Our 2024/25 Premier League PREDICTIONS!!! TFFI S3 Ep 1

[@thecyclinggk]

Great to be back you bunch of legends!!!! Couple of things.. Charlie Taylor isn’t THAT young, Henry also got 3 golden boots in a row, and the amortisation is capped 😂😂 Looking forward to Monday with the Watto back from his holidays 🎉

[@delki69]

Shut up united are the most hated

[@claykilbride7642]

@@delki69 fair enough

[@jamesleadbetter345]

❤

[@fn3298]

Ben saying “Garnacho did well in the Copa America” when he didn’t even play a full game is the best part of this pod

[@wilseph1]

Foster didn't specify if Garnacho did well in the Copa America in training or matches.

[@bhvillaman4401]

Watkins did well in the euros, but he didn't play a full game either

[@cam-2002]

@@bhvillaman4401Garnacho was awful when he played though lol

[@colatore123v6]

@@wilseph1he dosen’t have any insides of what happens at Argentina trainings lmao😂

[@Outis402]

Haha, I was about to say that. He played 66 minutes in the third group stage game, which was irrelevant.

[@UnitedStand]

Great to be back! I actually won that Shearer question!!!! Henry did win it three years in a row and I gave Ben Shearer...should have been 4-4 and a decider

[@thecyclinggk]

Same old Fill In dodgy Qs 😂

[@djayphenix]

love your stuff mark, saying Newcastle plays half their games at home is funny. every team plays half their games at home conveniently

[@brianguthrie3196]

@@UnitedStand I was thinking the same thing when the question popped up. I was like it's Henry right?

[@ashcadelanne8524]

Sir Alex retired 11 years ago, how much longer can his leaving be used as an excuse?

[@thecyclinggk]

Doesn’t seem that long - time flys

[@usualsuspect3138]

Exactly they've been in transition for 11 years ffs 😂

[@neweragaming1600]

This is going to be one of the best seasons A tense title race between Arsenal and Man City again, especially with the possibility of a points deduction with the ffp case Liverpool having their first year without Klopp, Chelsea being the wild card and United hoping to break into the top 4 and Spurs being their usual unpredictable selves And then you have solid teams contending for top 6 in Aston Villa and Newcastle

[@InstigatorDJ]

You forgot Liverpool, well EASILY be challenging. Arsenal are WEAK, City are WEAK. Liverpool might take the title by themselves.

[@thecyclinggk]

It’s going to be a belter

[@staynielherbayn657]

West Ham are flying under the radar too. They’ve made some brilliant signings. I think Fulkrug will get a load of goals for them.

[@wilseph1]

Until Arsenal get a proper striker, they won't win anything, let alone the Prem.

[@bhvillaman4401]

We say the same things every season lmao

[@CDMaccles]

I honestly can't understand the general consensus that Man U will make top 4. They're starting on a bad foot with injuries, and I think if they suffer too much in the first few months, Ten Hag will be gone, and it'll be back to pure chaos in the club.

[@MrSchwabentier]

but it won't be chaos. It's already clear what happens. IF ten Hag gets sacked van Nistelrooy is the new manager.

[@CDMaccles]

@@MrSchwabentier He'll be the interim manager, and interim managers rarely go well. It's tough because the players know that he probably won't be staying in the poisition. We'll see, I personally think it'll be a rough start, but then it all depends on fitness and how the club react.

[@MrSchwabentier]

@@CDMaccles even then. If the structure above the manager is working you can change managers without the club falling into chaos. Look at Chelsea under Abramovich. They changed manager constantly and still were successful. Now I'm not saying that's a model I want or like, but changing manager doesn't automatically lead to chaos. Also, why can't van Nistelrooy be the permanent manager?

[@bhvillaman4401]

Waff

[@CDMaccles]

@@MrSchwabentier You think the structure above the manager is working? I think it might potentially work, but there's 0 signs of that yet. So far it seems like a Mike Ashley situation, but time will tell! Just the vast majority of time this happens, a new manager is brought in. The assistant coach rarely gets made from interim to permanent.

