Fireside XI

by Sean Feeley, Philip Charnley, David Farina

Sports News Soccer

Season 1

GW12 Player Picks + Injury REPLACEMENTS for MAJOR FPL Stars

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 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: ▶️ YouTube — youtube.com/@FiresideFPL 🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 📸 IG — instagram.com/fireside_fpl 🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — patreon.com/FiresideFPL

FPL COURT: The Boys Debate FPL’s BIGGEST Questions

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 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: ▶️ YouTube — youtube.com/@FiresideFPL 🐦 X — https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 📸 IG — instagram.com/fireside_fpl 🔥 Join The Fire Tribe — patreon.com/FiresideFPL

GW11–15: TOP Transfer Targets to SURVIVE Until AFCON

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 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

GW10 PREVIEW | United On the Rise & Sean’s Dad Brain Strikes Again 😂

Manchester United are climbing, Liverpool are collapsing, and Sean’s Dad Brain makes an early cameo as he forgets what gameweek we’re actually on 😂 In this GW10 Preview, we break down the teams and players trending up (United, Kroupi, Bruno G) and those trending down (Liverpool assets, João Pedro). Phil still has hope in Gyökeres — even if it’s not coming from the Premier League. We also discuss transfer targets, player picks, and which teams you should back (or avoid) heading into Gameweek 10. [00:00] Intro [03:00] Review [05:47] Topics [15:05] Transfers [20:00] Player Picks [21:00] Kroupi [25:00] Gyökeres [30:00] Bruno G [35:00] Muñoz / Rodgers [38:00] Brighton 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

GW9 FWD PICKS | Liverpool's Collapse & Man U's Rise + Gyökeres Hope | Fireside FPL Ep. 70

Liverpool’s collapse continues, and Dave’s loving every second of it. This week, the Fireside FPL crew breaks down what’s gone wrong with Liverpool’s big assets, talks through Gyökeres’ underlying numbers (and why there’s still hope), and debates the best transfer targets heading into Gameweek 9 — including Reece James and some under-the-radar midfield picks. (0:00) Intro (4:35) Mini League (8:20) Topics (14:15) Transfers (18:00) Reece James (22:00) Liverpool Premiums (23:46) Gakpo (26:45) Mbeumo (31:47) Thiago (36:40) Favorite Transfer Targets (37:25) Gyökeres (40:00) Roefs 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

GW8 TOP Player Picks + Calvert-Lewin vs Mateta DEBATE | Fireside FPL Ep. 69

FPL Gameweek 8 is here! The Fireside FPL crew returns from the international break to break down our favorite player picks for the week. We recap the biggest international break headlines, debate Calvert-Lewin vs JP Mateta, and Phil spotlights a few cheaper options that could deliver big this weekend. In this episode: ✅ Quick recap of international break news 🔥 Calvert-Lewin vs Mateta debate ⚡ Arsenal, Bowen, and Paquetá updates 👑 Budget “Cheapos” to help balance your squad [00:00] - Intro [03:50] - Topics [08:50] - Transfers [12:52] - Fixture Notes [14:00] - Player Picks [24:10] - JP Mateta [27:50] - Arsenal Guys [36:40] - Bowen/Paquetá [37:50] - Cheapos! 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

GW7 To AFCON LIVE Wildcard Draft + VAR Controversy | Fireside FPL Ep. 67

FPL Gameweek 7 is here! The Fireside FPL crew reviews GW6’s biggest talking points, including questionable VAR decisions and Sunderland’s shock start to the season. Then, we do our LIVE Wildcard team built to last all the way through to the AFCON transfers in GW16. In this episode: ✅ GW6 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 VAR controversy & Sunderland’s surprise EPL form ⚡ GW7 Wildcard draft build 👑 Strategy: Building a squad to last until AFCON in GW16 [00:00] - Intro [02:55] - Mini League Recap [06:00] - Topics [14:45] - GK [20:34] - DEF [28:50] - MID [37:50] - FWD 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

FPL GW6 TOP Player Picks + Grealish Bounce Back & Bruno’s Appeal | Fireside FPL Ep. 66

FPL Gameweek 6 is here! The Fireside FPL crew looks back at GW5 and breaks down the biggest talking points, transfer trends, and our top player picks heading into GW6. We debate whether this could finally be Grealish’s bounce-back week, why Bruno Fernandes is a top midfield option regardless of fixture, and highlight a few cheap midfield gems that could become must-haves. In this episode: ✅ GW5 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 Grealish — bounce-back incoming? ⚡ Bruno Fernandes: matchup-proof midfield star 👑 Cheap MID gems you should consider this week [00:00] - Intro [01:40] - Mini League Review [06:45] - Topics [14:25] - Transfers [22:15] - Player Picks [23:00] - Grealish [26:30] - Ndiaye [29:00] - Mbeumo [31:50] - Bruno Fernandes [36:00] - Mateta [39:05] - Stach [41:25] - Anthony 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

FPL GW5 DIFFERENTIAL Player Picks + Salah’s Late Goals & Grealish Reaction | Fireside FPL Ep. 65

FPL Gameweek 5 is here! The Fireside FPL crew looks back at GW4 and previews the biggest talking points, transfers, and player picks for GW5. From Salah’s frustrating late goals, to our spot-on Grealish call (and how to react after his blank), we’ve got you covered. Plus, we highlight some exciting differentials like Kudus and Szoboszlai. In this episode: ✅ GW4 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 Salah’s late goal frustration ⚡ Grealish: right call or time to move on? 👑 Player picks for GW5: Kudus, Szoboszlai & more [00:00] - Intro [03:55] - Mini League Review [08:00] - Topics [18:30] - Transfers [22:15] - Player Picks 🚨 Want to see our full FPL rankings by position each week + teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Watch on Youtube -- https://youtu.be/QzQAtizcyhA Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

FPL GW4 TOP Wildcard Strategy + Isak DECISION | Fireside FPL Ep. 64

FPL Gameweek 4 is here! The Fireside FPL crew runs a live Wildcard draft, building a squad with flexibility and cash in the bank. The plan? To easily swap Evanilson to Isak if Liverpool’s new striker keeps firing. 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on IG -- instagram.com/fireside_fpl Join The Fire Tribe -- patreon.com/FiresideFPL

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