Who Got The Assist? FPL Podcast
Who Got The Assist? (WGTA) is a Fantasy Premier League podcast hosted by Tom and Sam. They provide weekly FPL discussion covering stats, trends, and key fantasy football issues. The show aims to be welcoming and friendly while offering in-depth analysis. Episodes are released weekly and also stream on YouTube.
Episodes
Back in the Rhythm | Gameweek 7
After a good (Sam) and bruising (Tom) return to FPL, we’re back into the rhythm ahead of Gameweek 7.
But who’s made early moves? Hmm.
Either way, we’re here to preview the weekend ahead with Brighton dominating the transfers in still, the likes of Bruno shedding owners in the Off Ramp, and surely a slam dunk captaincy for Haaland.
Plus in the talking point: Sam's therapy chaise longue is in ses
Back To Business | FPL Gameweek 6
Hey you, you’re finally awake.
Yes, the longest international break in history is finally nearing its conclusion and us #FPL managers are awakening from our slumber, meaning Tom & Sam are back to finally preview Gameweek 6!
We've got man flu but we power through.
Following on from our pod before our week off, we’re going from macro to micro as we look ahead to the #fantasypremierleague return,
Unpredictable Times | International Break 1
Join Sam and Tom on a classic WGTA deep dive as we look through the #FPL data generated from the first 5 gameweeks to ask how this, it's fair to say, unpredictable season is unfolding.
Plus some nominees for players to watch, and we suppose a quick at how our wildcards ended up.
We'll take a break in the middle week of international break, so we'll be back to preview #fantasypremierleague GW6 on
Pressing MORE Buttons | #FPL Gameweek 5
Sam's on Wildcard! But is Tom joining him?
After a Triple Captain disappointment for the former and a Free Hit of objective failure and subjective success for the latter, could yet more buttons be pushed by the WGTA cohosts?
Either way, the regulars remain the same: form Vs fixtures, the off ramp and the (narrower) captaincy debate ahead of #fantasypremierleague GW5.
And then... wildcards.
Pressing Buttons | FPL Gameweek 4
After the first “mid” week of the #fantasypremierleague season for many, Sam & Tom look through the varying responses managers are taking – from Free Hits, through Wildcards, to just riding it out.
Tom’s Free Hit is active for 4 as planned – sort of – and Sam’s had a look at the counterpart wildcards which are live out there.
Additionally, a transfer window roundup, in Form vs Fixtures we run t
The Rollercoaster Continues | Gameweek 3
After another blockbuster week for Sam and one where Tom founds how how it feels to be underwhelmed with a triple digit score, both of us are likely to have chips active!
We cover Sam's dilemma (free hit or wildcard?), which helps us inform form Vs fixtures and also figure out who's worth the same in the Offramp.
Plus a discussion on triple captaincy on Haaland this week and our teams for #fant
Off To A Flyer | FPL Gameweek 2
After an opening weekend of ridiculously good (Sam) and moderate (Tom) success, we pick over the wreckage of the first dose of 38 #fantasypremierleague Gameweeks.
We'll discuss form vs. fixture for #FPL picks; the Offramp (are player being sold too early; should any be being sold at all?); the main talking point revolving around standard advice on not overthinking gameweek 1 and not thinking it's
LFG! | FPL Gameweek 1
Sam & Tom return after a week off, excited for the beginning of the #fantasypremierleague campaign for 2026/27!
On our final preseason pod, we discuss:
• Reaction to the final friendlies and Community Shield!
• Where we are with our current drafts heading towards the #fantasyfootball deadline
• Our chip plans
• 200 Club 2026/27 - who are our nominees?
• Ones to watch for the season ahead
•
Drafts, Chip Plans And Simple Rules | FPL Preseason
As we near the #fpl gameweek 1 deadline, Tom and Sam go through their current thinking in terms of drafts and also our tentative early chip plans.
We take a detailed look at our #fantasypremierleague picks as it stands, as well how our chip thinking dictates those.
Plus some simple rules we've put together to assist you to have a less rubbish #fantasyfootball season.
