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 Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
On this episode I am joined by Cavalry FC's new signing Jesse Daley. We chat about how the move came about, what Cav's fans can expect and Jesse's views of the CPL.
We also look back at his time playing with Tacoma Defiance and playing with his hometown club Brisbane Roar.
Jesse also gives us his 5-aside team and it's fire!!
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
On these episode Gary and Anthony are joined by a collection of Wanderers fans and one Forge fan.
We chat about the recognition of the Canadian PFA by the CPL, Canada's world cup performance and we get people's thought on the new management team.
We also have a Forge corner and Gary's wee quiz.
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our listeners.
COYW
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
On this episode Gary and Anthony look over the end of year roster moves the Wanderers announced.
We chat about the players who are leaving and we look at Oxner and Schaale's legacies as first year Wanderers.
We also give details of our end of year show and how you can get involved!
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
On this episode, we take a look at the appointment of Patrice Gheisar as The Wanderer's new head coach.
Gary gives a breakdown of Patrice's style at Vaughan, we also chat about the departure of Pierre Lamothe, JGL and Alex Dorado.
We delve into the mailbag as usual too.
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
On this episode, Gary and Anthony look back on the Wanderers season. We chat about the players we would like to see come back next year and we also talk about what we would like to see in a new coach.
In the last part we give out our end of season awards, also known as the Pubbies and we dive into the mailbag.
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Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
We are back from our hiatus and we are live!
On this episode live from Garrison, Gary and Anthony are joined by Wanderers Captain, Andre Rampersad, Director of Sporting Operations, Matt Fegan and President, Derek Martin.
We look back at the disappointing season that's just passed, we look to next season and we chat about how the new coach search is going after Stephen Hart's departure.
All of this and more!
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, we review the games against Valour and York.
We also chat about the news the CPL will reward the team that finishes top in the regular season and we look back at the Wanderers first 100 games.
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
On this episode of The Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors, we are looking back at the home draw against Cavalry.
We also look through the Molson Mailbag and give our Heineken Man of the Match.
All this and more!
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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, I am joined by new Wanderer Gabriel Escobar.
We chat about moving to the Wanderers, those first minutes on the pitch, player he models himself and moving to Canada at a young age.
All this and more!
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, Gary and Anthony look back at the away defeat to Edmonton.
We chat about whether Gary has earned a contract for next year, the new Commish, Wheeler's nonsense, the disastrous display in Edmonton, we give our Heineken man of the match and we dive into our Molson Mailbag.
All this and more!
Sorry if we didn't get to your question there was a lot to get through, follow us @downthepubpod on twitter and instagram.