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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 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.

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On this episode, we break down the win in Vancouver. We chat about our burgeoning relationship in midfield and up front. We talk about that performance from Marco and the unbelievable goal from Lorenzo.

All this and more!!

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All this and more!!