Fantasy Fitba Pod

It's 2024, it's our 4th year, and it's time for our 1st pod of the New Year. We look ahead at the Scottish Cup this weekend and a few possible upsets on the horizon, celebrate Curtis Main's triumphant return to Scottish football (closely followed by Greg Stewart LIVE ON AIR), and give you our team of the season...so far. Lots and lots to cover, including the ever inflating price of Freddos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a month's hiatus for one half of this Pod to get marred

Well, here we go again. The summer break has been and gone. A Premiership team has already embarrassed itself in the League Cup. Another has shamed itself in Europe. It's the start of August and the new season is mere DAYS away. It's time to pick those Fantasy Football Scotland squads folks ⏰ join us as we jump from ground to ground, from position to position, and give our now esteemed, four-seasons-and-counting analysis of what's to come in 2023/24. Buckle up because the Fantasy Fitba Pod is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I couldn't be bothered writing this description so I got ChatGPT to do it instead:The Fantasy Fitba Pod is back for another episode, and this time we're talking all about the upcoming split!With the split just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to use your wildcard. Do you go for a big gamble and bring in some of the top players from the top half of the table? Or do you play it safe and stick with the players who have served you well so far?Don't miss out!Here are some funny things we might say on the show (we said none of these things):"The split is like the fantasy football equivalent of the Hunger Games.""If you don't use your wildcard wisely, you'll be left behind in the dust.""Don't be afraid to make some big changes to your team. This is your chance to make a statement.""The split is a time for bold moves and big risks. So go out there and have some fun!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first pod of 2023 (we know, we know) but we're back with a bang, and we may or may not be wearing trousers. We climb aboard the manager merry-go-round, breakdown the numbers behind the seamless introduction of VAR in Scotland (ahem), and whet our appetites for the split by surveying the league landscape and looking at some of the teams in the most tantalising spots. We're back baby, and we're Cinch'ing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's been a while...so we've got PLENTY to cover. With that in mind, we will keep this short and sweet and encourage you to dive right in for a Cinch quarter-season review starring Big Myk, Shank, and The Duk

The man with more appearances on the pod than any other - our very own Billy McNeill - joins us for Episode 55 of the Fantasy Fitba Pod. That's right ladies and gentleman...Mr Craig Geoghegan is back for another season. We get the Specs View™️ on all the latest happenings in the Cinch and what it means from a Fantasy Football Scotland perspective. We talk Jack Dross, the bouncing Buddies, striker conundrums, and of course the upcoming Old Firm. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had three Cinch filled weeks and, quite frankly, we're like pigs in shit. It's had a bit of everything; a manager sacked before the season commenced, last minute winners, coefficient points going up in smoke, Martindale magic, the return of Martin Boyle, and a big bloke having the time of his life in Amsterdam and sleeping through his team being pumped 7-0. It's hard to even know where to start, but we give it our best go. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer break has been and gone, and it's now time for...THE NEW SEASON! There's already been more drama than your average episode of Love Island, so that can only mean that the Cinch is once again upon us. We discuss some slightly controversial changes to Fantasy Football Scotland, review all the teams handled their business over the past months, and run through the all important first drafts of our 22/23 FFS squads. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The end is nigh and the post-split Wildcard is upon us! We cover off Jambo glory, Maloney misery, Rangers European escapades, and the VAR announcement that sent shockwaves around the Cinch...before a FIRST look at those all important Wildcard drafts. Mulling over (or Mullen, as the case may be) your options? Give this a listen and share you conundrums with us for review over on Twitter

Keeping this description short and concise, just like tonight's pod. The gorgeous Greek bags a hattrick and 69 points for Scobie whilst he's at it. A round-up of Scotland's endeavours, which FFS app features should come and go in 22/23, and John looks forward to his first Aberdeen victory of the season; well, the lagers anyway

"Alexa, play Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder"

