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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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  1. Greek Flair
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Why no love for Wolves Jota? Aside from king he looks like the best 6.5m option to me?

    1. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      European football + difficult fixtures, better options in 6.5 range

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Like who?

        1. CROCosta
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Wood, King, Perez, Tielemans, Gross, Trossard, James, Fornals etc. make your pick

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

      He’s gone a bit out of fashion on these pages but looks a good pick.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Later. When fixtures improve. Also Cutrone could affect where he plays.

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He will be the best 6.5 when his fixtures clear up if he doesn't get rotated for Europe

  2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    would be nice to have a different page to post rmts now. only going to get crazier

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Luckily most will forget Friday deadline

    2. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Would prefer a separate page for people moaning about RMTs.

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

        I think it’s been tried, but they got ignored.

  3. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    LLoris
    Laporte - Digne - VVD
    Barkley - Maddinson - Zaha - Salah
    Jota - Kane - Wilson

    Button - Norwood - Aarons - Kelly

    Need to get city. How should i get sterling in?

  4. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Iv 5.5 left and iv put in ceballos, whats people's thots on that

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Bad. Take McGinn or Robinson at that price range instead.

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

        Yes I agree

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      nah, get Norwood and save 0.5m

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This. Sound.

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go with Robinson

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      4.5 defender and upgrade elsewhere?

    5. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Robinson

  5. gooner_112233445566
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Need help.....

    A) digne, vvd, kdb, sterling, deeney
    B) 2 defenders worth 10mil total, 7.5mil midfielder (martial, Lucas Moura), sterling, aubameyang/kane
    C) digne, vvd, kdb, 7.5mil midfielder, aubameyang/kane

    Already got Robertson in all

    1. ResultatFar
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A) with a different striker than Deeney

      1. gooner_112233445566
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I already have king. Who else for 6.5?

        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ings

        2. ResultatFar
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Jota

  6. Sacked in the Morning
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling, Perez & 4.5m def
    or
    KDB, Siggy & Ings
    ?
    Looking at 4-4-2 vs 3-4-3....

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The one with Sterling.

  7. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Yo yo yo

    Pope
    Robertson / Digne / VVD / Zinch
    Robinson / Salah / Sterling / Perez
    Vary / Wilson

    Button / Lundstrum / Dendonker / Greenwood

    Think I'm wasting funds on Vardy/Leicester double up... thought on best redistribution of his funds?

  8. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Surely Ryan is the standout 4.5 pick now that brighton have signed Webster and will play with a back 3 of Webster, Dunk and Duffy? That is quality.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I will take my chances with Heaton.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Are Villa actually expected to keep clean sheets or are you banking on his save points and BAPS?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Both.

          No reason why they can't keep say 9-10 CS. Going on history that should give him around 140-150 pts. not bad for 4.5m

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            PS: I prefer Heaton + Dunk rather than getting involved with Ryan.

            1. WVA
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Heaton and Montoya

            2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              I don't get it. What does getting involved with Ryan mean? Kept 10cs and got 146 points in 17/18. Was injured for a few games but still managed 100 points last season

              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                It means I don't want to own Ryan. Simple.

                GL with who you pick.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They should get a few more clean sheets but he can't save anything

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        127 saves in 17/18 and 146 points

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          that was their first season back in PL. started off well. Down hill from there.

        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          They were much more solid then, I owned him.last season he couldn't save a beach ball

    3. drilsby
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I see more people going Pope. But is he actually nailed on for Burnley?
      Gone Ryan myself though.

  9. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How important is it to have two pool defenders?

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

      their EO will be about 140%, so depends on how concerned you are about it

    2. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Going with 1 only but these 7 attackers look sweet!

    3. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Going with 1 and praying they ship every week.

  10. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which front 6 do you prefer for GW1,2

    A)
    Salah STERLING KDB Fraser
    Wilson WOOD

    B)
    Salah KDB MOURA Fraser
    AUBA Wilson

    In option B, Auba would be captain GW2 and Moura probably transfered out.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Option A Salah C both weeks

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm currently on something like B because I think Auba will do well early on. Risky though!

