have nothing to prep for! However, we must celebrate our successes, mourn our failures and learn from our endeavours to grow as FPL managers, so a final pod felt necessary! Tom Campbell joins the surgeons to discuss the final game weeks, best and worst decisions from the season, what we would do differently and who we have our minds set on for next season! Find out who won the Surgery Podcast mini league and how did the battle between Iceman and Bully play out? It was VERY close and went to the final day but which surgeon wins the crown for this season? We answer your twitter questions and plan a morbid summer, as we round out the FPL season in this edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast! UP THE POD! https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

62ndEpi – GW38 – FPL COMMUNITY ROYAL RUMBLE! We can no longer hide the sad reality that we are about to enter the final game week of what has truly been an eventful FPL season. We have seen Chelsea crowned champions, the bottom 3 decided and Tottenham nail 2nd…. However there is the small matter of 4th to play for which makes Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool exciting options against weak opposition for the final game week of the season. Now with such a lot riding on this final week we needed a special guest to help support the resident surgeons and indeed you as listeners to make the right choice to catch up in the overall rankings and your mini leagues. With such responsibility the Iceman headed into the wilderness of the FPL community to see what he could find and came back with more than we could have bargained for! The Surgeons are joined by JNO, FPL General, Fantasy Pest Sid, Peter Blake, Ian “Houghts” Houghton and Luke “FPL” Thunshot and believe us when we say you are in for a treat as this panel has plenty of good advice with some equally valid conflicting views! We also welcome back the Iceman’s quiz to decide who will win this FPL community Royal Rumble- something the Iceman instantly regrets as he is greeted with the familiar heckling and discontent of the panel! We answer your social media questions and talk all things final game week in this installment of the fantasy football surgery podcast!!!! UP THE POD! Twitter handles: @FPLGeneral @artemidorus_1 - Peter Blake @FPLThunshot - Luke Thunshot @FPL_Houghts - Ian Houghton @fantasypest - Sid @JNOUnited @thebull2015 - Bully @JamesDrewery - Iceman https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

61stEpi - DGW37- Have faith in Spurs With two precious game weeks left We are finally at the much anticipated HUGE double game week 37! With loads to play for in the Premier League, titles to decide, top 4 to confirm and teams to be relegated, this week provides a minefield for FPL managers. FPL Pest Sid (no that is his twitter handle @fantasypest we are not being rude!) joins the surgeons to contemplate this crucial game week. Which big teams should you bank on? Is the title done and dusted and does this rule out Chelsea? Do Spurs still offer value? What if Jose, Wenger, Klopp and Pep's battle for the top 4? And can anyone save the relegation candidates and indeed your FPL side's season? We discuss this and answer your questions in the penultimate edition of this season's Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Up the pod! https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

60thEpi - GW36 - San(c)hez? With two double game weeks approaching and wildcards requiring spending we are at the business end of the season! This calls for extra expert advice and who better than previous guest Miikka @Huapis and FPL Statto @FPLStatto to join us! Once again listeners are treated to their differing views on some key fixtures. The big names in the DGW? Well initially we have Arsenal and Saints on a double double but should you jump on these two or is there false economy? Then in GW37 we have title chasing Spurs, leaders Chelsea and top 4 hunting Utd and City. How can you fit in the big hitters and offset them with cheaper enablers?! We cover the rest of the GW36 fixtures, discuss our captain choices and finish with our "must haves" and "differentials" for the rest of the season!!! All this and the usual chatter at in the GW36 edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast! UP THE POD! https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

59thEpi - GW35 - Survived the DGW? How about another two! WC chat The surgeons are joined by Peter Blake(@artemidorus_1), FPL statistical whiz and a regular in the twitter community. He, Bully and the Iceman discuss the fallout from DGW34. Have the surgeons come through unscathed or is their performance going to damage their run ins?! Having spent weeks anticipating the double exploits of Boro, Palace and Utd, we plan for DGW36 and DGW37. Should you invest in Southampton and Arsenal sides that have 4 games in a 2 week period, or is this just false economy? Each surgeon has their own view. We answer your questions including who the ideal striking line up would be for the run in, which individual players would drop DGWers and which defenders can you bank on for this period? All this and more in this week's Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

58th(b)Epi - DGW34 – Fixtures + twitter q’s Continued from episode 58th(a) with guest Alex Ball (@alexwaterbaby) finishing off the fixtures for the single GW teams for DGW34. We go through our captain options as one of us have a big differential captain choice, will anyone else follow suit? We answer some twitter questions with provide some good insight into taking hits for the DGW. All this and more in this bumper week's edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

58th(a)Epi - DGW34 - DGW teams chat – IbraDoubleVic Join the surgeons and esteemed FPL community guest Alex Ball (@alexwaterbaby) with in-depth discussions regarding the DGW, with what players are best for selection from the teams with a DGW. Are we going all in on the DGW teams? Ready to take big hits to fill our squads? Or looking at some single GW players? Ibra is hot on our lips again even after scoring 0 points in the last GW – do we feel Rashford will take his place going forward? Is an ex Man City forward the answer to your problems? This pod has a bumper edition to it where we go through all the other fixtures, our captain picks and twitter questions for this DGW34 – see 58th(b)Epi - DGW34 – Fixtures + twitter q’s https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

We are up the pod again and joining us we have high flying Ian Houghton, a regular in the podcast mini-league top 10! Ian offers some great points of view and selections for this game week, as well some forward thinking for the double game weeks! We discuss the great striker debate of the moment, with 5 to pick from! Do you go three or two with a cheaper option? We cover all ten fixtures and look forward to the double game weeks in this instalment of the fantasy football surgery podcast! #upthepodPlease join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Ian's website - http://ianhoughton.info/

56thEpi - GW32 - Clash of the Titans: Lukaku vs Vardy It's a clash of the big hitters as Romelu Lukaku faces off against in form Jamie Vardy. Which of these on fire forwards will come out on top and more importantly who would you pick given the choice of only one? Chime in on the debate in our twitter poll @ff_surgery We are joined by two guests this week, the ever reliable TC (Tom Campbell)who has plenty of gems to offer in the coming game week, and a fantasy football surgery legend- Woodsy! With a full complement of fixtures the surgeons are drawn to City, with Hull looking vulnerable to the form of Kun. Man Utd are also peaking the interest with their upcoming double game week but is there value in Jose’s side? All 10 GW32 fixtures are covered, with the usual offer of captains options and thank you to those supporting the latest in fantasy football surgery podcast innovation! All this and more in the latest episode of the fantasy football surgery podcast. UP THE PODCAST! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] Ian's website - http://ianhoughton.info/

55thEpi - GW31 - Which man to replace Mane?! It's a quick turnaround for the FPL community as the fixtures come thick and fast with 10 mid-week games to put our planning skills to the test. The big question this week is how to replace the injured Sadio Mane. Bully and the Iceman consider the best options with Tottenham providing some strong cases. Man City vs Chelsea looks to be the big fixture for the week. Which of these two blues provide the best point scoring options? Will Arsenal recapture their form against West Ham and why does Bully think Sanchez is a "brat?!" We answer your social media questions cover each of the upcoming game week 31 fixtures in this installment of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