We’ll be back on Tues
Pricing The Tiddlers (Mid-Cheaper Players) | FPL Preseason
Following our look at the expensive #fantasypremierleague assets last week, Tom & Sam focus on the tiddlers - the mid price and cheap players - as we finish our frisk of the #fpl pricing.
On this pod:
• Edge pieces and their importance
- Goalkeepers
- Defenders up to 5.0m
- Midfielders up to 7.0m
- Strikers up to 7.0m
Hopefully we’ll give you some insight on who to pick upon the chea
Pricing The Chonks (Expensive Players) | #FPL Preseason
Welcome back assisters.
Following our return on #fantasypremierleague 2026/27 launch day, Tom & Sam begin the first of a pair of pricing pods, this time focusing in on the chonks – the more expensive players across the board.
On this pod:
- Further comment on the pricing structure – has anything changed now we’ve played around with it a bit more?
- Bruno/Haaland/Gabriel – who’s in? Who’s
Here We Go Again! | 26/27 #FPL Preseason
WGTA IS 10!
Welcome back assisters. Tom & Sam return on #fantasypremierleague 2026/27 launch day, dusting off their mics and shaking off the rust to kick off our 4 weeks of preseason fun and frolics before the Premier League officially kicks off in mid August.
On our first pod back, it’s mostly hot takes and vibes as we react to the game’s relaunch:
- What’s our view of the prices this yea
End Of Premium Picks? | 25-26 Season Review
It’s the final WGTA of 2025/26 before we break for summer.
Tom & Sam are in to review their Gameweek 38s and their own seasons – what went well what didn’t? – before launching into an analysis of the 2025/26 season in classic WGTA style.
Looking at the data, we evaluate points scoring in #FantasyPremierLeague this year and how underperforming premiums – who may be a fading force in FPL – and
Final Day Frolics | #FPL GW38
Ahead of the final day, Sam and Tom are in to look over the fixture list, do the usual last day ritual walk down memory lane, and pick out some players who might be on the menu as last gasp punts for those chasing.
Plus the finale of the one week punt and the last captaincy discussion of the season before we unveil our probable final sides.
We'll be back one more time this season next week to wr
Penultimate Push | #FPL GW37
Sam's joined by Tom back from paternity leave to preview the last-but-one #fantasypremierleague gameweek as we try to spot players who'll give managers that final push 🫸🏻
Which Arsenal picks are the best? Which other games might we target players in? And how might that differ depending on your FT situation?
Plus our regulars: #fantasyfootball captaincy - quite a tough one this week - and one we
Eagles Landing? | #FPL DGW36 (with Mo (FPL Trophy))
Sam is joined by Mo in Tom's absence this week, as we delve into the final Double Gameweek of the #FPL season.
But the key question is, is it anything to actually get excited about?
We preview DGW36, which (if any) Palace players are worth the punt for #fantasypremierleague managers, or are there some more appealing options outside of those with the Double.
With chips left on the table, are w
Premium (Under?) Performance | #FPL GW35
Sam & Tom continue the meta discussions on a week where many WC32ers (we'll get to WC35, don't worry!) are set for gameweek, this time focusing on how #fantasypremierleague premium assets have perhaps failed to perform this year and if it's a one off or a start of a wider trend.
Then it's into previewing the weekend of #fantasyfootball, with WC35 picks and transfer targets analysed to understand
Bye Bye BB? ~ FH Time! | BGW34
As a - rather successful, thanks to Brighton defence! - #FPL bench boost week comes to its conclusion, Sam & Tom are in to paradoxically figure out if it's time for #fantasypremierleague to sunset the chip in favour of a shakeup.
Press conferences also don't escape our scrutiny, as the lack of information regarding Joao Pedro sticks in the craw for many #fantasyfootball managers.
Then it's the r
Twin Doubles | #FPL DGW33
Sam & Tom return post wildcarding into near-identical teams to preview the #fantasypremierleague double gameweek 33 to come - the biggest of the year - to run the rule over our set teams as well as discuss free hit and alternative picks for those using other chips (FH, WC) or none at all going into the weekend.
