Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast
Down the Pub:
Hosted by Anthony Abbott, Down the Pub is a Canadian soccer podcast which focuses on Halifax Wanderers and the Canadian Premier League.
From post-match reviews to interviews with professional footballers from the CPL and beyond, join us Down The Pub for some top quality football chat.
The first pint is on us!
Hosted by Anthony Abbott
Anthony was born in Dublin, Ireland. He has loved soccer as long as he can remember.
He currently lives in Halifax, Canada, with his wife Sarah and twin boys Alfie and Damon. He is a season ticket holder of the Halifax Wanderers, where he can be found in The Kitchen section.
Episodes
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
51 min
On this episode Gary and Anthony dive into the 2-2 draw against Cavalry on the weekend.
We chat about Jake Ruby's return, Mo Omar being back in midfield and the crazy ending to the first half.
We also chat about THAT penalty and Lorenzo being suspended for the next game.
All this and more!
You can follow the show at @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
21 min
On this episode I chatted with Suburban FC's Director of Soccer Operations, Ollie Hewish, about the recently announced Maritime Super Series.
We look at the how the tournament came about, what it might mean for League 1 in the Maritimes and how it will help to develop the Men's and Women's game in the region.
You can follow the show on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
38 min
On this episode I get to chat with new Wanderer, midfielder Callum Watson.
We talk about joining the Wanderers, how the season is going so far and being in the professional environment.
We also discuss Callum's time in US College soccer and him winning Creighton University's Male Comeback Award.
All this and more!!
You can follow the show on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
52 min
In the is episode Gary and Anthony look back at the 1-1 game against CPL newcomers Vancouver FC.
We chat about the joys of being back at The Wanderers game, the new screen, Théo Collomb's contribution, Lorenzo being a baller and the good and the bad of our performance.
All this and more!
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
1hr 1 min
With the news coming out from York that the team has been sold to Canada Soccer Business, Gary and Anthony chat to York United fan Jason Tsotsos of @yorksupporters about the fan's view.
In part two Gary and Anthony review the game against Forge. We look at Rampy's role in the team, Massimo Ferrin's great start to life in the CPL, Gary's crush on Yann Fillion and much more!
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Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
48 min
The CPL is back!!!
On this episode Gary and Anthony look back at the Wanderer's season opener against Atletico Ottawa!
We chat about squad formation, players who stood out, our first goal of 2023, Lorenzo's stellar performance and much more!
You can follow the show on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
30 min
With the new CPL season upon us I am joined by 3 time CPL champion, David Choinière!!
We chat about Forge's preseason, the shape up of Forge's squad, his new contract and much more!!
We also get an amazing 5 aside team too!!
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Apr 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
51 min
On this episode we are joined by Wanderer's assistant, Jorden Feliciano.
Jorden tells us how he's settling in in Halifax, we find out about the team's trip to Florida and how Rampy found out about his call up to Trinidad and Tobago.
Gary and Jorden have an indepth conversation about tactics, the modern role of the 10 and how Jorden see's the role of a 9.
All of this and more on this week's episode!
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Mar 6, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
54 min
We are back!!
Gary and Anthony delve into the recently announced Wanderers pre-season squad!
We look at squad depth, the quality of the players we brought in, Patrice's system and where players fit in and how we stack up against the other CPL teams.
All this and more!!
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Feb 27, 2023
Feb 27, 2023
34 min
On this episode, I am joined by one of the newest Wanderers, Ryan James!
We chat about why he was the first player Patrice called when he got the Wanderers job, why he chose now to come back to Canada, helping out the younger players in the squad and his amazing initiative "When I was Little"
All this and more!
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter