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Scoutcast Episode 296 – Last of the Summer Wine

The Scoutcast is back with Joe, Az and Luke joined by original host Granville to mark a landmark moment in the show’s history.

At the 296 episode mark the Scoutcast has finally delivered more shows than long running British TV sitcom Last of the Summer Wine

This achievement had long been a goal of Granville and fellow original host and Fantasy Football Scout creator Mark Sutherns over the years.

Here Granville looks back at the show’s history, including its memorable early hat-tricks and features. 

He also finds time to chat about the forthcoming campaign by revealing his ‘old school’ team. Meanwhile, Az is daring to be different once again with his ‘poetic’ ode to Sheffield United’s players. Luke is looking to be more ‘dullard’ this season by shackling his daredevil instincts. As for Joe, he thinks he’s created his usual boring and safe collection of players, only to be told by his co-hosts that he’s actually turned maverick. 

Goalkeeper tactics also get an airing as does the huge array of potential mid priced stars in midfield and attack, who could be a gold mine of points this season. Well, in theory anyway.

Elsewhere, Luke looks at the best mid-term differential by joining Az in his love affair with promoted sides and Joe takes in the best teams in terms of clean sheets over August and early September.

Last of the Summer Wine has now been beaten but will our crew be dogged by some late summer whining at the end of Gameweek 1?

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If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

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  1. Sasaboe
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth to replace Kane to perez+Rashford ?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      How does 1 player become 2?

      1. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Using the12th man chip.

      2. Sasaboe
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yup, have a 4.5 mid

  2. mike09
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Martial or Fraser?

    1. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      F

    2. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Fraser and then switch to Martial/Che/wham after gw2 wheb you have more info imo

  3. Point-one short
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?

    Pope
    TAA, Robbo, Digne, Zouma, Zinchenko
    Salah, Sterling, Fraser, Moura
    Wilson

    (Woodman, Dendoncker, Greenwood, Wickham)

    1. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Really good

    2. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bench very weak as you will know

  4. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I will be putting on a spread tomorrow night just before the curtain raiser for everyone.I will have snacks, music and some entertainment. Who will be attending?

    a) me
    b) not me
    c) im bringing everyone i know

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry, washing my hair that day

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Your loss!

      2. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You don't even have hair you silly owl.

        1. Modest Bob
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He meant feathers haha

        2. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Oh yes, I... err..., I forgot

    2. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nice!

    3. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry old chap, shall be camping in a storm and trying to find mobile reception under an umbrella.

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahaha stuff my party im coming with you haha

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in, party for one sounds like so much fun

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hahah nice!

    5. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cant wait now!

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Is it a sex party?

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hahaha why not!

      2. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not that kind of spread.

  5. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Targett nailed on?

    1. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      yes, a little more than Guilbert but Guilbert looked far superior going forward

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        thanks, Targett looks good himself based on last season

  6. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    With sessengnon signing for spurs whose spot is in risk?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Davies I suspect?

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Some kid in the reserves

  7. LangerznMash
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Coleman or Trossard?

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Trossard

      1. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously Coleman

      1. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        obviously?
        This question been asked 3 days in last 3 days and it's been 100% Trossard so far.

        1. Gommy
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Then why ask again?

    3. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like trossard with those fixtures

  8. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys....A or B?

    A:
    Pope
    Robertson Digne VVD Zinchenko 4.0
    Salah Sterling KDB Perez Dendoncker
    King Wood Greenwood

    B:
    Ryan
    Robertson Digne Diop Taylor 4.0
    Salah Sterling KDB Perez Moura
    King Wood Greenwood

  9. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Kane, Barkley & Dunk/Cathcart (rotating)
    B) Jota, KDB & Digne

  10. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Team A or Team B please? I am currently on Team A. General thoughts, with feedback if you wouldn't mind please?

    A;
    Ederson
    TAA, VVD, Walker, Digne, KWP
    Sterling, Richar, Moura, Tielemans
    Wilson (c)

    McGovern, Haller, Wilshere, Greenwood

    B;
    Lloris*
    TAA, VVD, Zouma*, KWP
    Salah*, Sterling, Perez*, Hayden
    Kane*, King*

    McGovern, Zouma, Wilshere, Greenwood

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A - Don’t like Zouma or Hayden in starting lineup

  11. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any feedback would be appreciated

    G2g?
    Heaton
    VVD-TAA-KWP-Digne
    Salah-sterling-Perez-Mcginn
    Kane-king

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bench all fodder?

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          GW2 with Spurs v City?

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice, like it. Making me want to revert back to SSK team again.

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I’ve swapped many times, think I’m set. Cheers

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nah looks good - I would prefer a 4.5 rotation than KWP and a 4.0

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Have considered this, but I’m hoping Zouma will become nailed and I can go down that route when Foyth returns. Thanks for feedback though

  12. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best 5.5 DF out of

    Wan-Bissaka
    Coleman

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      EVE just signed Sidibe. Coleman could be out of favour now?

      1. Gommy
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not this early

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Laying the thought process for future

    2. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wanb

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm assuming you don't have Digne?

  13. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    No love for Zouma now that he's more or less nailed for Chelsea?

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      See my post above 🙂

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tempting, but will wait and see how Chelsea start under Franky boy.

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Got him in this morning.

    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Is he nailed?

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I obviously don't know for sure, but it would look like it. Lamps wanted him there to play.

    5. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think he's going to a great option. Surely nailed if Luiz goes and a Chelsea asset with those fixtures at 5m looks amazing.

