The pressure on football managers has never been higher.

As more money pours into the sport through gambling, global popularity, and social media exposure, the question has shifted from long-term vision to “what have you done for me lately?” In this episode, the Fireside FPL crew dives into whether modern managers are being given enough time to truly build winning teams — or if the sack culture has gone too far.

We debate the fine line between patience and accountability, the role players play in a club’s financial success, and whether managers are unfairly becoming the first scapegoat when results dip.

In this episode:

✅ Are managers fired too quickly in modern football?

🔥 How money, gambling, and pressure have changed expectations

⚡ Do players matter more than managers to club success?

👀 Is patience still possible in today’s game?

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It’s the holiday season at Fireside FPL, and we’re getting festive 🎄

In this episode, we celebrate the holidays by handing out Naughty and Nice list honors based on performances so far this FPL season. Some players have absolutely landed themselves on Santa’s naughty list (looking at you, Enzo Fernández), while others like Marc Guéhi have been model FPL citizens and earned a spot on the nice list.

We also wrap things up by highlighting the true ball scorers who have delivered when it matters most and helped carry managers through the festive period.

Whether you’re enjoying green arrows or surviving red ones, this episode is all about reflecting, laughing, and getting ready for the busy run ahead.

[00:00] Intro

[04:20] Naughty List

[14:05] Nice List

[22:15] Ballscorers

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Liverpool are one of the biggest question marks in FPL right now — and in this episode, we focus only on them.

We break down what’s actually going wrong at Liverpool, whether this is a tactical problem or a personnel issue, and ask the uncomfortable question: is Mohamed Salah finally past his prime?

We also discuss whether Liverpool can rebound with a new approach, which players (if any) are still worth trusting in Fantasy Premier League, and how managers should react going forward instead of chasing old form.

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FPL gave us a packed double Gameweek 14–15, and there’s plenty to break down. This week, we debate who the BEST Arsenal forward is right now, discuss Crystal Palace’s struggling attack, and ask the big question: can Liverpool’s defense even be trusted anymore, no matter the matchup?

We break it all down:

• Arsenal’s true #1 forward option

• What’s wrong with Crystal Palace’s attack

• Is Liverpool’s defense just matchup-proof… in a bad way?

[00:00] Intro

[03:15] Arsenal FWD Situation

[10:20] Newcastle

[15:05] Muñoz

[16:07] Mateta

[19:35] Milk Toast

[20:45] LOLverpool “Defenders”

[22:25] Brighton DEF

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Two Premier League giants… headed in completely opposite directions.

Liverpool continue to spiral — with their big summer signings failing to make an impact — while Arsenal keep rolling despite an endless stream of injuries. One club can’t buy form, the other can’t seem to lose it.

But the main focus this week is GW13 player picks, especially with so many big-name assets either injured or badly out of form. We highlight several under-the-radar options who could be massive for your squads this weekend.

[00:00] Intro

[02:13] Mini League Review

[05:20] Topics

[06:30] LOLverpool

[08:00] Dave LIV Rant

[15:35] Transfers

[20:00] Semenyo

[23:45] Doku

[25:27] E. Anderson

[28:55] Eze

[32:08] Saka

[34:50] Lacroix

[38:38] Gibbs-White

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We’re back to the regular schedule!

After the international break chaos, the Fireside FPL boys return with GW12 player picks — but this week’s episode has a twist.

With major injuries across Arsenal, Bournemouth, Palace, and more, we focus our entire picks section on like-for-like replacements for your hurting squads. Whether you’re missing defenders, mids, or forwards, we’ve got the best options to keep your team rolling.

Phil was traveling, so we brought in our legendary “special guest,” Adi to fill the third seat. 😂⚽🧢

[00:00] Intro

[03:10] Topics

[04:55] Arsenal Injury Bug

[08:00] Transfers

[12:00] Player Picks

[21:45] DEF Replacements

[32:15] MID Replacements

[40:45] FWD Replacements

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International break is here again, so this week, the Fireside FPL crew takes a break from the usual player picks to hold FPL Court — where Sean, Dave, and Phil take turns arguing for or against some of FPL’s hottest takes.

From Salah’s top-3 potential to the dreaded Haaland auto-captain debate, we’re putting major FPL opinions on trial.

Plus, we cover Sesko’s injury, Szoboszlai’s yellow card trouble, and whether the BPS system needs a total overhaul.

[00:00] Intro

[02:33] Mini League Review

[05:30] Sesko

[06:39] Szoboszlai

[08:50] BPS Rework?!

[15:25] FPL Court

[17:20] Premium DEF over Premium MIDs

[23:05] Haaland Auto-Captain??

[29:00] Transfer INJUSTICE

[36:10] Wrap Up

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In this episode, the boys break down the 5 best long-term transfers to carry you from GW11 through GW15 — right before we receive 5 free transfers for AFCON in GW16.

The goal? Build a squad with long-term consistency, bank solid picks, and set yourself up to delay your second-half Wildcard for a massive advantage later in the season.

We also touch on Liverpool and Arsenal’s Champions League results, who was missing, and how it impacts your FPL squads.

[00:00] Intro

[02:52] What Are We Talking About

[05:45] Mini League

[09:30] Topics

[09:58] LIV / Madrid

[10:48] Gyökeres Injury

[13:38] Spicy Spurs

[16:40] Muñoz

[23:45] Semenyo

[29:00] Van Dijk

[34:30] Bruno Fernandes

[40:30] Gvardiol

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