Episode 218: In Conversation with Afghanistan International Zohib Islam Amiri
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Release Date: 06/25/2020
Episode 244: The Young Gaffers Canada-centric World Cup Spectacular
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes return from their summers of discovery to revel in the pending World Cup Qatar 2022. We discuss the CanMNT roster, our Group F match predictions, and roll out a double double Havin’ It, Not Havin’ It because it's just been so damn long since we’ve rock and rolled. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 243: Oh Man...
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes return from under our rocks to offer a full episode concerning the recent compensation dispute between the Canadian Men’s National Team squad and Canada Soccer. We offer up our emotionally-charged yet level-headed, balanced takes. It’s been a while, so you don’t want to miss this. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 242: Two in the Books!
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes check in to provide our thoughts on each Canadian Premier League club after two matches apiece. Who has an extra gear? Who is struggling? Who may be underperforming but has nothing to fear? Also, we share an interview with the artist behind Pacific FC’s stunning alternate kit, Maynard Johnny Jr. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 241: The Young Gaffers 2022 CPL Season Preview Spectacular!
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes return to offer our best-guess predictions for the 2022 Canadian Premier League Season. We chat with Pacific FC's Nathan Mavila. Next, us Gaffers answer some hard-hitters. Where will each club finish? Who are some sleeper signings? Who takes the North Star Shield? Most importantly, who has the snazziest kit? All this, plus a nod to CanMNT qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 240: In Conversation with FC Edmonton President Jeff Harrop
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes bring you a conversation with newly-minted FC Edmonton President Jeff Harrop. Jeff discusses his previous experience in sport and entertainment and brand building, as well as his goals to engage the community in The City of Champions. We also dip into the mailbag, prompting discussions about both the 2021 CPL Coach of the Year and the latest World Cup Qualifying window for Canada. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 239: Happy New Year!
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes return from the Holidays, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In response to an excellent mailbag question, we discuss the biggest changes each of the bottom four clubs need for 2022. The League assumes operation of FC Edmonton, two Pacific FC stalwarts jump ship to Forge FC, and David Clanachan steps down as CPL commissioner to bring the beautiful game to Windsor, Ontario. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 238: A Holiday Treat from Us Gaffers
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes, as promised, share with you David Clanachan’s press conference and Q&A from before the 2021 Canadian Premier League Final. Wishing you and yours a Joyous Holidays and a Safe and Happy New Year! Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 237: The Canadian Premier League Final 2021
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes discuss our thoughts on the Canadian Premier League Final, as Forge FC are thwarted in their attempt to three-peat by Pacific FC. Not only do we discuss the match, but also feature pre-match audio from coaches Bobby Smyrniotis and Pa Modou-Kah as well as players Manny Aparicio, Lukas MacNaughton, and Jamar Dixon. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 236: Give The People What They Want
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes come together to offer sweet, sweet commentary on the Canadian Premier League semi-finals and offer up predictions for The North Star Shield. We discuss the continued righteousness that is the CanMNT World Cup Qualifying run. Oh, and we catch up with each other, as we’re apt to do. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
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Episode 235: Give us a call, we’ll talk, no big whoop
The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game
Wherein Our Heroes discuss an international window that was nothing short of a watershed for the Canadian Men’s National Team. We discuss the squad’s mental fortitude, ability to grind out results, and newfound depth. Also, Davies scores possibly the greatest goal in CanMNT history and we delve into the mailbag to chat pop culture references and innuendo. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to , on Twitter, and Music by: Franklin D Email: Twitter:
info_outlineWherein 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.
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