[@robsanty5256]

The Liverpool slander last season. Ben and Watto absolutely mudded

[@craigratio]

Brent Di Cesare still blows my mind. The most Mark looking Mark that ever did Mark, and his names Brent Di Cesare.

[@olliered9924]

Mark Goldbridge is a elite name too cant believe its not his real name

[@Koutsimouka]

Where is this mentioned

[@scrubadubdub8360]

Been having a rough morning, this made it much better. Thanks dude, always love the videos.

[@thecyclinggk]

Ah sorry to hear that made . Glad we could help is some small way

[@ShowMeYourPotato]

Tom hosted and controlled the show well

[@thecyclinggk]

Not too bad I guess 😂❤

[@onlineoaties]

I love the new opening and closing title graphics. Now with the quiz, when you bring everyone back in, they should have to wait until the quiz master says, "Ok, everyone's back in." before they can answer. But I think it's a good idea.

[@thecyclinggk]

Like the idea, thanks mate

[@MultiMazdo]

Totally agree, also Thierry Henry won the golden boot 3 times in a row, quiz master has to make sure these questions are right, could have made it go to a decider which would have been fun.

[@2Stars.Trevor.Phillips]

United 3rd is the biggest piss take i've ever heard 😂😂😂

[@JaysonBailey]

Team scored 57 goals last year. Top 6 might be tough.

[@jamesbarker5193]

News flash mate, they came 3rd two seasons ago when they didn’t have a ridiculous number of injuries. They’ve had a good transfer window and if they get a defensive midfielder, I don’t see any reason why they can’t finish 3rd.

[@JaysonBailey]

@@jamesbarker5193 News flash, they were bad then, just had decent luck. They were still only what, like +13 GD. And their injuries were mostly defensive, so while you can say they'll be better there, where are the goals going to come from? Sure, their young players should improve a bit, but lets not get carried away.

[@mrdeelang3630]

Why?@

[@jamesbarker5193]

@@JaysonBailey Football is a team sport and therefore if your defence is all over the place due to injuries you can’t build up from the back or play a high line meaning you can’t press as a team properly. Last season there were massive gaps due to playing 4th/5th choice defenders and midfielders in defence who lacked pace. It’s highly likely United won’t have anywhere near as many injuries this coming season and will improve massively. They’ve looked good in pre season and the community shield so I back them for top 4. You may disagree but I think you’ll be surprised.

[@GamingPumpkaboo]

Glad to have you all back! Missed the ffi with a passion!

[@thecyclinggk]

Looking forward to the season ahead!!

[@ColsPlaying]

Good to have you boys back!

[@jordanb966]

1:09:10 only player to win the golden boot 3 years in a row? Thierry Henry and shearer did it?

[@staceycampbell1898]

Great to have you back 🙌🏻 top content, loved it as always ❤

[@thecyclinggk]

Welcome back Stacey!

[@Trussy05]

Did bold fella actually say “why did Vincent kompany leave for Bayern, questions gotta be asked” like bruh, Burnley to Bayern, I reckon anyone would take that 🤦‍♂️

[@nollienick1121]

I would think it was a scam email lol

[@ImperialMindMusic]

Not a bright fella is he

[@erikarzensek]

Well is it not obvious?? Burnley 30 league titles, 10 european titles, behemoth of a football club whilst bayern is struggling to get a good run in german first divison...

[@davidanderson6839]

Fozzy hated the coming back in rule until he was winning 😄

[@williebeck9049]

Its great to see a fan like mark on things like this you can watch him he listens and soaks all the information from the ex pros but its also great to get a fans perspective

[@datboidiego9164]

22:18 This is why you people just need to stop talking about Chelsea. You have absolutely no clue what you’re talking about. The players Chelsea are signing are on very low wages. The average salary at Chelsea is currently £60k/week. So no Mark, we won’t be like United because we don’t dish out £250k/week to Harry Maguire

[@JaysonBailey]

Seriously.

