Welcome to Episode 63 of The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom.

A final "catch all" episode, recorded before the EFL season & the Premier League kicked off, but released after the first Premier League action of the season kicked off over the weekend.

Another really interesting mixed bag of discussion points, including, though not exclusive to:

• Sorting out the keeper injury tactical time out - or have they?
• How accurate is pre-season as a form barometer?
• A brilliant social media post from Billingham Town
• What's wrong with Italian football - and is it fixable?
• Who is your opposition nemesis in terms of ALWAYS scoring against you?
• Has Benjamin Sesko overdone the gym work in the summer?
• Who else did that and to what effect?
• Why all Championship clubs need to be wary of Lincoln City keeper, George Wickens this season
• And we finish with a brilliant Zlatan story that will make you smile

As we say, a final mixed bag to clear the summer decks, but one we think any football fans will enjoy.

Lots of interesting and sometimes strange observations (plus the odd stat) to get your teeth into as you await the return of the big kick-off.

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