The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game

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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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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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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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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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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Wherein Our Heroes reflect on World Cup 2018 and provide our takeaways. We look at the controversial handball penalty awarded by VAR, praise the current school of tactics that saw certain nations reach the upper echelons, and discuss our favourite moments of the tournament. Also, we look at John Herdman's blueprint for Team Canada looking ahead to Qatar 2022.

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Wherein Our Heroes prepare for the final match in what has been a scintillating World Cup. France's composure proves too much for Belgium's Golden Generation. It may have been one game too many for England as their young squad are seen off by Croatia's experienced midfield. Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to steal the tournament's thunder with his transfer to The Old Lady, but winds up being a blip on the radar. Also, Hamilton's Canadian Premier League team is unveiled as Forge FC.

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Wherein Our Heroes recount World Cup 2018's super sweet Round of 16. France and Brazil seem to be finding their next gear, Uruguay capitalize on their chances, and the swashbuckling Japanese meet their match in Belgium's "Golden Generation". Russia offer up the biggest shock of the tourney so far, but will they get cut apart by Croatia's talented midfield? Also, Sweden see off the Swiss, and England finally shake the bogey and win a penalty shootout.

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