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The 4-4-Touque Podcast

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4-4-Touque Ep 23 - Alexandre Lackathreat

Another week of Premier League action, as Chelsea topple Spurs, Man United snatch a late winner against West Ham, while Man City slip up. Elsewhere, the relegation candidates show some fight, with Burnley, Newcastle, and Norwich all picking up points in the race to avoid the drop. We then drop down to the Championship to take a look at the harrowing situation facing Derby County Follow on on Instagram and Twitter @44touque https://linktr.ee/44touque...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 23

4-4-Touque Ep 22 - Sexy Toni

Toni's got us hot under the collar, as we chat about Man City taking a huge step towards the title, Man United continuing to stutter, Leeds winning a barnburner against West Ham, and therapy dogs, before catching up on the latest AFCON news, and breaking down our top ten African players of all time! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44Touque, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Jan 18, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 22

4-4-Touque Ep 21 - The Magic of the Cup ™

It's FA Cup weekend, and the boys (well, maybe not Toni) embrace the spirit of football's oldest tournament, as Arsenal and Newcastle suffer exits against lower league opposition, before taking a gander across Europe to see how Serie A and La Liga are faring. The January transfer window opening also gives us a chance to draw up some shopping lists for the biggest teams in the Premier League, and chat about a big name signing for TFC Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @44Touque and subscribe wher...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 21

4-4-Touque Ep 20 - Too Many Thomases

Tommy's got the flu, Toni's got the post-vacation blues, and Uzair can't keep track of all the Thomases flying around, but the boys are here for the first gameweek of 2022! Big Rom stirs up controversy before a barnburner between Chelsea and Liverpool, while Arsenal go toe-to-toe with Man City in a game marred by refereeing controversies. Later, we take a look at the effect the AFCON will have on Premier League clubs. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44touque and subscribe wherever you get yo...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Tales From Tindall: Mike Smith

The boys come together for the first of their "Tales From Tindall" series, where we focus on those involved in football at an amateur and grassroots level. We speak with our friend Mike Smith, the commissioner of Noon Hour Soccer, and a man who has been involved in the Kingston, ON football community since the seventies, about how a scrimmage between grad-league students grew into a staple of the Queen's University football scene. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44Touque, and subscribe where...

Dec 30, 202151 min

4-4-Touque Ep 19 - To Bielsa or Not to Bielsa

There may have been a spate of games called off this week, but there was no shortage of talking points as Chelsea and Liverpool both lost ground on Manchester City in the title race. Elsewhere, we discuss Leeds' struggles, Marcelo Bielsa's philosophy, and whether it's hindering or helping their fight against relegation. Finally, we round things off with a look at the top ten managers in the Premier League today. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44touque, and subscribe wherever you get your po...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 19

4-4-Touque Ep 18 - Forgive Us, VAR Gods

As the holiday season approaches, the refs in the Premier League were in a giving mood, doling out penalties to anyone who asked for one! We try and make sense of the proceedings as the top three sneak to narrow wins, Man United and Arsenal pick up full points as well, and Toni risks the wrath of referees around the world! We then turn our attention to the alarming spread of COVID through the Premier League in recent weeks, and speculate about its potential impact on the season. Follow us on Ins...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 18

4-4-Touque Ep 17 - Fred Might Be Brazilian

Fred's found his Brazilian passport down the back of his drawer, and the boys are ready to take flight with him! Man United took on Palace in Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge, while City and Liverpool took advantage of Edouard Mendy's nightmare performance for Chelsea against West Ham. Elsewhere, there was controversy over obscure goalkeeping rules at Villa Park, and Newcastle finally got their first win of the season, as we look back on a busy start to December in the Premier League Follow ...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 17

4-4-Touque Ep 16 - Fast, Furious & Rampant

It's a snow day in the Premier League, and the boys are there to help shovel through the games! Sancho-watch comes back to bite Tommy, while Liverpool and City take advantage. Elsewhere, Arsenal see off Newcastle, and Leicester brave a blizzard to beat Watford. After that, we turn our gaze to the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, including a tasty potential playoff game between Italy and Portugal! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @44touque and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! https://linktr....

Nov 30, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 16

4-4-Touque Ep 15 - Ole Gunnar Solsk-fired

Poor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was finally put out of his misery this weekend, and the boys pick through the debris of his time in charge, ending with the stunning collapse against Watford. Before that, Arsenal's hammering at the hands of Liverpool, Chelsea's stroll against Leicester, City's cakewalk against Everton, and a deluge of goals around the league are all on the agenda from an action-packed weekend of Premier League action Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44touque, and subscribe wherever ...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 15

4-4-Touque Ep 14 - That Is Not Coffee

The third international break of the season is here, and the lack of Premier League action has the boys arguing about coffee, with Canadian icon Tim Hortons' offerings coming under the microscope. On the footballing side, we reflect on Canada's vital win against Costa Rica, and Serbia springing a surprise on Portugal. On the club football front, we take stock of the new manager hires at the bottom of the Premier League table, and check in with the major stories across Europe, before looking ahea...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 14

4-4-Touque Ep 13 - When Is Your Birthday?

