FPL GAMEWEEK 5 PREVIEW | Fantasy Premier League 2024/25 | GW5 FPL Therapy S1 E5

[@HellmansDog]

Something about your personality and way of speaking that makes this pod so soothing, keep it up bro!

[@FPLTherapy]

That is so great to hear, thanks for watching/listening!

[@vincewega171074]

@HellmansDog Raptor is great! Brilliant. And he's like our fpl shrink! We need him lol 😆 (and support him back when needed).

[@669jamaica]

Bang on

[@FPL-LARD]

Morning Ross I feel your pain, FPL is a game where you can spend hours trying to go over all of the stats and build a strategy only to bomb at the weekend and then notice Dave from accounts who only plays the game because you mithered him for weeks is sitting top of the mini league having not made any transfers and just keeping his armband on Haaland lol

[@FPLTherapy]

Morning mate! Hahaha it really is a love hate relationship!

[@adamdaniels2759]

This is the single greatest source of FPL content that exists currently

[@FPLTherapy]

This is the single greatest comment of the day, thank you!

[@fredjma]

You are so good at this Ross. Bloody hell , talking for that long and keeping it interesting and relevant . Doing that just after learning your guest was not coming . 👏🙌

[@FPLTherapy]

Aw mate this has made my morning! Thanks for the kind words and appreciation

[@Qlicky]

@@FPLTherapy It went nicely with your 'It ultimateively doesn't matter' advice. It is what it is and you just go along with it. Which goes nicely with your other advice "Why cant I apply my own advice to myself?" Loved the video.

[@IILorenzo7]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on mental health and FPL. Very powerful. Putting this out there and making it ok to talk about can make a huge difference to some. Much love Ross!

[@evankelly9835]

Been watching you for the last 3/4 years Ross, and you’re genuinely my favorite bc of how human and genuine you are. That section about mental health was very touching and it helps me recenter and enjoy the content and game that much more!

[@FPLTherapy]

This is amazing to hear, thank you for watching my friend!

[@acciow4998]

For April fool's day next year ( which happens to fall on your upload day, Tuesday) you should get 'FPL raptor' as a guest on fpl therapy 😆 ( will be an editing nightmare tho)

[@FPLTherapy]

Hahaha I actually really like this

[@jefft9117]

Thank you for your segment on the mental health aspects of FPL. It is something that is overlooked and I greatly appreciate that you touched on this topic. While FPL is an escape from everyday life, it truly can be toxic. I do my best to not let it impact me negatively when I have a bad week but it is not always easy. Hearing you speak about is very encouraging and affirms that I am not the only person who feels this way. Keep up all of the great content and best of luck the remainder of the season!

[@nez99]

Absolutely loved the mental health section . Brilliant🙏❤️❤️❤️ MORE!!!!!

[@gsampson97]

I'd love maybe every 2/3 weeks just an episode on your own. I much prefer these types of episodes

[@damionculling3965]

Listened to this early on Wednesday morning, really enjoyed. I really feel mental health in FPL is overlooked, Ross you speak so well about it, thank you

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much for listening and for the kind words mate

[@FPL_Sam]

Great pod again Ross! Love the addition of the mental health segment. We talk about the psychology of football players and managers all the time. We should also look at our mood related to FPL, how that affects are decisions and just overall wellbeing. I completely agree I won't remember this bad gameweek in a year, two or even five. But I will always remember the time the delivery driver said enjoy your food and I replied with you too 🙈😂

[@v_dynamite]

This is just lovely. Loved your bit on the mental aspect of the game. There's always a demographic that loves playing FPL for the reasons they do and it means something to them. Golden advice for this demography on how to ride the lows.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@grantsherman8479]

Thank you so much for the mental health portion of this week’s video. For me, it hasn’t been FPL but it’s been video games, and your thoughts and conversation have really helped my approach. I had a sticky note on my monitor that said “it’s just a game”; now it has your quotes on it instead. (1:15:57)

[@Rigg96]

After a 17 pointer, I needed a bit of fpl therapy 😅

[@FPLTherapy]

Me too!

[@TommyGunOZ]

17 points wow lol

[@tashitenzingbhutia4371]

Same here 😂

[@alexargow3802]

Wow brutal

[@CairneyGG]

I like how you go through each fixture and talk about the result and each team etc. I don't watch your other content it's not for me if I'm being honest but I'd watch this all day long.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it!

[@maximo6405]

This is pure gold Ross!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate!

