The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Wherein Our Heroes return from their summers of discovery to revel in the pending World Cup Qatar 2022. We discuss the CanMNT roster, our Group F match predictions, and roll out a double double Havin’ It, Not Havin’ It because it's just been so damn long since we’ve rock and rolled.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Wherein Our Heroes return from under our rocks to offer a full episode concerning the recent compensation dispute between the Canadian Men’s National Team squad and Canada Soccer. We offer up our emotionally-charged yet level-headed, balanced takes. It’s been a while, so you don’t want to miss this.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Wherein Our Heroes return to celebrate all things Canadian soccer. The Women’s National Team change the colour of the medal as intended and are crowned Olympic gold medal champions. The Canadian Men’s National Team play their first three matches in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying and put on a strong showing. Also, the Canadian Championship gets set to begin the quarterfinal round. Lots to be stoked aboot!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Twitter: @7FranklinD

Wherein Our Heroes discuss David Clanachan’s recent CPL State of the League address, specifically his comments regarding the Ottawa Fury saga. Canada thumps the US Virgin Islands in CONCACAF Nations League play and there are a slew of positives (opposition considered). Calgary and Edmonton get ready for Al Classico 2.0 in a few weeks. Philadelphia Union unveil their new mascot, Phang, a blue punk rock snake. Also, legendary footballer Jon Parkin pens a memoir for the ages. Feed the Beast!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Wherein Our Heroes discuss Watford and their record’s eerie similarity to that of Leicester City. Could greatness await, or will they taper off? Ottawa Fury elect to remain in the USL in 2019, sparking the ire of many Canadian soccer fans – we think everyone just needs to take a step back. Wayne Rooney has boosted the fate of DC United, could they make a playoff run? Also, with Canada heading into a CONCACAF Nations League match against USVI, John Herdman makes a bold prediction.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Wherein Our Heroes champion the recent announcement of Michael Silberbauer as Pacific FC head coach. Jorginho accomplishes an incredible feat against Newcastle United; is Sarri-ball coming to West London faster than expected? Also, José Mourinho’s squad are humbled by Spurs at Old Trafford, causing The Grumpy One to walk out of his post-match presser. Does the backing of Ed Woodward stave off a sacking? Never mind the Pogba, here comes the Moura!

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Wherein Our Heroes weigh the prospects for and against playoffs in the Canadian Premier League and provide takeaways from the first match weekend in the Premier League across The Pond. Also, we sing Pink Floyd, discuss Art Bell’s contributions to alien conspiracy theory, and discover our Mad Max names.

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate 2018 USL PDL Champions, Calgary Foothills FC. Tommy Wheeldon Jr. provides his thoughts on the final itself and the season that was. Then, the Perpetual Prediction Machine himself, Bradley Werner, joins to look ahead at the 2018/19 Premier League season.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Twitter: @7FranklinD

Wherein Our Heroes send all their very best to Calgary Foothills FC as they compete for the USL PDL Championship. Haligonians turn out in droves to see the Atlantic Selects defeat Fortuna Düsseldorf’s U21 squad in a thrilling match. Alphonso Davies lands in Munich for the largest transfer fee ever paid for an MLS player. Is it the right move for his development? Also, Zlatan accepts a one-game suspension for sitting out the MLS All Star Game. Can you guess how The Gaffers feel about that?

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Music by: Franklin D
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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the most recently unveiled Canadian Premier League club, Vancouver Island’s Pacific FC. Calgary Foothills FC are on the cusp of further cementing themselves in Calgary sports lore. We discuss the need for Canada’s player development pathway to expend beyond our borders. Also, Mesut Özil retires from international duty, sadly citing “racism and disrespect”.

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Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD