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New Fantasy Podcast: Budgeting For Midfield

Join Jon & Kev for this weeks Fantasy Football podcast #FPL

Jon and Kevin sit down for another discussion about midfielders that give you cap room, but this time the players are from Liverpool and Swansea.  They look forward to the Chelsea v Newcastle game and whether or not the value of Sammy Ameobi will hold.  Jon looks at some defenders you might want to consider for your team. And, Kevin casts his gaze towards Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

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New Fantasy Podcast: Humble Pie

Join Jon for some midweek Fantasy Football fun #FPL

Join Jon as he enjoys a slice of humble pie served by the Sunderland defense. He also looks at some cheap midfield options and the return to form of Yaya Toure. There is some praise for a West Ham defender and much more as you get your team ready for this weeks midweek round.

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New Fantasy Podcast: Easy Runs and Resurgence

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Jon and Kevin get together this week to review a few performers from the week that was and why you should still consider them for your Fantasy Premier League Team.  They discuss Eriksen and Kane from Spurs, (again) as well as Krkic and Walters from Stoke (again).  Danny Ings found his scoring boots for Burnley and with their next run of games, it is do or die time, so he should be considered as…

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New Podcast: Which Gem Can Replace Silva

Join Jon and Kev for this weeks Fantasy Podcast #FPL

Join Jon and Kev for this weeks podcast as they look at the options to replace David Silva in your line-up following his injury. The guys also look at other midfield options at Chelsea and why players from Manchester United and Arsenal should feature in your team in the coming weeks.

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New Fantasy Podcast: Will starting injured players Costa too much?

New Fantasy Podcast: Will starting injured players Costa too much?

Kevin and Jon are finally back together and review the surprises, players to pick up and players to drop on your fantasy Premier League Team.  They review the Manchester teams and discuss who to pick up and who to drop.  They also review West Ham and West Brom’s current run of form and which players should replace anyone you have from Leicester or Burnley.  They then review the Football League to…

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New Fantasy Podcast: Aguerooooo!

New Fantasy Podcast: Aguerooooo! Join Jon for all the latest Fantasy Football news #FPL

Jon gives a quick rundown of all the reasons you should take Sergio Aguero on your team.  Yes, he’s the most expensive but he’s also the most prolific goal scorer.  With Diego Costa looking to stay behind as Chelsea visit Manchester, then Aguero is the expensive investment fantasy managers need to make.  Jon looks to Arsenal as a place to invest for the next few gameweeks with Alexis Sanchez at…

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New Fantasy Podcast: Back In Action

Better late than never! Join the guys for this weeks Fantasy podcast #FPL

In this addition of Subbed in the 59th Minute the guys look at some cheap striking options in the Premier League League as well as which teams are keeping goals out in the Football League. There is also a review of all the international break injuries from around the European games so you know who should start and who should sit this week on your Fantasy bench. Enjoy!

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New Fantasy Pod: Stay The Course

Join Kev and Jon for this week's dose of Fantasy Football knowledge! #FPL

Humble pie is served as Jon and Kevin review last week’s advice to take Leicester strikers and Burnley defenders.  The advice for this week is to simply replace Rooney and Ramsey if they are in your fantasy side and to stay the course on most other players who have slumped in recent weeks.  There is a bit of debate on whether Peter Crouch is a good pick up after his two good weeks.  The Football…

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New Fantasy Podcast: Promotion Bargains

Join Jon, Kev & Matt for this weeks podcast looking a bargains from promoted teams & a Fantasy European Leagues roundup. #FPL

Join Jon and Kevin for this weeks podcast. They look at which players to pick up from this season’s promoted teams to ensure maximum value for your budget.

Jon also joins Matt for a look at the European leagues after a midweek round, and a look at some of the attackers and defenders to consider for selection. There is a look at the Fantasy Football League and Champions League games as well. Enjoy!

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New Fantasy Pod: Dare To Zlatan Lager

Join Kev, Jon & Matt as they review the week in Fantasy Football #FPL Brought to you by Cassel Brewery

Join Jon and Kev as they lament the lack of Diego Costa in their fantasy teams while Matt quietly celebrates. The guys discuss the various striking options available, recommend Villa defenders without any sense of irony and anyone playing against QPR.

There is also a review of the Football League game and those players in the lower leagues to watch out for and get into your team. The early days…

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New Fantasy Podcast: Debut or Bench Sitter?

Join Jon, Kev & Matt for a review of this week in Fantasy Football & a preview of the new Champions League game #FPL

With the transfer window closed and the international break over we are all wondering if the new signings will become instant hits or be eased into action via the substitute bench. Join Kev & Jon as they attempt to guide you through the uncertainty and highlight the players to pick and those to avoid.

There is also a preview of the new Champions League game as well as updates from the other…

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New Podcast: Calm After Transfer Storm

Join Kev, Jon & Matt as they update the latest transfers & review some of the top performers in the game #FPL

Join Kev and Jon for a rundown of the last ditch transfers for the Premier League, and an update on the current state of their Fantasy Premier League teams.  There is also a quick update on the Football League as Jon remembers to submit his team to compete.  Then join Matt as he updates you on the rest of Europe, looking at a few notable transfers and top performers in the respective fantasy…

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New Podcast: Time to Panic Yet?

Join Jon & Kev as they run through all your weekly Fantasy Football news #FPL

Kevin and Jon miss out on the ‘wisdom’ of Matt this week as Gameweek 3 sees Kevin make wholesale changes to his Fantasy Premier League team and play his first wildcard.  Jon assesses where to make much needed changes on his own team and gives a tip on which team’s defenders to bring in.  The guys rundown a few of the latest transfers and  go through a few of the transfers that slipped through the…

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Fantasy Ligue 1 Weekly News

Fantasy Ligue 1 weekly news update #FantasyFootball #Ligue1

Here is this week’s update for the Fantasy Ligue 1 game. Let’s start by looking at the defenses you might won’t to avoid.

Evian have conceded 9 goals in their opening two games. My advice, if you have Evian defenders then remove them ASAP.

Likewise the Marcelo Biesla reign at Marseille has begun with a leaky defense, as has Leonardo Jardim’s time at Monaco. You might want to consider removing…

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Fantasy EPL Weekly Update

Fantasy EPL weekly update #FPL

Here is all the updated information after the opening week of the Fantasy Premier League. Good luck with your team this weekend!

Transfers

Victor Moses has joined Stoke on loan. He is currently 5.5m which, if he plays regularly should prove a good addition to your side but there is a lot of competition in the Stoke midfield.

Alberto Moreno has joined Liverpool and should be a regular starter at…

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New Podcast: Let's Talk About Cesc Baby

Join Jon, Kev & Matt as they react to the opening week of #FPL & preview Fantasy La Liga & Bundesliga. Brought to you by Cassel Brewery

The Fantasy season is underway and it’s all hands on deck for this edition of Subbed in the 59th Minute. Join Jon, Kev and Matt as they discuss their hard luck stories from the opening weekend of season. The guys debate what changes they should make and give you a few players to consider and avoid as you contemplate your knee-jerk reactions to the first game week.

The guys also look at their…

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Fantasy Bundesliga Preview

Here is our big Fantasy Bundesliga Preview! #FantasyFootball #Bundesliga

The Fantasy Bundesliga game gets underway this week, so let’s take a look at some of the players you will want to consider when picking your team.

Striker

There are numerous high point scoring strikers in the Bundesliga, most of them costing over 12m! This means you are going to have to take a gamble on one or two attackers in order to leave some budget space for the rest of your team.

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