[@jamesa008]

Top man Ross. There is a lot of toxicity in football and FPL. Mature and thoughtful analysis like this, helps to balance it all out.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, really appreciate this

[@ZachJP3]

Love the mental health bit and I feel a lot better about life and fpl and to have fun in fpl and enjoy my highs and lows and celebrate my best weeks and Haaland hatricks and Haaland blanks but overall have fun more Thanks Ross

[@FPLTherapy]

Great to hear, big love

[@issimi]

Wow, your content is getting better and better! And like i commented on X, i watch every video you put up and do not care at all about your points or rank. Your psychological ananlysis is spot on and differentiate you from the other content creators3in a very positive and unique way! Keep on going!!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@JoelEmbiid_]

Absolutely loving this podcast every single week. Whether it’s just you or with a guest we will be watching! Keep smashing it mate

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@XDC2000X]

Love the content you are making Ross! You have a very natural way to talk about FPL and keep me interested in what you have to say. Keep up the good work m8!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@mphenwood1]

Thanks for your work on “FPL and mental health”. I find a lot of the things you talk about can be applied to life in general as well as FPL. You’ve signposted a few techniques I believe I can use to improve my own mental health. Cheers.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks so much, and I'm glad I could help out a bit!

[@FootyLoverTom]

Hi Ross, i’ve been enjoying these. Must be amazing to have your own podcast, looks like you’re really enjoying yourself. Thought you did a great job for a solo pod.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, honestly this is so true, it really is a bit of a dream!

[@piko4566]

Ross that section on mental health was spot on. Thanks for spotlighting it. I help out with a local mens mental health charity called Project Talking Football which helps guys come to terms with their feelings and anxieties based around a game of football. I have seen a lot of the things you highlighted so it's nice to see you using your exposure to bring these issues to light. Keep up the good work.

[@FPLTherapy]

That sounds like a brilliant initiative mate! Thanks for the support and kind words

[@armanmaurer3123]

this is the best fpl content ive ever seen, love the mental health bit, keep going ross ❤

[@FPLTherapy]

That's great to hear, thanks mate!

[@gothgurlfriend]

GREAT content. Keep going Ross.

[@jonphillips2135]

Love the pod it’s the highlight of my Tuesday each week! I’ve tried to not get too carried away when I do well and not beat myself up when I do bad, it’s a rollercoaster! Thanks for raising mental health awareness, your words will mean a lot to those that are struggling.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you my friend! Glad to hear you are enjoying the podcast!

[@gabrielventer8535]

Thank you for the mental health section. Genuinely made a difference for me. Shout-out to you Ross ❤️

[@FPLTherapy]

This has made my day. So glad even one person got some value from it

[@Jim-gh6mr]

Great video again Ross and some great advice. As somebody who has struggled with my mental health in the past I get where you are coming from with not wanting to hear "its just a game". I can't speak for everyone who struggles but I know when I was at my lowest rationalisation goes out of the window. It is just a game and even if you are really passionate about it which is great, it shouldn't impact on you that much if you have most of your other ducks in a row (job, family, friends, health etc). Chances are if you are struggling more than you ought to be about a game then something else important in your life isn't making you happy.

[@FPLTherapy]

I agree with this sentiment, it's very unlikely that it is only FPL causing negative mental health, it is likely an extension of another factor impacting your life in a negative manner. Thanks for sharing your experience mate

[@glennjensen6068]

Just love your positive attitude:) Keep all the good stuff coming:)

[@dyslexicmammoth]

Hey man I appreciate you talking about mental health. Coming from someone who has previously suffered with low mood and depression, it's weird how the smallest of things can bring you down. Well done for talking about it, men need to talk more 👍🏼

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks for your comment, and glad to hear more people talk about it. Hopefully this chat helped a few people out

[@Qlicky]

Great listen mate! Football is a bonus.

[@twild233]

Absolutely love your content, and really appreciate the mental health chat. Very interesting and important topic. Cheers mate! PS- my squad has been in shambles. This is my first year of FPL and absolutely loving it despite my shortcomings lol Excited for the rest of the season. Best of luck

[@FPLTherapy]

Big love mate, and best of luck for the next few gameweeks!

[@Sidd-YouTube]

Mental health and FPL part was spot on! Way to go Ross!

[@Sidd-YouTube]

Oh and my three differentials are Jackson, Delap and Solanke!

[@FPLTherapy]

Love those differentials!

[@JamesHilton-y7x]

You're a legend Ross. Whenever I'm having a crap day I stick on one or your podcasts and it always makes the day a bit better. Keep it up man.

