Tag Archives: 2018

Episode 138: Now What?!

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

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Episode 137: It’s Coming Home, Just Not To England

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

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Episode 135: I’m Gonna Knock You Out!

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Wherein Our Heroes provide their musings on the Group Stage of World Cup 2018. We are both having VAR’s role to varying degrees. Unpacking Germany’s shortcomings could take a whole episode, but we provide the “Gaffers Notes” version. Coaching and tactics have plagued many perennial powerhouses; we discuss Eurocentrism in soccer punditry, and, with no clear-cut favourites, attempt our predictions for the Round of 16. Also, Jason attends a Whitecaps town hall and provides insight on the relationship between club and supporters.

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

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Episode 134: The World Cup Floweth

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Wherein Our Heroes recap the first week of World Cup 2018, provide opinion on FC Edmonton’s crest and celebrate a successful United Bid for World Cup 2026. In Russia, the Japanese and Senegalese supporters show pure class by cleaning the stands instead of celebrating victory on the streets. The Haircut of the Week returns to give plaudits to Neymar’s Noodle Bowl/Spaghetti/Llama coif. Portugal have played well around Cristiano Ronaldo, but how far can he carry the squad on his chiseled shoulders? Also, Argentina look the polar opposite, unable to click around Lionel Messi. We follow the Moskva, down to Gorky Park, listening to the wind of chaaaaaaaaange.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 133: The Young Gaffers World Cup Preview Bonanza, Part 2

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Wherein Our Heroes continue our World Cup discussion, this time offering predictions. We guess who will disappoint and who will exceed expectations in Russia this summer, including the tourney’s breakout star and our “Fifty Shades of Dark Horse” picks. We also offer up the biggest potential talking points off the pitch and end with our predictions for Golden Boot, our final four nations, and the country that is destined to hoist the Jules Rimet Trophy in 2018. Jason is mistake.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 132: The Young Gaffers World Cup Preview Bonanza, Part 1

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Matt and Padraic to discuss our thoughts on Russia 2018. We chat about our favourite all-time World Cup memories, compete in some World Cup trivia, and provide our opinions on the all-time greatest World Cup players. Also, we reflect back on our biggest pre-tournament surprises.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 119: The Young Gaffers’ 2018 MLS Season Preview

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Wherein Our Heroes channel their deepest foresight to deliver their picks for the MLS Eastern and Western Conference champions. Toronto and Vancouver appear to be on the right track, with Montreal lacking depth after having been bitten hard by pre-season injuries. Atlanta and the Cascadia clubs look to impress once again. The Bachelor finale proves to actually be the most dramatic ever. Also, is Canadian soccer fandom too insular a community? Should fans of the sport get all evangelical up in here? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 35: Dat Was Me Weer Een Loei, Johan Cruyff!

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Wherein Our Heroes pay respects to late Barcelona and Ajax legend, modern philosopher, proponent of Total Football, ‘Haircut of The Century’ holder, Polydor recording artist, and third footballer to have an asteroid named after him – Johan Cruyff. When not trolling Yaya and Balotelli, Cabinteely F.C. attempt to vanquish Glastonbury headliners, Muse, in an upcoming friendly. Canada struggles against Mexico in front of a record crowd, England come back to beat Germany in Berlin, and two Aston Villa players take an ill-timed holiday. Also, Raheem Sterling can’t find any takers for his Franken-mansion.

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