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Risky as in if Sterling would go bananas I suppose you mean

  11. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    is greenwood starting for united?

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

      He’ll probably be in the squad

    2. drilsby
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      unlikely

  12. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best option from these:

    A) Barkley
    B) McGinn
    c) Robinson

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

      B

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

      Robinson is OOP

      McGinn is nailed

      Barkley plays in a better team than either

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Taking punt on C OOP, if I go with SSK team.

    4. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Gundogan 😉

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Shaddup, Benny! 😉

  13. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A or B vote, please?

    A) 4-4-2:
    Laporte, Zouma, Coleman, VVD, 4.0
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Trossard, Jorginho
    Kane, Perez, 4.5

    B) 3-5-2:
    Robertson, VVD, Kiko, 4.5, 4.0
    Salah, Siggy, KDB, Perez, Barkley/Trossard
    Kane, King

    1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      team B with Ayew as bench fodder fw

    2. Ready Player One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pérez up front??

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ayoze

  14. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best pick from Villa's defence?
    Targett is good but I'm not sure if he is nailed...
    Mings is the reliable one right?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Guilbert

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

        What the story with this guy, please?

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          New Dõcherty

      2. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        With elmohamady right here he is not nailed

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why Villa defense though? Are they looking solid?

    3. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’ve gone with Mings

  15. Ready Player One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Looking for a cheap way in to Liverpool def... Who starts for Liverpool...

    Matip or Gomez?

    1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Matip, is my bet. But dont go there.

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

      That’s your problem.

      I would think Matip, but nothing is certain

      1. Ready Player One
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I have TAA (or Robbo, changes daily). My thinking was to downgrade VVD and upgrade midfield and hope on banking Matip/Gomez CS points

  16. slamdunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ready to rock?

    Still nervous about a 4-5-1.

    Pope
    VVD/Robbi/Digne/KWP
    Salah/Sterling/Fraser/Martial/ Perez
    Wilson

    Fodder/lundstram/Greenwood/ Martinelli

    Tempted to go 4-4-2 with king and upgrade KWP.

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That’s a very good 4-5-1 imo...

      1. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Even with that bench? (I have the same bench, see below)

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Not to bothered about his bench.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lucas over martial to match Kanes points if Spurs go crazy vs Villa

    3. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hey mate, we are in the exact same dilemma!
      I have opted for Holebas instead of KWP because he is more nailed for GWs 3-4, and Moura instead of Fraser.

      I am considering these 2 teams:

      A.
      Heaton
      Robbo/VVD/Digne/Holebas
      Salah/Sterling/Martial/Moura/Perez
      Wilson

      (4.0 Lundstram/4.5/4.5)
      0 ITB

      B.
      Heaton
      Robbo/VVD/Digne/Zinchenko
      Salah/Sterling/Moura/Perez
      Wilson/Deeney

      (4.0 Dendonker/Lundstram/4.5)
      0.5 ITB

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I like you 4-5-1 also. Pretty tasty.

        1. slamdunk
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It's doing my head in now haha I like Moura but by going him it already means a potential transfer coz if they get dybala he takes Mouras place against city imo.I also think Fraser will outscore king and Moura..well in hoping.

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            If you read on a bit you’ll see that Dybala is not going to Spurs. That may sway you..

  17. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    best goalie?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Allision

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Actually 1.5M give you 30-50p over 4.5M gk.

    2. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      my bet for this season is DDG

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ederson as no other nailed way into their defence

  18. subhojit123
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys.. Which one would you go for -

    1.

    KING Wilson
    Salah sterling KDB barkley
    VVD TAA zinchenko walker-pieters

    2.

