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 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.
You can follow the show on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod
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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You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @downthepubpod
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!
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Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
On this bumper episode of the Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors, Anthony and Gary look back at the crazy game in Ottawa, the win against 10 man Pacific and Anthony has a chat with Wanderer, Ludwig Amla.
The lads talk about the new players, how the squad is developing, u21 mins across the league, and the refereeing decisions against Ottawa and Pacific.
We also give our Heineken man of the match awards and we dive into our Molson Mailbag.
In the second part Anthony chat's with new Wanderer, Ludwig Amla. Ludwig talks about joining the Wanderers, what type of player he is, growing up in Quebec, playing in North Macedonia and that game in Ottawa.
All this and much more!
You can follow the show on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
On this episode of The Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors we look back at the win over Valour last week.
We say goodbye to Kareem Sow and Colin Gander and welcome Gabriel Escobar and Nassim Nouajaa. We look at our formation, Fumpa's contribution, Ruby's return, the second half melee and our overall performance.
We also answer some questions from our Molson mailbag and much more!
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Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, Anthony and Gary look back at the York game, the final u23 match and the defeat to Forge.
Gary gives us the lowdown on the u23 game and who stood out. We look back to the crushing defeat to York and also why we need 9 attackers. We also chat about York CEO making his way into the kitchen and giving out York scarves!
We also talk about the improved performance against Forge, the formation and squad selection and whether we are looking to next year now the playoffs are pretty much gone.
Anthony and Gary give their Heineken MOTM for both games too.
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
On this latest episode we look back on The Wanderers draw with the Eddies and the first ever u23 game.
We chat about the thoughts and prayers appeal for Gary, our slow start against the Eddies, the penalties and Fumpa's incredible introduction and Mateo's departure
We also talk about the u23 game, who stood out and how the game went.
We also give our MOTM and much more!
Please follow the show on insta and twitter @downthepubpod