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In A Different League
by Fantasy League
Join Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a weekly take on the original fantasy football game. We speak to players from across our leagues to talk tactics, traditions and share tips on how to finish top of the pile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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19. End of season awards & changes next season
The end of the season brings a time for reflection and more importantly, time for Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ to reveal this season's biggest winners and top points scorers across the Fantasy League network. Chris and Jessy are joined by Fantasy League title winning expert debutant -...
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18. Chris's sordid Fantasy League affair
How is Chris faring with his Fantasy League 'bit on the side'? Is there any value in players from the Premier League's bottom three? Jessy leads the tributes to Fantasy League legend Kevin de Bruyne, while who could Liverpool look to if Mo Salah departs this summer? And Neil Mansfield from…
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17. Keeping an eye on Fulham & Brighton
Chris and Jessy are back to look at whether Mo Salah owners will blitz their leagues and whether Fulham and Brighton could be worth a closer look in the next sealed bids window? Neil Mansfield from Fantasy League HQ is back to reveal the Team of the Week, with Chris asking questions of it's...
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16. Duran Duran - Deadline Day wrap
The transfer window has slammed shut and it's an exciting time with new names in the sealed bids auction. Jessy and Chris look at some of the pro's and con's with making a move for some of the latest Fantasy League additions. We look ahead to the FA Cup this weekend, while Neil Mansfield talks us...
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15. 'The Fantasy League David Moyes'
The self proclaimed David Moyes of Fantasy League (otherwise known as Chris Peilow) and Jessy Parker Humphreys this week draws up a list of top 5 defenders from the bottom half of the Premier League table as potential sealed bids tips. We big up Justin Kluivert and Jacob Murphy and look at what...
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14. Do zero points defenders win trophies?
A very Happy New Year to all from Fantasy League HQ - Has the festive period fixtures been as kind to you as it has for Chris and Jessy? In this weeks episode we look at whether it's too late to take add Nottingham Forest players to your ranks, whether Newcastle have some hidden gems beyond...
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13. Christmas (relegation) Special
As we enter the Festive fixture period, one of the most exciting times of the year for any Fantasy League player - has resident expert Chris Peilow managed to avoid the drop? Chris and Jessy also look at what is best to do if you are stuck with defenders from Spurs and Manchester United. From all...
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12. Your Christmas questions answered
Is now the time to ditch Tottenham's dodgy defenders? Are Chelsea the most reliable 'go to' in the next transfer window? With Christmas approaching we go through your questions, which include advice on how to approach the Festive Period and a quick fire round of free transfers worth considering....
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11. The Big Sam Theory
In his quest to stave off the ever more real threat of relegation, Chris Peilow has reverted to Big Sam Allardyce for some top tips on avoiding the drop. Jessy Parker Humphreys shares her theory on why now might not be the time to drop Manchester City defenders just yet AND whether a bid for...
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10. Is relegation looming for Chris?
Do you come to this podcast for advice from our expert presenter panel of Fantasy League guru's? Hopefully not.... Because our resident Fantasy League veteran Chris Peilow is facing the prospect of.... RELEGATION! How can he turn it around? Jessy Parker Humphreys and Neil Mansfield debate the…
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9. High Hoops for Wolves
You may have heard that Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United, so what are the repercussions in Fantasy League land and is this the start of the managerial domino effect? Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humpreys discuss that, while sports broadcaster and Wolves fan Lynsey Hooper joins us as Chris...
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8. Breaking up is not Eze to do
There have been some controversial goings on and Jessy Parker Humpreys and Chris Peilow are not happy about it. This week we discuss underhand auction tactics, hidden gems in the free transfer market and whether to stick or twist with Eberechi Eze. Let us know your views, or if you want to come…
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7. Justice for Brennan Johnson's assist!
With the sealed bids window upon us, do you keep faith with the Premier League's early under achievers? Do you share the same anger as Jessy Parker Humpreys over the denial of Brennan Johnson's weekend assist? Many of our listeners do, Neil Mansfield is here with his tin hat to explain this and…
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6. A p***er for Wissa
Four games in, is now the time to stick or twist if you're an owner of Gabriel Martinelli? Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran? It's not just Unai Emery facing a dilemma. Should the Colombian be top of your next sealed bids targets? And what to do with Phil Foden... Plus Neil Mansfield is back to reveal...
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5. A League with no name?
Deadline Day has passed, the International break is here and we discuss whether to stick or twist when it comes to your sealed bids and squad tweaks three games in to the Premier League season. This week's special guest Paul Silvester finished THIRD in the overall Fantasy League rankings last...
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4. Fantasy League's very own Transfer Deadline Day
Transfer Deadline Day is fast approaching, so too are many sealed bid windows and on this weeks show we focus on potential in's and out's, whether to stick or twist with those early season gambles and who might be knocking around on the free transfer market. Neil Mansfield reveals our Team of the...
