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 May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Gary and I look back at The Wanderers heart breaking draw against Cavalry at The Wanderers Grounds.
We look at team selection, Akeem's great performance, zonal vs man marking, The Wanderers habit of conceding late on and Sammy fucking Salter's performance.
All this and much more on this week's show!
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Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Gary and I look back at The Wanderers games against Valour in the CPL and the Canadian Championship game against Guelph United.
We look at team selection, Cory Bent's recent resurgence, the Oxner/Baskett question, what Aidan Daniels is bringing to the team, our much improved team displays and of course missed chances.
All this and much more on this week's show!
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Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
On this episode, Gary and I look back at The Wanderers home win against FC Edmonton.
We chat about some stand out performances from Pierre Lamothe, Zach Fernandez and Obang Tabi.
We break down all the goals, the incredible atmosphere, Alan Koch's freak out and much more!
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
On this episode, I am flying solo and looking back at The Wanderers away game last weekend.
I chat about our first Joao Morelli-less game, the players Stephen picked and the set up.
I also look at the goals we conceded, the beautiful goal for Cory Bent and our home opener this weekend.
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Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
From Aways, Gary Griffiths, joins me once again to look back at the defeat against Atletico Ottawa.
We look at the injury to Joao Morelli and the implications for the squad and the season going forward.
We give our opinions of the good and the bad of the performance itself and we break down how the goal happened.
We also talk about where perhaps the lack of creativity from the Wanderers comes from we give our MOTM.
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You can follow Gary and his amazing work at @FromAwaysHFX
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
On this episode Gary Griffiths of FromAways.com joins me once again to look at the Wanderers season opener against York United.
We take a look at team selection, majestic Andre Rampersad and how the new boys got on.
Gary and I also give our MOTM. Let us know who your MOTM is.
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
On this episode From Aways blogger, Gary Griffiths, joins me to look at the 2022 Wanderers.
We look over the new signings and we rate our chances this year and we also give our Can PL season predictions!
Check out Gary's amazing work at www.fromaways.com
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
On this episode I am joined by fellow Dub, Sacramento Republic's Lee Desmond!
We chat about how the move to the USL came about from St Pat's in the League of Ireland and why he decided to do it now in his career.
We talk about how Lee is settling in to his new surroundings and how he is adapting to the new league despite no pre-season.
Lee tells me how the experience was winning the FAI Cup final last season and the emotions knowing it would be his last game for Pat's. He also lets me know how a message the team received from a premier league manager the night before helped inspire them.
Lee also chats about moving to England and a young age how difficult it can be. We also get Lee's 5 aside team which is pretty damn good!
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Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderer's defender Peter Schaale.
We talk about how the off season was and how pre season has been so far. We chat a bit about the disappointing end to last season and look forward to 2022.
Peter also gives an insight into new coach Alex Dorado's methods, coping with injury and how the new backroom staff can help propel the team forward this year.
Peter answers some listener submitted questions and he tells me about new coaching project Harbour Front Elite that he has started with Cory Bent and Christian Oxner.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Hfx Wanderers new assistant coach Alex Dorado joins the show.
Alex arrived with a lot of fanfare being a Uefa Pro Licence holder, having worked with Real madrid and Rafa Benitez in China.
We talked about why the move to Halifax and how he is liking the city so far. We looked at how Alex can help the team this year. We also chat about his time at Real Madrid and having Rafa Benitez as a housemate.
Alex is a pretty humble guy for all he has achieved at such a young age, I really enjoyed chatting with him and I hope you enjoy listening.
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