Plus the usual one week punts and our #fantasyfootball captain for the weekend (erm, H
Play Those Chips | #FPL GW32
After a very long break, Sam & Tom are back as we finally know the FA Cup semi finalists and therefore the identity of teams doubling in #fantasypremierleague DGW33 and blanking in BGW34.
We update on that, and run through some potential approaches you may take depending on your chip situation, with the main routes discussed. And how worried should you be if you've taken a route less travelled?
The Season So Far | #FPL International Break (with Tom Campbell)
WGTA are joined by special guest Tom Campbell for a more "zoomed out" episode as we lurch into a 3 week break from #fantasyfootball.
In this edition, we run the rule over the runners and riders for the fabled 200 Club, asking who might make it beyond the velvet ropes this year.
We also discuss our impressions of what's gone on with #fantasypremierleague generally this year. DefCons have changed
The Blank Is Nigh | #FPL BGW31
Ahead of the much publicised blank 31, and also the beginning of the #fantasypremierleague end game for this season, Tom and Sam run through the possibilities for this week depending on where you are with your chips - with uncertainties (which we’ll mention) still hanging over one game still next weekend.
We caution against wildcarding immediately when the game reopens look at the #fantasyfootb
Let's Get Back On Track | #FPL GW30
Following the FA cup results Sam & Tom are in to look figure out what the results mean for those all important #fantasypremierleague blanks and doubles given what we know so far.
Plus a quick look at how European turnarounds may affect the transfer decisions of many a #fantasyfootball manager ahead of the weekend.
Additionally, with the upcoming blank gameweek 31 in our sights, we profile a
Midweek Madness | #FPL Gameweek 29
A Sunday night pod awaits for Tom & Sam as the midweek #fantasypremierleague Gameweek 29 hares into view due to the FA Cup 5th round taking place next weekend.
Due to the rapid turnaround, on the agenda this time it’s a straightforward affair – and maybe a shorter edition – as our running order takes in our Gameweek 28 results, what our intentions are with doubts swirling over Erling Haaland’s
Gearing Up For The Blank | FPL Gameweek 28
Sam & Tom are in to focus ahead again , as we build on last week's chat on the template shift to drill down into the key midfielder picks getting #fantasyfootball managers excited as the meta shifts again.
With a focus on gearing up for blank gameweek 31, which of these - over the next 4 - do we prefer as part and parcel of our #fantasypremierleague midfield makeup?
Plus in form vs fixtures, som
You Wanted Variety...? | #FPL GW27
Sam & Tom are in recording during the final game of #fantasypremierleague #dgw26, so cheering or wincing during the stream is likely!
We'll be looking ahead to #gw27, as many #fantasyfootball managers probably are after a below average double, and asking what shifts we've already seen to the template (causing the pain!) and anticipating how we'll start to gear up for the blank in 31.
Plus a
Gabriel Triple Time? | #FPL DGW26
Join Tom – and some voicenotes from Sam! – for a brief solo pod talking through how we did in 25 and some plans for #fantasypremierleague double gameweek 26.
With most of us set for Arsenal players, eyes turn to two follow up questions: do we triple captain Gabriel? And who else do we look at this #fantasyfootball gameweek?
Plus an update on one week punt and our plans for the week ahead.
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Watching The Double | #FPL GW25
Join Sam & Tom, who'll be live as the second half of EFL semi final between Arsenal and Chelsea plays out behind them - telling us who of the two has a #fantasypremierleague double gameweek 26!
As a result, we'll try to leave off definitive chat as long as possible, instead focusing on our results from #fpl gameweek 25, a transfer window roundup, and a short chat about 50/50s and a refresher on h
Utter Carnage | #FPL GW24
Sam and Tom are in slightly earlier (due to work commitments) for this week's WGTA, as we first off try to make sense of the mad events between 10:49-11:00am on Saturday morning after the leak that Haaland and Foden weren't starting for City.
