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 May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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!
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
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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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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!
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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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Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
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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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
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!
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Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
On this episode we are live from the Garrison Brewery in Halifax!
We are with Wanderers new manager Patrice Gheisar and club president Derek Martin as they answer your questions!
We get an update on Joao Morelli, the reason for the Can Champ game at York Lions and we learn a lot more about Patrice's philosophy on the game.
All this and more on the special live episode!!!
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderers new goalkeeper, Yann Fillion.
We chat about the move to the Wanderers, Patrice's plans and opinions on the CPL.
Yann also talks about his career coming through the Montreal academy, moving to Europe with Zurich and playing in Scandinavia.
Yann also answers some listener questions and gives his 5 aside team.
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
On this episode we are joined by York United President and CEO, Angus McNab.
We chat about York's transfer window so far and Angus updates us on the Woodbine move.
Angus also tells us about how the FC Edmonton decision happened and he also answers your listener questions.
All this and more!!
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