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 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
Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
41 min
On this episode I am joined by FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James.
We talk about FC Edmonton's turnaround this season, working with Canadian legend Lars Hirschfeld and new head coach Alan Koch.
We also find out what a goalie's day is like and Connor gives an incredible 5 aside team!!
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Aug 4, 2021
Aug 4, 2021
38 min
On this episode I am joined by Sacramento Republic's Irish defender Dan Casey!
We chat about the move to California, what it's like playing in the heat and the style of play in the USL Championship. Dan talks about growing up in the Sunderland system and playing for huge Irish clubs, Bohemians and Cork City.
We also get an incredible 5 aside team from Dan as well!!
Please rate and subscribe the podcast if you enjoy it!!
Jul 29, 2021
Jul 29, 2021
50 min
On this episode I am joined by Cavalry FC Head Coach, Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
We chat about how the season has gone so far, life after the bubble and how the league has grown tactically since season one.
We also look at how players get scouted including the signing of Daan Klomp and Joe Mason and we talk about Tommy's friendship with Halifax royalty, Jack Murray.
All this and more! Please leave a like and a review if possible!
Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021
24 min
On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderer's striker Sam Salter.
We chat about Sam Salter's first professional goal, growing up in the Impact academy, college soccer and joining the Wanderers.
We also learn what song Sam sang at his initiation!
Jul 19, 2021
Jul 19, 2021
42 min
On this episode I chat with former HFX Wanderers captain, Alex De Carolis.
Alex recently launched his new player agency so I got the lowdown of what it takes to be an agent in the modern game. Alex tells us what inspired to start ADC The Players' Agency and also what pitfalls there is out there for players starting their journey.
We also look at how the Wanderers are doing and we chat about Italy's win at the Euros.
It was great to catch up with a Halifax legend, it's definitely worth checking out.
Check out Alex's new agency: https://www.adcplayersagency.com/
Jul 5, 2021
Jul 5, 2021
44 min
On this episode I speak to Louisville City FC's Irish midfielder Niall McCabe.
We chat about Niall's move from Dublin to Young Harris to take up a football scholarship thanks to the programme at Coláiste Íde.
We talk about joining the newly formed USL franchise Louisville City FC in 2015 and the growth and success of the club since then.
Niall gives his 5 aside team as well!
Niall's is a great story of never giving up on what you want to achieve in life. This is definitely worth checking out!!
Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
35 min
On this special edition we get to chat to Hfx Wanderers new boy Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé!!!
We look back to the defeat by Pacific and look forward to the upcoming game against Valour.
We also chat about life in Halifax, playing with the Fury and Canada.
Jérémy also gives one of the greatest 5 a side teams we've ever had.
Make sure to give us a subscribe and a rating!!!
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
45 min
On this episode I am joined by Forward Madison's Irish midfielder, Aaron Molloy.
We chat about Aaron's start in professional football with Drogheda United, moving to the States and playing college football at Penn State and being drafted by Portland Timbers.
We also talk about Aaron's move to Forward Madison, his budding partnership with Jake Keegan, his hopes for the future and having a famous Dad.
Aaron also picks his 5 aside team, you don't want to miss this one!!!
Jun 22, 2021
Jun 22, 2021
34 min
On this episode, I get to chat to one of the CPL's biggest signing of the offseason, Cavalry's Joe Mason.
We chat about the decision to give up life in England and move to the CPL and Calgary while still in Joe's prime. We also talk about that goal against Liverpool at Wembley, winning promotion to the premier league, being at Wolves at the time of the take over and life in Milton Keynes.
We also look at Joe's time with the Ireland setup and Joe gives one of the best 5 aside teams we've ever had!
You don't want to miss this one!!
Jun 19, 2021
Jun 19, 2021
47 min
On this episode, we chat to OKC Energy's midfield maestro, Charlie Ward. We talk about how the season is panning out in OKC, how cut throat the business can be and how Charlie sees the game. We also chat about Charlie's time at Ottawa Fury, his love for Canada and playing in Halifax at the Wanderers Ground.