We chat about what we did, how we felt and ultimately how that - thankfully, now rare - event can get the goat of even the most seasoned #fantasypremierle
Incoming Swings | #FPL GW23
After a less than ideal weekend of #FPL, Sam and Tom are in to preview both the upcoming #fantasypremierleagye gameweek and to expand on the upcoming fixture swing highlighted last time out: which are the teams and players to keep an eye on, and why is Bruno Fernandes a must own in #fantasyfootball?
Plus a form Vs fixtures based on those swings, captaincy corner - a quiet one - and one week punts
The Eye Of The Storm | #FPL GW22
The hectic festive period ends as we #fpl managers enter a period of transition between that and the fixture swing and incoming chip season to come as we come to the cusp of the business end to the #fantasyfootball season.
Tom & Sam look over the potential forecast for the next little while, with Sam explaining the picture for chips and giving some possible dates and routes for us to consider.
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Back At It | #FPL Gameweek 21
Happy new year! Tom & Sam kick off WGTA 2026, returning after a couple of gameweeks within which Gabriel's return shook the #fantasyfootball template as we passed the halfway point in the season 🤯
This week, we're still in quick turnaround mode - catching up with all of the #fantasyfootball goings on we missed during our week off, picking out key men in Form Vs Fixtures to consider as we get ou
New Year's Play | FPL Gameweeks 19 & 20
It's the final WGTA of 2025, coming to you on a Saturday night with Tom and Sam in the midst of a hectic #fantasypremierleague - and real life! - schedule 🤯🗓️
This week, we look ahead at the next two quick turnaround weeks and figure out how the template might move, if #fantasyfootball transfer targets coming into good fixtures like Man Utd and Newcastle assets are still worth it, and reiterate
A Red Christmas | Gameweek 18
After an eventful weekend of triple captaincy successes (not ours), an emerging Christmas saviour in Ekitike aka Palindrome and a big injury for Bruno Fernandes, Tom & Sam once more don our Christmas jumpers to try assess the fallout in our penultimate pod of 2025 ☃️
It's teams in red and players who might be in the red zone in focus this week, as we tackle both #fantasyfootball managers' conun
General Festive Fun (with FPL General) | #FPL Gameweek 17.mp3
Sam & Tom are joined by FPL General to preview both #fantasyfootball GW17 and the upcoming late December calendar in our annual festive edition!
We discuss the mad schedule in the most wonderful time of year for #fantasyfootball managers, identify the kind of player we'd like Santa Claus to leave us in our stocking, talk player photos on previews, go through the Christmas shopping list in Form
So Many Possibilities | FPL Gameweek 16
Off the back of Bruno Fernandes magicking them a #fantasyfootball green arrow out of what was looking like a disaster, Sam and Tom are buoyed and in high spirits as we get given our 5FTs due to Afcon and wonder how to spend them 🤔
This episode, we take a look through the popular ins and outs in #fantasypremierleague transfers (e.g.g Bruno in, Mateta out) and analyse if they're moves with merit
Use It Or Lose It | FPL Gameweek 15
Tom & Sam reconvene midway through a #fantasyfootball gameweek to bring you another quick dip into the world of #fantasypremierleague as yet another deadline approaches.
This time, we focus on potential uses for managers’ FT(s) as we encounter a fairly unique “use it or lose it” situation with them as we reach the feted Afcon Free Transfer refresh, putting managers all up to 5FTs simultaneously
Midweek Mission | #FPL Gameweek 14
After an eventful weekend in #fantasyfootball, involving a triple captaincy mishap and Free Hit seemingly ruling the roost, Sam & Tom are in for a pared down show previewing the midweek set of fixtures.
Including a word on the unique situation we're in with transfers, form Vs fixtures, captaincy call and our own dilemmas due to a suspension or two, we'll tell you everything you might need to kn
Free Hit Or Miss? | FPL Gameweek 13
After rather successful weeks for once, Tom and Sam look ahead to GW13 with plenty of chips being played by #fantasypremierleague managers.
