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!

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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. 

Episodes

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022

In this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, Gary and Anthony look back at the away defeat to Edmonton.
We chat about whether Gary has earned a contract for next year, the new Commish, Wheeler's nonsense, the disastrous display in Edmonton, we give our Heineken man of the match and we dive into our Molson Mailbag.
All this and more!
Sorry if we didn't get to your question there was a lot to get through, follow us @downthepubpod on twitter and instagram.

Thursday Aug 25, 2022

On this bumper episode of the Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors, Anthony and Gary look back at the crazy game in Ottawa, the win against 10 man Pacific and Anthony has a chat with Wanderer, Ludwig Amla.
The lads talk about the new players, how the squad is developing, u21 mins across the league, and the refereeing decisions against Ottawa and Pacific.
We also give our Heineken man of the match awards and we dive into our Molson Mailbag. 
In the second part Anthony chat's with new Wanderer, Ludwig Amla. Ludwig talks about joining the Wanderers, what type of player he is, growing up in Quebec, playing in North Macedonia and that game in Ottawa.
All this and much more!
You can follow the show on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod

Episode 151: Victory over Valour!

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022

On this episode of The Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors we look back at the win over Valour last week. 
We say goodbye to Kareem Sow and Colin Gander and welcome Gabriel Escobar and Nassim Nouajaa. We look at our formation, Fumpa's contribution, Ruby's return, the second half melee and our overall performance.
We also answer some questions from our Molson mailbag and much more!
Don't forget to follow the show @downthepub on Instagram and Twitter. 

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. 
Please follow us on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod

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!
Please follow the show on insta and twitter @downthepubpod

Episode 148: Meet Fumpa Mwandwe

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!
Follow the show @downthepubpod on insta and twitter!

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!
Follow the show on Twitter and Insta @downthepubpod 

Episode 146: Ottawa Oh No!

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. 
Don't forget to give us a like and a review if you're enjoying the show and follow us on insta and twitter @downthepubpod  

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.
Don't forget to give us a follow @downthepubpod on Twitter and Instagram.
 

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!
Don't forget to subscribe and drop us a follow on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod
 

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