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The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game

The Young Gaffers

Jason and Adam might not know everything about football, but they sure think they do. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional players, coaches and executives, join The Young Gaffers every week as they bring you their refreshing, ridiculous, and uniquely Canadian perspective on all corners of the soccer world. From the Canadian Premier League to Major League Soccer, from the top flights of Europe to the FIFA World Cup, nobody is safe from this irreverent look at The Beautiful Game.

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01:06:19

Episode 224: The Group Stage Goeth, The Final Cometh

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/09/18

Wherein Our Heroes look ahead to the Island Games final between defending champions Forge FC and the always-organized HFX Wanderers FC. We share our predictions for our players to watch, keys to the game, and final score. We also hear from coach Stephen Hart as he looks ahead to his club’s last tango. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca Twitter:

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Episode 223: The Group Stage Cometh

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/09/09

Wherein Our Heroes delve deep into the deepest recesses of soccer punditry and attempt to cobble together our best guess predictions for The Island Games Group Stage. Will we see a rematch of the inaugural final? Will Pacific FC continue to surge? Will HFX Wanderers continue their steady play and secure a spot to play for The North Star Shield? Only one thing is certain – it remains anyone’s for the taking! Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:03:48

Episode 222: For Every High, a Low

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/09/06

Wherein Our Heroes sit back and listen. We hear from Cavalry FC’s Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and Mason Trafford in the wake of their recent loss to Pacific FC. We also feature clips from Atlético Ottawa’s Mista and Malyk Hamilton after vanquishing the Tridents a few short days later. On the other side of the coin, PFC’s Pa-Modou Kah, Marco Bustos, and Callum Irving weigh in during both the joy of victory and agony of defeat. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:14:26

Episode 221: Canadian Premier League Cross Country...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/08/28

Wherein Our Heroes reconvene to discuss each and every Canadian Premier League squad as we near the waning days of the Island Games round robin. There’s still everything to play for as clubs compete for the top 4 slots and a berth in the second round. We also hear from Valour FC coach Rob Gale, and Pacific FC's Pa-Modou Kah and Alejandro Díaz after the clubs’ mid-week clash in PEI. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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01:11:07

Episode 220: A Chat with Pacific FC’s Marcel de Jong...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/08/14

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC captain Marcel de Jong to hear how things have been in the bubble in Charlottetown, PEI. We also look forward to the Island Games. Who will win the Golden Boot? Who are our players to watch? Who is the most likely to sneak out of the hotel? We discuss all these and more. Who ya got? Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D

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Episode 219: Your League Has Successfully Been Formatted

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/07/30

Wherein Our Heroes revel in some BIG news with the announcement of the 2020 Canadian Premier League season format, The Island Games. We weigh the pros and cons of joining The Collective. Also, CONCACAF announces a new, more favourable format (if you’re Canada) for World Cup 2022 qualifying. Count us in! Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca Twitter:

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01:11:05

Episode 218: In Conversation with Afghanistan...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/06/25

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Zohib Islam Amiri. He shares insight on his upbringing in Kabul and Karachi, a club career that’s taken him from his home country to sharing a pitch with Robert Pires and André Santos in the ISL, and his time as the most-capped player for Afghanistan. Also, we dip into the mailbag to discuss the importance of new clubs like 1812 FC Barrie. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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01:02:21

Episode 217: Gaffers is Back!

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/06/12

Wherein Our Heroes reconnect and focus on the recent Canadian Premier League statement regarding a 2020 season as well as the town hall with league commissioner David Clanachan. We also get set for MLS is Back, the actual name for Major League Soccer’s World Cup-style tournament, coming to you in July. Total PFC Spotify playlist by Jacob Burnley. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by:

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01:09:31

Episode 216: In Conversation with Pacific FC’s Callum...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/05/22

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC goalkeeper Callum Irving in a fascinating interview that covers (among other topics) mindset, his move to the Canadian Premier League, and the most banging Spotify playlist you’re going to find. We also talk Alejandro’s Bedoya’s recent comments regarding the potential MLS tournament in Orlando. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D

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Episode 215: Project Restart

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/05/07

Wherein Our Heroes delve deep into the English Premier League’s Project Restart and discuss how it compares to the Canadian Premier League’s potential at a closed-door season. We also share our top hypothetical dream CPL player transfer, as well as which Canadian Premier League club we feel would best perform in a 5-a-side tournament. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D

