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!

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

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
On this episode we look back at the win in Winnipeg, the key performance of Biello and Kareem Sow adapting to his new role.
We look forward to our last home game and how we would like to see us approach it.
On the last part Derek walks us through the Tides last home game and also talks about his trip to Dublin to see Bohs vs Schalke at Dalymount.

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
On this episode we look back at the loss to Vancouver and discuss or worrying away form. We chat about potential defence line ups coming into the playoffs.
Derek goes over the Tides 1-1 draw last weekend and the amazing artwork that was commissioned by the club that was designed by Mi’kmaq artist Sophie Amaral.
All this and more!!

Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
On this episode we review the game against Pacific and the great performance by the lads. We also talk about the new franchise in Quebec and what it means for The Wanderers.
Derek gives us his Tides update and looks forward to the club showing the Women's Rugby World Cup before this weekend's game.

Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
In this episode we look back to our loss to Cavalry. We review how we lined up without Lorenzo and how we ended up 3 goals down. We also chat about the upcoming game at Pacific and how them being put up for sale affects the league.
Derek tells us about The Tides draw against Ottawa in Tides Corner.

Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
On this episode we look back at the lose against Forge. We talk about substitution strategy, how our new Wanderer, Reshaun Walkes looked and we might line up in our next game without Lorenzo.
Derek also talks about Erin Mcleod's retirement and the lose to Toronto.
All this and more!!

Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
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
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
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
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.

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.