54thEpi – GW30 – What the Fuchs? This week the surgeons are joined by not only old member Charlie Parker, but FF_Surgery cup winner Simon Garner as we go over the announcement of DGW34 and what to do over the international break. Also joined in a short interview with the founders of the new FPL mag @fantasyfootymag where we discuss the reasons behind the project and what’s to come from this exciting new feature to the FPL world. There are disagreements on the Leicester back four between the Iceman and the mug……winner Simon, and the Leicester front man gets some recognition. The lemons are dished out again as Parker mentions the quiz, whilst with all the talk regarding his contract Bully gets confused what club Lukaku actually plays for. Another poll goes up on twitter to find out what you listeners are doing with your wildcard as a lot of chat is regarding the WC and how to use it for these upcoming DGW’s. All this and more as we cover the upcoming fixtures for GW30. Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected] See fantaysfootballmag.com also to download the new FPL magazine for FREE

53rdEpi - GW29 - Kanetastrophy... life without Harry The surgeons are joined by Miikka from Finland @Huapis (another early riser!) as we discuss the problem of Harry Kane's gammy ankle! The surgeons consider your twitter questions on the issue and offer some viable premium, differential and budget alternatives to replacing the inform Spurs star. You voted on your current team situation following the bizarre circumstances of GW26-GW28. Whether you have been left in a mess or planned well, we discuss options for your next transfer steps and whether or not you should itch that wild card scratch!!! We discuss the future potential double game weeks, the return of the true Leicester, and all the upcoming gameweek fixtures in this edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Find out as we get down to business in another episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

52ndEpi - GW28 - Small haystack...smaller needle! With only 4 FPL fixtures on offer this game week, finding viable options is like looking in a small haystack for an even smaller needle! Fortunately FPL community regular Sid joins all the way from India to help the surgeons find a range of players for this slender game week. How many players are acceptable for GW28 is going to be the question on many of your lips? We discuss this with Side providing some great statistical insight into what you should be aiming for. Liverpool appear the most tempting side on offer with a home fixture against a Burnley side that have been awful on the road. Who will you pick from their star front 3? Swansea's superstar front 2 in Siggy and Llorente have been tearing up the league in the last few weeks but should you double up and do the Swans provide any options at the back? Will the impressive and Everton and WBA fixture stick to form or offer little more than a deadlock? And do Bournemouth and West Ham offer anything more than a stalemate? Find out as we get down to business in another episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

51stEpi - DGW27 - Pancakes with the FPL General! It's pancake day and the resident surgeons have very different toppings following an eventful gameweek, where Kane's stock took a rise and Gareth McAuley continued his search for the golden boot! See who came out on top as the Iceman and Bully duel for chief Surgeon status! You all loved the General so much (as did we) that we brought him back and as usual he makes some sound choices as well as raising a few names who may not have been in the thinking. Following our bonus pod we discuss the developing potential of a Manchester City double game week, whilst keeping in mind the dilemma of a fixture baron GW28. All in or conservative you ask? Well tune in and find out on this weeks edition of the fantasy football surgery podcast! *Apologies for sound quality in sections- internet was playing like Arthur Boruc this season! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 https://soundcloud.com/fantasyfootballsurgery/ www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

50thEpi(b) - DGW27? - Commit to Pep? SHOCK IN THE FPL UNIVERSE! Man City are just one win against Huddersfield shy of a double game week in 27! This news was announced shortly after episode 50 of the Fantasy Football Surgery was released so we thought it was important that we consider all the issues around this potential (and likely!) situation! Who are the form players to pick for City? Do Stoke present viable options with their double game week potential? How heavily do you commit to an improving City side? Bully and the Iceman consider this with a word of caution on an issue that is in no way as clear cut as it may seem! Tune in and listen back if you have not already to episode 50, part A and B of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

50thEpi - GW26 - Iceman vs JNO ft. Leicester We've made it! A half century of podcasts and who better to join us to celebrate than previous guest and YouTube regular JNO United! Once again he brings strong opinion and a differential view on fixtures that may seem cut and dry! Listen as the Iceman and JNO, two FPL titans clash over Liverpool and Leicester! Gameweek 26 and 28 dominate our thoughts with Liverpool now an option. Who are the most viable options from Klopp's men and should you be thinking about double and trebles? We scour the upcoming gameweek fixtures for the best choices, ones to avoid and a mixture of captain options. All this and more as we celebrate 50 episodes of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

49thEpi - GW25 - Rise again Join the surgeons and guest FPL Chief (@FPLhints) to review the upcoming game week with all the fallout of a certain Belgium strikers 4 star antics! How has this affected the thinking when it comes to striker selection? What does this mean for a previous go to Argentine? Has he lost the love of the FPL community or is there still time for Sergio? Striker chat is the theme for the week with so many options firing at the moment. Is it time to free up some much needed cash from the stuttering Arsenal's Sanchez? Many of you have defensive questions with a focus on 5 million and under long term choices. We offer a range of options and consider their worth. We review all the gameweek's fixtures, pick our captains and answer the call of social media in this week's Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

48thEpi - GW24 - Kun vs Jesus Peter Blake from the FPL community joins the Iceman and Bully to review the midweek results and analyse the upcoming weekend. His statistical knowledge is impressive and he makes a number of great shouts with a few less obvious! The big financial issue of the week is the expensive Kun's worth vs his prodigy/rival in Gabriel Jesus. Bully's financial argument is challenged by the Iceman's staunch position over the Argentinian! There are a number of contenders for captain this week, and Peter makes a brave but well supported shout whilst the Iceman and Bully consider the usual suspects in Kane and Sanchez. We discuss the potential impact of transfer deadline day and Crystal Palace feature heavily with their discussion. Swansea's activity is not met with quite the same excitement! We answer your social media questions, review the mini league and begin the hype for the weekend on this week's fantasy football surgery podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

47thEpi - GW23 - captain conundrum Join the surgeons with special guest Tom Campbell as all the upcoming game week hot topics are put to the sword! The panel are fairly agreed on the must have player for the coming game weeks is but do Spurs offer more essentials with their run of fixtures? A surprising admission by Gooner Bully suggests this may be the case! TC is loving the Everton back line right now and he sparks a Baines vs Coleman debate, at a similar price but offering different skill sets, who will the panel settle on? Not interested in the full backs? Well we have many other defensive options in mind! We all love a cheap fifth midfielder and the surgeons think a gem may be emerging in from the rough of the January transfer window! Will this one enable some big hitters in your side with the extra cash? We announce our cup winner, review the mini league, answer your social media questions and exchange pleasantries on this edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery!Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

