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

4 days ago

On this episode, the lads look back at the win against Valour. We chat about Coimbra's contribution and that celebration.
We also look to the big game on Monday and Anthony gives a review of York Lion's Stadium.
We get a bit bitter about Forge's success and Derek gives us a rant about One Soccer's coverage of the Wanderers. 
All this and more!!
#Levyout

Wednesday Aug 20, 2025

On this episode we chat about the latest stadium motions in the city council chambers. We also look at us blowing a two goal lead away to Pacific.
Derek also gives us his Tides round up
All of this and more on this week's epsiode!
#LevyOut

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

Derek, Dave and Anthony look back at the draw against Cavalry. We chat about the squad changes, the change in formations and diabolical referring. 
Derek chats about being at The Wanderers open training session. He also gives us report on The Tides draw against Vancouver
All this and more!! #LevyOut

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025

On this episode, Dave, Derek and Anthony look back at the loss to Vancouver. 
We chat about the rumour of Giorgio Probo leaving the club and the ramifications, the squad selection and how we can get out the mid season slump we are in. 
Derek also gives us his Tides round up after the home draw against Montreal.

Episode 231: Defeat to Forge

Monday Jul 28, 2025

Monday Jul 28, 2025

On this episode, Anthony, Derek and Dave look back at Friday's night's loss to Forge. 
We chat about Lorenzo's performance, our line up changes and much more.
We catch up with Derek on The Tides under Stephen Hart and also about the changes in Vancouver. 
 

Friday Jul 04, 2025

On this episode Anthony and Derek look back at the Canada day win against Valour. We chat about the contrasting halves and how we are looking for the rest of the season.
The Tides announced Stephen Hart has taken over as interim coach, we talk about what that will mean for the club and we chat about the two big signings that were announced.
In the final part we look at Wrexham visiting Halifax

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

I was away back in Ireland so Dave Finlayson took over hosting duties for this one. 
Dave and Derek look into the past two games. The lads chat about the refs performance against Vancouver, how Adam Pearlman is having a fantastic season so far, how we are looking with the transfer window opening up soon and some very slow fire questions. 
There is also some nonsense chat about Bohs and Shamrock Rovers and much more!

Episode 228: Defeat against Forge

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025

On this episode I am joined by Dave Finlayson. 
We chat about the recent CANMNT friendlies, there's a little bit of Spurs chat, we look back on the defeat for The Wanderers against Forge and we also look at the latest council report on the stadium. 
 

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

It's been a busy week for football in Halifax.
Derek Simon walks us through his trip to Wembley to watch The Dons get promoted, The Magic Bus from Halifax to Quebec and watching the CANMNT in Halifax.
We also chat about the game against York,
All this and more!
 

Wednesday May 21, 2025

On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon and Everton Nova Scotia Chairperson, Dave Robinson.
We look back at the win in Vancouver and how the weather delay really helped us, Derek also gives us his Tides Debrief on the game against AFC Toronto.
In the second part of the show, Dave Robinson gives his thoughts on Everton's last game at Goodison and the move to the new stadium.
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