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 Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
On this episode Gary and Anthony are joined by Wanderers signing Fumpa Mwandwe!
We chat about the move to Halifax, what the fans can expect, that last game performance with Newtown, growing up at Shrewsbury and grassing on teammates.
All this and much more!
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
On this episode Gary and Anthony look back at the away defeats to Valour and Cavalry.
We chat about the Akio moment and his move to Ross County, Wanderers new boy Fumpa Mwandwe and whether Jacob Shaffelburg to Halifax would ever happen.
Gary gives his opinion on that red card for JGL, chaotic defending and whether he's a Hart in or out guy.
All this and more!
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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
On this episode Gary and Anthony review the loss at home by The Wanderers to Atletico Ottawa.
We chat about, Cambodian fans of the show, formations, Salter's red card, late substitutions, goalkeeping situation and lack of consistency.
We also answer listener questions, chat about New Canadian Day and give our CPL Heritage Moments.
Don't forget to give us a like and a review if you're enjoying the show and follow us on insta and twitter @downthepubpod
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
This week Gary and I review the big away win at Pacific FC!
We chat about Samb's great performance, that goal from Aidan Daniels, Gander's emergence and what's happened to Pacific.
We also look at Gary's interview with Matt Fegan and last week's episode with Derek Martin.
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Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
On this episode, I'm joined by Wanderers President Derek Martin.
Derek tells me how he thinks the season is going so far, I get an update on the U-23s, where we are with a Joao replacement, why we need a permanent stadium and the health of the club post covid.
All this and more!
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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
On this episode Gary and I look back at the 3-0 loss to Forge at home.
We look at squad formation, work rate and how we are as a club compared to Forge right now.
We talk about Victor Loturi's move to Ross County and how the league is being perceived abroad.
All of this and much more on this week's show.
Don't forget to check out Gary's interview with Matt Fegan available later this week.
Also don't forget to subscribe and give us a follow on social media @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Gary and Anthony are back after a 2 week break to look back over the last 3 Wanderers games!
We chat about Gary's UK family enjoying their first Wanderers Grounds experience at the York game and we talk about the hard fought win.
JGL had a great game against Cavalry so we look at his performance and how unlucky we were to lose that one.
We look at The Eddies game and the lackluster start to the game and how we managed to turn it around and come away with the win.
Finally we give our opinions on Abzi's move from York to Pau in France.
All this and more on this week's show!
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Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
On this episode I am joined Forge FC defender/midfielder Kwasi Poku!
We look forward to the Championship final against TFC and the build up to it.
Kwasi tells me about joining Forge, his great start to the season, playing alongside players like Kyle Bekker and Ashtone Morgan and Forge's winning mentality.
All this and more!
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Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
On this week's episode Gary and I look back at the Wanderers games against Forge and Toronto FC.
Firstly we chat about Gary's amazing interview with Andre Rampersad. We then take a look at the disastrous game against Forge and how it went so wrong.
We then analyze the Canadian Championship game against Toronto, the great performances and that gut wrenching ending.
You can follow the show by subscribing on Apple podcasts and also on twitter and instagram @downthepubpod
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
On this episode I get a chance to chat with new Wanderer Mo Omar.
We talk about Mo graduating last week, the experience of being drafted by the Rapids, the first steps into the pro game, making his pro debut and more!
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