46thEpi - GW22 - Hazardous Kun selection The past weekend offered some absolute batterings in the BPL and Pep's City side are smarting from an Evertonian lesson. Should you keep hold of Kun or are there better priced options available? Everyone has sat up and taken note of an ever more impressive Spurs side who put 4 past West Brom. Will Kane and co carry on this form against City? Special guest Az, writer for FPL Scout and Twitter community regular, offers some great views and one or two differentials that your resident surgeons had not considered! Is Costa worth backing? Are Saints the same team to rely on defensively? Is Antonio a low cost must have in midfield? Can you rely on Coutinho to quickly return to form? All this is discussed and your social media questions and our cup competition winner announced on this week's edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

45thEpi – GW21 – with Yahoo writer FPL General Stand to attention and take note as the surgeons become FPL battlefield medics with the FPL General. A thriving twitter account and regular on the podcast merry go round promise plenty of great advice added to the usual surgery knowledge bombs! For the first time Kun's inclusion isnt guaranteed, and he bares the risk of suspension Guardiola continues to baffle with team selection. Is he essential? Another hot topic is the return of Ake to Chelsea. Is this a cheap way into the rock solid blue backline or do FPL managers need to make a snap transfer? The Iceman offers a caution for owners! We return to the discussion of great value defenders, midfield gems and which of the big hitters up to you need in your team. All this and we still find time to answer your social media questions on this military episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! #upthepod Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery Email - [email protected]

44thEpi - GW18 - Freaky Friday featuring FPL Thunshot From the Iceman's marketing escapades in Brazil to the guest appearances of Welshman Reece whilst based in Australia, it's fair to say the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast has always been diversely inclusive! This week we continue that theme with FPL community regular Luke Thunberg joining us all the way from Massachusetts USA! A lot of talk is based on strikers this week, with Costa and Aguero still suspended for the next game week, do you look for a medium term replacement, or a quick fix before the BPL big hitters return? We through a number of names into the pot and look at who the surgeons backed to fill the void. We continue to review all the upcoming Boxing Day fixtures with our usual blend of bleeding obvious through to a few you may not have considered. Does Mourinho’s midfield offer consistent value and can we trust his back 4? Is Origi eve more valuable to Liverpool now Mane is off to the African Cup of nations? Do you rush Coutinho back? Is KDB justifying his price? Can you look beyond Sanchez in the Arsenal side? All these dilemmas and more are discussed with the Iceman giving the low down on who to avoid along with Mane for the cup of nations. We review the league, update on the cup, answer your twitter questions and add a little American flavour to the Surgeon line up in this week's episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Up the pod! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

43rdEpi - GW17 – with injury expert Ben Dinnery The surgeons are joined by FPL community injury guru Ben Dinnery. Ben has long been the go to man for all things FPL injuries and the surgeons welcome him to an extensive chat about FPL and the true world of injuries. If you have ever wondered how BPL injuries are managed and what go into the thinking behind 50/75% ratings, the answers are hear! Ben and the surgeons review the midweek Christmas fixtures and discuss the upcoming gameweek fixtures with some huge ties between City and Arsenal, and the Merseyside derby! Has FPL become an attack biased tactical game this year or is there still value in the defence? The Iceman has strong feelings over this! We are answer your twitters questions, call the captain of the week and overwhelmingly talk all things injury in this special edition of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery For news on #BPL player availability go to http://premierinjuries.com/ or type @BenDinnery into the Twitter search bar followed by the players surname

42ndEpi - GW16 - Garden of green It's the first of the busy Christmas festive FPL period fixtures and to treat the listeners we thought we would give you all a bonus pod with our shouts for the mid-week games. Short term options are always tempting in this time but which players offer that beautiful garden of green fixtures on the semi-functioning FPL app and slightly more consistent website? Manchester City were taken apart by Manchester City. A wandering Kolarov and hapless John Stones may be ok against the lesser BPL teams but when a hungry Jamie Vardy turns up it is a very different story! Do City offer them same promise in the absence of Kun and is this Vardy performance the start of something special or just another band wagon? Sanchez has been discussed until we are blue in the face in the last few game weeks but does a free scoring Arsenal offer economic alternatives? We have a few in mind! Chelsea are also bagging points at will but can you look beyond Costa for this game week? With KDB and Firmino failing to live up to current expectation, we discuss alternatives. Have you been thinking about Payet? Siggy? Mane? Well we go one better and actually discuss them! We ponder your questions from social media and update on highly coveted FF Surgery Cup on this episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast- UP THE PODCAST! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Apologies for the bad quality, this was due to the Iceman forgetting IT and recording with his laptop microphone. In a week when FPL lost its darling Kun Aguero to the red mist, the surgeons are face the momentous task of spreading his 13 million war chest around without wasting a penny and with one or two other big names frustrating over the weekend, the rage spreads to the podcast. This calls for a rant! We are guest free but very much in the company of one man who really does capture the feelings of many an FPL manager company. Validate your feelings of dismay with the Sillence rant! So where is this Kun money going? Alexis has been in fine form of late but are there cheaper alternatives? Should you keep the faith in a recently thrifty firmino? Is it worth investing those extra finances in your defence or attack? We answer these questions whilst reviewing each fixture and answer your social media questions as the Iceman and Bully do what they do best... talk FPL! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

40thEpi - GW14 - The book of Zaha JNO United joins the surgeons again and he's brought his Wilfred Zaha gloating novel! His shout from 4 weeks ago has gone from strength to strength as real FPL differential but will he back him after that harrowing Palace loss! Manchester City vs Chelsea looks to have goals written all over it so who are the surgeons calling other than the obvious and is there any defenders you could take a punt on? Manchester United stumble on but the partnership of Pogba and Ibra looks fruitful, see what value the surgeons think you can place in these two and one potential sleeping giant according to JNO. The big debate this week is who do you swap Coutinho for after that nasty injury? Many a name is mentioned with a few standing out for the panel. We update on our mini-league top 10, the Iceman's cup, answer your social media questions and generally welcome in the festive period with an avalanche of knowledge! Join us as we turn 40 on the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

39thEpi - GW13 - Emre Can you dig it? The surgeons meet with another guest as Tom Campbell join the pod for a third outing. TC is certainly in the swing of things now with plenty to offer in anticipation of a jam packed FPL weekend. The previous gameweek did not go as planned, with a rare Aguero blank and Liverpool drawing with Southampton nowhere near the thinking of many managers! We all know about the dynamic Liverpool front line but it's another reds midfielder that may surprise a few as an enabler that crops up in conversation. Zlatan is back for Utd and he is getting the iceman's attention, how will you fit him into a front line that also poses Harry Kane as a go to man? We discuss all the upcoming fixtures, answer your social media questions and showcase the regular new feature of the iceman's interval! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

38thEpi - GW12 - Chorley Rocks the surgeons: part 2 Paul Morgan returns for the second part of our stats fueled international break filler. Has the past week changes the mindset of the surgeons with a feast of glorious FPL fixtures on the horizon? One surgeon got a little excited and jumped rather early... find out who is filled with the same regret as a Wayne Rooney hotel night out! The remaining 5 game week fixtures are reviewed. Sunderland surprisingly offers some promising picks for the medium term. Is Defoe the way to go? Some of you may be panicking with the news of 2 Chelsea superstar injuries. Find out what the surgeons are thinking on this key issue and if alternatives are in the thinking. What is certain is Boro are less than favourable this week and the Chelsea wing backs look like long term winners! The battle of London promotes an interesting dilemma, with the leaky West Ham defence set to face a mercurial Spurs side with their international players in fine form. The Iceman is refreshingly balanced on this one! All remaining fixtures, captains choices and your Twitter questions are answered on part 2 of Chorley Rocks the Surgeons! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

