Fantasy 606

Time to sell Haaland? Oct 31, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek Nine. The Woodchopper is at it again, and the Tommy Templates finally consider selling Erling Haaland.

Statman analyses Haaland's points per £million value, and why Wolves' differentials could come into the fold in upcoming gameweeks.

The listener talks us through a fierce rivalry, and goes head-to-head with Bruce in Sutton Death.

Gunners misfiring & triple captaining Haaland Oct 24, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return after Gameweek Eight. It was another bad weekend for Arsenal assets, and another blank for Erling Haaland.

Chris moves up in the mini-league, and Dave considers drastic measures to keep the pace… triple captain Haaland vs Southampton?

Sutton Death returns to football, and a well-loved lumberjack steals the show in the Listener Lowdown.

Premium player problems as Gameweek Eight looms Oct 17, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton discuss the latest FPL developments. How is everyone looking ahead of Gameweek 8? A bad week for Dave as Chris makes up ground…

Erling Haaland could blank for the third consecutive week for the first time ever, ahead of an enticing run of fixtures for Pep Guardiola’s side… should you stick or twist with Man City’s no.9?

Sutton Death takes on an academic flavour, and the listener takes a gamble in the Listener Lowdown.

Pick Palmer & sell Saka? Oct 03, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They're joined by French football journalist Julien Laurens to discuss a hit-or-miss gameweek 6 wildcard.

Cole Palmer scored four against Brighton but should you get him in your team? And, is Saka the right player to sell and make space in your budget?

Plus, test your knowledge of nationalities with this week's Sutton Death.

A Week 6 Wildcard Sep 26, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.

Ahead of gameweek 6, find out which players should be in your wildcard squad as we talk wildcard essentials and differentials.

Has Chris Sutton finally found support for wanting to ban Haaland from FPL?

Plus, Sutton Death goes back to basics with a classic footballing contest.

Petition to ban Haaland? Sep 19, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have the latest advice from Fantasy Premier League – is having a good team in gameweek 4 bad for the long term?

Chris puts forward his petition to ban Erling Haaland from fantasy football and Dave ranks the best premium midfielders for your team.

Who should you pick as your captain this weekend? Is it too much of a risk to back Haaland against Arsenal or is Mo Salah the best option?

Plus Sutton Death goes rogue!

Securing Salah and Dr Dave returns Sep 12, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest Fantasy Premier League advice ahead of gameweek 4.

They discuss captaincy – should you give the armband to Salah or Haaland? Is Salah now an essential part of your team or should you be looking at alternative options to maximise the Liverpool coverage?

Doctor Dave makes his long-awaited return to the clinic – which players should you steer clear of this week?

Plus, this week’s guest, football correspondent John Murray, takes on an international-themed game of Sutton Death, inspired by San Marino.

Tommy Template with Haaland or Salah? Sep 05, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are together again and are joined by comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

After weeks of teasing, Statman Dave finally makes his secret announcement - and what do Mikel Arteta, Jürgen Klopp and Arsène Wenger think of it?

They also talk about the latest advice - is it boring to go for a 'Tommy Template' team? And should you be looking at prioritising getting Mo Salah or Erling Haaland into your team? Which other players could be useful differentials?

Plus, in honour of the new England manager, there's a Lee-themed game of Sutton Death.

Differentials, Expected Goals and Suttoninho! Aug 29, 2024

Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by this week’s guest host John Acres to discuss the latest in Fantasy Premier League ahead of gameweek 3.

They talk chips – does anyone regret not using the triple captain in gameweek 2? Is it too early to wildcard?

And who are the best differentials to target? Has Savinho passed the eye test, or should we be looking at Chelsea’s hat-trick hero Noni Madueke?

Plus Sutton Death takes on a Manchester United theme.

Haaland, early chips, and Denno at the wheel Aug 22, 2024

Chris Sutton, Statman Dave and Ian Dennis talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Is it too early to play your triple captain chip on Haaland against Ipswich? Statman Dave advises whether to play the chip early or keep hold of it for a later date.

