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Dec 23, 2021 • 53min
Fantasy 606: The ‘super immunity’ opportunity and good first impressions
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final time in 2021.The guys discuss whether the impact of covid on Premier League fixtures could be a big opportunity for FPL managers and why 'super immunity' might be a key factor in long-term transfer strategy.And we're joined by some very special guests, with Jurgen Klopp, Mikel Arteta, Arsene Wenger and Andy Murray all making an appearance in the form of actor, comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner, who takes on Statman in a festive-themed game of Sutton Death.

Dec 13, 2021 • 51min
Fantasy 606: Bruce implosion, hot tub commotion and coastal erosion
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun.Bruce has a big apology to make for Chris and Dave after a complete capitulation at the weekend, so should he resign?Chris demands the FPL award him points for games that have been postponed due to covid. And ol' big head, or John Acres as he's better known on air, joins the guys for a game of Sutton Death.

Dec 9, 2021 • 52min
Fantasy 606: Formation rotation and Silva linings
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun.The guys discuss which formations are helping FPL managers score the highest number of points and whether it's time for Chris to get rid of Harry Kane.And listener Brandon joins us for a rather controversial game of Sutton Death.

Dec 2, 2021 • 53min
Fantasy 606: Statman returns and differential potential
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun.Statman is back in the starting line-up after passing a late fitness test at his clinic... and he's got a few bones to pick with Bruce and Chris.The guys discuss which less popular players FPL managers might want to bring in ahead of the busy festive schedule and which Manchester United players could rack up the points under Ralf Rangnick.A mystery guest joins us for another intense game of Sutton Death and a lucky listener is drawn to play in next week's pod.

Nov 25, 2021 • 48min
Fantasy 606: Sutton the Founding Father of FPL and Foster found out?
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back for more fantasy football fun.With Statman Dave ruled out by his own clinic due to illness, Nick from the Who Got The Assist? podcast steps in to give us his FPL expertise and insight ahead of gameweek 13.We hear why Chris should be regarded as one of the founding fathers of FPL and why there may be no Fantasy 606 pod today without him.The guys discuss how to deal with Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy at Manchester City and what to do about Michail Antonio.And Jermaine Beckford drops by to reflect on his dramatic win over Leon Osman in the Head to Head league and he takes on Chris in a very competitive game of Sutton Death.

Nov 17, 2021 • 48min
Fantasy 606: Manager mindset and copying Chris
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by author of The Mind Game, Ross Dowsett, to look ahead to another week of fantasy football.Ross uses his research into the psychology behind FPL to figure out what type of manager each person is and whether Ali, Chris and Dave should make their key decisions in the morning or evening.Plus, is Ali copying Chris by making the same transfer as him two weeks running?

Nov 11, 2021 • 45min
Fantasy 606: Forwards on strike, FPL etiquette and time to risk Ronaldo?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for another week of fantasy football fun.This week, the guys discuss strikers not scoring enough points for FPL managers and Ali's controversial stroke of genius with Emile Smith-Rowe in gameweek 11. Az from Fantasy Football Scout joins us to chat why he's thinking of captaining Ronaldo after the international break and he takes on Chris in a game of Sutton Death.

Nov 4, 2021 • 51min
Fantasy 606: Cathedrals, statements and how to lose a gold medal
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for another week of fantasy footballing fun.This week it’s all about whether Conte can turn around Tottenham’s form and make Kane and Son key targets for fantasy football managers.Olympic gold medallist Mark Hunter joins the pod to compare times with Chris as well as take him on in a game of Sutton Death.

Oct 28, 2021 • 48min
Fantasy 606: Resignation letters and differential decisions
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss why Chris can't go back on Salah, Dave's wildcard decision and captaining Kevin De Bruyne.Kelly Somers joins the pod to discuss her season so far, her win over Statman Dave and to play a game of Sutton Death.Plus, Dr Dave's injury clinic is open for business, bringing the listeners the latest on Mbeumo, Vardy and Raphinha.

Oct 21, 2021 • 51min
Fantasy 606: Lukaku replacements
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss all the latest from the fantasy footballing world including offering alternatives to Lukaku.Former Brighton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray joins the pod for an update on his team as well as a game of Sutton Death against an undefeated Statman Dave.Plus, find out about Ali’s trip to Bruges and how Chris deals with insects in his house.


