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 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
On this episode we look back at the draw at the league leaders.
Chris and Gary give their thoughts on standout performances from Riley Ferrazzo and Zach Fernandez.
We also chat about the Red Card received by Thiago Coimbra.
The game was also Rampy's 125th appearance for the club, so we look at what he means to the club and what an immense presence he's been.
You can follow the podcast @downthepubpod on insta and X and also follow us over on Golz TV.
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
We have a bumper episode for you this week, split into 2 parts.
Part One: 00:00-45:00
In part 1, we chat with former York GM, Angus McNab. We chat about sailing through the choppy waters of 2023, agents and Angus' thoughts on the departure of Martin Nash. We also hear how Angus helped facilitate the arrival of CANMNT coach, Jesse Marsch.
Part 2: 45:30 Onwards
In part 2 we look back at last week's loss to York. We talk about that last 20 mins of the game and how we looked so much better. We also chat about new Wanderer, Clement Bayiha. Finally we answer your questions.
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Insta and on X
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
On this episode, Gary, Chris and Anthony look back at our first point of the season against Cavalry.
We chat about our performance against a very good Cavalry side, how we adapted without Lorenzo and having Thiago back in the starting line up.
We give our thought on Patrice's post match comments and also the standard of officiating this season.
We answer your questions and Gary gives us his thoughts on what to expect from Valour in Opposition Corner.
All this and more!
You can follow the show on Insta and X @downthepubpod
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
On this episode we take an overhead look at our season so far. We chat about what's not being going right, how things will get better and why we shouldn't press the panic button yet.
Gary also gives another opposition corner as he dives deep into how Cavalry set up.
With news of "The CPL on Tour", Chris gives us the background and his thoughts on the idea.
We also dig into our listener mail bag.
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Insta and X
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
On this episode we look back at last weekend's loss to Ottawa.
We chat about how we set up before and after the red card, our opinions on the red card and how we will look without Lorenzo.
We also answer some of your questions and we chat about price gate.
All this and more!
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Insta and X
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
On this episode, Gary and Anthony look back at the defeat in Vancouver.
We talk line up changes, Lorenzo's positioning, Vancouver's tactics, chance creation and more.
Gary also gives us some Ottawa insights in opposition corner,
You can follow the show @downthepub on Insta and X
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
On this episode, Anthony, Chris and Gary look back tp our opening day defeat to Pacific.
We chat about line ups, tactics, what worked and what didn't.
Gary gives us a rundown of Vancouver ahead of our next game and we also answer your questions.
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Insta and X or give us a follow on Golz Tv.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
On this episode we look at the Wanderers squad ahead of the new season.
Gary and Chris break down what tactics we may use with the players we have brought in. We also rate the transfer business we have done and give our projected starting 11s.
In the last part of the show we give our season predictions and answer your questions.
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Insta and X and you can subscribe on Golz TV.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
On this episode, Chris Gary and Anthony look at how the teams are shaping up heading in to the new season.
2024 is shaping up to be an epic season and we are seeing better and better players come into the league so it's a great look at how we think everyone is looking.
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Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
On this episode, we are live at Garrison to have a pint and a chat with the Gaffer, Patrice Gheisar.
We chat about 2023 and what was learned, we look at the new boys on the squad and what they will bring and Patrice answers your questions.
In part 2, we are joined by Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Derek talks about salary caps, CSB and answers your questions as well.
All this and more!
You can follow the show @downthepub on X and on Instagram.