[@FPLTherapy]

That is awesome to hear, hopefully fewer crap days for you in the future!

[@paavop]

Great video as always Ross, really liked your Mental Health bit. People sometimes forget that FPL is like choosing dice, some dice have higher numbers on them and some are weighted more favorably to big numbers than others, but in the end, all dice can roll 1 and higher numbers. Just make sure your dice are rolling (players actually play) and you do your best to choose the favorable dice; the rest is down to luck.

[@Neil.Stewart]

Your best video yet imo Ross. Great FPL insight, kindness and life advice in general. Very touching in places too in areas that have/are affecting my life. You're a pro mate and thank you for sharing. Good luck to you and keep that good stuff coming eh 👏👌

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much mate! I'm glad you enjoyed

[@arvindmehta8087]

Thank you Ross for mental health slot. It’s very helpful 🙏

[@abelmuthalaly78]

This is one of the best podcasts I listen to. Keep up the excellent work and enthusiasm, Ross. It’s all going to turn around for good soon. ❤

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you very much :)

[@justforsneakz]

Man, mental health section was extremely good, loved your insights and you are clearly very well educated in the area. Keep up the great work, reckon you could probably do a dedicated psych podcast on the side if you ever found that appealing! I'd listen!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, I like the sound of that!

[@GARRY_W]

Excellent content again Ross. Nice relaxed pace.

[@robertfleming8974]

Fantastic that you tackled mental health in this episode. The world feels a bit broken arguably and life is tough enough anyway and so FPL provides some kind of escape perhaps. Kudos to you for tackling this subject Ross. Great episode.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words

[@lassadaissaoui864]

Love you raptor, it's all about moments and history

[@NathanMellows-uj8mp]

Really appreciating the mental health segment. I think as a Spurs fan I’ve learned over the years that in the moment when we have a setback the feeling of sadness is intense however, I tend to have almost forgotten about it by the evening or next day. I think with FPL I struggle to detach after a rough GW. What has helped is doing things completely unrelated to football in general like connecting with nature, gym, focusing on my family, clients & things that are in the bigger scheme of things so much. Also, you’re right regarding the long term. Before you know it, you’ve all but forgotten about it all. Cheers.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks for sharing mate! Agree completely about doing other things! Going for a walk really helps me 🙏🏼

[@TheSwedishMachine]

Mental health section was my favorite! You are by far my favorite FPL content creator

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you very much my friend!

[@SamCantale]

Amazing work. Such an important message ❤

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mum

[@jag_purwaha1]

Ross - keep up the good work. It’s easy to get caught up with the negativity and ‘hate’ online, but you have built a great community. We enjoy watching your content, and admire the commitment and efforts in creating content daily.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks so much mate!

[@Redditor]

Flu has destroyed me this week! Hopefully will be on the show soon!

[@ImmortalTreknique]

Jack! Haha Hope you're well, dude 😊🤘🖖👊💪🍻

[@FPLTherapy]

Feel better soon mate

[@TheNbajaj]

I filled out the survey on mental health in FPL and for me it is a game that leaves me at the worse frustrated after a bad week but not necessarily low. But I still came away with so much after watching the segment on mental health and recommend you all do because this is so much more than just about FPL.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you mate, and thanks for filling out the survey for the study!

[@fplmathematics]

Great podcast. 🎧 Really good analysis throughout. I think the goals for Rodgers will come. ⚽️ Some midfielder total points comparisons GW 1-4: 📊 - B. Fernandes £8•4m 12points 🔴 - ⁠Nkunku £6•2m 10points🔵 - ⁠Martinelli £6•9m 10points 🔴 - ⁠Rodgers £5•1m 8points🟣 - ⁠Doku £6•5m 7points💠 Recommend giving Rodgers more time. 🕰️ Cole Palmer only started returning in Game Week 8 last year. ⚽️

[@FPLTherapy]

I hope you’re right mate! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Temkras]

Hello Ross. Here are my weekly appreciation post. Keep doing what you do best - I LOVE your content!

[@FPLTherapy]

This is so kind, thank you!

[@conoroleary563]

Top stuff again Ross, head up mate, your luck will turn soon I’m sure! Loved every episode so far

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you Conor!

[@t_enesenibo]

Thanks so much, Ross. I also got 24. You are actually my inspo I'm now on my wc

[@t_enesenibo]

If you were on a wc, who'd you look to get in?