[@dddgtsd]

I mean it's easy to bring the average down when you make a squad of like 45 players - the average wage is close to 80/90k and the overall wage which is more important is 3.5m second highest in the league when the team is by no means the second best in the league - I don't think the wage bill is Chelsea's biggest concern but you can skew things a bit depending on your bias. Man Utd are a joke when it comes to wages though, agree with you on that.

[@dddgtsd]

I don' think there is any doubt the players you're signing are talented and not on huge wages, yes the fees are quite high for what are essentially development projects but that's the philosophy the club is going for. My only worry is how the players are developed and managed - hard to develop young players when the first team is a bit all over the place and management changes quite frequently. If they get put out on good loan moves or get given decent game time then they could definitely develop them into top players, you have to think of say 10 wonderkid signings, 2 or 3 should turn out as first teamers and the others can make a bit of money perhaps. It's risky when you don't have the basics in place though is my only concern but Chelsea have always had a similar policy just maybe a bit more low key and focused around the under19s/21s.

[@robevans5507]

do you live under a rock? lukaku is over 300k a week..sterling the same ..reece james 250k.......fofana 200k injured all season...200k chillwell who is garbage...nkunku 195k you have 13 players 120 each above LOL

[@JaysonBailey]

@@robevans5507 And Nkunku and Fofana are the only two of those with 5 years on their deals. They were talking about having trouble getting rid of guys on 9 year deals. So no, I'm not living under a rock, I just have a brain.

[@joepoppleton7614]

It’s mad how many people say Trent is crap defensively but will most definitely be buzzing if he moves to Madrid… makes you think doesn’t it.

[@kurtcobain.20]

Fav boys are back love yall

[@lubo2583]

42:32 "young English player" oh aye that up and coming young 30 year old left back Charlie Taylor 😂😂😂

[@almsivi123]

Glad you're back fellas! Football is back 🎉

[@malibufc3439]

so happy to be back to my weekly check in with the lads, god i love the premier league return!

[@aidancagney8304]

Intro is class!

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

Villa fan here. If we get back into Europe then I'd consider this season a success. I'm not expecting us to have a good go at the league but if we're around top 8 and have good cup runs then we've done something there

[@Octopac1]

That is a W intro, great visuals

[@Coys1]

Good video as always ben!

[@simeonlp]

I think you're confusing contract length and amortization length, contact length in basically unlimited but amortization length was shortened because of Chelsea to I think 5 years, so I player can have a 9 year contract but you're still only allowed to amortize it over 5 years, meaning pay a portion each year over 5 years which reduces your yearly cost for PSRs rolling 3 year cycle

[@aaronspruance]

1:05:20 I laughed like I was watching Deadpool and Wolverine. Brilliant, and Mark is right...the Comments have spoken!

[@aaronspruance]

1:07:40 What a sassy Ben with "Are we all back in again?!"

[@aaronspruance]

1:08:25 And then he finally decides to get on board...and now it's his new favorite game 😂 🇦🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸

[@aaronspruance]

1:09:55 And then chaos ensues

[@TheV1king93]

loving it, its that time of year again. wohooo !!!!!

[@JackTMP_]

Didnt watch the football fill in last season for some reason don't know why but cant wait to watch it this coming season FOOTBALL PODS ARE BACK!

[@thecyclinggk]

Good to have you back mate

[@ventsislavyuzekchiev8304]

This happens every season. Pundits are betting on Man U top 3/4 and then they finish 6th . Newcastle/Spurs and Liverpool all be ahead of Man U this season

[@hiwit6369]

Yay, you guys are back.

[@pabel3222]

25:30 i absolutely love how mark explained it

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Last season Newcastle were only 8 points off champions League again. Tonali back joelinton and Pope fit surely they have to be top 4 with that team.

[@Leenufc]

Yup everyone sleeping on the toon again . We keep our main players fit we have a very good team

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

@@Leenufc actually I think the team depth has also improved a lot. Now a bench might look like Tino, Hall or Burn, Willock, Almiron or Murphy, Wilson, Barnes, That is a really solid bench

[@dddgtsd]

@@what_im_eatin_uk chuck in Miley too

[@dreed5965]

Big issue at Utd is the contracts that were being handed out, meant that they could never really rebuild as players couldn’t/wouldn’t go leaving a mismatch of styles. Hopefully they’re not sorting that but even so it’ll be 1-2 more seasons before all those old contracts are up.

