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Fantasy 606: Liverpool, flat as a pancake?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of gameweek 25 of Fantasy Premier League.Former England goalkeeper Rob Green joins the pod for a Shrove Tuesday edition of Sutton Death.Statman Dave advises what to do about Liverpool assets ahead of a double gameweek for them.Plus, we look back on a successful gameweek 24 for the listener team.

Feb 23, 202346 min

Fantasy 606: Tarkowski, trowels and planting trees

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by doctor Raj Chohan to look ahead to gameweek 24 of FPL.The panel discuss whether long-term planning is the way forward with double gameweeks coming up for Liverpool and Everton.Is James Tarkowski someone to look at in defence? Do you need Mahrez in your side?Plus, Chris and Raj go head to head in Sutton Death.

Feb 16, 202350 min

Fantasy 606: Three FPL managers and a packet of crisps

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to gameweek 23 of Fantasy Premier League.Listener Spud Page joins the pod to talk us through his team Alphabetico Madrid and shows us differential ways to play the game.Is an Arsenal triple up the way to go? Or do you need to look further in advance to plan for the future?Plus, Statman and Spud go head-to-head in a crisp-themed edition of Sutton Death.

Feb 9, 202351 min

Fantasy 606: Haaland the second rower and the 'Wegasaurus'

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.Ahead of a double gameweek for Manchester United and Leeds, Statman Dave advises which players should be in your side. Danny Care joins the pod ahead of the Six Nations and plays a Calcutta Cup-themed Sutton Death.Plus, who is the 'People's Pep' this week in our Listener Lowdown feature?

Feb 2, 202346 min

Fantasy 606: The pod with Holly, Solly and the usual three wallies

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.FPL expert Holly Shand joins the pod to give her advice and tips as we pass the halfway point in the season. Statman and Holly advise the best transfers to make before a double gameweek.Should you include Solly March in your side? And is now the time to move on Mo Salah?Plus there's a penalty themed game of Sutton Death.

Jan 26, 202349 min

Fantasy 606: Clough & Taylor's free hit failure

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.Ollie Sutton aka Taylor joins the pod to discuss the father and son management partnership, and explains his decision behind playing their free hit chip.Statman Dave backs Wout Weghorst and tells us which Brighton midfielders are worth buying.Plus, listener Roberto Hollis talks us through his moves as he takes the reins of the listener's team.

Jan 19, 202349 min

Fantasy 606: Double gameweek thoughts and Neil Warnock’s shorts

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back for more fantasy football fun.FPL Focal, AKA Oscar, joins the guys to discuss Aleksandr Mitrovic’s suspension following his yellow card against Leicester and which Manchester City options to use if you want to triple up ahead of their double gameweeks.And actor Rick Bithell, a regular doctor on Coronation Street, joins the pod for a game of Sutton Death.

Jan 5, 202350 min

Fantasy 606: Merry Mitro, dimferentials & tinned squid

Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by FPL expert Gianni Butticè to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. They react to the Boxing Day results and assess their post-World Cup squads. Gianni and Ali play a Christmas-themed Sutton Death. And listener Ryan eyes up changes to the listeners’ team.

Dec 29, 202253 min

Fantasy 606: Fantasy is back with a Christmas cracker

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are reunited after the World Cup to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.With the resumption of the Premier League just over a week away, find out which players you should add to your team using your wildcard.Who does Statman Dave think is a good asset after their performance in Qatar?And Chris and Ali bring some festive cheer to the pod with some carolling.

Dec 15, 202247 min

Fantasy 606: The 'Mistry Machine' and Ali's on trial

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to review the final week of Fantasy Premier League before the World Cup.Ali goes on trial in the Fantasy 606 court as he finds out his fate for having 2 teams in the league.Dave and Chris discuss the biggest let-downs in Fantasy Premier League this season.Plus, the Mistry family join the pod as they take over the listener's team during the World Cup.

Nov 17, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: World Cup wildcard and the Saints go marching in

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to preview another week of Fantasy Premier League.Alistair is made to add Southampton players to his side as part of his punishment for not making the listener team changes.Statman Dave names a starting eleven of players that could perform in the last gameweek before the World Cup.Leon Osman joins the pod for a World Cup themed Sutton Death and with just over a week to go until the tournament, the pod start to think about their wildcards.Plus, should team news be released earlier to stop leaks?