37thEpi - GW12 - Chorley Rocks the surgeons with stats: part 1 Another week and another fantastic guest to treat the surgeon's listeners, Chorley Rocks from Fantasy Football First! https://fantasyfootballfirst.co.uk/ This really is a meeting of statistical and evidence based minds as he and the Iceman give you the latest trends on the international game week selections. We review the first 5 games of the 19th November gameweek, with discussion so deep we decided to split the pod in two. In this part we discuss Liverpool's scintillating form but a 6000 mile trip that could impact a Brazilian flavour to your selection. Man Utd vs Arsenal does not produce the multiple shouts you might think and Chorley has worked out why Bony has not found the net often at Stoke yet! Fill the international break FPL void by planning with this week Fantasy Football Surgery!! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

36thEpi -GW11 - Surgery meets JNO United! This week the Iceman and Bully are joined by a special guest from the FPL community, JNO United! JNO has established quite a reputation with his YouTube channel so check that out... once you have listened to the pod of course! With a full weekend of FPL fixtures this week's panel get stuck into each fixture with a mix of must haves, differentials and bad eggs to avoid! Bournemouth against Sunderland draws early attention with David Moyes taking another side steeped with a rich history of success to it's knees! The question is, where are the points in this Cherries side? Crystal Palace would not seem the most likely of sides to pick from this weekend but JNO has a gem to offer as cheap option in midfield, indeed a possible Capoue replacement? The City conversation is a familiar one so the surgeons touch on man of the moment Gundogan. Should he be one of your City 3 and does he stack up against a similar priced alternative in breakthrough Welshman Joe Allen? The north London derby draws attention without the bias you may expect from life long Gunners fans Bully and the Iceman, mainly down to the balanced opinion of JNO! Bully turns judas shouting a Spurs midfielder but the Iceman sees this going one way! Chelsea earn the expected attention their current form merits. Hazard dominates discussion and is considered in the same breath as KDB, although match of the day pundit Shearer considers neither world class! We answer your Twitter questions and shout out the top 10 in surgery mini league, so join us once more as we change into our scrubs and get to work! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

35thEpi - GW10 - All evens at the top Join Bully and the Iceman for another week of FPL fixture planning as all 10 Premier League games are scrutinised and debated! Chelsea made quite a statement against their old manager at the weekend. Are United merely the ghost of David Moyes or is there some Alex Ferguson in the old dog yet? It would not appear so for Wayne Rooney but what of Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Chelsea's new formation offers some promising pics for FPL managers and a new signing is really catching Bully and the Iceman's attention. Also do we owe a further apology for a certain Belgium? City continue on their downturn in form but are they due a big week? Should you be moving away from Kun? Is it time to think Sane? Is John Stones ever going to break 20 points? We discuss this at length with a difficult tie at West Brom in the making. Liverpool on the team on everyone's lips right now after another win against the Baggies. Equal amounts of interest from the surgeons as you listeners. Do we need two Liverpool midfielders...or three even? And where are the points going next on in this spread Liverpool midfield? As usual Hull City are disrespected but Leicester are back in the thinking again. A certain Algerian forms Bully's future strike force thinking. With all fixtures covered we select our captains and answer your questions from Twitter, Reddit and all sorts of interesting places across the globe where the Iceman has been working his marketing magic! Join us once more for the FPL Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

