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 with Gary Griffiths (@FromAwaysHFX) and Chris Searl, 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!
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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
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
On this special edition we get to chat to Hfx Wanderers new boy Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé!!!
We look back to the defeat by Pacific and look forward to the upcoming game against Valour.
We also chat about life in Halifax, playing with the Fury and Canada.
Jérémy also gives one of the greatest 5 a side teams we've ever had.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
On this episode I am joined by Forward Madison's Irish midfielder, Aaron Molloy.
We chat about Aaron's start in professional football with Drogheda United, moving to the States and playing college football at Penn State and being drafted by Portland Timbers.
We also talk about Aaron's move to Forward Madison, his budding partnership with Jake Keegan, his hopes for the future and having a famous Dad.
Aaron also picks his 5 aside team, you don't want to miss this one!!!
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
On this episode, I get to chat to one of the CPL's biggest signing of the offseason, Cavalry's Joe Mason.
We chat about the decision to give up life in England and move to the CPL and Calgary while still in Joe's prime. We also talk about that goal against Liverpool at Wembley, winning promotion to the premier league, being at Wolves at the time of the take over and life in Milton Keynes.
We also look at Joe's time with the Ireland setup and Joe gives one of the best 5 aside teams we've ever had!
You don't want to miss this one!!
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
On this episode, we chat to OKC Energy's midfield maestro, Charlie Ward. We talk about how the season is panning out in OKC, how cut throat the business can be and how Charlie sees the game. We also chat about Charlie's time at Ottawa Fury, his love for Canada and playing in Halifax at the Wanderers Ground.
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
On this week's episode I am joined by Forward Madison striker Jake Keegan. We chat about the move to Wisconsin and how Jake is settling in, we break down one of Jake's goals and how our listeners can learn from it and we also talk about Jake's time in the old country. All this and more on this action packed episode!
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
In this episode we are joined by El Paso Locomotive's Irish defender Niall Logue. We talk about life in El Paso, Niall's time in US College football and what it's like to play under Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps!
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
On this episode we are joined by York United's Niko Giantsopoulos. We chat about Niko's new podcast, The Last Line, the move to York United and much more!
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderers supporters group, Privateers President, James Covey. We take a look at the recent CPL season update from the commissioner, James gives his thoughts on this season's Wanderers squad and we also chat Jose to James' beloved Roma.
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
On this episode we are joined by Canadian international, Marcel de Jong. We chat about retirement, the Canadian PFA and why it's important, Marcel's new academy and the footie scene on Vancouver island. We also learn who is the toughest opponent Marcel has faced and his 5 aside team!
Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
Fresh from coming out of quarantine, we caught up with Joao to see how he is settling back into Halifax. We chat about the Island games and how this year's Wanderers team is shaping up. We also get an exclusive about his trip back to Brazil and his Mom's reaction to Riggi's amazing goal last year.