The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic

4.8 (93)
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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.

03/16/2023

Temporary Haaland Replacement? Blank Gameweek 28

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
03/01/2023

Time to play the Wildcard?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
02/23/2023

Future Chip Strategy and Blank/Double Gameweek Preparations

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. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL • Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
02/17/2023

Rolling transfers and benching Haaland?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
02/13/2023

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
02/10/2023

Martinelli to Odegaard and Future Chip Strategy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
02/06/2023

Long Term Planning For Blank Gameweeks

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min
02/02/2023

Preparing for Double GameWeek 22

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min

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Mark McGettigan

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4.8

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93 Ratings

Athletic making a mistake

03/31/2023

JM41000

Mark does a great podcast the athletic is foolish for dropping this pod
The Athletic FPL pod

09/22/2021

Bernardo Sylva

The General is thoughtful and methodical, and he delivers the knowledge in a cool, clear manner. All killer, no filler. Love it!
Great listen

01/14/2020

COD's Plan

The general is a fun listen and his podcast gleams some light on why he’s so successful at FPL!
Great podcast

12/04/2019

Hi im John

This podcast is extremely helpful and easy to listen to. Mark does a great job keeping us in the loop with all his insider information. I’m doing well this year in FPL and I feel it’s because I’ve become a Patreon member of his. Check it out if you want to do better.

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.