Nov 10, 202253 min

Fantasy 606: Wilson for the win and Dave faces Dapz

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk Fantasy Premier League ahead of gameweek 15.Statman Dave helps you decide whether you should get Callum Wilson into your side or whether you should go with another Newcastle asset.Rapper and Arsenal fan Dapz on the Map, joins the pod as a newbie to FPL and takes on Dave in a Brazilian themed Sutton Death.Plus, Ali tries to argue against his punishment for failing to make the listener team changes.

Nov 3, 202252 min

Fantasy 606: Concerning for Erling and Bruce given both barrels

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League.We visit Dr Dave’s clinic as it looks like Erling Haaland is set to miss this weekend’s match against Leicester. Should you stick with him as captain? Or make the move to an Arsenal asset ahead of their fixture with Nottingham Forest.BBC football correspondent John Murray joins the pod for a game of double-barrelled Sutton Death, and the pod decide which punishment Ali will face for forgetting to change the listener’s team.Plus, Kelly Cates calls Ali out for his pronunciation of Neco Williams.

Oct 27, 202246 min

Fantasy 606: The return of the Egyptian king and Bruce goes bananas

Alistair "Fruit-Bowl", Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to gameweeks 12 and 13 of Fantasy Premier League.After Mo Salah scored against Manchester City, is now the time to reintroduce him to your Fantasy team? And since Haaland didn’t score, should you stick with him as captain?It’s the battle of the commentators as Chris Wise faces Ali for a goalkeeping themed Sutton Death.Plus, the pronunciation buzzer is back.

Oct 18, 202254 min

Fantasy 606: Anfield attackers, Joe Batchelor and the broken buzzer

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to another week of fantasy football.England rugby league international Joe Batchelor joins the pod ahead of the start of the Rugby League World Cup. How does he think England will get on? And how will Joe get on at the all-important game of Sutton Death?Statman Dave discusses which Liverpool attackers to transfer into your side after Jurgen Klopp's change in tactics, and whether to keep Manchester City and Arsenal players ahead of gameweek 12.Plus, the pronunciation buzzer goes rogue!

Oct 13, 202256 min

Fantasy 606: Has Haaland broken fantasy football?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun.With Erling Haaland breaking records every week, the guys discuss whether it’s now time to sell Mohamed Salah. James Maddison can't get into the England squad but should he be in your fantasy team?And Kelly Somers joins for a game of Sutton Death, with the pod trailing 5-1 this season and desperate for a win!

Oct 6, 202251 min

Fantasy 606: Statman snubs Son, and how do you solve a problem like Paquetá?

Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to week 9 of Fantasy Premier League.Statman Dave tells us his changes as Son comes in for Salah, and names a player in each position that would make a good addition to any side.Is Lucas Paquetá the answer to your midfield problems? And is now the time to introduce a pronunciation buzzer to the pod?Plus, Eilidh Barbour joins the pod for a Scottish round of Sutton Death.

Sep 29, 202246 min

Fantasy 606: Banging the drums for a 'premium threemium'

Ali and Chris are joined by Gianni Buttice from Fantasy Football Fest to talk all things FPL. They discuss which players make up a 'premium threemium' and when to make changes using your wildcard. Should you stick to Haaland as captain? And is now the time to take Salah out of your side?Plus, drummer Will Daly finally gets the chance to manage the listener team and showcase his musical talent.

Sep 22, 202249 min

Fantasy 606: Wildcards, train etiquette and 'Statesman Dave' does Prime Minister's Questions

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave (aka Statesman Dave) get you ready for week 7 of fantasy football. The team talk wildcards and whether now is the time to make big changes to your side after a chaotic start to the season.Steve Crossman joins the pod to play Sutton Death’s take on Prime Minister’s Questions.Plus, is it acceptable to leave your bag on the seat of a busy train?

Sep 8, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: The biggest water park in Europe, Granville and goodbyes

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back together once more to chat all things fantasy football. The listener team has finally had a strong week, so can listener Kevin Pringle keep the ship steady?And, after losing every single game of Sutton Death so far, can Ali finally get the first win of the season against Radio 2's Mike Williams.

Sep 1, 202253 min

Fantasy 606: Stoke, seagulls and Scarborough

Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are back after a not very successful fantasy football gameweek. Alistair Bruce-Ball has taken a well deserved holiday. Faris Badwan from The Horrors joins Chris and Dave to talk through his fpl season so far as well as explain how he’s achieved so much in the fantasy footballing world. Mark Dove takes over the listener’s team for the week after George’s shock wildcard decision last week. And the one and only John Acres stops by to play a game of Sutton Death against Statman Dave.

