We open this week's episode with celebratory sounds from Paris as Matt was in the French capital when PSG beat Arsenal in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League to set up a showdown agsinst Internazionale. Meanwhile, Nick witnessed Chelsea make it to their first final under the new ownership as the Blues beat Djurgårdens IF to reach the final of the UEFA Conference League where they will play Real Betis.The other clips in this episode are from that same Conference semi-final.

The lads European football adventures see them talk about promising Chelsea academy graduate Reggie Walsh, ticketing problems at The Bridge as well as the kudos of eating in the same restaurant as Eric Cantona. All is revealed in the pod intro.

But anyway, we head back to FPL where Matt and Nick review their game weeks 35 and 36 respectively and plan ahead for the last two weeks of the Premier League season. Whilst not strictly a podcast, Matt gives an honourable mention for the excellent FPL content creator, FPL Denis. Speaking of honours, Nick is still in contention for multiple pieces of silverware, whereas Matt's season is all but over. Hopefully he'll be back stronger for the next campaign.

The brothers look to a big finale for FPL Pod VS Tok as the lads head to Wembley this weekend to see Chelsea V Manchester United in the Women's FA Cup. Nick will also watch the same fixture, albeit in the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's men look to get Champions League football themselves with a victory over Almorim's Red Devils.

And it's Chelsea's game against Manchester United in the Premier League which means that there's another early deadline this week. Interestingly enough, this is so that both sets of fans, like Nick, can also catch the FA Cup final featuring their two teams again on the Sunday. But, yes, make sure you get your transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions done by Friday the 16th of May at 18:00.

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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.

And, of course, until next time, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Well this is a spicy episode! FPL Pod VS Tok turns into a something of a football phone in as Matt poses the question "what is going on at Chelsea?"

It's a pretty open one as questions go, and was inspired by recent editions of the Jon Obi-Mikel's The Obi-One Podcast. (Belated) Happy Star Wars Day to all those one celebrate.

We start by talking about the dramatic changes undergone by Chelsea since the fall of Roman's Empire and the acquisition of the club by the consortium fronted by Todd Bohley. The brothers admit that they have been spoilt as Blues fans over the past 20 years, but the transfer policies, management changes and multi-club ownership model under the current ownership do not sit easy with Matt and Nick. And yes, while they bemoan Chelsea's drop-off from serial winners to top 5 contenders, they do broaden out their discussion to the impact of big money in football, its ethics and whether it is sustainable in the long-term.

Alongside the Blues, we also talk Wrexham, Leeds, Portsmouth, Strasbourg, Red Bull and the Bundesliga. There's also a wee bit of FPL chat when we talk about the form of Cole Palmer.

Nick also declares his preference for non-league football and talks about how he feels valued and part of the community at AFC Croydon and their home, the Mayfield Stadium.

Normal service will be resumed in the next episode when Matt returns from a trip to Paris, but in the meantime, the next deadline for tactics, transfers and captaincy decisions is: Sat 10 May 13:30.

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The music you hear immediately and at the end of the show is from the brilliant Sea of Days! The football clips are from Chelsea's recent game against Legia Warsaw in the UEFA Conference and Manchester City in the WSL Super League respectively.

Thank you again listeners for your much valued support and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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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

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
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• Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

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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