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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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01:04:49

Episode 204: Playoff Fable or Single Table?

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

2020/01/11

Wherein Our Heroes return from a well-deserved break to discuss Kurt Larson’s recent tweets regarding the potential appetite for playoffs in 2020. The Winnipeg Free Press provides Valour FC coach Rob Gale a chance to rebut recent online rumours swirling around the club. Also, Canada see off Barbados 4-1, but nobody was there to see it. 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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01:01:40

Episode 203: The Young Gaffers Holiday Spectacular

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2019/12/17

Wherein Our Heroes prepare for the Holidays with a festive Canadian Premier League Yuletide poem. We share our Christmas wishes, as well as our Naughty and Nice lists. We also debate the Whitecaps’ signing of Lucas Cavallini, an early present or a lump of coal? A very Happy Holidays to you and yours! 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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01:17:30

Episode 202: Honey, I Signed the Kids! A Conversation...

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2019/12/12

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend to discuss goings on with the club in the inaugural Canadian Premier League offseason. We also discuss the first intra-league player move as José Hernández joins Cavalry FC after being released earlier in the Fall. Also, a mailbag question prompts discussion concerning possible preseason tournaments in the future. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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Episode 201: The CanPL Awards - Forge’s Borges Cleans Up

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2019/11/29

Wherein Our Heroes discuss your feedback on promotion and relegation and how to hybridize this with playoffs. A conference call between the Canadian Premier League and representatives from CPL Supporter’s Groups yields some nuggets. Also, we discuss the inaugural Canadian Premier League Awards. 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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01:20:51

Episode 200: The Young Gaffers Bicentennial Spectacular!

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2019/11/22

Wherein Our Heroes celebrate our bicentennial by honouring our listeners with a full episode of mailbag questions. The focus is heavily on the Ottawa Fury FC saga, and the playoffs versus single table debate. We also take a moment to reflect on Canada’s shambolic loss to the USMNT in recent CONCACAF action. Herdman out? Niko Giantsopoulos’s legendary penalty intimidation in Australia. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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01:06:25

Episode 199: No Fury For You!

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2019/11/14

Wherein Our Heroes unpack your comments on the North Star Shield, playoffs, and awards for the Spring and Fall season champions. We attempt to make sense of the sad news that Ottawa Fury FC have decided to suspend operations. Also, we eagerly look ahead to Canada’s clash against the United States in CONCACAF Nations League play. 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 198: Forever Forever First

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2019/11/05

Wherein Our Heroes discuss the Canadian Premier League season’s denouement as Forge FC capture the North Star Shield with another 1-0 victory over Cavalry FC. We debate the aesthetic prowess (or lack thereof) of said North Star Shield. Also, we offer heavy praise for the CPL’s individual awards. 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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01:17:03

Episode 197: The Canadian Premier League - We Like it...

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

2019/10/31

Wherein Our Heroes recap all of the controversy and excitement from Leg One of the CanPL Finals between Forge FC and Cavalry FC. From red cards and crossbars to penalty saves, we leave no stone unturned. We discuss the rumoured international player rules set to take effect next season from several different angles. As always, we dip into your mailbag and chat CPL transparency and its effect on the league’s reputation and what may have ailed Valour FC this season. Send us your questions or comments

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01:25:48

Episode 196: Canadian Premier League regular...

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2019/10/23

Wherein Our Heroes join forces and attend the final CanPL regular season match between Pacific FC and Valour FC. This episode is chock-full of audio clips from both coaches (James Merriman and Rob Gale), Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend and EVP Ops Brad Norris-Jones, and of course, players galore. We also offer predictions for the first leg of the Canadian Premier League Final and dip into the mailbag. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter,

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01:10:17

Episode 195: “Blood, Guts and Thunder” - King John

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2019/10/17

Wherein Our Heroes revel in the landmark 2-0 victory our Canadian Men’s National Team secured over the heavily-favoured Americans. From speed and pressure to tactics and heart, the performance turned in was consummate. As always, we begin with a dip into the mailbag to answer your questions about supporter chants, Fikayo Tomori, and hear from one listener who has the best location for “Gaffers 'n' chill”. Post-match press conference audio credit: Concacaf Send us your questions or comments via

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01:06:54

Episode 194: Rumours (not just a classic Fleetwood...

