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
Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
55 min
The CPL awards take place on November 26th. We take a look at the CPL fan awards nominees and give our picks.
We chat about the Wanderers losing stalwarts Chris N'Sa and Alex de Carolis and Marco Bustos receiving a call from the Chile head coach.
It's good to be back!
Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020
1hr 18 sec
We are joined by Irish legend and former Premier League player Kevin Kilbane!
Kevin gives his thoughts on moving to Canada. We chat about the refereeing in the Spurs vs Brighton game last weekend. We get Kevin's views on what's happening with Manchester United.
We learn what it's like to play at a World Cup and we get Kevin's views on new Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny.
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
59 min
On this UFC special, we chat with Jimmy, Kenneth, Chris and Steve about the Khabib vs Gaethje fight. We also talk about Khabib's retirement and what it means for the division.
Oct 30, 2020
Oct 30, 2020
59 min
Myself and Dave Robinson from Everton Nova Scotia are joined by Everton icon and their most successful captain ever Kevin Ratcliffe. We chat about Howard Kendall, the great successes of the 80's, Kevin's foray into management and today's team under Ancelotti.
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
44 min
We are joined by Cavalry FC defender Nathan Mavila. We chat about how the Island Games went for the Cavs and what it's like working under Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We also talk about Nathan's career at Wycombe and West Ham and growing up in Brixton.
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
1hr 4 min
We are joined by Ronan Cordelle of the Kempenfelt Crew and 1812 FC Barrie board member Peter Raco.
They give us the inside scoop of the formation of this exciting new club and the plans for the future of the club. They have big big plans!!
https://1812fc.com/
Oct 16, 2020
Oct 16, 2020
1hr 4 min
On this episode we are joined by Cavalry defender and Canadian international, Mason Trafford.
We chat about Mason's experience at the island games, his plans for the off season, his time playing abroad and what it's like to play against Raul!
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
18 min
In this mini bonus episode, we delved into the Down the Pub vaults and found this gem. Nova Scotia broadcasting legend Mavs Gillis joined us to chat about how he started commentating for New Japan Pro Wrestling. It's a lesson in self belief and perseverance.
https://www.njpw1972.com
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
1hr 13 min
We chat to journalist and broadcaster Eoin O'Callaghan about his new role with York 9 and the vision for the club. We also chat about Eoin's new book, Keane Origins, which looks at Roy Keane's formative years.
https://www.bookdepository.com/Keane-Origins-Eoin-OCallaghan/9781781177310
Sep 26, 2020
Sep 26, 2020
56 min
Carlos and I look back on the CPL final game. We also give our awards for the Wanderers MVP and more.