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Fireside FPL
Hosted by Sean Feeley, Philip Charnley, David Farina · EN
Welcome to Fireside FPL, where Fantasy Premier League enthusiasts and football fans alike get their fix! Every week, we dive deep into last week's FPL stats, match highlights, and offer predictions and strategies for the upcoming game week. Tune in for game insights, expert opinions, and lively debates on everything FPL!
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RAW EGG PUNISHMENT + LIVE WILDCARD & Chip Strategy | Fireside FPL Ep. 82
Jan 2100:48:02Tap to summarizeThe FPL punishments continue… and this week Sean channels his inner Rocky by eating a raw egg straight out of the shell 🥚🥊After surviving the punishment, Dave delivers his best FPL take of the week, and then the Fireside FPL crew goes back to their roots with a fully packed FPL strategy episode. We break down key dates for upcoming Double and Blank Gameweeks, discuss optimal usage of Free Hit, Bench Boost, and Triple Captain, and finish the show with a full live Wildcard draft to help set up the weeks ahead.In this episode:✅ Weekly FPL punishment (Rocky-style raw egg 🥚)🔥 Dave’s FPL take of the week⚡ DGW & BGW dates you NEED to know🎯 Free Hit, Bench Boost & Triple Captain strategy🧠 Live Wildcard draft walkthrough[00:00] Intro [02:03] Punishment [05:08] Returning AFCON Guys [11:00] FPL CRISPS!! [22:00] Wildcard [24:57] DEF [33:44] MID & FWD [42:50] Wirtz [46:26] Ballscorers🚨 Want early chip plans, Wildcard drafts, and bonus content?Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community.Follow on X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11Follow on IG — https://instagram.com/fireside_fplWatch on YT — https://youtu.be/cByBAQvIy0oJoin The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL#fpl #fplcommunity #fantasypremierleague #epl #fyp #premierleague
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PICKLE JUICE PAIN + Is Gabriel Among the GREATEST Attacking CBs?
Jan 700:33:44Tap to summarizeThe FPL punishments continue… and this one might be the worst yet 🤢After finishing last, Phil is forced to drink an entire jar of extra-strong pickle juice before the shows end. Dave gives his top 3 FPL defender picks, and then we dive into the main debate of the episode:Where does Gabriel rank among the greatest attacking center backs of all time?We compare his output, impact, and importance to some of the best offensive CBs the game has ever seen and discuss whether his current form puts him in elite company.In this episode:✅ Weekly FPL punishment (pickle juice edition 🤢)🔥 Dave’s top 3 FPL defender options⚡ Gabriel vs the best attacking CBs in history👀 Is Gabriel already elite or still has another level?🚨 Want more FPL punishments, player debates, and weekly picks?Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community.Follow on X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11Follow on IG — https://instagram.com/fireside_fplYouTube — https://youtube.com/@FiresideFPLJoin The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL
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FPL PUNISHMENTS BEGIN! + How UPPER Mid-Tier Clubs Can Actually Compete
Jan 100:31:04Tap to summarizeThe FPL punishments have officially begun… and they start with a Hot Ones–style wing challenge 🌶️🔥Once the pain settles, the Fireside FPL crew dives into a big-picture football discussion: what do upper mid-tier clubs REALLY need to do to compete for leagues and trophies against the sport’s giants?Using Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen as case studies, we break down the managers, player profiles, and transfer strategies required for clubs like Villa, Newcastle, and Tottenham to bridge the gap to the elite.In this episode:✅ Our first FPL punishment: Hot Ones wings 🌶️🔥 What separates good teams from title winners⚡ Can mid-tier clubs realistically compete with the superpowers?👔 Managers, recruitment, and long-term squad building🔍 Aston Villa & Leverkusen as real-world blueprints🚨 Want more FPL content, football debates, and punishments?Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community.Follow on X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11Follow on IG — https://instagram.com/fireside_fplYouTube — https://youtube.com/@FiresideFPLJoin The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL#fpl #fplcommunity #fantasypremierleague #epl #soccer #football #AstonVilla #premierleague
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Are Managers Getting Sacked TOO Fast + Has Football Lost Patience?
