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Episode 139: The Canadian Premier League – A Mari usque ad Mare

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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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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
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Episode 49: Portugal. The Men

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Wherein Our Heroes recap Europe’s quadrennial showcase by offering kudos to Portugal and their yeoman-like effort in both the group stages and the Euro 2016 Final. Ronaldo’s tears turn from those of desolation to cocky joy; does this give him a leg up on Messi? Did France’s best show up for the ultimate match after carrying a whole nation on their epaulets? We salute the young players who turned heads, Ricardo Quaresma’s olive branch haircut, and the Irish supporters who brought the craic in droves. Also, we continue to question whether the 24-team format adds anything other than too many draws.

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Episode 48: The Young Gaffers and the Incredible, Wonderful, Very Good, Super Righteous Day

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Wherein Our Heroes partake in the Euro 2016 matches at The Ship & Anchor Pub and chat relentlessly with the masses present to watch the Round of 16. Supporters from France, Ireland, Germany, and Slovakia weigh in on the action on the pitch. We also chat with the lads from Calgary’s own Foot Soldiers as they prepare for our PDL match against Kitsap Pumas.

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Episode 45: The Young Gaffers Euro 2016 Spectacular, Part 1

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Brendan, Wielder of The Whistle of Never-Ending Substitutions, to discuss prognostications and predictions for Groups A, B, and C. We think France could be magnifique in front of their home supporters, wonder if Wayne Rooney will spell doom for England’s attacking three, and feel Thomas Müller is a candidate for das Golden Boot. The new tournament format is titillating, Wales may surprise, and the Swiss likely won’t miss. Also, Mario Gómez and his slick locks may just prove decisive for Germany.

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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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