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The Race for the Champions League

Season 1, Ep. 34
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With game week 34 still in play at the time of recording, Matt and Nick discuss free hit performances and look ahead to the next round of matches.


It was a strong performance from Matt in 34, which he puts down to some much needed time off where he went all in on a podcast marathon. He knows how to live, eh?


Alongside taking in his usual favourites Matt's podcast of the week is FPL Focal who provides great FPL analysis and advice.


With the league title and relegation places all decided in April, the only thing to play for now in the Premier League is those coveted European places, particularly the top 5 Champions League spots. The brothers talk about which teams to consider for this run-in as well as the promise of double game weeks in 36.


As ever, the lads go off on their usual tangents, this time taking in the mastery of Jordan Pickford, AFC Wrexham's back to back to back promotions and the logistics of the Belgium and Scottish Leagues respectively. SPL Pod VS Tok next season anyone? The brothers also come up with a plan to get big Neville Southall involved in the pod.


Nick also opens the show by discussing how, like Thomas Tuchel as he goes from ground to ground to scout on potential England players, he travelled from Stamford Bridge after seeing Chelsea's 1-0 victory against Everton in the Premier League to the Mayfield Stadium where he met up with Dad to watch AFC Croydon beat East Grinstead 4-1 in their final game of the season. Clips from Croydon's match is available via their quality YouTube channel.


Going back to FPL, your deadline for transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is, Friday the 2nd of May at 18:30.


You can join the league via the code: jeepsw


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Thanks again to Sea of Days for our brilliant music and thank you, the listeners, for your continued support! Please also join in and share and review FPL Pod VS Tok.


Football clips in this episode come from Chelsea's UEFA Conference game against Legia Warsaw.


And remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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