The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic's Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager.Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Temporary Haaland Replacement? Blank Gameweek 28

March 16, 2023 • 23 mins
The General gives his thoughts on the upcoming blank and double gameweeks. With only one fixture in the next two gameweeks, could this be the week to transfer out Erling Haaland? The General gives his recommendations on potential temporary replacements and answers your twitter questions.

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Time to activate the Wildcard?

March 1, 2023 • 24 mins
With several double and blank gameweeks to prepare for, is now the time to activate the wildcard? The General answers your twitter question and also reveals his potential current wildcard draft.

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Future Chip Strategy and Blank/Double Gameweek Preparations

February 23, 2023 • 29 mins

With a number of double gameweeks on the horizon, The General gives you an outline on potential chip strategy and when to think about playing the wildcard. He also answers your questions on which double game weeks assets should make your team this week.

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Rolling transfers and Haaland rotation concerns?

February 17, 2023 • 20 mins
The General rounds up the Friday press conferences and answers your twitter questions on the prospects of Haaland being rotated and what preparations to make for the upcoming blank gameweek.

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Time up for De Bruyne? Are Man City assets worth the risk?

February 13, 2023 • 19 mins
The Pep Roulette wheel seems to be spinning faster than ever this season and The General gives his thoughts on what to do with your current and future Manchester City assets. The General also updates his watchlist and answers your twitter questions.

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Martinelli to Odegaard and Future Chip Strategy

February 10, 2023 • 21 mins
The General gives his thoughts on the best Arsenal assets for their upcoming double gameweek. Plus with double gameweeks approaching thick and fast, The General gives his thoughts on the best way to utilise your remaining chips.

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Long Term Planning For Blank Gameweeks

February 6, 2023 • 33 mins
With blank gameweeks on the horizon for big FPL assets, the General give his advice on how to plan long term to be in a good position for BGW25. The General also updates his watchlist, answers your twitter questions and also gives an update on his own transfer plans.

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Preparing for Double GameWeek 22

February 2, 2023 • 32 mins
The General gives his advice on which Manchester United assets to stock up on for DGW 22 while also offering strategy ahead of Blank Gameweek 25. He also answers your twitter questions and gives his transfer suggestions.

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Press Conference Round Up and Twitter Questions

January 20, 2023 • 17 mins
The General previews GW21 by rounding up the Friday afternoon press conferences and answering your twitter questions ahead of Saturday's 11am deadline. The General also shares his transfer plans and reveals his current starting eleven.

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Stick or twist on Almiron? Is Ødegaard now a must have?

January 16, 2023 • 27 mins
After three blanks is it time to give up on Almiron? The General outlines some great value mid-priced alternatives and answers your twitter questions.

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Triple Captain Chip Activated?

January 12, 2023 • 31 mins
A huge Double Gameweek appraoches FPL managers, with double fixtures awaiting some of the game's most exciting assets. The General advises on who you should be bringing into the team and whether it's time to activate the Triple Captain Chip.

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Replacements for Reece James?

December 29, 2022 • 30 mins
The General reviews the boxing day fixtures and gives his advice on dealing with Reece James' recent injury setback. He answers your twitter questions and shares his updated watchlist.

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FPL is back! Finalising our teams after the World Cup break

December 23, 2022 • 34 mins
With Unlimited Transfers at your disposal, The General is here to advise you on who should be featuring in your FPL teams ahead of the boxing day fixtures. He gives you his latest watchlist, team draft and also answers your twitter questions.

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Strategy before the World Cup Break

November 11, 2022 • 20 mins
It's the final Gameweek before the World Cup break and The General gives you his top tips for finishing on a green arrow. The General also answers your questions on transferring De Bruyne to Salah, one week goalkeeper punts and how to use your remaining transfers.

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The Best One Week Punts

November 7, 2022 • 27 mins
The General gives his thoughts on the best one week punts ahead of the final gameweek before the World Cup Break. The General also reviews the past gameweek and answers your twitter questions

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Where to find Team News? Press Conference Round Up

November 4, 2022 • 21 mins
The General reviews the latest Premier League Press Conferences, with updates on Haaland, Wilson and Salah. He also answers your twitter questions on GW15 transfer strategy and sources for early team news leaks.

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Best Toney Replacements and The Ideal Newcastle triple up.

October 31, 2022 • 22 mins

With Ivan Toney suspended and Newcastle firing on all cylinders, The General answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 15 including the best Ivan Toney replacements and the ideal Newcastle triple up.


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Haaland's fitness and the best Pre-World Cup differentials

October 28, 2022 • 20 mins
The General updates you on all of the Friday afternoon press conferences and answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 14. There is also an update on Erling Haaland's fitness and also which players could make for decent punts before the World Cup.

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Sell Salah and spread the cash? Time for Almirón?

October 24, 2022 • 23 mins
Gameweek 13 saw another frustrating Liverpool performance, and Miguel Almiron leapfrog Mohammad Salah's points total. With 6 goals this season is the man from Paraguay a must have? General also answers your twitter questions and advises on which Arsenal assets to stock up on before their fixture against Nottingham Forest.

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Return of Man City and Arsenal Assets - Foden or Saka?

October 21, 2022 • 26 mins
The General gives us his thoughts on which Arsenal and Man City assets need to return to teams after the blank gameweek. He also answers your twitter questions on keeping the faith with Salah, and what to do with Zaha and Trossard.

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