I always thought I was watching blackbox just for Mark. But we do miss Az, turns out its the give and take between them and the discussion that makes it really special !
No disrespect to Az but to me Mark is Blackbox. I think on his own he makes it a bit more serious. Az plays his part but more as Mark's sidekick. I really like this single format
not really mate. Mark is clearly the knowledgeable one in regards to FPL. Az would probably admit he's a pretty average FPL player but he does has his traits. I think he's a lot more balanced than Mark who's only issue is he is so biased towards the players he owns. Az doesn't do that really. It depends what you want from a pod. I just want FPL stuff and Mark is the man for that. If you come for the comedy double up then they work great together . I question both their actual football takes though 😂. Some of the most ridiculous I've heard but funny. E.g Mark saying Johnson is a good finisher. As a spurs fan I can tell you most of us fans don't agreel 😂
I've made 29 transfers since a disastrous start put me on 5.5 million after wildcarding in gw4. Now recovered to 560k. The game is a lot more fun when you can attack. Taking another hit this week to get in Martinelli and Jesus for Maddison and Welbeck. Previous week I dumped Saka and Greaves for Gordon and Trent. It may get ugly when luck runs out lol.
For balance on the attack strategy, Pras argues for minimising transfers due to assman chip. Both are valid strategies depending on style - I am mulling a Haaland in punt which means Sarr keeps that option open but may go safe with Fernandes.
I’m also quite aggressive, but it hasn’t paid off too often this season. My latest aggressive move to backfire was getting Amad in for Rogers on Friday before his price went up. But 575k at Xmas is OK.
Lovely video. Similar thinking, Ive done Sarr to Saka. Last week I brought in Iwobi to target the Southampton game. He was unlucky. Really surprised he didn't make any lists. Attractive fixture ahead.
“I don’t think anyone is looking at Szobozlai” - I am, he’s in, think he’ll get good minutes and really playing advanced recent weeks, going to get chances for goals and assists and plays for much better team than some others. Yeh it’s a risk with minutes but prepared to give him a few games whilst he’s in this form.
I am that much aware of minutes and maybe that playing more advanced role is true. But it is knee-jerky buying the player after the mega haul vs even more leaky than usual spurs when previously he made like 1 goal and 3 assists in 15/16 games.
@ yeah fair points, know it’s punty, just not really feeling any of the alternatives , maybe Sarr or Martinelli better long term (I had 7m left after getting Trent and Isak in as part of 3 free transfer move) but think Szobo can do well next two. Turns out he’s 7th overall in game for XG last 6 , admittedly largely down to spurs game .
@@zapffe_9581 It’s Leicester at home and West Ham away next, he’s on some set pieces and can just see him in and around box getting chances…..but yeh can see why you call it kneejerk, it’s partly that and lack of faith in other options and recent performances on the eye test Szobo just looked so good so let’s see for a couple.
Mark I wouldnt let the AM chip put you off Allison and having 3 Liverpool. Its available from 24 but you dont have to play it then. For the same reason you don't need to start thinking about rolling over transfers.
No no no! Isak is a talisman, on pens. Jesus is not even first choice 11 but has forced his way into the team so is a high risk/high reward. It’s more should you get both. I would for a free but not for a hit(as it’s likely a -4 on the way in and out!)
So bloody annoying the timing of that Saka injury before Leicester Liverpool. These people getting in Taa because of that do not deserve him. Mark and James from Planet backtracking after saying they wouldn't go there. Sums it all up. Its as if they only said it to put us off?
Decent. A lot more relaxed with Mark on his own . Can't believe how lucky the guy is though. No matter how bad he starts you know absolutely everything will just fall into place for him 🤮 😂
@@pancioherv5781 I've been watching this guy for years. Nice bloke . Good to listen to but believe me. He is jammy. He dropped off a little present day with his ranks but he was known throughout the community as jammy in the scout cast days. It became a bit of a running joke 😂
Ha. Yeah he's definitely one of the few that seem to consistently get the rub of the green.. everyone benches Rogers, Mark kind of forced into it due to possible Evinilson benching. Rogers hauls. A common theme with Mark. Hall last week too. I think he's quite a reckless FPL player in a way but it's good because he's not template. A risk taker where not only does his risk work out, everything around him does too. Like when he captained Rashford over Haaland to get himself back in it and Haaland just stopped scoring full stop 😂
Love this! I could listen to Marks dulcet tones all day! Love a bit of Az action, but if you’re just giving me Mark, deal me in! 🙌
Happy Christmas Blackbox people. Thanks for all the entertainment oh yeah and advice
Nice advice Mark I am at 2 million 13th in my mini league and you have given me hope 🎉🎉
Much appreciated Mark. Helped to crystalize my thoughts and plan ahead. Have a great Christmas.
Good to see a content creator not just pushing Bruno. thanks Mark
I always thought I was watching blackbox just for Mark. But we do miss Az, turns out its the give and take between them and the discussion that makes it really special !
Tx Marc!! Much appreciated! Merry Christmas 🎅 to you and the family!
Bonus BlackBox?! Lovely early Christmas treat. Thanks Mark. Merry Christmas!
merry christmas Mark! Hope we get both of you back soon :)
Just the video I was looking for, didn't expect a solo video from Mark to give the insights!
Lovely early Christmas present this, cheers Mark!