      1. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Rudiger back in full training. Zouma and Christensen likely to rotate

    6. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Chelsea will concede bucket loads at the start of the season but 5.0 price tag means less of a risk

    7. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      In my draft

  14. JRO093
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Ayew is set to start, at 5m, isn’t he a pretty good bench option?

  15. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hello,

    Still a few things to decide.

    Heaton
    TAA-VVD-Coleman-Zinc
    Salah-Sterling-Fraser-Perez
    Wilson- Wood

    4m- Lundstram - Dendonk- Greenwood.

    1mil ITB
    a) Coleman > Digne
    b) Wood & Dendonk > Wickham (bench) + Moura (4-5-1)
    c) Zinc >?
    d) any suggestions.

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Coleman > Digne
      Zinc > KWP
      Wood > Haller?

      Means starting Dedonk GW1

  16. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Kane + Trossard/Ceballos
    B) King + KDB

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

  17. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    1. Top 3 City defenders (in order)
    2. Top 3 strikers under £7m (in order)

    1. LangerznMash
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      1) Alison, Laporte, Stones
      2) Wood, Haller, Deeney

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Alisson?

        1. LangerznMash
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          *Ederson - the other Brazilian goalie.

    2. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mendy (when fit and playing)
      Cancelo(when playing)
      Laporte
      Zinch
      Stones

  18. eb1315
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    okay, any nailed on £4m starting defenders?

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Lundstram is as close as it gets right now

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        According to pre-season, yes. Might not though.

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      None of them are nailed, just some a possibly more certain than others to start due to injuries. For example, Rico is the favourite right now.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't look like it long term

    4. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      None nailed - Rico Lundstam and maybe Kelly should get some time

    5. eb1315
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      cheers fellas

  19. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Done! No more tinkering. Thoughts on this GW1 triple digit score squad please

    ----------------Ryan
    TAA Zinchenko Coleman KWP
    Salah(C) Sterling Perez Robinson
    -----------Kane Wilson

    Button Donkey Greenwood Lundstram

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sidibe not concern?

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Coleman out of favour with Sibide arrival?

    3. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That's the only concern I have right now & also the easiest switch. Might go with AWB last minute.

    4. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Should be good for now. Just monitor Coleman as Sidibe gets integrated into the Squad.

  20. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone punting on Abrahams from the off?

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Don't have the balls but.. tempting.

      Would rather go for a 6.0/6.5 and keep itb for GW2 or GW3 onwards. Better fixtures anyway.

    2. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not from the off but he could become a bandwagon

  21. FatmanAndRobin
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Spurs pulling off this Lo Celso signing even more of a reason for me to get Kane - cracking player.

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      My thoughts too. Will hopefully push Kane higher up.

    2. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Likely to affect Moura minutes?

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        If Eriksen doesn't leave there's son, Lamela, moura, erisksen, Alli, Sissoko, ndombele, lo celso in midfield. Rotation minefield right there post gw 2

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yup. Hoping him + ndombele means less work in midfield for Kane too

    4. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Never seen him play - is he a baller?

      1. Little fekirs
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Quality player.

      2. FatmanAndRobin
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ya very creative.. as mentioned above should keep Kane higher now with the MID's spurs have brought in.. Expect this to be a cracking season for Kane if he breaks his duck of slow starts. Always use the its easier to get him out than in

  22. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How is this looking? I'm going for King over Wilson.

    Ederson
    TAA VVD Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Perez siggy
    King Jota
    S: 4, 4, Dendonc, Greenwood

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks dangerous. Lacking firepower up top but midfield and backlines make up for that...

      Not sure on Jota

      1. Invincibles
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        forwards arent worth the money until a Jimenez of last season emerges imo.

    2. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like your team, mate. Maybe Siggy-Fraser, Digne-Coleman, Ederson-Heaton/Pope, and King-Vardy?

      But that's me. Good team!

  23. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lads, I'd be really grateful if you could share your thoughts with me.

    How would you use the 0.5 I have itb?

    Heaton / 4.0
    TAA, VVD, Laporte, Coleman / 4.0
    Salah, Sterling, Fraser, Robinson / 4.5
    Vardy, Adams / 4.5

    I'm honestly thinking about keeping it so I can upgrade Robinson to Barkley/Mount or Adams to a 6.5 if one stands out.

    What do you think I should do?

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Digne over Coleman

  24. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do you think Lo Celso going to be a pick worth considering?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No but makes Kane better option.

    2. Little fekirs
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Better player than his FPL scores will tell, similar to Bilva.

  25. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    help me improve this lot lol
    Ryan - Button

    Lundstram - Rico - VVD - Walker - Digne

    KDB - Perez - Salah - Barkley - Norwood

    Wilson - Jota - Kane

    1. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Feet up and kettle on.

      Too early to open the bar.

      Think you’ve done all you can if you’ve decided Kane over Sterling.

  26. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Surely Dybala will oust Moura? Can't decide between Fraser and Lucas.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not happening apparently

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have this dilemma if I go for a 7.5 mid.
      See below.

    3. Leeds2116
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Dybala is over. transfer is done

    4. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Dybala deal off - Juve want a replacement lined up first

  27. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one

    A) vvd, kdb, king

    B) Robbo , moura and wilson.

    *have Salah and sterling and Trent.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Toughie. Both great. I'd go for B.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      b

  28. CheadleBlue
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all, any opinions on the below, good bad or indifferent? thanks

    lloris
    TAA / Zinchenko / Joe Gomez
    Jorginho / De Bruyne / Perez / Salah
    King / Kane / Rashford

    Thanks

  29. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Team news tab up to speed?

  30. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who's better for the season:
    A) Ryan Fraser
    or
    B) Wilfred Zaha?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A