Neither Toni nor Uzair can figure out exactly when Tommy's birthday is, but that mystery is put aside to dissect a comfortable Manchester derby win for City, and West Ham's stunning win against Liverpool. Elsewhere, Burnley steal a point against Chelsea, Conte's Spurs get off to a slow start, and it's the end of the road for Dean Smith and Daniel Farke. The boys then take a step back to take stock of the Premier League a quarter of the way through the season. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 13

4-4-Touque Ep 12 - Sacked in the Morning

Halloween weekend saw some spooky results in the Premier League, and the boys gather round to chat about Nuno's ill-fated final game in charge at Spurs, Solskjaer's stay of execution, Arsenal & Chelsea rolling on, and dropped points for Manchester City & Liverpool. Later, Uzair throws a spanner in the works with a controversial pick as the trio rounds out their All-Time Premier League XIs. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44touque, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts https://...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 12

4-4-Touque Ep 11 - Ole's At The Wheel

The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era has finally broken Uzair, as Manchester United are humiliated by Liverpool, and Toni and Tommy can't wait to pile on! Elsewhere, City and Chelsea flex their title credentials, Arsenal are in the ascendancy, and Spurs stumble again. The boys also begin putting together their Premier League dream teams, naming their all time favourite goalkeepers, defenders, and Gary Nevilles. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @44touque https://linktr.ee/44touque...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 11

4-4-Touque Ep 10 - Get This Man A Dog

The Premier League is back from it's international break, but that spells nothing but disaster for Uzair as Man United crumble at Leicester and Sancho-watch finally takes its toll. Elsewhere, Mo Salah's at it again, Spurs spoil the party atmosphere up at Newcastle, and Edouard Mendy bails out Chelsea. The boys' attention then turns to CONCACAF, as they revel in Canada's massive win against Panama in WCQs, and hash out their all time top ten CONCACAF players https://linktr.ee/44touque...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 10

4-4-Touque Ep 9 - Takeover on Tyneside

Content Warning: Sexual harassment/coercion (58:15 onwards) It may be an international break, but there's no week off for the boys, as they come together to discuss France's Nations League win and Canada's World Cup Qualifiers, then cast their eyes across Serie A, Ligue 1 and La Liga. We then take on the small matter of Newcastle United becoming the richest club in world football, before discussing the horrific stories of sexual misconduct that have come to light in the NWSL over the past couple...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 9

4-4-Touque Ep 8 - Tactics and Vibes

Ole's at the wheel and he's driving the boys through the weekend's action! City and Liverpool lay down the gauntlet, Spurs and Chelsea bounce back but United and Arsenal are held to draws. The trio then delve into tactical trends around the league, including a special mention for Pep's fascination with geese. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @44touque, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! https://linktr.ee/44touque

Oct 05, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 8

4-4-Touque Ep 7 - Toni Strikes Back

Content Warning: Suicide. Please Skip from 48:00-49:00 to avoid listening to the discussion on Robert Enke, if this topic makes you uncomfortable in anyway. After a chaotic weekend of Premier League action, the boys come together to dig through the rubble of Arsenal's demolition of Spurs, and reflect on dropped points for Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool. We also turn our attention to the topic of mental health in football, and reflect on both the progress that has been made and the long road a...

Sep 28, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 7

4-4-Touque Ep 6 - Dude, Where's my VAR

The boys are back to chat about Toni's trophy laden weekend, which was only slightly eclipsed by the chaos of the premier league. David De gea's heroics, Sancho-watch, Chelsea & Liverpool's dominance, Man City's narrow escape are all on the docket, before attentions are turned to the smorsgasbord of questionable refereeing decisions.

Sep 21, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 6

4-4-Touque Ep 5 - That's Not What Debut Means

Tommy has re-emerged from his exile into the wilderness to rejoin Toni and Uzair to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. The boys chat about the ruthless teams setting the pace at the top of the table, as well as Arsenal seeing off Norwich to pick up their first points of the season, before rounding off the day's chat with a look over the mess Juventus have gotten themselves into in Serie A.

Sep 14, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4-4-Touque Ep4 - Lunatics in Traffic

Tommy's been exiled into the wilderness this week but Uzair and Toni are here to talk about the chaos during the Argentina - Brazil World Cup qualifier, discuss the best and worst of the premier league transfer window, and celebrate a big result for the Canadian Men's National team. Follow us on Twitter and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and more! https://linktr.ee/44touque

Sep 07, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 4

4-4-Touque Ep3 - Someone Give Toni a Hug

Conspiracy theories, Lukaku's ball control and lightspeed transfers! The boys are back to discuss the events of the weekend, including the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku vs Virgil Van Dijk and the never-ending bleakness of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

Aug 31, 20211 hr 6 min

4-4-Touque Ep1 - Ben White is a Dollar Store Lindelof

Your favorite dynamic trio give their thoughts on the opening day of the Premier League Season and put their reputations on the line in predicting what will happen come the end of the season.

Aug 17, 202156 minEp. 1
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