We look at free hits on the table and try to figure out balance vs. aggression, check out wildcards and discuss the merits of TCing the #fantasyfootball robot.
Plus lots of short and long term picks in form Vs fixtures, one week punt and what we're doing wit
The Restart Flag | FPL Gameweek 12
It's time once more to think about #fantasypremierleague as the final international break of 2025 ends with a few notable players now in doubt for GW12!
Sam & Tom look over the news from the break and ask if and how #fantasyfootball managers should react, especially as, ironically, a couple of those flagged in Semenyo and Gabriel form core parts of this year's template.
Then form Vs fixture
A Weaker Template? | FPL IB3
Sam and Tom are in during the interlull (sorry we're a day late!) for a zoomed out pod diving into how the #fpl template is fitting together this campaign: is it actually as weak as we've been thinking? and might anyone break through?
Plus, a look at our initial plans for #fantasypremierleague gameweek 12, with Sam especially scratching his head with 4FT to use
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Time To Attack? | FPL Gameweek 11
With the 5 Free Transfers we get in GW16 on the horizon, Sam & Tom ask if it's time for #fantasypremierleague managers to be more aggressive and go shorter term with their picks 🥊
Plus a lot of faces in form Vs fixtures suiting that idea, one week punt updates and a look at best © this week when the Man City Vs Liverpool game may mean we look elsewhere...? 🤖🆚❓
And then in our teams, does Sam
Proactivity vs Patience | FPL Gameweek 10
Patience Vs Proactivity | #FPL GW10
Tom and Sam discuss the value of holding onto your faltering #fantasypremierleague assets versus acting to remove them this week, as the season reaches double figures.
Plus a lot of new assets added to the form Vs fixtures grid, one week punts and the best #fantasyfootball captain this weekend!
And the main topic feeds into our teams, with some stick or
Midfield Meta Shift? | FPL Gameweek 9
As FPL returned after international break, we’re here to assess the fallout as Haaland rolls on, Mateta bags a hattie (and could’ve had more) but others falter – and Ange is shown the door after just 39 days.
First we give a mention of the dawning Dyche era at Forest and its possible fantasy football ramifications, and then it’s on to our main topic this week: has the midfield actually disappoint
Back To Basics | Gameweek 8
Normal service resumes as FPL returns this weekend!
Following our in-depth look at analytics and this season last week with Si Analytic (do go check that out ICYMI!), today Tom & Sam go into the Gameweek 8 preview.
We cover any news during a quiet international break and any potential ramifications for managers been.
And then it’s onto form vs fixtures, with several picks under the microscope i
Analytick Boxes | FPL IB 2 with Simon FPL Analytic
Analytick Boxes | FPL IB 2 with Simon FPL Analytic
Continuing our series of international break guest episodes, this time Simon is back to join Sam & Tom to cast his analytical lens over a few areas topping FPL managers’ agendas this season.
Covering thoughts some key men’s rise and fall, defcons, the next bloc of 4 games and Sam’s now active wildcard, it’s a nice relaxed international break
Swing To Win | Gameweek 7
Come join us for some celebration as Sam’s TC goes gangbusters, and some (now customary) schadenfreude as Tom manages to bench a 13 point haul from his man Gabriel.
Then stay for a discussion on fixture swings in #fantasypremierleague, as we identify 3 kinds of swing – mini, midi, maxi – and how all of these feed into managerial strategies as we try to achieve success as this game.
Plus in f
Chips Away | FPL Gameweek 6
Tom’s pressed the button after a all-time bad start, and Sam’s probably triple captaining Haaland. So it’s an interesting week for us on the pod, with our #fantasyfootball futures in the balance as we play around with our chips and – especially in one of our cases – try to start again.
We look through all the options for chips, and explain why we’re taking the paths we’ve chosen: will it work f
The New Meta? | Gameweek 5
Join Tom & Sam to discuss if the tectonic plates of #fantasypremierleague have shifted. Is Haaland the new king? Do we fade Mo? Are Villa and Forest now villains? And is DefCon fuelled big at the back sustainable?