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01:09:43

Episode 214: The Practical Sons Return

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/04/18

Wherein Our Heroes weigh all sides of both the Canadian Premier League’s recent statement regarding wage deferrals and reductions, as well as the creation of the Professional Footballers Association of Canada. We also review and discuss your mailbag submissions. We’re all in this together...when we stand hand-in-hand, make our dreams come true. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by:

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Episode 213: Low on Analysis, High on Good Vibes

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/04/04

Wherein Our Heroes get on board the feel-good train. From the personalities to the sense of community, from the all-around quirkiness to the camaraderie, we share our favourite things about the Canadian Premier League. We also weigh in on some Canadian U23 players that we think could make waves in 2021 and entertain the hypothetical scenario of MLS clubs playing alongside CPL clubs in a little shortened mini-season. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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Episode 212: A Conversation with Atlético Ottawa’s...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/03/26

Wherein Our Heroes return from their self-isolation to bring you a recent conversation with Ben Fisk. We also applaud the IOC and UEFA for postponing the upcoming Euros and Olympics, eagerly await the upcoming season of Sunderland ’Til I Die, and discuss the Waffle House Index. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca Twitter: @7FranklinD

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01:04:47

Episode 211: Weekend Warriors

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/03/09

Wherein Our Heroes discuss the first three signings announced by Atlético Ottawa: proven leader Ben Fisk, local product and wunderkind Antoine Coupland, and the versatile Malyk Hamilton. Also, we give our opinions on the new match ball from Derbystar, discuss some listener submissions pertaining to Pacific FC’s new beer in partnership with Surrey’s Russell Brewing, and consider how the Canadian Premier League can attract the general sports-loving public. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:04:13

Episode 210: Schedule, Kits, let’s get it on!

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/02/28

Wherein Our Heroes discuss the Canadian Premier League’s format for the 2020 season. Gaffer Adam attends the Pacific FC kit launch event and chats with Victor Blasco, Marcel de Jong, and new boy Abdou Samake. Of course, we also give our preliminary thoughts on the new kits for each club. We also dip into the mailbag and hear from a listener who feels The Hex may not be the path of least resistance for the Canadian Men’s National team. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:08:27

Episode 209: In Conversation with CanMNT Head Coach...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/02/15

Wherein Our Heroes attend the Canada Soccer media event in Langford, BC and hear from Canadian Senior Men’s head coach John Herdman. Canada Soccer announces a friendly versus Trinidad and Tobago for March 27, 2020. The Canadian Premier League officially unveils Atlético Ottawa as the league’s eighth club. Also, we dip into the mailbag to hear from you, the listeners! Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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Episode 208: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/02/08

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific PC forward Alejandro Díaz, recently signed from Liga MX powerhouse Club América. We also salute the Canadian Women for qualifying for Tokyo 2020. We debate the best means to redraw the Voyageurs Cup bracket to include Ottawa and discuss Kurt Larson’s tweet about capping the maximum number of loaned players per club. Also, Cavalry FC announce open trials and York 9 enter a Twitter kit-feud with TFC. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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Episode 207: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s Marco...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/02/02

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC midfielder Marco Bustos to discuss his choice to sign with the Islanders for the 2020 Canadian Premier League season. Christine Sinclair cements herself as the top international goalscorer in the history of the sport by notching goal 185 in Olympic Qualifying play. Also, soccer returns to the nation’s capital as Ottawa is awarded a CPL franchise to begin play in April 2020. Oh, and let’s not forget they’re backed by Spanish behemoths Club Atlético de

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Episode 206: The Coast-to-Coast Signing Toast

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/01/24

Wherein Our Heroes dip into a mailbag that runneth over. We can’t thank you enough for sharing your ruminations! Tristan Borges leaves for Belgium on a record Canadian Premier League transfer fee. Also, we go coast-to-coast and catch up on the latest signings at HFX Wanderers, York 9 FC, Cavalry FC, and Pacific FC. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca

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Episode 205: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s...

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The... ·

2020/01/15

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah. He discusses his previous interactions with the club’s young core, his management philosophy, the importance of family, and more. Also, we celebrate Joel Waterman’s transfer from Cavalry FC to Impact Montréal FC and Valour land a new CB in Haitian Andrew Jean-Baptiste. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D

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