[@og87]

11:23 mark trying his best not to name Paul Scholes 😂😂😂 Clearly Scholes knows more than Goldbridge.

[@CoryJT]

Love the quiz 💪

[@jeffbeasley8283]

The best football show on the planet is FINALLY back!!! UP THE FILL IN❤ UP THE FOZCAST❤

[@thecyclinggk]

Thanks you Jeff!! Love it mate

[@themicrobrandexpert]

The most underrated transfer of this window is Zirkzee.

[@lfc_40]

Same questions on the quiz to previous series and Mark is a genius 😔

[@jordanpurchall9162]

Good be back on the channel

[@sami51135]

How is Man Utd selling Wan Bissaka great business? Brought him for £50m and sold him for £15m

[@Jordan-m3c]

Because he had 1 year left on his contract

[@akinloyeayorinde2264]

It's great business because his book value is zero. His 50m fee was amortised over 5 years, so his triggered extension for for year 6 means the 15m is pure profit. That said, 50m paid was way too much

[@jaredblue8823]

Coz no one was willing to take him for more than 15m and he was running his contract out, so man u couldn’t let him go on a free coz that’s a total loss, so rather they cashed in however they can, it’s still at a net loss but its better than nothing

[@thomasjames456]

This is such a stupid argument. Take this example You buy a player when they are 21 for 50 million they play for 9 years and win trophies. You sell them for less than 50 million. Well of course you do they are now approaching their thirties. A footballer will depreciate the older they get that doesn't mean they weren't good value.

[@R34LKiza]

So that’s only 35 million loss not bad better than going for free

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

Ipswich will be a surprise package

[@Vinceras]

I see. I click. I like. I watch. Welcome back lads! Let's gooooooooooooooooooo!!

[@Rodders0223]

Charlie Taylor. Young English player. Geezer's about 45.

[@markordynamics376]

Yes boyz !!!!!!! We are back !!!!

[@thecyclinggk]

We most certainly are you big legend!

[@CharlesOffdensen]

20:50 the amortization can now be spread only over 5 years, from what I know. So 9-year contracts make no sense.

[@thecyclinggk]

Yes your right I think

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

1. Arsenal 2.MC 3.Liverpool 4. Villa 5. Spurs 6. Newcastle

[@DELUSIONALDANNYG]

Villa will not finish above Newcastle. Villas signings have been the worst in the league so far. Newcastles team is unbelievable and Tonali is back.

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

@@DELUSIONALDANNYG OK delusional🤘😄

[@nishant3528]

My favourite PL show is back!

[@MarkOut_]

21:30 the players arent on huge wages though thats why they made all the changes they have to the wage budget and cutting out deadwood.

[@carthy9405]

20:18 "he's a hungry little rat" 😂

[@njm1259]

Can’t wait to travel to Ipswich at 5am, football is back 😎

[@chegejames]

20:32 Last I checked, the rules changed to stipulate no matter how long the contract, the amortisation limit for a player fee is only 5yrs so Palmer getting 9yrs has nothing to do with PSR...definitely agree they're stockpiling 😂😂

[@InstigatorDJ]

By week 10 Liverpool will be 5 points ahead at the top.

[@dionb5174]

Just so you fellows know that in american football some players have in their contract a non-trade clause where the player can refuse a trade to team he does not want to play for. they also have a list of teams that they would like to be traded or transfer to. Not a lot of players have this but the ones that do can control where they go. By the way great show my top 4: Liverpool, Arsenal, Mancity, Newcastle bottom 3: Notts Forest, Southampton, Everton darkhorse: Brentford Also Wrexham will get automatic promotion!!!