    KANE Wilson
    Salah sterling WILSHIRE barkley
    ROBBO zinchenko walker-pieters DIGNE

  19. Leeds2116
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    LLoris
    Laporte - Digne - VVD
    Barkley - Maddinson - Zaha - Salah
    Jota - Kane - Wilson

    Button - Norwood - Aarons - Kelly

    Need to get city player in... who do to

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ederson instead of lloris
      Downgrade Laporte
      Maddy > Perez
      Until Zaha sorts his head out don't go there

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nice punty team tbh. I'd atleast want Bernardo or kevin though. Laporte to 5.5m, Zaha to Bilva?

      1. Leeds2116
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking gettning kane down to someone else

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No Sterling.......rank killer.

  20. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    West Ham are basically signing the players recommended by TIFO podcasts.
    Is Ajeti a threat to Haller or just back-up we think? I should know as a fan but would like other views. Chica out in the cold really.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely sullivan’s Sons listening. Ajeti is a potential strike partner to Haller in a 4222 otherwise he is back up for the 4231

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Says the one who asks if Montoya is nailed on lol

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Just back up. Chico will struggle to make the bench. Ajeti will need at least half the Season to learn to cope. Haller will hit the ground, or the opposing centre-half, running. 😉

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks chaps. Will stick with Haller vanity punt

  21. gooner_112233445566
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Right which one?

    Martial/ moura or b silva?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      gone moura

  22. subhojit123
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    1. Kane
    2. KDB

    whom would you go for if u had Sterling?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

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

      1

      1. subhojit123
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks guys

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1

    4. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      KBD

      1. Tommyg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It has nothing to do with sterling by the way as both will score well.

  23. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    a) VVD + Zinchenko
    b) Robbo + Zouma

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

  24. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A: VVD, Zinchenko, Trossard, Vardy
    B: Robertson, Laporte, Perez, Jota

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. ResultatFar
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. ResultatFar
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Robertson beats VVD
        Laporte beats Zinch
        Perez beats Trossard
        Vardy over Jota

        Not worth getting Vardy in for all of those downgrades IMO

  25. tim
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan and Button and save 0.5 and use it in def.

    or two of

    Ryan / Pope / Heaton

    Def:

    Zinc Vvd Digne Lund RIco

    Cheers!

  26. Bullet Eder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Fraser or Siggy/Richarlison and why?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I like Fraser - more attacking team.

  27. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How many differentials will you have playing every week? I think I have found a good balance of safety and fun with 3. I have:
    Montoya/O’Connell rotating
    Almiron
    Wood

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Montoya and Che

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Rate Che nice

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone Montoya Moura Wood

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Love that

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

      What is the FFS/FPL definition of a differential?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        < 5% ownership imo. So martial also comes into that for me actually

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

          okay then 4.
          Leno, AMN, Martial and Trossard.

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Montoya and oconnel now and almiron. 2 changes ooof.

      Personally going Montoya, Henderson, Diop, Robinson and Wesley

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed i’m On fire. Like it mate.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Best will in the World. Why, oh why, are you going with Almiron?

      Please don't? 🙁

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Hahahahaha there’s no changing my position on this I think it is genius. Real untapped, unnoticed potential in him and I love his fixtures. It’s only a light hearted punt, vs the other 6s and 5.5s there won’t be a great deal of points difference so looking at the most fun one I can watch

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

        Almiron OOP plays again Norwich, Watford and Brighton in GW 1-6

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And arsenal ****

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            And has pens on ritchie’s Absence ***

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

            Arsenal will get clean sheets this season.

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Hm

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

                It's easy to make fun of Luiz but his defensive stats are actually really impressive. An excellent signing. Holistically Pepe will aid the clean sheets because arsenal will play much more on the front foot, so less time spent overall having to actually defend. They will be a force this season.

    6. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Montoya, Martial and Wood

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Sameee

  28. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any villa fans tell me if el ghazi is a good pick?

  29. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Dybala deal off...

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Shock

    2. Little fekirs
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Classic.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Too much money I bet personal terms?

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's my thinking too 🙂

    4. Where dahoud at
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Didnt see that happening

  30. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Zinchenko Coleman
    Salah(c) Sterling(v) KDB Pérez
    King Jota

    Button Dendoncker Lundstram Wickham