34thEpi – GW9 - Bully and Iceman unplanned volume 2 (obviously) Another week of injury ravaged surgeons prompts the continued chronicles of Bully and the Iceman. The feedback for the new pod fixture by fixture format was strong, so prepare to feast on the delicacies offered by the 10 course FPL upcoming fixture list! The champions league exploits of the gunners prompt another Theo vs Sanchez debate but another Arsenal differential has caught Bully's eye at a bargain price. Could he be your way into an Arsenal team bang on form and with favourable fixtures? The Iceman makes a u-turn on the Hazard discussion but not without a strong almost Science based argument to justify the nature of this decision! Chelsea are somewhat unpredictable right now but the United fixture offers much to ponder. Is the City ship starting to falter after no win in 2 games and one of which a spanking against Pep's former employers? We debate this with Bully truly exasperated by the false economy of a certain £5million defender- you really do get what you pay for! The Iceman has turned pro Bournemouth and offers a sound argument for their inclusion, you won't be surprised to hear Jack Wheelchair's name mentioned but what of his midfield colleagues? And are we witnessing the emergence of an FPL must have of the last campaign? A few other debates are put to scrutiny: Do you jump on the Austin bandwagon? Is it time to ditch Ibra? Are Leicester the new "must not" haves? And finally one twitter follower is in a state of panic after a bad game week! If you are in agony, let this counselling duo be your aunt as we ponder the most important question in life "what should my FPL team line up like this weekend!" Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Thirty third episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, the surgeons this week boast an injury list similar to that of the usual Arsenal Christmas period! With Parker, the Beard and Woodsy reporting injuries akin to Wilshere, Walcott and Welbeck, Bully and the Icemen are left like the ever present Bellerin and Ozil to pick up the pieces! Join the dynamic duo as the Iceman's consistently accurate stats are offset by the media discussions of the podcast host! This week each upcoming post international break fixture is critiqued with a range of panel picks, differentials and a few ideas for captains offered. There is a decidedly Belgium theme to discussion as the golden generation still appear to be in full force despite their early Euros exit, although one early season essential appears to have fallen somewhat from grace! The game of the week Liverpool vs Man Utd brings to the fore some "must" have and "might" have attacking talent, with England's finest in discussion... a discussion that the unfortunate Allardyce will no longer be having! We answer your twitter questions and give the latest lowdown on the FPL mini league on this edition of the fantasy football surgery! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Thirty second episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, another game week and another weekend of twists and turns in the Barclays Premier League, although one club remaining on the straight and narrow is the sky blue half of Manchester. KDB has been the delight of many FPL managers but the torment of others in the absence of the soon to return Kun Aguero. Which surgeons gambled to profitable effect on the mercurial Belgium, is he worth putting in arguably 3 weeks too late and finally can he be accommodated with Kun? The return of Woodsy brings with it the usual shenanigans and some obscure picks...but has he called a gem this week?! Stats, facts, form and even a little history to boot! The pod welcomes back community regular and common sense talking Tom Campbell- a rarity for the Beard absent surgeons! As discussion turns to the defensive crisis in FPL this season TC makes some fine shouts with Everton strongly in mind. The differentials is shaken up with the briefly improving Bully finding himself carrying the weight of the surgeons. Has the Iceman's stat analysis paid off? Captains choice appears unanimous as one may guess given the a certain returning front man but not with lout a few differential ideas thrown in for good measure- will you dare gamble against Kun?! We answer your twitter questions as Woodsy brings back news of his social media travels and an idea for a memoir based spin off! Got an hour to kill? Commuting to work? Lost without a clue who to pick in your side this weekend? We've got you covered in this week's surgery! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Thirty first episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, the surgeons are joined by trainee Rhys once more from his travels down under, providing a worthy stand in for the absent Beard and West Ham biased Woodsy. The post wildcard fall out dominates early discussion with a mixture of financially astute and appallingly managed selections. The golden rule here? Let's just say the 11.30am transfer deadline on a Saturday becomes a real theme! Panels picks throws up an old argument debated by FPL managers since his arrival in the BPL. Lukaku, brilliant at Sunderland but the ever hanging doubt over his consistency makes the surgeons ponder jumping on the bandwagon. Deadly Diego Costa is also scrutinised as one of the surgeons struggles to tolerate the uncertainty of his temper! The differential league continues with some great returns for one manager. Stand in Rhys is condemned to his box although offers an interesting alternative to the other panelists! Captains choice is not as obvious as you may think. Perhaps the most options and dilemmas since the birth of the pod? Who will you select as captain and do you agree with any of our surgeons? Tweet us @ff_surgery and share your views! Speaking of Twitter, the Iceman takes us through your questions where Tottenham feature heavily. A return to form offensively and defensively against Stoke has us discussing corner king Harry Kane, the mercurial Deli Ali and the consistent Eriksen. No quiz for you this week in the absence of the regulars but plenty to fill your boots and team selection in this week's Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Thirtieth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, a lot can change in a week of FPL, especially on transfer deadline week. Bony and Remy have gone from forgotten squad men to realistic striking options, Sterling from the Euro’s clown to the deadliest attacking midfielder under 9 million value and Sergio Aguero has thrown us all into turmoil at the swing of an arm! Last week we had the Zlatan wildcard debate. Did you bite and go early? Well if not, this week Kun fuels our discussion over the big international break change up. Do you spread the glorious 13 million coming your way for taking him out or will you be more conservative and plan for a hit free transfer on his return. The surgeons divide to give their perspective and recommend a few alternatives. Woodsy is back and as usual is blinded by claret and blue bias as he reviews Bilic's latest signings. A more neutral Parker suggests a big man in blue but will the Iceman's stats support his theory? The differential league is taking shape with a few of our shouts coming in for good scores in the last game week. One surgeon however seems to be playing for the win rather than sticking to the principle- poor form that man! We answer your Twitter questions as Woodsy does his best to manage the sheer volume and his usual day job! The Iceman's quiz returns with a familiar face from last season. Ladies and gentleman señor Keith Lemons as spoken! All this and the usual connection problems as the surgeons turn 30! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twenty ninth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, the surgeons go global as the usual line up minus woodsy and the beard are joined by a special guest in the most unusual of circumstances! The form of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has raised a huge issue for FPL managers. Those that backed him to bring his brilliance to the BPL can sleep soundly with ready to face Hull. For many though to get him in on this hot streak means cashing in that precious wild card. The panel are divided on this issue of do you/don't you and the difference in perspective makes for keen listening! Speaking of keen the differentials mini league is off with a bang and a usual face sits atop the inter pod standings. Find out who the surgeons are calling to make the difference this weekend! Captains choice draws a somewhat predictable conclusion but not without a few others you may want to punt on to gain ground... Dare you bet against Kun? Finally we answer your twitter questions and there is a decidedly Everton theme developing in the community, rounded out by Benteke trust debate! All this and the usual trouble making on the fantasy football surgery podcast... Hawaaay! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twenty eighth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, FPL is back and so are the surgeons to run the rule over the first weekend of Premier League action. Did you pick right or were you left bottom dwelling with Bully once more, with a side needing urgent surgical intervention? There is a surprise (so he claims) in store for the Beard as new regular feature Parker's punishment bares the consequence of the wheel of misfortune! The surgery mini league has started more popular than ever and with the victor gaining the spoils we review our positions and the top listener's performances of the week. There is a decidedly blue them to the panels pick section with the irresistible Hazard firmly in the thoughts of the team. Do you think the Belgium has turned the corner or are we being seduced once more into his form of two years prior? A shake up was due in our differentials segment and who better than the straight shooting beard to do so! Listen as he explains this new mini league feature and hear who the surgeons think will give you the edge this week. We discuss your tweets as Woodsy scours our Twitter account @ff_surgery for the latest debates in FPL Finally the quiz returns to the dismay of some but joy of most, as the long season of anxiety over who will bare this season's Cattermole in 2017 begins. All this and the usual trading of niceties and esteem destroying banter! It is officially ON! Please join the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league 17603-6718 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

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Twenty fifth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, its the end of the FPL season and the panel are starting to show signs of cold turkey, but not bad enough to stop an epic review of the months past! The surgery league champion is crowned with an exciting give away announced by the man that was pipped to the post for the title, Parker. The panel reflect on the highs and lows of an eventful season. When did it go right and where did it all go wrong? Bath in this deep and meaningful reflection as the bottom dwellers contemplate how they can save face next year! The Iceman's quiz has built to an epic finale with the ears vs beard battle taking a surprising twist from elite top of the league title chasers, to novice wooden spoon quiz participants! Cattermole is the confirmed punishment for next season with Sunderland now safe. The question is, who will he handicap come August? All this an a huge announcement on he season finale of the fantasy football surgery! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast Euro's league - 17237TUK www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twenty forth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, it's nail biting times as the final week of the fantasy football marathon approaches. Are you chasing the top or struggling to beat the drop? Lucky for you our panel boasts teams at both ends of the spectrum! The big hitters are all in the pot and in form for the final game week, with Sanchez, Kun, KDB, Hazard and Martial in the panels thoughts. Does the absence of Welbeck give rise however to an FF legend in Theo Walcott? The panel air their views whether Wally the whippet would leave us wielding our fists or just wondering why we chose him! (Do you like what we did with w alliteration there?) Differentials unearths some beauties with saints the talk of the surgery scrubs room. Bully serves up a slice of Antonio humble pie after falling victim to Parker's golden buzzer in past game weeks! The quiz rumbles on it really is make or break for Parker. Win and he takes the Beard to the final game week. Lose? Well let's just say the soon to be crowned multiple mini league winner will have to repeat with a less than fashionable holding midfielder next season! Tune in for all this and more on the pod that just keeps giving! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twenty third episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, the lads return as the fantasy football season draws towards a depressing close but not without a final double game week to raise the decision despairing adrenaline levels that managers everywhere have come to crave. The panel focus on what is left at stake. Does United's slim chance of European qualification make the favourable or are LVG's army more focussed on cup final glory? Kun Aguero has been a no brainer this season but with City in the champions league does his 13 million price tag make him a favourable player to offload with just 3 weeks to go in favour of a more balanced side? This is discussed with the usual mix of ideas. Eden Hazard, we have all looked to the footballing gods for redemption and it would seem our prayers were answered with some increasing consistency in form and a title deciding goal to boot. Does his still hefty price tag warrant a final punt? Differentials draws a mixture of ideas with the late arriving Woodsy and forced to make a live transfer. It all comes down to the Beard to decide his fate! We answer your Twitter questions in the ever more popular feature. One listener is very keen to see the ears vs beard battle rage on and the Iceman’s quiz does not disappoint. With only three pods left before the season end, can Parker make ground or will the beard hold as firm as his temperament? All this and more on the fantasy football surgery podcast! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twenty second episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, tune in to the latest installment from the surgeons but don't be late as Parker has a new punishment wheel up his sleeve! Facing the impending stress of double game week prep as per usual differences of opinion divide the panel over Liverpool. The question is, does the Beard forgive Klopp or do the rivers still run red with the blood of anger from his fiery beard? West Ham feature in the panels thinking with a live transfer showing full commitment to the cause. Surprisingly Payet is not the name on everyone's lips! A question facing all fantasy football managers this season is "when will Hazard fire?" A brace at the weekend has one keen surgeon purring again and his value is discussed at length....not without the interruption of some water works! The panel answer your Twitter questions with the double game week in mind. Romelu Lukaku, fast turning into the marmite of the premier league, divides opinion with some ready to divorce and others wanting to stay together for the kids (points!). The iceman's quiz really is at sub zero now with minimal weeks to make up ground. Will Parker notch a much needed victory or will the bottom dwellers continue to shine more at trivia than actual team selection? Join us again for a jolly good chuckle in this week's fantasy football surgery! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery https://youtu.be/mXVvpf72kEo