It's been a while, folks. We've had a manager merry go round in the Cinch, with the return of some familiar old faces in McGhee and Robinson, and Goodwin crossing the Dee to take the reigns at Pittodrie. So, naturally, we had to name this episode after new Alloa manager BRIAN RICE folks! We round up February, look ahead another DGW and a possible bench boost opportunity, and discuss the ever nearing split. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We start 2022 with YET ANOTHER live pod, this time down in the Big Smoke at John's gaff. We bounce back from the winter break and discuss cup upsets, an avalanche of transfers, and - dare we say - the rise of the lower half of the league. Beers, banter, and Bumble. Do we have an exciting 2022 to look forward to in the Cinch? You better believe it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the FFP Christmas Special and where else would be recording from? Gerry's shed, of course. We chew the fat with the Gaffer and take the opportunity to review the season...so far! With the Winter break now upon us, we look back on the past 6 months of action and give each of the teams a grade

Well, we recorded this one far too late in the evening for a witty description but I can confirm that despite rumours to the contrary, no rules have been broken with regards to Covid restrictions and - I repeat - there was NOT a party. It was simply a business meeting and perhaps there was cans and cheese. Was there social distancing? You decide for yourself. We unpick the first two weeks of December's footballing feast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotland beating Denmark + Hibs beating Rangers + County beating Hibs + Hearts beating United + United being Aberdeen + Saints losing a cup game + Motherwell looking good again + St Mirren...well, drawing. It's all a bit much to keep up with

We've only gone and bloody cinch'ed it! After a 3 week hiatus we return with a bottom to top review of the league as the quarter way point in the season sails past us. Stragglers being cut loose at the bottom of the league, I hear you ask? Think again. Champion contenders pulling away from their rivals? Aye, that'll be right. We've more storylines than an episode of River City and more cinch'ing than you can shake a stick at. Sit back and enjoy the drama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New show, new rapid intro. We're going to guess that you know exactly what we're all about by now so let's get right in to it! And by it, we mean a quick recap of (another) famous international footballing weekend for Scotland, a recap of all the action in the Cinch - who may or may not be our new sponsors - two weeks ago, whilst looking forward to a mouth watering month of fixtures to come. Oh, and John pulls the trigger on his wildcard. And gets engaged. So much to cover, so little time... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with a bumper episode featuring none other than Gregor "The Statistician" Smith - back by very popular demand. Ever wondered how many of those nifty new bonus points have been dished out to the top players in the league? Mulling over the vast range of full back options at our disposal this season? And are you wondering if Gregor's ever come off the bench and popped one in from range? We'll answer all that and more this week. Promise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from an action packed trip to the Highland (no, we weren't at ICT v Partick Thistle) we dust off the confetti and review a weekend brimming with headlines. John talks us through the pie and bovril situation at Fir Park, Scobie reiterates in both English and Hebrew why Abada is a must have, and we weigh up which ex-Celtic set piece taker will steal the plaudits on Tayside this weekend. Spoiler alert: it'll be the uglier one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In what was meant to be a tête-à-tête between two sides of the Old Firm coin, we settle for just one half in our now regular panelist Mr Craig Geoghegan. Fresh off back to back Scotland wins (including tonight's heroics in Vienna) we settle ourselves down after some initial Sir Steve Clarke fandom and get right in to the Fantasy Football Scotland. We've Old Firm's to reflect on, Edinburgh Derby's to look ahead to, and Declan Gallagher quandaries to discuss...