[@brynlawrence9554]

Would love to hear more in depth chat from the sports psych perspective. The penalty discussion was super interesting!

[@domorquaay]

You must have been a therapist in another life, calming the masses who without your advice would likely be rage trading as we speak 😭😭 Thank you Ross, love your work ❤️

[@FPLTherapy]

Haha thanks my friend, glad I can help a little bit 🙏🏼

[@ninos_cityzen]

Always love this podcast ! We all support you Ross , FPL is a marathon ❤.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you mate!

[@potpanmanF1]

Great listen, Ross. Especially the mental health section. Ive tried to highlight the importance of MH in F1 fantasy but havent got close to how well you articulated it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@FPLTherapy]

Appreciate the kind words mate

[@davejenkins4417]

Feeling your same pain this week Ross with 26 points 😂. Onwards & upwards 💪🏼. Love the vids & therapy keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@EmanCipated919]

As always great episode, must be nice knowing you have Raptor as a backup guest if needed xD Appreciate the mental health part, I'm guilty of always checking my live rank after every goal, never thought how it affects me throughout the day.

[@FPLTherapy]

Hahaha appreciate it mate, and yeah honestly looking at my live rank less really helps with the volatility of FPL

[@tashitenzingbhutia4371]

Thank you Ross..I was too feeling low and felt like quitting Fpl and never play again but like u said it's like Toxic relation can't let it go also.😢 but listening to u felt good. Thank u. Let's hope again Halland blank and Salah double Hattric 😊

[@danrahilly4881]

my favourite thing about ALL of Ross's videos is that he always starts them with a massive grin - it's like he can't believe he gets to talk about FPL every day to thousands of people and he shows how happy he is with that. Best thing about it is that I always smile back at the screen :D Keep up the good content Ross!

[@FPLTherapy]

Aw thanks mate, I do love that I get to do this!

[@petermulligan6856]

Absolutely love your content mate. Perfect antidote for seeing my flight cancelled 🙃

[@FPLTherapy]

I hope you're on the flight now!

[@Matt.Riley01]

A sports psychology pod…I’m down for that brosef 👊

[@Skiblord500]

Yessss!!!!! Another podcast love it digidy dawggggg

[@henrymorganx]

I find your background in psychology is so so interesting from an fpl perspective. would deffo like to hear more about your studies and psychology in fpl in general !

[@FPLTherapy]

That's great to hear, thanks mate!

[@MidnightMuleFPL]

a very good series, well done 😎

[@miguelmarques2172]

This is the third season in a row I benched Gabriel for his first goal, this has to be my personal FPL meme by now 😂 Also keep up with the good work!

[@DaveMcG23]

Favourite podcast on youtube. Keep it up Ross!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@seanhorgan5380]

The solo podcasts are still brilliant Ross. Keep the head up mate. Still so early in the season. Plenty of time to claw it back yet. Points are still so clustered right now. Rank is still not really essential right now

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you Sean!

[@NayanKumar07]

You'll surely bounce back mate. Keeping that smile and mind in peace is most important.

[@deenconnelly4146]

Love all your content Ross. Thx

[@FPLTherapy]

I appreciate that!

[@AlanSharp-x8r]

Thanks Ross. I'm fortunate not to be suffering mental health issues but I know a few people who are. Well done for talking about this in what I expect is a male dominated environment. Your advice can be applied in many walks of life. ❤

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate

[@amjadno17]

Don't worry Ross, remember fpl is a marathon not a sprint, plus on the positive you have gained a new subscriber.

[@FPLTherapy]

Get in! Thanks for subscribing :)

[@TurtleFPL]

Only FPL creator I can bear to watch after a week like that. Not to share in the misery but because I know Ross brings the positivity

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏼

[@mrpotato442]

Guest #2 was ill after low points total in GW4....just like myself 😂 Your more than capable of flying solo Ross....keep up the good work 👍

[@woodyjohnson8575]

You don’t need a guest on Ross. Ramble away by yourself its still good. Fair play to ya for your positive attitude towards last weeks points. A lot of guys playing FPL let it ruin their weekend. I was one of them for a time so I changed my attitude and now refuse to let it wreck my head for any longer than the moment it just happened. I allow for one quick outburst 😅 and then move on to laughing about it straight after.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate, and great approach to take!

[@richarddavis1310]

Thanks for the mental health piece. Very important to talk about it. Whether poor mental health is related to FPL or not. Highs and lows in FPL are normal and being invested in it is why it’s fun to play. But if you can’t escape the lows, then it’s important to talk about it. Mental illness is a massive problem so it’s important to normalise speaking about it.