Starts 3:05
No disrespect to Az but to me Mark is Blackbox. I think on his own he makes it a bit more serious. Az plays his part but more as Mark's sidekick. I really like this single format
that is absolutely disrespect to Az. lol.
not really mate. Mark is clearly the knowledgeable one in regards to FPL. Az would probably admit he's a pretty average FPL player but he does has his traits. I think he's a lot more balanced than Mark who's only issue is he is so biased towards the players he owns. Az doesn't do that really. It depends what you want from a pod. I just want FPL stuff and Mark is the man for that. If you come for the comedy double up then they work great together . I question both their actual football takes though 😂. Some of the most ridiculous I've heard but funny. E.g Mark saying Johnson is a good finisher. As a spurs fan I can tell you most of us fans don't agreel 😂
The green screen looks nice. Very green. Merry Christmas Mark and & Az! :)
Merry Christmas Mark
I've made 29 transfers since a disastrous start put me on 5.5 million after wildcarding in gw4. Now recovered to 560k. The game is a lot more fun when you can attack. Taking another hit this week to get in Martinelli and Jesus for Maddison and Welbeck. Previous week I dumped Saka and Greaves for Gordon and Trent. It may get ugly when luck runs out lol.
Merry Christmas ❤🎄🎅
For balance on the attack strategy, Pras argues for minimising transfers due to assman chip. Both are valid strategies depending on style - I am mulling a Haaland in punt which means Sarr keeps that option open but may go safe with Fernandes.
Not sure if I missed it, but can someone tell me why he’s benching Timber third sub at home to Ipswich? 😅
finally someone with common sense im going diaz and pedro to isak for -4
Cheers Mark!
I’m also quite aggressive, but it hasn’t paid off too often this season. My latest aggressive move to backfire was getting Amad in for Rogers on Friday before his price went up. But 575k at Xmas is OK.
Lovely video. Similar thinking, Ive done Sarr to Saka.
Last week I brought in Iwobi to target the Southampton game. He was unlucky. Really surprised he didn't make any lists. Attractive fixture ahead.
Sarr to Saka? Why would you sell Sarr to buy Saka? ;-)
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Haha...It's Arteta we're talking about here. Will be running around by the weekend ;)
I like Odegaard for the Ipswich home game then look into line-ups, maybe go to Diaz and juggle people over the festive period.
Merry Christmas everyone. Did Mark mention Duran? Jesus feels like a big risk so leaning to Duran at the moment.
Been weighing up Jesus myself. Pretty cheap risk to take when I've got a few transfers
“I don’t think anyone is looking at Szobozlai” - I am, he’s in, think he’ll get good minutes and really playing advanced recent weeks, going to get chances for goals and assists and plays for much better team than some others. Yeh it’s a risk with minutes but prepared to give him a few games whilst he’s in this form.
I mean he's been an option from GW1 but currently 13th best option at his price option...and 27th in the midfield...so 🤷
I am that much aware of minutes and maybe that playing more advanced role is true. But it is knee-jerky buying the player after the mega haul vs even more leaky than usual spurs when previously he made like 1 goal and 3 assists in 15/16 games.
@ yeah fair points, know it’s punty, just not really feeling any of the alternatives , maybe Sarr or Martinelli better long term (I had 7m left after getting Trent and Isak in as part of 3 free transfer move) but think Szobo can do well next two. Turns out he’s 7th overall in game for XG last 6 , admittedly largely down to spurs game .
@@zapffe_9581 It’s Leicester at home and West Ham away next, he’s on some set pieces and can just see him in and around box getting chances…..but yeh can see why you call it kneejerk, it’s partly that and lack of faith in other options and recent performances on the eye test Szobo just looked so good so let’s see for a couple.
terrible pick. Cameo appearances roughly every 3 games.
Going Bowen. Wow. And benching Timber over Kerkez. That could be a swing. But cheers to doing it different.
Mark what are your thoughts on triple captain Salah vs Leicester? Liverpool have an xg of 3.65 😮
Much rather wait for Liverpools double GW to play the triple captain. Likely GW 24/25
Mark I wouldnt let the AM chip put you off Allison and having 3 Liverpool. Its available from 24 but you dont have to play it then. For the same reason you don't need to start thinking about rolling over transfers.
Timber not expected to start, that’s why 3rd bench?
Not expected by who? You? . Why wouldn't he start . There is several days rest between games and they can't afford to lose points
Will BOTH Salah & Trent play against Leicester?
Would you Jesus over Isak? I’m leaning towards Isak. I’m 1.2m and happy to take some risk.
No no no! Isak is a talisman, on pens. Jesus is not even first choice 11 but has forced his way into the team so is a high risk/high reward. It’s more should you get both. I would for a free but not for a hit(as it’s likely a -4 on the way in and out!)
Saka to salah for me 👍
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'Mainly about us' 😂
@Morgan Rogers Enjoyer : Jesus nailed at Christmas :-)
So bloody annoying the timing of that Saka injury before Leicester Liverpool. These people getting in Taa because of that do not deserve him. Mark and James from Planet backtracking after saying they wouldn't go there. Sums it all up. Its as if they only said it to put us off?
I'm going rogue and I'm getting Kluivert
Jesus is on 4 yellow cards
Decent. A lot more relaxed with Mark on his own . Can't believe how lucky the guy is though. No matter how bad he starts you know absolutely everything will just fall into place for him 🤮 😂
It’s not luck
Maybe he’s just great at adapting
@steviep76 😂 ok then. I know you don't really believe that
@@pancioherv5781 I've been watching this guy for years. Nice bloke . Good to listen to but believe me. He is jammy. He dropped off a little present day with his ranks but he was known throughout the community as jammy in the scout cast days. It became a bit of a running joke 😂
Ha. Yeah he's definitely one of the few that seem to consistently get the rub of the green.. everyone benches Rogers, Mark kind of forced into it due to possible Evinilson benching. Rogers hauls. A common theme with Mark. Hall last week too. I think he's quite a reckless FPL player in a way but it's good because he's not template. A risk taker where not only does his risk work out, everything around him does too. Like when he captained Rashford over Haaland to get himself back in it and Haaland just stopped scoring full stop 😂