Aug 25, 202251 min

Fantasy 606: Are the listeners going to push the panic button?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for more fantasy football fun. The guys discuss the dreadful start made by the listeners' team, as the latest manager George flirts with the idea of making a jaw-dropping decision to rescue their season.George also takes on Chris in a special game of Sutton Death to mark the Premier League's 30th anniversary.

Aug 18, 202252 min

Fantasy 606: Kane to Haaland and a great first impression

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss how their first teams of the season got on.You'll find out whether Clough and Taylor tinkered with their starting XI ahead of the first deadline and they ask whether you should switch onto Haaland in Gameweek 2.Plus listener Robbo pops by to discuss the changes to the listeners team and comedian Luke Kempner joins the pod to play a game of Sutton Death.

Aug 11, 202249 min

Fantasy 606: Water parks, a stag do and what’s a ‘Threemium’?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for another season of fantasy football. They’ll bring you the best advice, incredible insight as well as the biggest laughs throughout the season.On this first episode Ali, Chris and Statman decide on their teams for Gameweek 1, but things could all change before the deadline on Friday! Plus Andy from Let’s Talk FPL joins your favourite trio to plan the listeners team for the first week.There’s also a Community Shield style game of Sutton Death between Ali and Andy with Chris setting the category.

Aug 3, 202248 min

Fantasy 606: The trophy parade

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final time this season.Find out who takes the Fantasy 606 crown as well as who has been promoted into division 1.Plus there’s the ultimate Sutton Death showdown as the Sant brothers take on Chris and Dave.

May 26, 202255 min

Fantasy 606: Title race goes to the final day

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the penultimate episode of the season.It’s crunch time for many fantasy football managers, with cups, titles, and bragging rights to play for in the final gameweek of the season. Can Ali overtake Statman Dave and claim the trophy for the third year in a row? Or will there be a new champion?Plus 72+ podcast presenter Aaron Paul plays Ali in Sutton Death.

May 19, 202254 min

Fantasy 606: Où est le Stade de France

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite for another week of fantasy football fun.After a very controversial ruling in Sutton Death last week against Julien Laurens, more evidence is brought to the podcast from respected 5 Live journalists as well as listeners. Ali, Chris and Statman also look ahead to the final few gameweeks of the fantasy football season and whether Dave could potentially catch Ali.Plus, West Ham striker Michail Antonio joins the pod to play a game of Sutton Death.

May 12, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: Fawlty Towers, bench boosts and St Albans

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the fantasy footballing world.They ask whether it's finally time to play your bench boost chip and look ahead to the double gameweek.European football expert Julien Laurens joins the podcast to chat about his season and play a game of Sutton Death against Dave.

May 5, 202256 min

Fantasy 606: Power boats, pyjamas and picking Gabriel Jesus

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you the latest from the world of fantasy football.They offer some differential players for your fantasy football team as well as ask why we didn’t flag up Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus.Plus 5 Live’s Steve Crossman joins the podcast to play a crucial game of Sutton Death against Ali.

Apr 28, 202251 min

Fantasy 606: 4 woodwork hat-tricks, 2 weddings and 1 active wildcard

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite in the middle of Gameweek 33 to discuss potential wildcard teams, the form of Bruno Guimarães and would you class a throw-in as a set piece?Plus listener Jonah Philpott joins the podcast to try and restore family honour in Sutton Death.

Apr 21, 202251 min

Fantasy 606: Playing Augusta in a bucket hat, land disputes and a goalpost hat-trick

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave reunite for another week of fantasy football fun.They discuss Ali’s performance at Augusta as well as why you should always be nice! And this week, listener Sam plays Sutton Death against Chris.

Apr 14, 202244 min

Fantasy 606: Apologies, flying economy and goodbye Salah?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the world of fantasy football, including who you should be captaining in Gameweek 32.Plus Jonathan Woodgate joins the podcast to chat about his love for the fantasy game and play a game of Sutton Death.

Apr 7, 202253 min

Fantasy 606: Trent, twins and if I could turn back time

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to gameweek 31.Fantasy Football Fest’s Ed Gray joins the pod to talk fpl social gatherings and how similar he is to certain members of the podcast.Plus there’s a very fiery game of Sutton Death.

