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

Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, Anthony and Gary look back at the York game, the final u23 match and the defeat to Forge.
Gary gives us the lowdown on the u23 game and who stood out. We look back to the crushing defeat to York and also why we need 9 attackers. We also chat about York CEO making his way into the kitchen and giving out York scarves!
We also talk about the improved performance against Forge, the formation and squad selection and whether we are looking to next year now the playoffs are pretty much gone.
Anthony and Gary give their Heineken MOTM for both games too.
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
On this latest episode we look back on The Wanderers draw with the Eddies and the first ever u23 game.
We chat about the thoughts and prayers appeal for Gary, our slow start against the Eddies, the penalties and Fumpa's incredible introduction and Mateo's departure
We also talk about the u23 game, who stood out and how the game went.
We also give our MOTM and much more!
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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.
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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.
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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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