Oh, we're going to Ibiza! ☀️ Well, not both of us but John is. Mere minutes before he boards his plane, live from the departures lounge, we dissect Week 3 of the Cinch's finest. Hearts vs Aberdeen turned out to be not quite to contest we anticipated (but at least we're talking about it on the pod), Ange's boys found their shooting boots once again, and Motherwell got a W on the board thanks to that "Elder Statesman" Tony Electric Watt. But, most importantly, what was our team name of the week? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back after a short League Cup induced interruption (but who's really cared about that for the past 59 years...) to look ahead to Week 3 of the Scottish Premiership. We bless the cup ground the Callum Davidson walks on, we positively drool over the Doner Pie, and we look back and forth and ask some mighty big questions of teams around the league after Week 2. Let's get to it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If Carlsberg did season opening weekends...they'd probably include a newly promoted side upstaging recent treble treble winners, new songs about American strikers taking the league by storm, big Dutch forwards flying in to challenges and making sure everyone remembered their name, and Hamilton drawing after being 4-1 down. Oh wait, they're in the Championship now. Well, it was still an opening weekend to remember so we unpick the action, take stock of new stars setting the Fantasy world alight, and explain why we're inclined to roll those transfers, baby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And just like that, the Euros have been and gone, the Summer break has been had...and we're ready for Season 2 of Fantasy Football Scotland! We hope you're all refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to re-enter to fantasy fold. We discuss all things new (of which there is a lot), lightly touch on Scotland's majestic 8 day run in the Championship, and run through the players catching our eye this season. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Oh, and we're officially 'experts' now... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The end is sadly upon us...but not before the End Of Season Awards Party 2021! We look back on a season of ups and more ups - a year like no other - and finally reveal the winners of our much anticipated awards including Flop Of The Season, Bargain Basement Find, and the inaugural Train You Had To Be On. We'd like to thank each and every one of our loyal listeners for your support in this, our first season. See you in July

We are joined by Fantasy Fitba Scotland ROYALTY

A guest this week who has two teams because he forgot the login detail for his first (and more infamous) team - Frank Lampard Is Guff. Ladies and Gentleman...Danny Neilson. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode (including a horticultural question from a little fan in Newcastle) and look back on the first week of post-split action. Did our predictions come true? Well, you'll just have to find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Wildcard is finally upon us. It's almost as exciting as the pubs being open again. We go Fried (Brian) Rice for all things post-split transfers this episode as we prepare for Fantasy Football Scotland being back for the last hurrah, reflect on the Scotland National Team's rollercoaster week and the fantasy implications, and get John's views on the familiar face joining Aberdeen as Assistant Manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We cleanly jump our 31st hurdle on this, the eve of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. After John finally gets over Scobie winning a bet he wasn't part of, we cast our minds back across weeks of action which saw the (non-compliant) crowning of the Champions, a sad day for tanning salons in Aberdeen with the end of the McInnes reign, and a brace for 'the most complete striker' in Scotland. Our last episode before the 4 week mid-season, pre-split, only-in-Scotland Scottish football break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The pubs are reopening! Neil Lennon is out of the job! The Euros are happening! John got a Tennents hamper! A week of wild action, to say the least. We reflect on Alexander's honeymoon going well and truly sour, Barisic and Boyle fluffing their lines, and the big split approaching relentlessly on the horizon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first instalment of our English outreach program, we invite young Yorkshireman James Kettlewell (also known as Jimmy Ketts) on to the pod to share his views on the great game after his first foray in to Scottish football through FFS this year. After explaining a few of the idiosyncrasies of the game - not least the baffling Covid policies and the general standard of officiating - we get in to the meat and bones of the week gone by. From Bruce Anderson's electric start at Hamilton to the end of the honeymoon period for the new managers on the block...it's all covered here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first few seconds of this pod you'll be able to tell, but I can confirm we have now upgraded to the Widget B microphone courtesy of Gear4Music and boy oh boy do we sound crisp. That means you can get the latest Fantasy Football Scotland analysis direct to your headphones or speakers in a unrivalled sonar experience. Unfortunately, the jokes haven't got much better. We unpack another double gameweek drippin' with points and John tries to make sense of Aberdeen's woe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The January transfer window has closed. Another milestone. We look back on the window and assess the winners and losers from a fantasy perspective; the uncovered diamonds and the proverbial jobbies. It was a gameweek that consisted of no less than 10 games for us to get our teeth stuck in to, with some big scoring across the board, and even more fixtures round the bend. It's the season that just keeps on delivering