[@JakeMcaulay]

we're so back

[@user-vi6wf4gh9x]

1. City 2. Arsenal 3. Villa 4. Tottenham 5. Newcastle 6. Liverpool 7. Man Utd 8. West Ham 9. Palace 10. Brighton

[@YvonneMcLay]

Only in recent seasons have I become obsessed with the Premier League, growing up as an AFL fan. I have adopted Palace as my team without any solid reason why (probably just an Australian love of the underdog thing). Don’t worry guys, some things are global - AFL pundits and so called experts get their tips very wrong too.

[@thomashopley2705]

17:42 Only correct answer is Marcus Rashford. If he doesn’t produce 20+ goal contributions, we’ll be out of top 4. This is only because we know he will get to play week in week out. If he were to actually be benched, my opinion would change.

[@Pebble_Collector]

A bit Sky 6 heavy for a Premier League overall predictions episode but enjoyed it still.

[@shawnmorgan5221]

The fact that every other team's supporters are absolutely thrilled that Ten Haag kept is job is everything you need to know.

[@seyong01my]

Really? I think they're agitated

[@gmord8694]

As a Chelsea fan, I’m more than happy to accept criticism on how the club is run in certain aspects. For example, the Gallagher situation has been handled terribly. However, the lack of research on contracts is pretty annoying. They’re signed on long deals for amortisation purposes. Also, bonuses are implemented in the contracts based on performances. Palmer was already on a long contract but received a pay increase and signed an additional 2 years. They’ve introduced this format to remove the previous regime of paying players on incredibly high wages. I.e., Lukaku on 325k a week

[@takethecannoli999]

Although this does not help the club if they have long term injuries or loss of form. Is it not a risky strategy?

[@JustMeSach]

@@takethecannoli999is not as bad as it sounds because the player wages are pretty low, most are around 100k pw and it’s heavily performance incentivised

[@christopherchiefari7014]

bring back weekly predictions and dont give up right before the end of the season

[@JeffJ24]

I totally forgot about the quiz! I was so excited when you said it’s quiz time 😂

[@conorgoodwin1691]

Black socks and blue jeans makes this intolerable

[@Mr.Man-44]

You can only spread transfer fees across 5 years now, the rule Chelsea previously exploited has been banned now. So, the 9 year contract isn’t related to spreading the transfer fee.

[@sanjinthapa3205]

Can anyone provide their predictions? Cant watch hour of this.

[@connorclements4630]

Great pod boys as always! Just one thing: Amortisation of contracts is only allowed for a maximum of up to 5 years now, so the example you gave of Cole Palmer's deal to City could only be extended to a maximum of 5 years, ie 8mill a year to City. Also, him extending his contract wouldn't reduce the amount they would pay to City each year, which is what it sounded like there 😂 Toon for top 4, you know what you're talking about Goldbridge!

[@thecyclinggk]

Got you, cheers for the comment 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@FozzyBlake]

Best KZbin channel going

[@thecyclinggk]

Thank you

[@xagonent4942]

So with City already winning the league, I think the race for second will be fun to watch. The league in terms of who wins it is a dead convo to me since it's just a one team league, but second is going to be fun. Ipswich is going to be a joy to see what they bring and all the other fun stories. Can't wait and congrats to City again for 5 in a row!

[@Mike6BITW]

I love how seriously Ben takes the quiz 😅😅. Cinema

[@poppygrace546]

What I don’t understand about the length of the Chelsea contracts is why no other club is doing it? Like you say, Newcastle have the richest owners and they aren’t doing the same. I don’t believe that Chelsea are the only club to find this loophole. The whole ownership at Stamford Bridge seems chaotic

[@collins3263]

I think Liverpool will do great this season. Super excited to see how Slot Ball does in the Champions League. Could be rough lol. Could be great.

[@fikilembokodi60]

Top 4 1. Man city 2. Liverpool 3. Arsenal 4. Chelsea

[@codedfotography]

20:05 I will counter that with the amount of players there will be competition for the young players

[@vendetta697]

De Ligt at the end of the season was the 4 choise for centre back in Bayern. Check the facts Mark.