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3. Producer Simon's terrible start
Week 1 of the new Fantasy League season is complete, how have your new teams fared? We look back on the first weekend of the Premier League season and ahead to week 2, while this week Jessy and Chris are joined by FL debutant - producer Simon, who talks through his first auction experience and…
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2. Auction Post Mortem
Joining us fresh from their annual auctions, Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humpreys and Neil Mansfield look back on their picks and where it leaves them ahead of the big Fantasy League kick off. We also look ahead to the first weekend to share his team and bring us up to speed with developments...
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1. Top picks for 2024/05
We are back for a new season of Fantasy League, where Jessy Parker Humpreys and Chris Peilow kick things off by looking at the top picks, unpolished diamonds and potential stars from each team in the Premier League ahead of the much anticipated auctions. Each week we will be joined once again by...
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4. Fantasy League Explainer - How it compares to FPL
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you! In the last of our four bite sized podcasts, Chris and Jessy talking through how this game differs to Fantasy Premier League and other formats, how it...
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3. Fantasy League Explainer - Game play and rules
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you! In part three of our four bite sized podcasts, Jessy and Chris discuss game play and the rules - including points scoring, super subs, transfers and...
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2. Fantasy League Explainer - Auctions
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you! In the second of our bite sized podcasts, Chris and Jessy talk you through Auctions - for many, it's an even bigger occasion than Christmas Day. After...
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1. Fantasy League Explainer - Introduction to the game
New to the game or wanting to introduce friends to join your Fantasy League next season? Then the Fantasy League Explainers are perfect for you! This is the first of four bite sized podcasts, where Jessy Parker Humphreys and Chris Peilow guide you through the basics of how to play this version of...
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32. Season finale & what next?
For the final time this season, Chris and Jessy wrap up the Fantasy League campaign including shout out's to the top performers, the best teams in both 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 systems and we're joined by Andrew Wainstein and Neil Mansfield to reveal what changes we can expect for the 2024/25 season.…
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31. The final countdown
The countdown is on for the final weekend of the Fantasy League season, with Chris and Jessy exploring potential options that could make the difference in the last set of fixtures in 2023/24. Plus it's time to look at the best performing Fantasy League players both on and off the pitch in the...
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30. The Newcomers Bossing It
Fresh from watching Bruce Springsteen in concert 'The Boss' Neil Mansfield returns to address our many 'Letters to You' asking why Brighton's Simon Adingra got an assist at the weekend following the 'Human Touch' of the Manual Assist that's smashed the 'High Hopes' of many a Fantasy League…
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29. The Fantasy League purist
The FPL v FL - What is it that makes Fantasy League stand out against Fantasy Premier League? We're joined by multiple winner on both platforms, Gareth Butler (known to many on social media as 'Clouseau'). With the season drawing towards it's conclusion, Jessy and Chris assess some of the players...
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28. Sister Act
Jessy is back from running the Boston Marathon and jumps straight into the ring with sister Emily Parker Humphreys for 12 rounds of Fantasy League family rivalry discussing the George Borough Wednesday League. Plus we look ahead to the weekend's fixtures, with an eye on who to look out for next...
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27. Any more ludicrous predictions Neil?
As Jessy completes the Boston Marathon, Chris has Neil Mansfield all to himself to remind him of one particularly absurd prediction last week! We also have another special guest joining us from the USA, as Cara Carpenito explains how she got playing Fantasy League and why phrases like 'squeaky…
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26. Luton to what? Man City away? Is Neil okay?!
Neil Mansfield does little to convince anyone he's not taken a 'Liverpool pill' with a very bold prediction for Luton's trip to Manchester City this weekend. But does he make a solid argument? Jessy Parker Humphreys' mind is made up on the Premier League title race, so how will that translate to...
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25. Harry Kane or Frank Bruno?
The most surreal episode so far, we're joined by Jose Mourinho, Harry Kane (or Frank Bruno as Neil Mansfield thought), Harry Redknapp, Sean Dyche, Mikel Arteta and Roy Hodgson!! Impressionist Roman Cywinski also happens to be our special guest to discuss his 20+ years of playing Fantasy League…
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24. League of Nations
It's been a long two weeks during the international break BUT the Premier League is back and now things get serious in the World of 'Fantasy League'. Can you trust Aston Villa's squad rotation? Is Brennan Johnson worth a punt? As well as looking at this weekend's fixtures we ask some hard hitting...
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23. We all live in a Perry Groves World
Approaching the 30th anniversary of the 'We all live in a Perry Groves World' Fantasy League involving just 5 players, we speak with Simon, Marek and Graham who even got to meet their hero for two trophy presentations! With Jessy away, Neil Mansfield and Chris Peilow debate whether to ditch…
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22. Super subs on a Combine Harvester
A farming special this week, as Rob and Mike McNiven from the "Dire-A Dora League" explain the logistics behind making your super subs while out in a field on a Combine Harvester! Chris and Jessy look at this weekend's fixtures in both the Premier League and FA Cup and how that could affect…
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21. You don't win anything with kids
Another Fantasy League first: 2 players join us from Hong Kong. Not only that, but one has been re-connected with their old Uni mate - our very own Chris Peilow! We dig for dirt with Max Hewson, who with a little help from Tony Cascarino hopes to disprove David Newton's theory that you can't win...