Twenty first episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast is brought to you within DGW34. We're sure all FPL managers have been drawn to the appeal of twice the opportunity for players to score. The Surgery team are no different, as we discuss the use of the newly introduced chips and whether minus points are leveled by DGW under-performers. We offer our suggestions on the limited future GW35, as well as the usual features of the captains choices and differentials. There's also an attempt to be comical from our sound effect expert host Bully! As well as congratulations for Parker as he breaks into the top 2k of FPL teams! With the unfortunate absence of 2nd place Beard man, the rest of the panel try to determine the recipe for Parker's success. With the help of Norwich owner and part time chef Deli Smith we establish that's it down to choices of pure luck. Add a generous portion of random decisions, you can use Jamaal Lascelles or Firmino mixed in with as many of the bitterest lemons you can find, left for 35GW's and you'll find yourself in the top 2k! As a final thought please don't forget, Andy Carroll has a DGW coming up!!! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Twentieth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, this week the surgeons are 2 down so they use a free transfer to upgrade and bring in a special guest, but who is it? With them being a couple of men down this week it brings about a new host, can Big time Charlie Parker get over his ego and lead the surgeons to another successful podcast. The special guests is rumoured to be a relation of Sol and Kevin..... it’s Tom Campbell. Tom has finished in the top 5k in FPL for the past 2 years can he further insight for the season run in? In addition his hero turns out to be the iceman. With this in mind he tries to out stat the iceman, with plenty of stats and opinions, who will send you to sleep the quickest? Iceman or Tom? Once again, the surgeons choose their panels picks, with so many teams and players involved in the double game week, who will the surgeons put their money on? The differential picks look at Man City and Liverpool and try to pick which other options there are with a congested fixture list for both! The quiz takes a further twist with Charlie Parker having pre-recorded his answers and Tom playing for The Bull. Can the newbie outfox the regular surgeons and confirm The Bull won't have to worry about a team containing Cattermole next year? As well as all this, there is the usual terrible banter, stats, facts and mind games around captains picks! Good luck in the massive double game week! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Nineteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, spring, summer, autumn and winter have passed, moving FF managers world-wide into double game week season. Join the panel as they plan the end of season run in with the usual mix of the sensible to the absurd! The Iceman serves up a generous helping of humble pie supported by the community for his choice to wildcard early. This is met with a mixed reaction from high flyers Beard and Parker. Everton and Palace predictably dominate this week's suggestions with a debate over the PSG and Real Madrid courted £60 million Lukaku. The question is, would Aguero or the wizard be a better choice for skipper with their respective home games? A debate breaks out over Firmino and Coutinho. Can the former still score highly in the shadow of Coutinho and Liverpool's ever rotating list of crocked strikers? Your Twitter questions are answered as usual, sadly without the tender tones of the potty mouthed Woodsy, who has taken brief career break of one week! Finally Parkers alter ego Keith Lemon rears his ugly head as tensions in the iceman's quiz fray. Marvel as this once calm and professional man is lured into a battle with the quiz master. All this and the celebrated return of an FF favourite- ginger Kevin is back! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.fantasyfootballsurgery.com www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Eighteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, after many failed recordings (due to the Iceman's IT illiteracy) one of the surgeons decided to jumped ship so HMS FF Surgery was missing it's El Capitano. The Iceman decided to promote the obvious choice.....Woodsy. Can this former rogue surgeon change the course of HMS FF Surgery or will it plough straight into the iceberg? Charlie starts us off serving up further Pelle humble pie and woodsy regrets picking and captaining Newcastle's new left back Sissoko, who will rouge host choose this week? The surgeons decide to learn some German after Vardy and Kane's exploits in Berlin. A change of tact from the bearded one as he backtracks on his fear of the double game week, this after convincing all of the surgeons to stay clear! On a run the beardman also threatens to use one of his valued chips and triple captain woodsy's hero Dimitri, but will he have the minerals to follow his threat through for another live gamble? When bullard does decide to turn up he makes some unusual choices including Per Mertesacker as his captains pick. The iceman confirms everyone's suspicions of his hatred for Charlie as he doesn't even give him a chance to answer the quiz, ensuring that Cattermole will be in his stating 11 next year. As well as all this there is the usual farcical captains choice, stats from the iceman for a good bedtime story and plenty of terrible banter that will end up with the surgeons being locked up in bantanamo bay. Good luck in your game week! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