Plus many players under the microscope in form Vs fixtures, one week punt update and perhaps a shorter captaincy calls chat this round.
Whether you’re new to us or returning this year,
A Perfect Storm(?) - Gameweek 4
As a return to Premier League action gallops into view, Sam’s back on the pod to assist Tom in this week’s preview of Gameweek 4.
And it’s an interesting one, with transfer window deals potentially shaking things up, injuries and managerial changes around the place, and, for some fantasy football managers, buttons being pressed when it comes to Wildcards and Free Hits.
We’ll discuss all of t
Catching Up With Nick | #FPL Gameweek 4
We’re in for a Sunday night edition this week and this time – as we’re in international break, Sam’s on holiday and Tom’s about to go too – Tom take the opportunity to catch up with the very first WGTA cohost, Nick!
We haven’t got much of an agenda in this fireside chat which mostly covers discussion on how FPL has evolved in the 9+ years since we founded WGTA, how our games have changed (espec
A Torrid Start | Gameweek 3
It’s not been the best start for us. But why? Time for a quick examination to see if we’ve just been plain unlucky or if we feel like we’ve got it totally wrong as the early couple of weeks bring nothing but below average scoring to kick off this week’s show.
Then, it’s onto form vs fixtures: are we losing faith too soon in some, while jumping onto others when they could merely be a flash in the
Licking Our Wounds | Gameweek 2
After a rather lackluster opening weekend, we’re glad to be given the chance to talk out our various grievances this week as a lot of sliding doors moments deprive us of a fire start.
In form vs fixture, we look at the three key risers this week – Reijnders, Semenyo and Wood – to ask if the early reactions merit an early purchase, plus look at other options out there given what we’ve seen… kno
Here We Land | Gameweek 1
In our final preseason pod, we take in the final friendlies and community shield to see what we've learned - and what outstanding questions we're hoping get answered in the time left.
Then we update on the pod this year - how we're approaching it, and start the One Pick Punt competition as well as making our season long Bold Claims.
Finally - our teams. Obviously there's still time to go, but w
Where We Stand | FPL Preseason
An extra pod from us this week as we inch ever closer to the Gameweek 1 deadline.
We focus exclusively on our drafts, discussing how we’ve got to where we are with just over one week to go before the first deadline – making the case for, and debating, our picks and decisions including potential chips played: will a bench boost be wielded?
Back next week for our final preseason show before the
Psychology Behind FPL (with @FPLRaptor ) - FPL Preseason
Sam & Tom are joined by the brilliant FPL Raptor (Ross) as part of our preseason content to discuss some of the psychological pitfalls us FPL managers face during the season – and how to tackle them.
We work through 5 key areas taking in many biases and heuristics on our journey, which hopefully will assist you in not falling into these traps throughout the 25/26 season – and beyond!
Whether you
Price 'Em Up | FPL Preseason
Sam & Tom are here for our most popular preseason episode: the price pod 🤑
We give our WGTA take on the pricelist for the 25/26 season, taking in player data, our expectations and how the changes to format have influenced our thoughts on possible selections for our teams 🛡️
I'm sure we missed out lots of players - it's always a tough one getting the entire price list into one pod! - but hopefull
We Are So Back | FPL Preseason
Sam & Tom are back, coming in hot on launch day as WGTA returns for year NINE (wtaf!)
This episode, we react to the prices and talk through some early takes on what we’ve spotted as we’ve hunted through the list.
We give our views on the changes to the game this year, covering defensive contributions (defcons, of course), double chips, the contentious afcon transfer refreshing and the bonus twea
Mistakes Were Made | Season Finale
It’s the final WGTA of the 2024/25 season, and Sam & Tom are in an introspective mood as we look through the 10 mistakes we said we WOULDN’T make at the start of the campaign… and talk through how we
– and maybe you – still fell prey to them and how we’re going to try to change that next time.