Dec 2700:20:27Tap to summarizeThe pressure on football managers has never been higher.As more money pours into the sport through gambling, global popularity, and social media exposure, the question has shifted from long-term vision to “what have you done for me lately?” In this episode, the Fireside FPL crew dives into whether modern managers are being given enough time to truly build winning teams — or if the sack culture has gone too far.We debate the fine line between patience and accountability, the role players play in a club’s financial success, and whether managers are unfairly becoming the first scapegoat when results dip.In this episode:✅ Are managers fired too quickly in modern football?🔥 How money, gambling, and pressure have changed expectations⚡ Do players matter more than managers to club success?👀 Is patience still possible in today’s game?▶️ YouTube — https://youtube.com/@FiresideFPL📸 Instagram — https://instagram.com/fireside_fpl🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL
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FPL Naughty & Nice List 🎄 | BIGGEST Let Downs & Holiday HEROES So Far
Dec 2400:25:43Tap to summarizeIt’s the holiday season at Fireside FPL, and we’re getting festive 🎄In this episode, we celebrate the holidays by handing out Naughty and Nice list honors based on performances so far this FPL season. Some players have absolutely landed themselves on Santa’s naughty list (looking at you, Enzo Fernández), while others like Marc Guéhi have been model FPL citizens and earned a spot on the nice list.We also wrap things up by highlighting the true ball scorers who have delivered when it matters most and helped carry managers through the festive period.Whether you’re enjoying green arrows or surviving red ones, this episode is all about reflecting, laughing, and getting ready for the busy run ahead.[00:00] Intro [04:20] Naughty List [14:05] Nice List [22:15] Ballscorers▶️ YouTube — https://youtube.com/@FiresideFPL📸 Instagram — https://instagram.com/fireside_fpl🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL#epl #fpl #fplcommunity #premierleague
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LIVERPOOL IN CRISIS? Salah’s Decline + FPL Answers
Dec 1300:23:59Tap to summarizeLiverpool are one of the biggest question marks in FPL right now — and in this episode, we focus only on them.We break down what’s actually going wrong at Liverpool, whether this is a tactical problem or a personnel issue, and ask the uncomfortable question: is Mohamed Salah finally past his prime?We also discuss whether Liverpool can rebound with a new approach, which players (if any) are still worth trusting in Fantasy Premier League, and how managers should react going forward instead of chasing old form.🎧 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/62o75zw1YbhgBLyjtBDk46?si=4d5719a0af5540d2📸 Instagram — https://instagram.com/fireside_fpl🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL#FPL #FiresideFPL #FantasyPremierLeague #Liverpool #Salah #PremierLeague #FPLCommunity
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DEBATE Merino v Gyokeres + Liverpool Trust Issues | Fireside FPL Ep. 76
Dec 1000:23:39Tap to summarizeFPL gave us a packed double Gameweek 14–15, and there’s plenty to break down. This week, we debate who the BEST Arsenal forward is right now, discuss Crystal Palace’s struggling attack, and ask the big question: can Liverpool’s defense even be trusted anymore, no matter the matchup?We break it all down:• Arsenal’s true #1 forward option• What’s wrong with Crystal Palace’s attack• Is Liverpool’s defense just matchup-proof… in a bad way?[00:00] Intro [03:15] Arsenal FWD Situation [10:20] Newcastle [15:05] Muñoz [16:07] Mateta [19:35] Milk Toast [20:45] LOLverpool “Defenders” [22:25] Brighton DEF YouTube — https://youtube.com/@FiresideFPL🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11📸 IG — https://instagram.com/fireside_fpl🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — https://patreon.com/FiresideFPL
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FPL GW13 PLAYER PICKS! + LIVERPOOL’S COLLAPSE & EZE'S SURGE
Nov 2600:41:36Tap to summarizeTwo Premier League giants… headed in completely opposite directions.Liverpool continue to spiral — with their big summer signings failing to make an impact — while Arsenal keep rolling despite an endless stream of injuries. One club can’t buy form, the other can’t seem to lose it.But the main focus this week is GW13 player picks, especially with so many big-name assets either injured or badly out of form. We highlight several under-the-radar options who could be massive for your squads this weekend.[00:00] Intro [02:13] Mini League Review [05:20] Topics [06:30] LOLverpool [08:00] Dave LIV Rant [15:35] Transfers [20:00] Semenyo [23:45] Doku [25:27] E. Anderson [28:55] Eze [32:08] Saka [34:50] Lacroix [38:38] Gibbs-White YouTube — youtube.com/@FiresideFPLX — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11IG — instagram.com/fireside_fplJoin The Fire Tribe — patreon.com/FiresideFPL#fpl #epl #fplcommunity #fantasypremierleague #premierleague #fyp
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GW12 Player Picks + Injury REPLACEMENTS for MAJOR FPL Stars
Nov 1900:46:07Tap to summarizeWe’re back to the regular schedule!After the international break chaos, the Fireside FPL boys return with GW12 player picks — but this week’s episode has a twist.With major injuries across Arsenal, Bournemouth, Palace, and more, we focus our entire picks section on like-for-like replacements for your hurting squads. Whether you’re missing defenders, mids, or forwards, we’ve got the best options to keep your team rolling.Phil was traveling, so we brought in our legendary “special guest,” Adi to fill the third seat. 😂⚽🧢[00:00] Intro [03:10] Topics [04:55] Arsenal Injury Bug [08:00] Transfers [12:00] Player Picks [21:45] DEF Replacements [32:15] MID Replacements [40:45] FWD Replacements 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek?Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community:▶️ YouTube — youtube.com/@FiresideFPL🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11📸 IG — instagram.com/fireside_fpl🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — patreon.com/FiresideFPL
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FPL COURT: The Boys Debate FPL’s BIGGEST Questions
Nov 1200:36:47Tap to summarizeInternational break is here again, so this week, the Fireside FPL crew takes a break from the usual player picks to hold FPL Court — where Sean, Dave, and Phil take turns arguing for or against some of FPL’s hottest takes.From Salah’s top-3 potential to the dreaded Haaland auto-captain debate, we’re putting major FPL opinions on trial.Plus, we cover Sesko’s injury, Szoboszlai’s yellow card trouble, and whether the BPS system needs a total overhaul.[00:00] Intro [02:33] Mini League Review [05:30] Sesko [06:39] Szoboszlai [08:50] BPS Rework?![15:25] FPL Court [17:20] Premium DEF over Premium MIDs [23:05] Haaland Auto-Captain?? [29:00] Transfer INJUSTICE [36:10] Wrap Up 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek?Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community:▶️ YouTube — youtube.com/@FiresideFPL🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11📸 IG — instagram.com/fireside_fpl🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — patreon.com/FiresideFPL
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