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2019/10/09

Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the harvest by giving thanks as we near the end of the inaugural Canadian Premier League season. A recent barrage of Twitter rumours is the subject of our latest Havin’ It, Not Havin’ It. Also, we dip into an overflowing mailbag to bring you some listener-driven content. 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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01:23:43

Episode 193: Lights Out!

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2019/10/04

Wherein Our Heroes welcome Mike the Ref to dissect the myriad officiating decisions in the recent match between Cavalry FC and York 9 FC. We hear from Michael Silberbauer, Victor Blasco, and Stephen Hart following Pacific FC’s hard-fought draw with HFX Wanderers. FC Edmonton’s Amer Đidić gets called up to CanMNT. Also, our most recent mailbag submission prompts discussion on market size for Canadian Premier League expansion. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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Episode 192: The Voyageurs Cup - Victoire!

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

2019/09/28

Wherein Our Heroes discuss Montreal Impact’s victory in the Voyageurs Cup Final. We plead a case for Luca Gasparotto getting a look with the Canadian Men’s National Team. Also, two mailbag questions provoke our inner kit nerds. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jacob Noseworthy. 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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57:55

Episode 191: Peerless Paulus and Beirne is Flawless

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

2019/09/20

Wherein Our Heroes discuss Don Garber’s recent comments regarding the CSA, MLS, Canadian player development and the whole crazy thing. We are joined by FC Edmonton coach Jeff Paulus after his club’s defeat at Weshills Stadium by the hands of Pacific FC. Also, Paul Beirne announces his departure after the Canadian Premier League’s inaugural season and Montreal Impact take a slim lead into the second leg of the Canadian Championship Final against TFC. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:00:15

Episode 190: A Tale of Two Legs

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2019/09/13

Wherein Our Heroes return to the fold after a brief late-summer hiatus. We catch up on your Tweets and dip into the mailbag. Cavalry FC take home the first CPL-era Wildrose Cup while Pacific FC are unable to lock down third place as they are seen off by York 9 FC. Also, Canada take full points in their two matches with Cuba, in two vastly different matches. The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:02:40

Episode 189: Dude, Where’s My Replay?

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

2019/08/28

Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the grand re-opening of Westhills stadium amidst a flurry of officiating controversy in multiple Canadian Premier League matches. We are joined by Pacific FC’s Dean Shillington (Chairman) and Brad Norris-Jones (Vice-president, Operations) to discuss the momentous moment. Valour FC’s Rob Gale minces no words in his post-match comments. Also, we lament the same controversial refereeing in FC Edmonton’s match against York 9 and dip into the mailbag, per usual. The Young

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01:01:29

Episode 188: The Year-Over-Year Growth Episode

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

2019/08/16

Wherein Our Heroes discuss the theme of growth and continuous improvement. We dip into the mailbag and answer your questions regarding matches on long weekends, continuous improvement, and what new leagues could mean for the pipeline. Gaffer Adam attends the Pacific FC event in Victoria and we hear Rob Friend and Michael Silberbauer’s thoughts on the measure of success and continuous improvement. We also converse with Texas-born left back Blake Smith. Lastly, Mike the Ref provides his thoughts on

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59:00

Episode 187: Sometimes Goliath Beats David

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

2019/08/10

Wherein Our Heroes recap the latest round of Canadian Championship matches, as both MLS clubs gain the upper hand over their respective competition. Kurt Larson stokes the flames on Twitter. Also, Jordan Murrell has a moment of madness and faces the disciplinary committee, the court of public opinion, his teammates and coaches, and himself. The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail

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01:00:19

Episode 186: Criticism and Confusion

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

2019/08/03

Wherein Our Heroes weigh the recent in-and-out roster moves with Emery Welshman and David Edgar at Forge FC. Will Edgar prove the stalwart that Forge need to bolster the back? Will several able replacements fill the void that Welshman leaves? John Herdman offers an interesting perspective on Canada’s backline. Gareth Bale gets a tough ride from Real Madrid, or is it to be expected? Also, we dip into the mailbag, and it’s a beauty! The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven

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01:07:16

Episode 185: In Conversation with Terran Campbell

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2019/07/26

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by the current co-leader in the Canadian Premier League golden boot race, Pacific FC’s Terran Campbell. First, though, we wax poetic about the performances turned in by each CPL club in the most recent Canadian Championship matches, and dip into the mailbag to talk shirt sponsors for a potential Quebec-based club and to remind everyone to give Ottawa Fury FC a little slack, eh! The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. Send us your

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