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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?

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of future live episodes.

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. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Scoutcast, woo!

  2. n-doggg
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Taa or Robertson and why?

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a toss up I think.

      Robbo has less competition for his place, but TAA is on set pieces

    2. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      TAA higher ppg

      Robertson more nailed.

      Up to you which upside you prefer.

  3. Woodzie
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Pope

    TAA – Coleman – KWP

    Salah – KDB – Sigurdsson – Perez

    Wood – Kane – King

    (Heaton – Montoya – Dendoncker – Lundstram)

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, leave this now

  4. CloudSky
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Some proper madness this transfer window. Raul did wonders for that Arsenal team. Spurs are looking to get Lo Celso and Sess under the roof by the end. United got the thing they needed the most, which is defense and held Pogba. Even the "second graders - namely Everton, Leicester and Wolves - got through some amazing deals.

    Can see it being a hard hard season for Frenkie.

  5. Brayden29
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Triple Bournemouth attack who is with me?

    1. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayy

    2. LSP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Double is enough for me Josh Mansour

    3. Leeds2116
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      carn the panthers

  6. gooner_112233445566
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

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

    Already got sterling and Robertson in both

    1. CROCosta
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B) Coleman, Zinch, Martial, Auba

  7. Del Griffiths
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would've been nice if it'd just been Mark and Granville. I miss that podcast.

  8. simong1
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Team A or B stronger and any reasons why? Struggling to decide. Thanks!

    A

    Pope (Button)
    Robbo, VVD, Zinchenko, Dunk, Catchcart (Rotating 4.5s)
    Sterling, Salah, Perez, Barkley (Dendoncker)
    Kane, King (Greenwood)

    B

    Pope (Button)
    Robbo, VVD, Zinchenko, Digne (Lundstram)
    Sterling, Salah, KDB, Perez (Dendoncker)
    Jota, King (Greenwood)

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. ResultatFar
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have 10 of your starting 11 of team B, so that's the direction I have taken it. KDB is a great differential these first weeks

  9. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Right people this is it m finally settled on a team, weather its a good winning team is up for debate, leave me your thots please

    Pole
    Robertson, zinchenko, holebas
    Lucas, perez, salah, sterling
    Aubameyang, king, GREENWOOD

    Bench, button, taylor, diop, Dendoncker

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Will Greenwood start?

      1. Bring back ole
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wasnt in the under 21 squad last nyt

        1. Oooof
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So there’s a chance then I guess.

          I honestly think he’ll be on the bench.

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not keen on Zin and Holebas. Would rather have VVD and Digne.
      Milfs look great.
      Fwds look okay too.
      Shame you can't get the Pope/Heaton combo.

  10. Leeds2116
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What cost dowe reckon sessengon will be?

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      £7.0m

      1. Pether
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        More like 5.5

      2. Leeds2116
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Dont be a tool all ya life

    2. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably 5.5m

    3. ZeBestee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      5m I think. Still has competition though

    4. LangerznMash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      £5.5 or £6.0m

  11. Pether
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pick 2:

    Jota
    King
    Deeney
    Wood
    Moise
    Giroud

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      King and Wood

  12. ZeBestee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Westham attackers a bit overlooked don't you think so?

    Haller, Fornals and even Lanzini may do very well after the City fix. Anyone going with one of them?

    1. Pether
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      100% agree, scoring loads in pre season too. I'm currently on Haller and Wilshere (hidden gem ;)) but would love Fornals or Lanzini

      1. ZeBestee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haller is a very good player. Will improve the likes of Fornals, Lanz and FAnderson output.

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope - too unproven. Need monitoring first.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I think they bought well in the attacking area. Will score loads of goals with them.

    3. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’m wait and see on the Hammers

    4. CROCosta
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Agree all 4 look very promising the biggest problem is picking which one to go with, I am currently on Anderson but still tinkering

  13. JamieC180
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any help guys? Bit stuck...

    Pope/Button
    AWB - Van Dijk - Zinchenko - Balbuena (Kelly)
    Moura - Salah - Sterling - KDB (Mendy)
    Wilson - Jota (Greenwood)
    [0.5 ITB]

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade KDB to Fraser/Perez so you can then get Digne (for Zin), Heaton (for Button) and improve Jota/Greenwood.

    2. ResultatFar
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It's an awesome team mate!

      1. ResultatFar
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But yes, Zinch or AWB to Digne would be a great upgrade

    3. UshFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good though I wouldn't want to start Balbuena this week

  14. danlynch13
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A)Digne + Zinch
    B)VVD + 5m + 0.5

    Thanks!