Why have so many people got Manchester United's Mazraoui in for gameweek 2?

And, it's a very short-lived game of Sutton Death.

FPL deadline day is upon us! Aug 15, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball & Chris Sutton are joined by FPL expert Gianni Butticè to help them build their teams.

Can you make a team with both Haaland and Salah? Or is there only room for one?

Find out which budget players are the best assets, and which teams to target for the first gameweeks of the season.

Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.

FPL and Fantasy 606 are back! Aug 09, 2024

The Premier League is back and so is your favourite FPL podcast!

Join Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton as they look forward to a new season of Fantasy 606.

Plus, listen out for the all-important code to the overall Fantasy 606 league.

Fantasy 606: The big finale May 23, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to chat all things Fantasy Premier League in a bumper last episode of the season.

Find out who won the all important mini-league title, and how the joint team got on against the rest of the FPL community.

Geraint Owen joins the pod as the overall winner of Fantasy 606, but what is he doing to celebrate his victory?

Plus, get a taste for what's to come this summer as we go to Euro 2024 in Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: One gameweek to go! May 16, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to the final gameweek in FPL this season.

Middlesbrough first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate joins the pod to discuss defending his head-to-head title and his fantasy season so far.

Statman Dave advises which players are best picks for gameweek 38. Should you go differential? Will Salah start for Liverpool in Klopp’s last game of the season?

Plus, Sutton Death turns controversial again!

Fantasy 606: Double Differentials May 09, 2024

On this week’s Fantasy 606, tensions are frayed between the trio as the season heads towards its climax. There’s a new leader in the mini-league – how will that affect the joint team?

They discuss the latest injury news – what’s the best way to optimise a bench boost in gameweek 37? Which players should you be targeting? Who should you steer clear of?

Plus Leon Osman joins the pod for a game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: All For One and One For All May 02, 2024

This week on Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by musician and lead singer of The Horrors Faris Badwan.

They discuss all of the fallout from last week including a rogue wildcard and a missed deadline as well as looking ahead to the upcoming gameweek 36.

Plus Faris takes on Ali in an orchestral-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Delay the Wildcard? Apr 25, 2024

On this week’s Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back with the latest Fantasy Premier League advice.

This week’s advice ranges from delaying a possible gameweek 35 wildcard to the must-have players from the teams with double gameweeks this week. Who are the must-haves as the season draws to a close?

Plus, Scottish football presenter and reporter Eilidh Barbour drops by for a Scottish-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Confident Carl and double differentials Apr 18, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They’re joined by The Athletic’s Carl Anka who discusses his season so far and whether you should pick Manchester United assets going into the last few weeks of the season.

Dave gives us some differential options for double gameweek 34. 7 teams double this week and Tottenham blank, so find out what you should do with your team.

Plus, we go to the Netherlands for Sutton Death.

Bench Boosting and Mushroom Soup Apr 11, 2024

Fantasy 606 comes stateside this week ahead of the Masters at Augusta National as Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by the BBC’s Football Correspondent John Murray.

They discuss chip strategies for the next few weeks and which differentials you should target towards the end of the season. Is now the time to go with a rogue captain pick?

And in Sutton Death, it’s a commentator derby as John faces Ali in a cricket-themed match up.

Fantasy 606: Wise moves and the wrong moon Apr 04, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

BBC commentator Chris Wise joins the pod to talk about his successful season.

Statman Dave advises the best player to pick as captain ahead of gameweek 32.

Plus, it’s hat-tricks galore in Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Shaw-ly not another FPL game? Mar 28, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They discuss which players to include from Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of their match this weekend.

Hear all the fallout from gameweek 29 as we look ahead to gameweek 30.

What's the new FPL game everyone's talking about?

Plus, Megan Hughes joins the pod for an eventful game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Free Hit or no Free Hit? Mar 14, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have all of the latest advice ahead of gameweek 29.