Plus our season long bold claims roundup and our coveted [citation needed] end of season award as we wra
Chaos vs Control | Gameweek 38
In our penultimate pod of the season, Sam & Tom debate whether we should lean into the games with something on the line or those without any real meaning in order to spike some high scores on what’s always a goal-friendly final gameweek!
Plus a rundown of past last days to see how many goals are normally scored, a final bold claims and a captaincy decision that may run right down to the wire.
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Boom Or Bust | Gameweek 37
With just two gameweeks remaining, Sam &
Tom consider what's realistic for FPL managers looking to finish the season with a bang as time runs short ⌛
We look at some key differential you could roll the dice on to hopefully end the season on a high 🎲
Plus in the preview, lots of transfer activity, best captains and ANOTHER point in scored in bold claims 🥳
We're coming to the end of the cam
Trolling About | FPL Gameweek 36
This time, join Sam & Tom on a pod spent
- half tongue in cheek! - reflecting on what an "FPL Troll" actually
is with many nominations flying around on social media after a difficult
weekend for many managers.
Plus in our gameweek 36 preview, lots of
movement in the transfer market as people move on from Palace players and
captain, again, is arguably another open question.
We're coming to
FPL's A Beach | Gameweek 35
Sam and a sad Tom return after Free Hitters leave chipless managers in the dust following a wildly successful weekend for many.
This time round, we preview the end of the season, looking through the roster of Premier League teams to try to work out how motivated they are for the rest of the year through analysing their "beachiness". We do this by asking: what do they have left to play for?
Your Free Hit Tool Kit | Blank Gameweek 34
As the biggest double gameweek of the season comes to its close (live on the pod!), Sam & Tom look ahead to blank gameweek 34 – the moment at which many FPL managers are deploying their Free Hit chip to deal with the absence of many of their players. We supply our “Free Hit Kit” to help you to navigate the picks for the week ahead.
Plus the Gameweek 34 preview returns to its true form, with the
Double Down! | Double Gameweek 33
Tom & Sam are in a sombre mood this week after a spectacular gut punch on bench boost in double gameweek 32. It's a space for introspection and healing here: where did it all go wrong!?
Then, it's onto regularly scheduled programming via our double gameweek 33 preview - key players, best transfers, chip talk, captains and bold claims - as we try to get back on track. Featuring a potential surpri
Double Up | Double Gameweek 32
Tom & Sam preview the first of a pair of upcoming double gameweeks in FPL - the crowning glory of fantasy in most seasons.
In the show this week, we discuss the debate between the pair - which week is the best to bench boost? And, if you have your triple captain left, do you triple captain for the other?
We also - for those on AM especially - pop through a few differentials you might wish to con
Let’s Go Wild! | FPL Gameweek 31
It’s 2 pods in 3 days for Sam & Tom, as we’re in on Wednesday for what would’ve been our wildcard special… had we not already frantically pressed the buttons a gameweek ahead of schedule in 30!
In the show today, we discuss our thinking behind the strategies we chose, the players we picked and debate if there’s much actual difference between the wildcard setups (beyond the obvious injury replace
What Wood You Do? | Gameweek 30
After a bit of a break, Tom & Sam are podding again to preview Gameweek 30!
A lot’s happened the gap between pods, with international break injuries (hello Christopher Walter Wood) and FA Cup results giving us a clearer picture of the upcoming doubles and blanks.
And then a Haaland injury happened, and things went berserk.
We discuss this in our GW30 preview, taking in the calendar update,
Sam Interviewed by Gary on FPL Have A Beer!
A special upload from another show!
Recently, as with Tom, Sam was interviewed by Gary at the FPL Have A Beer channel to discuss his FPL journey. This covers how Pricey got into FPL, his start in content creating and time so far as WGTA's cohost.
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Analytics Anonymous | Gameweek 30
Sam and Tom welcome friend of the pod Si aka FPL Analytic aka The Dark Lord of Analytics once more onto WGTA to deep dive into... well, you guessed it!
