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
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Jay Wheeldon talks to us about life at Cavalry FC, being a coach and working with his brother. We also chat about his time in Belgium and the loss last year to Forge.
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
We got to talk to El Paso Locomotive player Richie Ryan. Richie was the 2010 PFAI player of the year in Ireland and also played for the Ottawa Fury.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
On this episode we talk to Niko Giantsopoulos of Cavalry FC about the different workouts keepers have to do during Covid. We also chat about his time in Australia and about his visit to Halifax.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
On this special episode we talk to Wanderers Ticketing and Member Services Guru, Marvin Okello. We also chat with Wanderers Goalkeeping coach Jan Michael Williams. We talk about the Black experience in Canada and abroad
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
Our first episode of the Last Call. Available every Sunday. Not just football! On this first episode we talk to Steve Steele about The Last Dance and Jordan's career. Sam Gillett met with the LFC Halifax crew before the lockdown. This is his snapshot of that encounter.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
On this episode we chatted with Canadian International Nkem Ezurike and Saint Mary's Head Coach Marisa Colzie. Alix Bruch guest hosts for us. The topics include playing abroad, pay parity, a Canadian Women's Pro League and the need for more Women coaches.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
On this 50th episode special we are joined by the first Halifax Wanderer Zack Sukunda and also by new Wanderer Omar Kreim. Zach chats about being the first signing and life in Finland. Omar talks about being in Halifax and the start of the CPL players union.
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
On this episode we talk to Shamrock Rovers player Aaron McEneff about his career and also hear how he breaks my heart by telling me he's a United fan. Season one Wanderer Luis Perea joins us to talk about scoring the winner against Forge and also tells us what team mate broke his finger!
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
On this Cavalry FC special we are joined by Jordan Brown and Joel Waterman. Jordan tells us about his season in Calgary and why it's a bad idea to meg Andy Carroll. Joel chats about his momentus move to Montreal.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
On this episode we talk to Fox Sports and Seattle Sounders commentator Keith Costigan about his journey from Dublin to Hollywood. In part 2 we chat to new Valour player Daryl Fordyce about his playing career so far and what the Winnipeg fan's can expect.