17thEpisode – GW31 - Double the game week, treble the panic! Being a fantasy football manager is stressful and throws enough curve balls at the best of times, so naturally the Premier League have waited until the last month of the season, when tensions are running highest, to throw in two double game weeks! Panic sets in amongst the panel with the different approaches to such a dilemma becoming quickly apparent. The Iceman is at his mathematical and predictive best as he accounts for every scenario to influence your decision making. Lukaku looks to be back in the points again and his appearance in both double game weeks draws debate from the panel. Confidence in the late rise of Liverpool is quickly shot down by a less than impressed Woodsy, staunch in his support for West Ham making the top 4! Did you ever think you would hear a Newcastle player suggested on the podcast whose name is not Gorgeous George? Well sit back in disbelief as one panel member skilfully justifies and backs his selection! Tempers continue to boil between the Beard and Parker, with the title and mini league prize not so far away now. What mind games will the beard try this week? The Iceman's quiz leaves another nasty taste in the mouth for one panel member, whilst another is becoming somewhat cut adrift, marooned on the island of Cattermole. All this and the usual combination of banter, comedy, incompetence and somewhere good advice mixed in for good measure. Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Sixteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast, join the band of surgical misfits as the speed bump that is game week 30 approaches. Laced with big hitters but with the potential to throw out the balance of teams, resulting in later hits, the panel propose a mixed approach. Is this the week for the Mike Bassett 4-4-2 philosophy? A debate breaks out over the Leicester back line bringing to the surface once more the rivalry between Parker and the Beard. Can the whispy ginger tickle of Beard's mind games continue to gain him ground on the champion in waiting? Or will an iron nerved Parker hold his position? Man City feature heavily before a number of eyebrow raising differentials are thrown into the mix. The Iceman is at his statistical best as he blinds the team with science and math! Captains choice draws a division between the panel. Kun provides the ever present option but once more the Iceman has a startling proposition! He did call Arnie in gameweek 28 though so it may be worth a punt. Finally the quiz provides an opportunity for Parker to get off the mark. With the risk of Cattermole becoming ever more real as the end of the season approaches, will he buckle under the pressure? All this and the usual self-esteem crushing banter on episode 16 of the Fantasy Football Surgery!!! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Fifteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast sees the panel reunited and fielding a full starting line up! Apologies listeners but we didn't manage to get a Podcast up for GW28 but this one will make up for it. Woodsy has the opportunity to reply to the comments made in the previous episode. The panel delve into how FPL is affected by the players diet. Further revelations into Parker's nutrition advice reveals the cause for Raheem's lack of performance since arriving at City. Woodsy combines his nutritional advice with responding to a tweet suggesting Iceman's voice having a famous tone. COOKIE! We debate into the use of chips and whether to utilise them during double game weeks or specific fixtures. This allows for more competition between the mini league rivals Parker and Beard and there's a DGW challenge set. The pressure of the quiz continues to increase with the threat of Cattermole being included in the losers 2016/17 FF squad. The quiz then leaves one panel member sobbing into their facial hair as they narrowing miss out on a victory. The quiz master also feels the strain with the Premier League FF website feeding him some incorrect stats, the mood turns frosty!! The panel provide their answers to the Twitter Q&A. Which sees one our loyal followers mock Woodsy's distinct lack of FF knowledge and we hear from FF Pundits biggest Cant, Leon Cantwell! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery

Fourteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. The absence of our social media mogul, the much maligned Woodsy, sends shockwaves through the panel as they scramble to fill the void left by his absent banterous tones. Fortunately this gives rise to a rare week of panels picks without West Ham players! Parker's nutrition advice seemed to benefit the Man City opposition in the FA cup and heads are turned towards one Spanish forward who is used to playing with the "freedom" of the Nou Camp! Iceman cannot appear to hide his growing love for Leicester with an uncharacteristic shout for this game week, whilst stubbornly backing a Stokalona maestro for captains choice just to remind us he's in charge... Find out if he can resist a tempting wager posed by the panel to follow this through! On the subject of captains choice, the panel offer their weekly installment of "lie to me" with decisions changing by the minute! As the Beards mind games appear to be working on his fellow podcast nemesis, listen as the tension reaches boiling point and things start to get nasty. The pressure of a mini league victory this season coupled with a Cattermole sized handicap the next, makes for intense exchanges in the Iceman's quiz. All this and more on this week's installment of the fantasy football surgery! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFootballSurgery

13thEpisode - GW26 - Rooney and Martial vs Ant and Dec The thirteenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast really is unlucky for some! With one panel member facing ridicule for a Aston Villa style game week! There's an eruption of bubbles! "OGBONNA"!!! The beard goes Devilishly full bastard and promotes the new impressive looking Manchester United attack. The Iceman is gunning for Woodsy as he refuses to accept that Mahrez will do the Egyptian walk through the Arsenal defence. There's the suggestion he Petr Čech Leicester's impressive win over the Sky Blues! We discuss whether FPL managers should pie Payet, as well as the usual tips, stats and FPL performance analysis on who we think will score highly in GW26. Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

The twelfth episode of the Fantasy Football Podcast allows the Surgery pundits to discuss the new signings from the January Transfer window, providing stats and arguments for the players that with a new lease of life in the top flight may feature within your FPL squads. We’re suffering with the blues after GW24 and the focus is placed on Everton’s performance against Newcastle. The Toffee’s decisive 3-0 victory feels like a defeat for the majority of the panel and the all too familiar feeling of FPL anger is vented towards Roberto Martinez. Much to the disgust of managers throughout the FPL community the Spaniards starting 11 didn’t include the £6.2m valued left back, leaving a pricey forward thinking points scorer stuck on the substitutes bench. There is however a little smile peering through the ginger hair as the Beard attempts to lift the spirits of his fellow pundits by reminding them of Barkley’s 16 point haul, as he avoids the bitter taste of Baines on toast. Bully and the Iceman are pro Arsenal as the Gunners prepare to visit Dean Court. In reaction Woodsy reminds them of their -1 goal difference and failure to score over the previous three game weeks. It becomes noticeably obvious that Woodsy is swayed by the usual statistical analysis provided by the Iceman and makes a full u-turn coming into the Captains Choice. The controversy continues as the Iceman and Manchester United fan Brookie suggest the inclusion of United players within your squads. Brookie doesn’t stop there and bursts into a Manu tide turning promise that the Red Devils are only seeing green arrows from this point onwards….the beard has clearly grown into his brain. The usual FPL discussions, suggestions and stats brought to you alongside the odd amusing exchange, also featuring Woodsy chomping on humble pie, Vardy vs Alli, pending double game weeks and much much more…. Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 Www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Eleventh episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. After Kun returns to his very best, one green eyed panel member is left penniless and without a paddle as his wildcard selections were of the toffee variety. Dimitri dominates the panels choices for the week much to the disgust and bewilderment of the Iceman, setting a frosty tone for the rest of the podcast! A shocking revelation is afoot as the usually Van Gaal esque preparation of Charlie prompts a tirade of banter and a second mention for Midlands cart horse Salomon Rondon! This week's price rise stats go deeper than even Opta can imagine, with pub food based dietary advice for one lucky BPL superstar! Woodsys Twitter travels beg the question, who is going to make the difference in the run in, with the panel not giving up hope on one Belgian flop just yet. Finally the threat of a 5 man midfield anchored by the likes of Barry, Mulumbu or the dreaded Cattermole next season looms as the ice man brings a familiar range of trivia and basic movement definition to the quiz. All this and more in episode 11- Aguerrrrooooooooooo! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353 Www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery Twitter - @FF_Surgery

