Tag Archives: Canadian Premier League

Episode 200: The Young Gaffers Bicentennial Spectacular!

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 198: Forever Forever First

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 197: The Canadian Premier League – We Like it Real Thick and Juicy

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 196: Canadian Premier League regular season…that’s a wrap!

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 194: Rumours (not just a classic Fleetwood Mac album)

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 193: Lights Out!

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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 191: Peerless Paulus and Beirne is Flawless

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 189: Dude, Where’s My Replay?

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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.

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Episode 187: Sometimes Goliath Beats David

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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. 

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 186: Criticism and Confusion

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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 Network. 

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Music by: Franklin D
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