FPL Pod S8 Ep41: FPL Pod: How the season is shaping up
Mar 26, 2026
Discussion about whether to play the wildcard now or wait for Gameweek 35 and how chip sequencing might work. A lively debate on planning around FA Cup and European reschedules. Analysis of goalkeeper and defender trends, including a focus on Gabriel. Midfield picks celebrate Bruno and bargain options. Reflections on striker inconsistency and planning for the run-in.
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Free Hit Often Outweighs Bench Boost In Doubles
- Free Hit in a double can be more valuable than a bench boost because it lets you load the starting 11 with doublers for one optimized week.
- Sam and Kelly note free hitting aggressively this season could yield bigger gains than bench boosting.
Early Wildcard Can Transform A Season
- Early wildcard timing has dramatically changed season trajectories for managers who used chips earlier.
- Sam credits his early wildcard for turning his season around and shows chip timing can make or break campaigns.
Premiums Underperformed Creating New Headaches
- Premium players underperformed this season, easing selection headaches but creating different problems with excess cash.
- Julien highlights Bruno's late surge and Cole Palmer's low returns as examples of premium unpredictability.