Is it time to free hit? How many players is enough to make do or is it time to use the free hit chip?

Statman Dave has all the advice on what a potential free hit team could look like, and looks ahead to must-haves for a potential gameweek 30 wildcard.

Plus, Steve Crossman returns for a Sutton Death rematch ahead of the FA Cup quarter finals.

Fantasy 606: Bullethead, Sticks, Dobby and the nerds Mar 07, 2024

On this week’s Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Iain Stirling and Luke Kempner to talk about their teams and to discuss which moves to make ahead of this week’s double gameweek and next week’s blank gameweek. Who should be captain? And is it time for the wildcard?

It’s double trouble in this week’s Sutton Death which takes on a Liverpool theme.

Plus, find out who Bullethead, Sticks and Dobby are!

Fantasy 606: Stack up on Spurs Feb 29, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have the latest FPL advice.

Ahead of upcoming blank and double gameweeks, they discuss how best to set up your team to maximise your points over the next few weeks.

They talk about which Tottenham players to bring in, and how to play your chips in the next couple of weeks. They also discuss captaincy for this week – should you captain Erling Haaland ahead of the Manchester derby?

And there’s another Statman Dave in this week’s Listener Lowdown who unearths a forgotten Chris Sutton goal.

Plus, Mike Williams joins the podcast for a League Cup themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Wildcard now or ‘finagle’ on through? Feb 22, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Natalie Pike.

Following Haaland’s performance in double gameweek 25, Natalie Pike joins the podcast to talk about how her season is going as she aims for promotion from Division 2.

They discuss whether it’s time to wildcard – plus all the advice on which players are must-haves ahead of blank gameweek 26.

Plus Natalie takes on Ali in a television-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Time for triple captain? Feb 15, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of double gameweek 25.

Manchester City and Liverpool are the big talking points but how many members of each team should you have? And is this week the best time to use your triple captain chip?

Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams joins the pod for some FPL advice and to play a game of Sutton Death.

Plus, the listener lowdown goes down under.

Fantasy 606: Double gameweek decisions and captaincy conundrums Feb 08, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Statman Dave are joined by former Olympic swimmer Mark Foster.

Mark shares his tips for staying ahead in your mini league and discusses differential captain choices for gameweek 24.

Statman Dave tells us which Wolves assets to have in your squad and whether it’s worth bringing in Liverpool assets for double gameweek 25.

Plus, there’s a Tottenham themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: FPL faithfuls, Paul the Traitor and a surprise banishment Feb 01, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by two special guests.

Paul Gorton from The Traitors joins the pod as we educate him on FPL. Hear all about his experience on the hit BBC show and find out which members of the pod are faithful.

Impressionist and comedian Luke Kempner shares his best Premier League manager and Traitor's cast impressions.

Plus, there's a surprise banishment from division one!

Fantasy 606: Statman’s school days, and transfer in Toney? Jan 25, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

BBC Devon Breakfast host John Acres joins the pod after a good start to his FPL season, and is put on the spot against Chris in a game of Sutton Death.

Is Ivan Toney a player you should consider bringing in after he returned to Premier League action with a goal?

Plus, Statman Dave’s friend shares some secrets about his childhood.

Fantasy 606: Discovering Dundee, and De Bruyne’s back! Jan 18, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Scotland and Aston Villa captain Rachel Corsie.

Kevin De Bruyne is a talking point after he returned to Premier League action with a goal and an assist.

Statman Dave gives Rachel advice on who to bring in to her side after a tough start to her FPL season. Find out which teams to prioritise ahead of a potential double in GW25.

Plus, there’s a Scottish Cup game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: GW21 doubts and double doctors Jan 11, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of gameweek 21 of Fantasy Premier League.

Dr Dave teams up with Coronation Street actor Rick Bithell for a double injury clinic.

With lots of injuries around, who should you bring in ahead of a long gameweek of Fantasy football?

