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!
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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 Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
On this episode, Dave, Derek and Anthony look back at the loss to Vancouver.
We chat about the rumour of Giorgio Probo leaving the club and the ramifications, the squad selection and how we can get out the mid season slump we are in.
Derek also gives us his Tides round up after the home draw against Montreal.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
On this episode, Anthony, Derek and Dave look back at Friday's night's loss to Forge.
We chat about Lorenzo's performance, our line up changes and much more.
We catch up with Derek on The Tides under Stephen Hart and also about the changes in Vancouver.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
On this episode Anthony and Derek look back at the Canada day win against Valour. We chat about the contrasting halves and how we are looking for the rest of the season.
The Tides announced Stephen Hart has taken over as interim coach, we talk about what that will mean for the club and we chat about the two big signings that were announced.
In the final part we look at Wrexham visiting Halifax
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
I was away back in Ireland so Dave Finlayson took over hosting duties for this one.
Dave and Derek look into the past two games. The lads chat about the refs performance against Vancouver, how Adam Pearlman is having a fantastic season so far, how we are looking with the transfer window opening up soon and some very slow fire questions.
There is also some nonsense chat about Bohs and Shamrock Rovers and much more!
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
On this episode I am joined by Dave Finlayson.
We chat about the recent CANMNT friendlies, there's a little bit of Spurs chat, we look back on the defeat for The Wanderers against Forge and we also look at the latest council report on the stadium.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
It's been a busy week for football in Halifax.
Derek Simon walks us through his trip to Wembley to watch The Dons get promoted, The Magic Bus from Halifax to Quebec and watching the CANMNT in Halifax.
We also chat about the game against York,
All this and more!
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon and Everton Nova Scotia Chairperson, Dave Robinson.
We look back at the win in Vancouver and how the weather delay really helped us, Derek also gives us his Tides Debrief on the game against AFC Toronto.
In the second part of the show, Dave Robinson gives his thoughts on Everton's last game at Goodison and the move to the new stadium.
You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Instagram
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon and ex Wanderers employee and Evertonian, Dave Findlayson.
We look back at the defeat against the Cavs. We chat about squad rotation, how much tiredness was a factor in our defeat, the penalty decision and much more.
Derek also gives us a Tides Debrief as they faced off against Montreal.
You can follow the show on instagram @downthepubpod and on bluesky @downthepubpod.bsky.social
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon from The Beacons SG.
We chat about Saturday's draw against Forge, my massive error in wearing orange,Rayane Yesli's great start to the season and we also look forward to the Can Champ and Cavalry games.
In the second half we chat about the Tides loss in B.C., the much improved performance and who are the stand out players so far,
All this and more!
You can follow the show on X and instagram @downthepubpod
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
On this episode, I am joined by one of the Halifax Tides supporters group, The Beacons, founders Derek Simon.
We chat about starting the supporters group, how the club has engaged with the fans and also the amazing game day experience.
Derek is also an ardent Wanderers fan so we chat about our pulsating start to the season and we look at the win against Valour.
You can check out the show on Instagram and X @downthepubpod