[@jme6036]

That’s not true at all. He played plenty at the end of the season, he just missed a few games because of a minor injury

[@dmanhealy]

The players feelings bit was a bit over the top, they are paid ridiculously well I think they can take a bit of stress that they can't train with their mates while business is being done, the american transfer comparison is also fairly wide of the mark a lot of those players have built in no trade clauses etc and ways around it

[@oliver.s2165]

Everyone is sleeping on forest & I love it.

[@58JMG]

"Arsenal didnt fade..." They were top of the leqgue mid April.

[@thecyclinggk]

And they took it to the last day of the season….

[@ScottyT24]

May be a crazy shout but my dark horses are Everton and forest I really think both will get going and could finish mid table they both have the squads and the managers people may wobble abit with Nuno but he has experience and a very good squad with some more additions sosa etc on the way also I think Everton have the squad anyway I personally like Sean dyche as a manager aswell

[@ConorHDGamer]

The back in rule is terrible btw, just gives a disadvanatage to the person that answers last

[@thecyclinggk]

Ok , maybe we’ll go back to normal next week mate

[@drukcg]

How i have missed this!!

[@jjfreer]

villa fan happy with any position that gives Europe. which could be up to 8th. A nice run in UCL or a cup run. All good. just wana keep European football going. Be nice to win conference or Europa in the next year or two. Happy with any of it. But would be good to put our foot down and finish 4th again. We also handled Europe well alst season, so the extra games dont worry me, but what does is, we need to put a fully strong team out in champions league, and either side of those games i think we play a lot of the top teams in the prem, so will need our best players playing those games too. Where as with the conference league, we could field slightly changed up teams in the earlier rounds.

[@GeorgeRobbo-cp5ny]

Never seen the guy on the far left before but he’s brilliant speaks lots of sense

[@thecyclinggk]

Robbo!! What a legend!!! Played over 800 matches

[@thomasmorgan9360]

We’re West Ham on introduction 😢

[@marcustheobald7489]

Ipswich staying up Kalvin Phillips is a massive signing!!!

[@alextrainspotterhd6444]

With me being a Liverpool fan I think we will finish 3rd again but I will take that consider the new era that is about to begin

[@Helge_Nielsen]

I have missed this show!

[@fpllight1544]

where did Jamie went

[@jh-factor822]

Ben is right about the "foot off the gas" with players who get the extension contract. Chelsea are about to offer Jackson a contract extension also and this will definitely not help him and his growth. It's not looking good bruv.

[@benkoj6581]

Bollocks, they start on 60-70k, palmer just got moved to 120k so still has a lot of room to increase with continued better performance and then they also get bonuses, just lazy journalism

[@LocalNoob_2]

@@benkoj6581 but players like jackson don't deserve anything over 30k in their playing abilities lol

[@bobbymcgee7880]

Willian at arsenal is maybe the best example of this ever

[@Ben-o6u5b]

@@LocalNoob_2Jackson got 14 premier league goals last season lmao, he had a good season

[@benkoj6581]

@@bobbymcgee7880 you mean a 30+ year old who has already achieved a lot compared to young players who are hungry to win 🤣

[@bmess55]

Where are united’s goals coming from to be above Liverpool Tottenham Chelsea or even Newcastle and Villa?

[@Vinceras]

Ben before he got the 'back in' question right: I hate this coming back in stuff, I do. Ben after he got it: I like it, I like it a lot. hahahahahahahahahhahahaha

[@thecyclinggk]

😂😂😂

[@giannimakin3113]

Chelsea’s players on long contracts are priced between 20-125k a week and are significantly lower than man Uniteds, so they would easily be offloaded

[@z1ggy_000]

what an intro btw

[@LCT_7]

Love the narrative that Chelsea are chaotic and don’t have any plan, just lazy and following the trend. Big up Ornstein for shutting Ferdinand down.

[@JaysonBailey]

Yeah, that was great.

[@Bobbymoor31]

Don't think Ashworth was good at nufc, was at Brighton, so who knows what will happen

[@why_just_why847]

dan ashworth doing a good job at Newcastle....give me a break

[@moonchild-hg7of]

could be wrong but didn't he bring in players like isak, Gordon, botman, hall?