  15. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    #draft question

    When will the transaction be completed for gw1?

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Think it's 24h before GW deadline

  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Last question.. promise

    To go with
    Heaton Pope
    VVD Digne Lundstram Guilbert
    Sterling Salah McGinn Moura
    Wilson Wood

    A. TAA Perez Greenwood
    B. Kiko Martial Origi

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  17. Dele
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Are many people going with Harry Wilson? Straight into that Bournemouth side?

    1. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I feel there are better options, although 6.0 is a nice price if he gets starts.

  18. CloudSky
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Manchester City are close to completing the signing of Scott Carson on from Derby County.

    Third choice, homegrown quota.

    1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sweet payday for him, third/fourth choice keeper at a top 6 club is my dream job.

      Help out around the training ground, chill out in the box on match days.

  19. gooner_112233445566
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    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

  20. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How much does your bench cost?

    1. jomikijiq
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      17m

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      17.5

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      17m

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      16.5m

    5. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      17

    6. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      £3.50 from Homebase

    7. CROCosta
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      17: 4gk-4df-xmd-4.5fw-4.5fw

  21. Leeds2116
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Please rate my team

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

    Button - Norwood - Aarons - Kelly

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not think City might grab a goal or two?

      1. Leeds2116
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        yeah but I dont know who to get lol

        1. Oooof
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I’d go Sterling over Kane for the long term

          1. Leeds2116
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            you reckon? what forward would u get instead?

    2. ehg
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Laporte's carrying a knock, doubts over whether he'll start GW1.

      1. Leeds2116
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Who should i get insread?

    3. CROCosta
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a fan of Zaha and lack of City attacking cover, 7/10

  22. battlecat
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Technical question here!

    If you join a private league after GW1 do you join with the points you have amassed thus far in the season or so you start from 0 in that league?

    Organising a league at work for charity so need to know the ins and outs.

    Cheers

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Join with all points amassed throughout season.
      I know because I joined a new works league last season with 3 GWs to go and won 🙂

      1. battlecat
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Crafty. That’s what I’m worried about. Organised a work league for charity, 50/50 split and we’re up to £400 prize pot. Don’t want someone playing alongside the league and waiting to see if they can win before committing to join.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You enter with however many points you have accumulated from GW1

    3. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on how it was set up by admin of this league, there's an option to close the league for new entrants.

  23. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Welcome Back Granny !!

  24. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is jorginho a good 5.0 option

    1. Leeds2116
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      dreadful

    2. Yeyeyeyeye
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. ehg
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope - was in a fair few teams earlier in pre-season when it looked like he was nailed & on penalties, but those are both now looking less likely.

  25. Deece
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Morning gents, any cash leagues available for entry this year ? Cheers!

  26. Z3US
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Please kindly assist...

    Heaton

    VVD - TAA - Digne - Zinch
    Sterling - Salah (c) - Perez - Moura
    Wilson - Wood

    4.0 -- Dendoncker - Greenwood - Lundstram

    1. Z3US
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      0.5 ITB if any obvs upgrades>?

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        VVD to TAA

        Zinch not nailed rest looks good.

    2. Eytexi
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have Siggy & King where you have Moura & Perez: set-pieces/penalties & fixtures appeal to me more, plus I'm not the biggest fan of one week punts like Moura (although could be brilliant - have contemplated it and convinced myself to look more long-term).

  27. Firmino
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Final draft, thoughts?

    Ryan Button
    Robbo VvD Digne Montoya Rico
    Salah Sterling KdB Moura Perez
    King Wickham Martinelli

  28. Eytexi
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Origi starts GW1?

    Asking for a draft team, not normal FPL.

  29. Lebowski85
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Done and done! This is what I'm liking up with tomorrow...

    Heaton
    VVD TAA Coleman Shaw
    Salah Sterling Siggy Fraser Trossard
    Wilson

    God speed!

    1. Oooof
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck fella

    2. trinzoo
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AWB better than Shaw, Coleman may be rotated with Sidibe, Trossars a punt but its fine. Otherwise very nice!

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers fellas!

        Fair point on AWB...flip a coin there. Coleman is 100% nailed and will up his game aswell. Believe!

        Trossard is indeed a punt...hope it works out! : )

  30. Yeyeyeyeye
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Montoya Pérez Trossard
    Or
    KWP Barkley Trossard
    Or
    Montoya Barkley Trossard

    Thinking A but not sure