Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderer's Sporting Director Matt Fegan. 
We chat about Matt's new role at the club and what his responsibilities are. We also talk about the creation of the u23 team, Alejandro coming on board and Mesut looking after the u23s.
We look at new signings Aidan Daniels and Mo Omar and how their moves came about. We also look at the Wanderers selling points when it comes to attracting players. 
We also find out why Matt quit Twitter (Thanks Denton) and what 3 musicians/groups he would take with him if stranded on a desert island(Thanks Jess)
All this and more! #COYW

On this episode I am joined by League of Ireland and FAI Cup winner, Northern Colorado Hailstorm's Irish midfielder Shane McFaul
We chat about how preseason is going and how the move to the Hailstorm came about. We look at the exciting project and the season ahead too. 
Shane tells me about growing up at Notts County, winning the FAI cup with Sporting Fingal and winning the League of Ireland with St. Pats
Finally we get Shane's 5 aside and a best he's played against 5 aside too. Oh and look at very a wonderful story about Shane's time in India 💩

On this episode I am joined by York United Defender/Midfielder Jordan Wilson. 
Jordan's love of football is infectious so it was a lot of fun to do this one.
Jordan updates me on how pre-season is going and how new coach Martin Nash is settling in. We talk about Jordan's role within the team and how it is to be a leader amongst such an exciting young squad. Jordan tells me how playing in Denmark helped him become the player he is today.
We take a look back at last season's run to the playoffs and living the dream of playing at BMO field.
We also chat about the incredible 3-3 game between Halifax and York on a rainy Labour Day weekend in Halifax and we get Jordan's 5 aside team too.
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On this bumper episode I am joined by Atletico Ottawa's new signing Ollie Bassett for the big interview!!
We chat about the move to Ottawa from the champs, what Ollie's been up to in the off season, Ollie's first season in Canada and much more. Ollie also gives his 5 aside team!
In The Last Call section of the show I am joined by Suburban FC Technical Director, Ollie Hewish. Apart from helping bring through the next generation of Canadian talent, Ollie is also a Tottenham fan. We have a chat about Spurs transfer window and Daniel Levy's shenanigans.
If you want to become a part of Nova Scotia Spurs, you can follow them on twitter at @halifaxspurs and you can also look them up on facebook. 

On this episode of The Down the Pub Podcast, I am joined by Chris Duffin and Josh MacKenzie of the Northern Corridor SC. The Northern Corridor are a supporters group of York United.
We chat about the beginnings of the SG last year, how the club is doing against the big hitters in Toronto and what a match day looks like. We also talk about the changes during the off season at York with a new manager and player arrivals. 
You can reach out to the lads to learn more about the supporters group and how they are making match days fun by contacting them on social media. 
You can find them on instagram @the_northern_corridor_sg and on twitter @nrthcorridorutd