If you don't get the reference in our episode title, which rock have you been living under this week? Talking of living under a rock, we have our favourite technophobe on the pod this week - Fapoor's Pingers manager, Finn Thomson

What's that coming over the hill, it's Double Gameweeks, it's Double Gameweeks

We welcome back friend of the pod and Wan Yer Ma manager, Craig Geoghegan, for his unflinching analysis of recent events at Celtic FC and that fateful trip to Dubai. Once he gets that off his chest we dive in to Gameweek 23 and look back some Bobby Madness, Shank's screamer, and the irresistible Livingston of late. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year to all of our loyal listeners!

In our last pod of 2020 we come to you live from John's family shed! That's not all - his dad (and top Fantasy Football Scotland manager) Gerry is also in attendance to give his views on the Gameweek's gone by, those about to land, and how you pronounce Moray. We round off 2020 in style with a couple of cans of Tennents for good measure. Perhaps we'll eventually get that sponsorship in 2021? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Merry Christmas, from both of us at Fantasy Fitba Pod HQ

A zippy pod today as we get right in to the action in December, and make up for a rather inflated hour long pod last week! We discuss Midfield options for our Team of the Season (so far) and apologise to Hibs fans for unintentionally leaving their players out thus far...promise. We also look back to a weekend of action and forward to a weekend of hopefully more. Simples. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the half way point of the season fast approaches we begin looking back at our Team of the Season (so far) starting with goalkeepers and defenders. Fun fact: there's more than one name we unanimously agree on. We talk budget Lewis Ferguson's, Dingwall Roy Keane's, and keeping more clean sheets than your average laundrette. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After what felt like the longest November on record and a barren Fantasy Football Scotland month, December is finally upon and no less than SIX GAMEWEEKS to digest. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride. We look back on the (pre-League Cup) Gameweek passed and nosey around for a whiff of value as we look forward to the all important Festive period. We've also got music again - yaldi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Public Service Announcement: please accept our apology for the lack of music/editing on this week's pod. We've had some technical challenges which have really affected production at the last moment. We will get things back to normal service next week. Luckily, we're joined by Craig Geoghegan - manager of Wan Yer Ma - for a recap of Scotland's heroics and a look forward to what's set to be another cracking weekend of Fantasy Football Scotland action. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gameweek 13 came and went with, well, a bit of a whimper. But there's still lots to talk about as we hail to The Jambos famous win and invite on one of Gorgie's own - Cathro's Laptop manager Ross Mackintosh. Ross, or Tosh as he's known, helps us pick apart the week's action, scout out some possible replacements for ailing parts of our team, and generally has a laugh at Scobie's expense. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We decided to keep this episode 'short and snappy' so I'm following suit with this description. All I'll say is John's pipes broke again. Oh, and Gameweek (Friday) 13(th) is on the horizon. Be afraid, be very afraid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We mark the first Old Firm derby of the season with a special guest appearance from none other than Queen's XI manager (not that one, the other one) Mr Iain Findlay! We discuss the Gold(son) Rush, Saints finding their shooting boots, and give our collective thoughts on how to handle the upcoming Gameweek 13 trauma. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OK - so it's not really got anything to do with Fantasy Football Scotland but for once Scotland actually won a knockout game and that's reason enough to celebrate. We do so along with looking back at Gameweek 10, the hectic end to the Summer transfer window, the latest Covid-related drama (it should really get its own section at this point) and we rejoice in the fact that Scotland are surprisingly really great at penalties. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was marred by technical difficulties owing to John's house move and dial up internet from the 1990's...not that you'd notice due to the seamless editing. We review a weekend full of goals, deep dive on dubious penalties and what that means from a Fantasy perspective, take questions from the FFS Family, and generally try and make it through 40 minutes without John cutting out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.