The Unofficial Sonny and Schar Fantasy Pod

This episode features expert insights into the latest in fantasy football, focusing on game week strategies, team targeting, and chip usage as the season concludes. Perfect for fantasy enthusiasts looking to optimise their final moves.

The playoffs are here! And with it, a brand new look for the pod.

Playoff participants are confirmed. Another manager faces Div 2 next season.

In this episode Alex and CJ discuss GW34 top performers, the upcoming double game weeks and teams to target for the final weeks of the season.

Coventry are up, Leicester are down. And a couple more relegations are mathematically confirmed in the Sonny & Schar league.

Cj is joined by Andy while Alex and Ben disappear. They discuss Premier League title race and recent Champions League matches. As well as the standard Key battles and game.

This week Alex and CJ build their free hit team for the upcoming double game week.

Alex and CJ talk Arsenal's season performance, Liverpool's struggles, and a preview of the Masters. The conversation delves into the tight playoff race, the impact of form and chip strategy on outcomes, and the crucial matchups that will determine the league standings and playoff contenders. There is also a Prem's top 10 to finish it off.

DGW33 has been confirmed, which means there's a blank in GW34 for teams with two fixtures. What to do with your remaining chips? (If you have any, that is.)

Happy Easter, y'all!

A commissioner struggles to say Rosenior. The Sonny & Schar board makes it clear we're open to bribes.

This episode Alex and CJ discuss the upcoming game weeks, and chip management, crucial for fantasy managers aiming to optimise their teams amid fixture congestion and blanks.

The commissioners discuss the Kinsky debacle and the real possibility of Spurs getting relegated.

This episode covers top fantasy football players from Gameweek 29, essential picks for Gameweek 30, and insights into player form and fixtures. Hosts CJ and Alex analyse player performances, fixture impacts, and strategic decisions for fantasy managers.

The commissioners have a very special announcement that affects the ENTIRE future of the Sonny & Schar H2H league.

Join us as we delve into expert strategies for fantasy football success, discuss the impact of football finances, and analyse key gameweek battles. Our guest, Nixxy, shares valuable insights into head-to-head fantasy tactics and the current state of football economics.

A quick review of the weekend's fantasy action, plus with a lot of managers doubled or tripled up on both City and Arsenal, it's time to start planning for GW31 when neither of them play.

Our first ever real guest! That's not just a mate from our league! Look at us. Who would have thought? And he's interesting, too.

There's a new H2H leader. Special guest Andy J joins us for the second time this season after an excellent string of recent results.

In this episode CJ and Alex discuss the top point scorers from Game Week 25 and delve into strategies for the upcoming double Game Week 26. They explore the potential of trebling up on Arsenal players, the implications of triple captaincy, and key battles in their fantasy league. T

This week Alex and CJ are joined a guest (Name in the title). They discuss Ronaldo going on strike, some dubious January honours, GW24 key battles and look ahead to some intriguing fixture in GW25

In this episode, CJ and Alex delve into the importance of differentials in fantasy football, especially in head-to-head leagues. They analyse key January transfers and their potential impact on fantasy teams, highlighting standout players and strategies for success.

The new Champions League format is decent, you know. Nixy takes January's Manager of the Month award after starting 2026 unbeaten.

In this episode, CJ and Butler review Gameweek 23 of the Fantasy Premier League, discussing the highest point scorers, strategies behind wildcards, and the impact of player selections. They analyse upcoming fixtures, captaincy choices, and the performance of various teams and players, including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Arsenal.

When the luck is against you, it's really against you. Just ask the ballboys at the AFCON final.

Haaland needs a rest apparently, but doesn't appear to be getting one. Time to keep, or sell? Plus, we discuss the best balance in midfield.

We're officially halfway through the season. The commissioners present mid-season awards, good and bad.

In this episode, the hosts delve into the recent managerial changes in the Premier League, focusing on the sackings of Maresca and Amarin. They analyse the implications of these changes, the appointment of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, and the overall state of elite managers in the league.

In this episode of the Sonny and Schar podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) as they navigate through Gameweek 19. They analyse the performance of Manchester United's defensive assets, the dilemma between City midfielders Foden and Cherki, and the key battles in their fantasy league. The competition for Manager of the Month heats up as several contenders vie for the title, and the hosts encourage listener engagement for future discussions. The episode wraps up with a look at upcoming fixtures and predictions for the new year.

Morgan Rogers delivers a very merry Christmas. The commissioners discuss manager of the month candidates.n Happy holidays!

'Saka my voicenote' joins the pod to discuss Arsenal's title charge and FPL assets.

In this episode, Alex and CJ delve into the recent performances of midfielders in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), highlighting standout players and their contributions. They discuss the evolving strategies regarding strikers, particularly the effectiveness of having two strikers in a team. The conversation also touches on the fixture congestion during the festive period and its implications for player transfers and team management.

Alex and CJ are joined by the one and only Trotty this week which adds a nostalgic twist, as they take on a fun quiz about AFC Wimbledon players and reflect on memorable football journeys and the unpredictability of fantasy football and the importance of smart decision-making. Alex and CJ also analyse goalkeeper stats, player dynamics, and the ongoing Salah debate. 

In this episode, CJ and Butler discuss the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and its impact on Fantasy Premier League (FPL) teams. They analyse which players are leaving, implications and strategies for using the five free transfers granted to FPL managers. The hosts share their thoughts on team planning and the best approaches to navigate the busy Christmas schedule in the league.

One commissioner posts a quick update after the midweek mayhem.

The first official unofficial Sonny & Schar social takes place. All three commissioners lose their matchups. Managers struggle to find the right balance in midfield.

Jennings goes from the ridiculous (Triple captaining Woltemade for 3 points) to the sublime (captaining hattrick hero Eze).

Technology prevents the commissioners from delivering part two of the quiz during the international break. Chris rises to the occasion on his tod.

Two missed penalties from reliable goalscorers mean it's a low-scoring week. One manager gets a grand total of 3 points. All three commissioners pick up a win.

The league leader is finally felled by a free hit. Bottom of the table wins despite a woeful Woltemade TC. Plus, Alex discusses chip strategies.

Two out of the three commissioners benched Mickey for his 23 point return. PLUS, we have a new manager of the month that isn't Ben.

One commissioner teeters on the brink of greatness, while another is close to quitting altogether.

What happens when fantasy takes an international break and sanity does too? Grab you Pencil and paper and see if you can beat Team Ben and Team Alex!

The commissioners discuss a lack of viable striking options outside of Haaland, while Semenyo becomes the top scorer in Fantasy.

Two extra time goals from the machine that is Haaland and a 96th minute winner from Gabriel shakes up some scores this weekend. Mr. Jackson joins us after grabbing his first win of the season by the narrowest of margins.

The commissioners are threatened with legal action by a disgruntled manager. But they don't care, because they all won this week.

Two out of three commissioners pull the trigger on a WC. A special high-flying guest joins to dissect the latest gameweek.

The transfer window has SLAMMED SHUT, as they say. Time to play a WC? The first manager of the month award is voted on, while a certain table-topping commissioner benefits from a Guehi haul.

Are we really pulling WCs already? Featuring new manager to the league, Scouse Dave.

GW 1 is over and with Ben taking an early season break, Alex and CJ look into all the top scoring, most transferred in and out players from GW1 and discuss whether to stick or twist with your team. They also pick out some of the big results from GW1 within the Sonny & Schar League and look ahead to the Big matches of GW2!