Mar 31, 202247 min

Fantasy 606: Pigs in bunkbeds and what’s your favourite sport?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you the latest from the world of fantasy football.There’s no fantasy football this week so we look back at a difficult gameweek 30 for some managers as well as try to work out what Ali’s favourite sport is.Plus the BBC’s golf correspondent Iain Carter joins the podcast to play Sutton Death.

Mar 24, 202252 min

Fantasy 606: Legitimacy, race horsing and the law of large numbers

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Leon Osman.This week Ali, Chris and Statman Dave discuss whether to ‘Free Hit’ for this gameweek as there’s only 4 fixtures as well as how to navigate gameweek 30.Plus can Ali take a win for the podcast in a game of Sutton Death against Leon.

Mar 17, 202249 min

Fantasy 606: PigMan Dave and Doherty decisions

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you all the latest from the world of fantasy football. They look at strategies for navigating the next two gameweeks, including whether Matt Doherty and Harry Kane should come into your sides. And there's a challenge from Australia, as Jack Gillibrand and Matty Day from the Australian FPL Addicts podcast take on Chris and Dave in Sutton Death.

Mar 10, 202252 min

Fantasy 606: Double doubles and snaking the nation

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave chat the latest from the world of fantasy football.They discuss who you should be picking for your squads and try to help you navigate through playing your chips at the right time.Plus presenter Nick Bright pops by to talk beating Ali in the head-to-head league and play a game of Sutton Death.

Mar 3, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: Morecambe, Madrid and a game of Yahtzee

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk about strategies to navigate your way through the next few game weeks and which players you should be getting into your team.Plus listener Megan Hughes pops by to discuss her incredible form in the head-to-head league as well as to play Statman Dave in a game of Sutton Death.

Feb 24, 202253 min

Fantasy 606: Hurricane Harry, nightclubs and Mr Romantic

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss whether Harry Kane will eventually live up to his xG as well as who to triple captain in Gameweek 26.5 Live Drive presenter Tony Livesey pops by to play Sutton Death against Chris and talk about his beloved Burnley.

Feb 17, 202245 min

Fantasy 606: A fixture guru and the luck of the Irish

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the world of fantasy football.You’ll hear from fixture guru Ben Crellin plus the former Republic of Ireland international Andy Reid pops by to play Sutton Death.

Feb 10, 202249 min

Fantasy 606: January signings, Danny Care and the real Statman Dave?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest from the world of fantasy football.With the January transfer window out the way, Ali, Chris and Statman Dave discuss the new arrivals in the Premier League and if you should be signing them up for your fantasy football team. Plus Rugby Union Daily and Harlequins scrum half Danny Care joins the podcast to discuss the Six Nations as well as play Statman Dave in a game of Sutton Death.

Feb 3, 202248 min

Fantasy 606: The one where Bruce gets schooled - twice!

Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Football. Find out which players you should bring in ahead of a possible double Gameweek for Manchester United and Brighton. There's an interruption from Geography teacher Mr Lewis, and listener Steve Clarke joins the pod for a game of Sutton Death. Plus, is now the time to add Mo Salah back into your team?

Jan 27, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: An exclusive from Spencer Owen and making mooooves for Coutinho?

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for your weekly dose of fantasy football advice. This week they discuss all the ‘luck’ around at the moment due to postponements in the Premier League as well as if Aston Villa players could be the way forward for your fantasy team. Plus Hashtag United founder Spencer Owen joins the pod to chat about his fantasy football season and represent the rest of the world in a game of Sutton Death.

Jan 20, 202249 min

Fantasy 606: Stiff throat, sieve head and Kane gains

Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to week 22 of Fantasy Football. This week they’re joined by Ryan and Mark from the Football Fanalytics podcast where we look at how expected goals and expected threat can influence FPL.Which players will you need to take out because of injury? And who is best to get into your side for the Double Gameweek?

Jan 13, 202250 min

Fantasy 606: Are you swapping Salah?

Ali Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look over the festive fixtures and see who is the most improved player of fantasy football. With AFCON starting and lots of players injured, find out whether it’s best to leave Mo Salah in your team or who to replace him with. Plus, BBC commentator Vicki Sparks joins the podcast for a game of Sutton Death against Ali, in a battle of the commentators.

Jan 6, 202248 min

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 23, 202152 min

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 13, 202151 min

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 9, 202152 min

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.

Dec 2, 202152 min

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 25, 202148 min