Plus there’s a Championship game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Selling Son and Salah in Supermarket Sweep Jan 04, 2024

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Statman Dave advises who you should buy if you sell Salah and Son during AFCON and the Asian Cup.

Ali talks differential options to help you gain some leverage on your opponents.

Plus there’s an FA Cup themed game of Sutton Death.

You're Better Than That Dec 28, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball presents the 2023 edition of You're Better Than That.

Chris Sutton and Alex Hartley take on Danny Care and Karen Bardsley but who will finish as champions?

Enjoy some festive fun and a round of the famous Sutton Death as we look back on the biggest sports stories of the year.

Fantasy 606: Trent, Trippier and a festive treat Dec 21, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Statman Dave are joined by Clinton Morrison to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Statman Dave advises what to do if you sell Haaland. Will Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kieran Trippier be your premium defender of choice?

Clinton and Dave go head-to-head in a Chris Sutton game of Sutton Death.

Plus, Spud the listener brings us a very special Christmas treat with jingle bells, FPL and matters great and small.

Fantasy 606: No Norwegian and Māori mottos Dec 14, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Are you thinking of transferring out Haaland since his foot injury? Statman Dave might have the solution for you.

Find out which players are one booking away from suspension, and who else has been into the clinic.

Plus, friends of the pod Joe and Daniel Sant play a festive game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Chelsea choices and chip strategy Dec 07, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They’re joined by Wes aka FPL Heisenberg to talk long-term chip strategy strategy before a busy run of fixtures over the Christmas period.

Chelsea are a talking point as Statman Dave advises which asset would work best in your side depending on formation.

Plus, it’s sacking season in Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Must-have Mbeumo? Nov 30, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They're joined by 72+ presenter and football reporter Aaron Paul after a successful gameweek 13.

Bryan Mbeumo is a talking point but is he a must-have in your Fantasy team? Alisson Becker takes a visit to Dr Dave's clinic.

Plus, there's an all-singing game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: International injury issues and captaincy conundrums Nov 23, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They're joined by former Brighton striker Glenn Murray after his first win of the season in head-to-head division 2.

Dr Dave’s injury clinic is busy after the international break but will Haaland start for Manchester City against Liverpool?

Plus, the People’s Pep makes an appearance from down under.

Fantasy 606: Defenders, Doku and Digne Nov 09, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

They're joined by French football expert Julien Laurens after none of his players managed to return in gameweek 12.

Find out what to do about your defence and how to correctly pronounce Lucas Digne. Statman Dave advises whether Jérémy Doku owners should keep the Manchester City winger.

Plus, there's a London derby themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: No Neto, No Problem Nov 02, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

On this week’s Fantasy 606, they are joined by Nedum Onuoha who takes on Statman Dave in a Manchester derby themed game of Sutton Death.

They discuss all the fallout from gameweek 10 including a controversial captain decision and an injury to one of the most in-form players in FPL, Pedro Neto.

And with the gameweek 11 fixtures looking appealing for some of the game’s most premium players, should you captain Haaland or Salah?

Fantasy 606: Watkins and a week 10 wildcard Oct 26, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of gameweek 10 of FPL.

They’re joined by Az Phillips from FPL Blackbox who shares his tips for hitting the wildcard button ahead of the change of fixtures from gameweek 10.

Should you bring in Ollie Watkins? Or would another Aston Villa asset like Douglas Luiz or Moussa Diaby be a better pick?

Plus, the FPL content creators have their say after Ali had high praises for the joint team.

Fantasy 606: The dawn of the differentials Oct 19, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

They’re joined by commentator Vicki Sparks after her successful start to the season. Find out why she chose to leave Haaland out of her squad and why she’s sticking with Darwin Nunez.

Ali and Dave talk differentials and whether now is the time to change things up going into the next run of fixtures.

Plus, there’s a Newcastle United game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Play the fixtures and trivial pursuit Oct 12, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

The pod take your questions after the first eight gameweeks of the season.

Statman Dave gives advice on whether selling Haaland is a great idea or whether you should stick with the Norwegian striker.