We take full advantage of the combined international and FA Cup break to talk how analytics has interacted with FPL this season, especially with the format changes. Covering the changes with more rolling, new strategies emerging from the introduc
Drawing A Blank | Blank Gameweek 29
Sam & Tom are in to preview the upcoming blank gameweek in FPL.
But we start off with a tribute to the FPL 🐐 Mo Salah.
And then we see what course managers are taking to navigate this challenge, by suggesting possible free hit teams and using that as a springboard to discuss approaches and potential differentials ahead of the blank week.
Plus the big Haaland vs Wood captain debate.
If you l
It Means More Worries! | Gameweek 28
Tom & Sam return after a weekend off to discuss its aftermath, as events have conspired to mean the "forgotten" Gameweek 28 now contains many decisions for FPL managers - particularly in the forwards. Turns out, Cunha/Mateta means more worries...
Plus an update on the calendar projections and chips following that FA cup weekend, a discussion on if you should triple captain Salah this week, and o
Midweek Mayhem | Gameweek 27
Tom & Sam are pressed into action earlier than they thought this week, with a set of midweek fixtures meaning we’ve got a Sunday night pod to put together squarely to focus on the fixtures less than 48 hours away!
This means a shorter pod (we always say this!), starting with a reflection on the Assistant Manager chip with both of ours now spent. Then, the usual preview elements of the Kneejerk, b
Go Cunha/Mateta? | Gameweek 26
In a brief respite from the doubles onslaught, Tom & Sam are back to discuss what the future holds for FPL managers’ transfer strategies as blank gameweek 29 looms large in our thoughts. Do we get funneled into picking from a small, similar pool of players? Or are there any advantages to be had in thinking outside of the box?
Plus in our Gameweek 26 preview, Tom gives an analysis of Omar Marmous
AMming and Aahing | Double Gameweek 25
DGW25: AMming and Aahing 💭
More chip chat! Now we know the Carabao cup finalists, we're able to discuss more about ongoing strategy in our fantasy premier league teams as we reach the business end of the season 🍟
Plus, we preview double gameweek 25, debating if we're going deep on doublers or looking ahead to 29 as well as figuring out which Assistant Manager we may be swapping in for Moyes 👔
Panic Stations! | Double Gameweek 25
This week, we’ve got an interim Gameweek pod as DGW24 stretches through two sets of vitally important fixtures for FPL managers – the next FA Cup round and the Carabao Cup semi finals.
Tom & Sam assess the wreckage after many managers veered suddenly off course due to the Friday chaos grenade that Gameweek 25 was suddenly a double gameweek, and look at how the rest of the calendar now, probably,
Double Vision | Double Gameweek 24
We focus squarely on the upcoming double this week, as Sam & Tom spend time poring over the options and ask: how many eggs are we putting into this particular double gameweek basket? 🪺
Plus, as our main section is the preview, we'll talk more widely about upcoming weeks towards the end - in particular, any further ideas for the GW25-8 period before the upcoming blank in 29 and any other business
Can We Be Of Assistants? (Chip Strategy Pod!) | GW23
It's all about chip strategy this week, as Sam & Tom take a look over the upcoming projected blanks and double schedule and ask when and where we play our chips this season? We do this through discussing 5 key points that have come to mind for us when analysing this period!
Plus GW23 preview, including all the usual bits in the Knee Jerk, best transfers and best captains!
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The Wood Through The Trees | Gameweek 22
Following an eventful FA Cup weekend break for the Premier League, FPL came back with a vengeance in midweek. Due to the quick turnaround between Gameweeks, Tom & Sam focus squarely on the preview for the weekend on the show today.
On the menu today, we ponder the wisdom of holding a misfiring player who might have good underlying numbers (aka Nico Jackson) versus selling off for an overperformi
Getting Effectively Owned | Gameweek 21
The frantic festive period in fantasy football came to an end this weekend with a typically rollercoaster final week. Tom & Sam are back to assess the outcomes and look ahead to the business end of the season in our new Tuesday slot!
This time, we zero in on the specter haunting FPL managers week to week: effective ownership. We ask: how does it affect our gameplay at different times, and indeed