[@nathanball4029]

Love the podcast mate keep it up🫡

[@FPLTherapy]

Much appreciated

[@JuliusGeezerYT]

great bit on psychology. tbh i am one of those who thinks it shouldn’t affect general mental health, but listening you i do understand how it can. awesome bit of content mate 👍

[@FPLTherapy]

This is so brilliant to hear, thank you for remaining open minded, wish more people had your attitude!

[@Keith-l7i]

Such a great podcast buddy. Keep up the good work.

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@FPL_Habesha]

guest or not this is the best pod out here! keep up the amazing work mate!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate! Appreciate you!

[@graham7244]

There's a reason why I consistently listen to the vids and the podcast whilst not even necessarily following the same game pathway as yourself and it's purely because I like it. Don't change for anybody. Trolls will be trolls.

[@FPLTherapy]

Appreciate you mate

[@bcat845]

Yeah, this podcast is just so good

[@FPLTherapy]

I love this, thank you so much

[@jonathanwalker6652]

This is weekly heaven!

[@henrymorganx]

Therapy needed today, much appreciate

[@ariellavender5348]

You're a legend Ross I love watching this while cooking dinner for the mrs :)

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks mate! Can you cook me dinner as well please?

[@ariellavender5348]

@@FPLTherapy I got you sorted!!

[@brynlawrence9554]

I think United’s attack is gonna click into gear sooner rather than later. Zirkzee and Amad had some absolutely brilliant link up play. Once they find some consistent finishing they will be dangerous. With Hojlund Rashy and Garnacho too!

[@alijuddy5362]

Ross, adding my two bit to the psychology of playing FPL. First, don't have high hopes every GW! Expect less from your team and you will always be happy with whatever score you get! Secondly, enjoy the process, the complete process of managing your team. The changes you envisage, the decisions you make again without having too many expectations. Watch and listen to your favourite content creators but try and make your own decisions so that you don't blame others! In my case I watch you of course, Harry, Oscar, Andy, Fran and few others like FPL Now and FPL Tips!

[@4TheVibes]

I love this. Don’t you dare stop! 😡❤️😂

[@FPLTherapy]

I won't!

[@hwany11]

While watching this video, after you mentioned that you take notes while the games are happening, it got me wondering: on average, how many EPL games do you watch in full? Or do you mainly watch extended highlights? Also, I agree with the top comment, you seem to have a really chill personality, which makes you easy to listen to! Love it, bro!

[@FPLTherapy]

Thanks bro! I usually watch 4-5 games in full, and then extended highlights for every other game :)

[@MaxGormley]

You haven’t commented as FPL Raptor this week so I’m going to have to make my own kind words… WOW, another incredible video, you should be very proud of yourself, keep smashing it egg🥚❤️

[@FPLTherapy]

Aww thanks Max, Raptor clearly wasn't feeling this podcast! Bald fraud!

[@dyslexicmammoth]

Genuinely my favourite FPL content creator

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much!

[@PokemanJay.]

Enjoyed the mental health section thanks 😊

[@Keith-l7i]

This is my first year playing after playing Rugby league fantasy in Australia for the first time. I had a horror show but still loved it. I am loving this much more. I got 57 points this week and all green arrows despite thinking it was going to be a train wreck. 635 K to 537 k. I know that I am not going to win or hopefully come last. But at the end of the day I really enjoy it. Love the KZbin pods. My philosophy is that if I am enjoying it then all that matters. Great advice bud. Cheers.

[@FPLTherapy]

Great attitude mate, thanks for watching!

[@georgeedwards9652]

Thank you for making our Tuesday morning better Ross 🙌🏻

[@FPLTherapy]

Aw my pleasure mate!

[@seniormandragoras5673]

So i m gonna say this. You have these "feelgood Ted Lasso" vibes. I know is a heavy compliment, but you help us to enjoy more this bloody hell named Fantasy Football.

[@FPLTherapy]

Aw thanks so much mate, I appreciate you!

[@Mark-qc4tj]

Always forget Tuesday is therapy day and get just as excited every time 😊

[@FPLTherapy]

Haha Tuesday as therapy day, I like it!

[@MeekLeek007]

Great to hear from you Ross! Thanks for dropping another pod!

[@FPLTherapy]

My pleasure! Have a wonderful day mate :)

[@advait_1309]

Keep up the content mate! Love this content❤

[@FPLTherapy]

Thank you so much mate!