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20. Super sizing Seb!
Stand by for some quite astonishing revelations and without doubt the toughest forefeits we've had so far on the pod: Tattoos of Eden Hazard and eating your way out of 24 hours in McDonalds! Jessy's brother Ed and team-mate Seb join us to discuss sibling rivalries and some new rules for his...
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19. The PHIFA delegation
Who better to speak to for sensible auction day planning and investing in future assets than FOUR players from the 'Prudential Holburn Independent Financial Advisers League'? Tim Benson, Mike Cresswell, Gary Green and Stuart Morgan have plenty of tales to tell from running two divisions for over…
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18. The Cleano Express
What are Andy Murray and Jamie Murray's secret Fantasy League tactics? How can you win two tennis Grand Slams AND multiple Fantasy League's? Team-mates and rivals Niall Erskine and Mike Fleming join us to reveal all from their star studded 'True Test' league while also explaining what is a…
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17. Two divorces... But 15 titles!
A quick turnaround after a busy set of fixtures, leaves Neil Mansfield with a lot to explain to the Fantasy League listeners, with not one but TWO meetings of the 'Manual Assist Panel' (yes it does really exist!). Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's action including the 'Fantasy League derby'....
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16. Transfer Deadline Special
A late release this week after allowing an extra day to discuss.... Well, what deals DID happen on Transfer Deadline Day, we talk about anyway. Gerard Houllier and Roy Evans, Alan Curbishley and Steve Gritt. Managerial double acts don't work right? WRONG!! Jamie Crook explains how his partnership...
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15. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' Fantasy League
Neil Mansfield steps in alongside Jessy Parker Humphreys this week to discuss the FA Cup fourth round, how Fantasy League HQ deal with Transfer Deadline Day, while Jessy tries to deviate the chat away Liverpool. We're also joined by Simon Flowers and Andy Henton all the way from Switzerland! The...
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14. Hammer Time
Trevor Farnham joins us from the Lager Drinkers Combination (who also drink Guinness) to explain how his 'dictatorship' and an auction hammer keeps order among the Liverpool and Everton fans in his league including one particularly rebellious team owner. Chris and Jessy preview this weekend's…
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13. You're not going home without Harry Kane!
This week's guests are from Northern Ireland where Fantasy League has been introduced to a whole village community, including one player who legend has it wasn't allowed home by his wife if he didn't sign Harry Kane! Chris Boyce and Mark Hawthorne join us to explain that and how they manage a...
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12. Jermain Defoe: Yes or No?
A happy new year to all in Fantasy League land and what better way to start the year than a bit of FA Cup action? We look ahead to this weekend's third round and how to approach your picks. Will 45 points be enough for our very own Chris Peilow to be named as the best performing FL player of the...
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11. The Founding Fathers
We may have forgotten which day of the week it is but we haven't forgotten this week's Fantasy League feast! Our featured league this week is a 'Dynasty League' containing fathers and sons from the 'Sir Geoffrey Boycott Corridor of Uncertainty' league and no fewer than FIVE guests on the show.…
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10. "Stop the Calverley" - Christmas Special!
As it's Christmas we have a guest cameo from Mr Fantasy League himself - Andrew Wainstein this week. Plus Jessy and Chris speak to cousins James and Joe Calverley from the 'Calverley Classico' League, who joined their dads league when they were aged just 9 and 12 (imagine the Christmas dinner...
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9. The Man Of Mystery
Chris and Jessy are joined this week by Fantasy League stalwart Barry Eyre, who set up a league with his neighbours in 1993 that included one high ranking Football Executive. Neil Mansfield also returns to explain two 'double assists' and reveal the top points scorer in this double match week and...
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8. The Diary Room
A belated show after a full midweek round of Premier League fixtures, with 1 change to this week's lineup: Jessy Parker Humphreys returns to the side after illness alongside ever present Chris Peilow. We're joined by Dave Boyle from the TLL Fantasy League who have their own Youtube channel...
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7. The Desmond Tutu Invitational
The Premier League is back and Jessy's performance was so bad they've been forced to miss the show through illness, meaning Neil Mansfield steps in as he and Chris look at the merits of picking players from key relegation battles this weekend and the top transfers in and out. We're also joined by...
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6. A Question of Fantasy League
An international weekend = our first quiz of the series. Not just any quiz - we're joined by Question of Sport OFFICIAL question writer himself James Knowles of the Premier Lager league who not only puts Jessy and Chris's knowledge to the test, but also has a teaser for you, our loyal band of...
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Join Chris Peilow and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a weekly take on the original fantasy football game. We speak to players from across our leagues to talk tactics, traditions and share tips on how to finish top of the pile.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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