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Fantasy 606 2023/24 season INCOMING
The Fantasy 606 podcast is back as the 2023/24 Premier League season is on the horizon.From top guests to Sutton Death, Alistair Bruce-Ball looks back at the best bits from last season.

Fantasy 606: The villain, the valiant and the victorious
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back with the final episode of the season.Jonathan Woodgate joins the pod after winning head-to-head Division 1.They also announce the winners of Division 2, Fantasy 606 Overall and the all important mini-league. Will Statman Dave be victorious?Plus, there’s a European-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Strategic thinking and 'Zutton' death
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave preview the final weekend of the Premier League season.Statman Dave's confidence is high as he looks to win the league title but can he do it?With one gameweek to go, find out who you should include in your final team of the season.Plus, there's an alphabet-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Double differentials and replacing Rashford
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back to preview gameweek 37 of Fantasy Premier League.With just two weeks to go before the end of the season, is now the time to go differential to win your mini league?After Marcus Rashford missed Manchester United’s win over Wolves due to injury, find out whether you should look to replace him in your side.Plus the organiser of GW39, Benny Blanco, joins the pod to talk about the FPL charity football match and play Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Hands, shoulders and odd socks
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Luke Kempner to preview gameweek 36 of Fantasy Premier League.With just three weeks left of the season there’s some fighting talk between Chris and Dave about who will win the league.Luke takes on Dave in a Eurovision-themed game of Sutton Death.Plus Pep Guardiola drops by to give us some early team news.

Fantasy 606: Pass Go and collect Newcastle players
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to gameweek 34 of Fantasy Premier League.Megan Hughes joins the pod to discuss the battle at the top of head-to-head league division one. Can she beat Jonathan Woodgate to the title?Statman Dave advises which assets to get in ahead of the last four games of the season.Plus, there's a Monopoly-themed game of Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: Dos and don'ts in a double gameweek
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you your weekly dose of Fantasy Premier League chat.Fantasy Football Scout CEO Chris James joins the pod to help preview double gameweek 34 and plays a difficult manager themed game of Sutton Death.Statman Dave tells us who has made the cut for his wildcard and which teams are best to have multiple assets from.Plus, there's some fighting talk as we head towards the end of the season.

Fantasy 606: Wildcards, Watkins and Dave's differentials
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave preview gameweek 32 of Fantasy Premier League.Former Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford joins the pod after pressing the wildcard button for his side.Statman Dave talks us through his differential picks for the remaining fixtures in the season and highlights the strikers that will score points.Plus, there's a goal-scoring game of Sutton Death between Chris and Jermaine.

Fantasy 606: Salah's spot-kick and the sea anemone
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring you your weekly dose of FPL chat.Should you keep Mo Salah? And who gets your captain's armband this week?Dr Dave assesses Marcus Rashford after he picked up an injury against Everton.The buzzer police are out again during the Masters for the pronunciation of sea anemone.Plus, one lucky listener plays Sutton Death.

Fantasy 606: FPL x The Masters? In your wildest dreams
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.They’re joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter in Augusta ahead of the start of the Masters.We talk manager sackings and what this means for Leicester going forward.Plus, Ali tells us about his nightmares growing up.

Fantasy 606: free hit fishing across the pond
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.Brandon and Josh from the Always Cheating podcast join from across the pond in New York.There's plenty of advice on who to include in a free hit side and also what to do if you still have chips left.Plus, Ali and Dave team up in a USA-themed game of Sutton Death.
Fantasy 606: Oh my Ward and the 'vegetarian'
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Wes aka FPL Heisenberg to look ahead to gameweek 27.There's plenty of advice on when to use your chips and if you have already used them, how you can make a long term plan.Did Ali's wildcard pay off for him? And why did Chris pick Toney over Nunez?Plus Chris gets stitched up Sutton Death style.

Fantasy 606: Manchester United, muntjacs and missing balls
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.Captaincy is a talking point ahead of gameweek 26. Do you play it safe with Haaland? Or is now the time to go differential?Statman Dave shares possible wildcard transfers and suggests ways to plan ahead.Plus, Those Damn Crows drummer Ronnie Huxford joins the pod for a Manchester United-themed game of Sutton Death.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!
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!

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.

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.

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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.