Tenth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. The Fantasy Football Surgery reaches a decade anniversary of episodes. Routine surgery continues as scheduled as the team continue to open up discussion, statistical analysis and there's the usual mass debating over the past and future Fantasy Football game week. Much to the surgeons evident disgust the extend injury seen in this week's surgery is an inflamed toe!!! We prescribe a course of man up pills and an immediate change of tampon for Mr Ozil, who we hope will see a full recovery in time for Chelsea. But not before Brookie performs the most simplistic of eye tests on him. Also prepare yourself for some NHS style surgery mishap as there's whole new levels of incompetence, that upstage even Woodsy's confusion over basic football manoeuvres. The Iceman's lack of positional sense is exposed as the panel are asked to name the ultimate strike force for Game Week 23, it becomes obvious that Parker backs LVG in his decision not to recognise de Gea's fantastic performance against Liverpool and a Game Week that saw 28 goals is dismissed as Woodsy shows a distinct lack of faith in the accuracy of our Premier League players. A captaincy divide presents an all new challenge but the rise of democracy is short lived with a shocking declaration by Charlie Parker, and it's cho-cho-choose Kun! Good luck in Game Week 23 and thank you for listening! Please join our Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast league - 256323-787353

Ninth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. This week we're officially operating with a fifth member in the surgery. Manchester City Football club nutritionist, Southampton fan and fantasy football fanatic, Parker, throws on his scrubs and joins the surgeons in dissecting fantasy football Game Week 22. Another embarrassing twist in the Andy Carroll saga for Woodsy sees him once again taking a fickle u-turn! The hammers theme is encouraged and unfortunately unavoidable due to Payet's return and impressive performance. This causes a hammers orientated mass debate and no sign of erectile dysfunction as we reminisce over the Frenchman's staggering free kick, which quite literally finishes us off blowing bubbles. Routine surgery then continues as we open up Game Week 21's successes and look in quick succession to our Game week 22 predictions. Manchester City's lack of clinical and consistent attacking players are debated, as well as Rooney, Defoe and many more. There's then a conflict in opinion as the surgeons have differing views on the best remedy to treat a certain party that seems to be going into cardiac arrest....or is it revivable? Of course none of us would take our listeners into surgery without the Iceman's analytical statistics to act as a anaesthesia and there's also a shock performance in the quiz. The usual juvenile banter, useful stats and no first aid for a tongue tied trauma.... Game W, w, week 22..... Please join our league - 256323-787353

Eight episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. This week the team commence surgery without the Beard, but are assisted in surgically dissecting GW21 by their very own Mesut, Lloydy Parker (@parkernutrition). Currently leading the surgeons mini league the Manchester City FC dietitian and nutritionist shares his advice and thoughts from the top. Woodsy is forced to apologise to West ham’s Andy Carroll after his good form continued against Liverpool in GW20. Which opens up discussion centered around the hammers and the exciting return from injury of one particular player. Irons talk is then brought to a halt after dwelling on James Collins for far too long, we then go on to discuss regular features, panel picks, budget players, differentials and the dreaded captain choice. Leading us to discuss Chelsea's encouraging results, promising fixtures for Spurs and Man City and much much more. As always the finishing stroke is the Iceman's quiz, testing our knowledge on Fantasy Football stats and highlighting some differential players through obscure stats. There's also some post-surgery medical advice that will Mesut assist you in protecting yourselves against the last minute captain change at 11:44 AM / 18:44 PM.

Seventh episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. Last episode the panel made their wishes to Santa, some with strikingly accurate consequences! Find out who got what they wished for and who is waiting for the January sales. Leicester City have performed above and beyond this season but is the confidence in Vardy and Mahrez about to become misplaced? We discuss their upcoming fixtures and who may be worth transferring in their place. Stoke feature heavily for the panel as they pick the usual eye brow raising mix of differentials and players that will make you a buck or two in the coming weeks. Finally feel the brutal tingle of winters icey touch as the ice mans quiz pushes the panel to a chilly conclusion. All this and more on the fantasy football surgery- it's medicine Jeff, but not as we know it!

Sixth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Merry Christmas fantasy football lovers! This festive edition of the surgery sees our panel bite off more than they can chew when festive forfeits are introduced. You'll soon be stuffed full of turkey, drowning in malt wine and swept away with the sound of Slade! So the surgeons this week help you bypass the Boxing Day fixtures, debating who will play like a turkey and the nice list players we feel are sat firmly on Santa's knee. We'll be coaching you through your seasonal starters with the usual features, the must have transfer for this game week and of course the inevitable captain choice conundrum. So before the last minute panic transfer, benching the player that scores a hat-trick and throwing the arm band on a captain fail, take advantage of a silent night and listen to the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast! www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery / @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram

Fifth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. This week marks a transitional period into the hectic December phase of the Barclays premier league. With rotation likely rife, we discuss the differentials who will get game time and offer an edge over your opponents. Also- return of the Mac? The wally with the brollies toon army seem to have found out where the net is again. The best of the men in black (and white) are contemplated with value and points gains to be made! Investing in your defence... Does the absence of premium performing players free up money for an impressive back line? And the iceman sends the panel into a winter snowstorm with his usual array of trivia in the quiz! All this and the usual ridiculous banter coming to you right NOW on the fantasy football surgery- remember, you signed up for this! www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery / @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram

The Forth episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. This game week is riddled with dilemmas, to go Chelsea or not to go Chelsea, mid week European injuries. This week the surgery helps you through game week 16 by debating the inclusion of Ramsey, Silva or Coutinho within your squad. We help you decide who to put that captains armband on. The importance of selecting differentials over your mini league rivals gets increasingly challenging, but don't fret, we'll provide you with our top tips of those players with the lowest percent of ownership. Finishing with the Iceman's quiz. Filled with facts and figures of all the bad captains in football, mixed in with some lad banter. www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery / @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram

Third episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. Have a listen whilst travelling to work, sitting on the toilet or drowning out the Wife's nagging. This week we'll be helping with the likely decisions you'll face with your squad in GW15. With the absence of Sanchez who are you eyeing up to transfer in? Hear our facts and figures and likely candidates. Is GW15 blue, are Chelsea on the rise? We'll discuss GW15's fixtures and the players to to watch out for when making your transfers. Building on a budget. We've got some great suggestions on how to bring some point scorers into your squad when the purse strings are tight. Rounding things up with the highly competitive Iceman's quiz. If you can follow the most confusing quiz known to podcasting test your knowledge on Vardy's fellow score streakers. www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery / @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram

Second episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. This game week is riddled with dilemmas, Aguero or not to Aguero, mid week European injuries and the rise or continued fall of Jose's blues. This week the surgery helps you through game week 14 by debating the inclusion of Sergio within your squad and the pro's and con's of drafting him in now. Brookie has made his mind up and see where the fate of his beard lies in the Beards captain choice. The importance of selecting differentials over your mini league rivals gets increasingly challenging, but don't fret, we'll provide you with our top tips of those players with the lowest percent of ownership. Finishing with the Iceman's quiz. Filled with facts and figures of the top fantasy football players of the season, helping highlight the high performers and your competitors favourites. www.facebook.com/fantasyfootballsurgery / @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram

Pilot Episode of the Fantasy Football Surgery Podcast. If Fantasy Football consumes your entire week, whether sneaking in transfers at work, making captain choices on the toilet or whilst being subjected to X-Factor by the misses, our Podcast is for you. Providing you with easily digestible stats, info, transfer suggestions, and more, within banter filled features. @FF_Surgery Twitter and Instagram