Plus, there’s a ‘friendly’ game of Sutton Death between Chris and Dave.

Fantasy 606: Salah, Saka and spotting seagulls Oct 05, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

They’re joined by Question of Sport captain Sam Quek after her great start to the season.

Find out whether you should stick with Salah or swap him for another Liverpool attacker. Is it possible to have Saka, Salah and Son?

Plus, Chris gives us a lesson on dealing with seagulls.

Fantasy 606: Bank on Burnley or lump on Luton? Sep 28, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Ahead of a double gameweek for Luton and Burnley, find out which assets you need in your team.

The pod goes to Italy ahead of the Ryder Cup in Rome with BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter.

Plus, Sutton Death goes stateside.

Fantasy 606: The One and Only pod in person Sep 21, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Chesney Hawkes to give him some tips for managing his FPL team this season.

Has Ali played his wildcard too early? And what should we do with Chelsea and Manchester United assets?

Chesney gives his thoughts on West Ham and their signing of James Ward-Prowse.

Plus, there’s a number one themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Angeball and the Mitoma diploma Sep 14, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

Singer-songwriter Zak Abel joins the pod to get some tips from Statman Dave on what to do with his team.

Is now the right time to pick a differential captain? And with Chris impressed by Angeball, what Tottenham assets should we be looking at?

Plus, Bondy the listener joins us for a game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Smiling Son and the wrong dog Sep 07, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back to chat all things Fantasy Premier League.

They’re joined by fantasy football expert Gianni Butticé to discuss the first 4 gameweeks of the season. Gianni gives Ali some much needed advice for his FPL team after he is yet to get a win on the board in the head-to-head leagues.

Is now too soon to hit the wildcard button? And which teams have the best run of fixtures after the international break?

Plus, test your knowledge of Premier League stadiums in our game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Gusto gaffe, Cash converter & Bellew's bust-up Aug 31, 2023

On this week's Fantasy 606, Tony Bellew drops by from the golf course to play an Everton-themed game of Sutton Death and talk about who has made the cut in his team.

They also take a look at some of the biggest scorers from week 3 and discuss some of Statman Dave's advice, including whether to bring in Malo Gusto and Matty Cash.

Plus, they also discuss who the best forward options to transfer in up front are and Ali introduces all of the new managers in the head to head leagues!

Fantasy 606: Haaland fear & Sutton Death tears Aug 24, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Wimbledon champion Neal Skupski.

The Premier League season is back in full swing and so is the usual Fantasy Premier League chaos!

After a disappointing week 2, Ali enlists Statman Dave’s help to revive his team! And, after a controversial Sutton Death, the trio discuss who is to blame.

Wimbledon champion Neal Skupski takes on a top-of-the-table themed Sutton Death clash, while Chris introduces “Haaland Fear”!

Fantasy 606: Gabriel, The Farm & a new album cover Aug 17, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back after week 1 of Fantasy Premier League.

Statman Dave advises what to do with your team ahead of gameweek 2, and he's made the new podcast photo! Do you need to make a transfer? And what will the pod call their new team?

Plus, Steve Crossman joins the pod for a referee themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Deadline day approaching! Aug 10, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.

Statman Dave gives you all the advice on who to pick in your team ahead of the first week of the Premier League season. Are Arsenal assets the way to go? Or do you go differential?

Find out who the pod have picked to start in their joint team as they prepare to take on the rest of the world.

Plus, there’s a German-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: The boys are back in town Aug 03, 2023

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are reunited to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.

Find out what the team have been up to over the summer as they answer your questions ahead of the 2023/2024 season.

Sutton death returns, and Statman Dave has a great idea for the pod to challenge the rest of the world.

Fantasy 606 2023/24 season INCOMING Aug 02, 2023

The Fantasy 606 podcast is back as the 2023/24 Premier League season approaches. From top guests to Sutton Death, Alistair Bruce-Ball looks back at the best bits from last season.

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