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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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Episodes

Episode 169: Forge’s David Choinière!!!

With the new CPL season upon us I am joined by 3 time CPL champion, David Choinière!! We chat about Forge's preseason, the shape up of Forge's squad, his new contract and much more!! We also get an amazing 5 aside team too!! You can follow the show @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter!

Apr 11, 202331 min

Episode 168: Wanderer’s Assistant, Jorden Feliciano!!

On this episode we are joined by Wanderer's assistant, Jorden Feliciano. Jorden tells us how he's settling in in Halifax, we find out about the team's trip to Florida and how Rampy found out about his call up to Trinidad and Tobago. Gary and Jorden have an indepth conversation about tactics, the modern role of the 10 and how Jorden see's the role of a 9. All of this and more on this week's episode! Follow the show on @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter!!

Apr 05, 202352 min

Episode 167: Wanderers 2023 Squad Review

We are back!! Gary and Anthony delve into the recently announced Wanderers pre-season squad! We look at squad depth, the quality of the players we brought in, Patrice's system and where players fit in and how we stack up against the other CPL teams. All this and more!! Follow the show on twitter and instagram @downthepub

Mar 06, 202354 min

Episode 166: Halifax Wanderer Ryan James!

On this episode, I am joined by one of the newest Wanderers, Ryan James! We chat about why he was the first player Patrice called when he got the Wanderers job, why he chose now to come back to Canada, helping out the younger players in the squad and his amazing initiative "When I was Little" All this and more! You can follow the show @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter

Feb 27, 202334 min

Episode 165: Meet the Gaffer Live at Garrison!

On this episode we are live from the Garrison Brewery in Halifax! We are with Wanderers new manager Patrice Gheisar and club president Derek Martin as they answer your questions! We get an update on Joao Morelli, the reason for the Can Champ game at York Lions and we learn a lot more about Patrice's philosophy on the game. All this and more on the special live episode!!! You can follow the show on twitter and instagram @downthepubpod

Feb 10, 202359 minEp. 91

Episode 164: Super Yann!

On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderers new goalkeeper, Yann Fillion. We chat about the move to the Wanderers, Patrice's plans and opinions on the CPL. Yann also talks about his career coming through the Montreal academy, moving to Europe with Zurich and playing in Scandinavia. Yann also answers some listener questions and gives his 5 aside team. Follow the show @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter

Jan 26, 202339 min

Episode 163: York United President Angus McNab

On this episode we are joined by York United President and CEO, Angus McNab. We chat about York's transfer window so far and Angus updates us on the Woodbine move. Angus also tells us about how the FC Edmonton decision happened and he also answers your listener questions. All this and more!! Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @downthepubpod

Jan 22, 202357 min

Episode 162: Cavalry FC New Signing Jesse Daley

On this episode I am joined by Cavalry FC's new signing Jesse Daley. We chat about how the move came about, what Cav's fans can expect and Jesse's views of the CPL. We also look back at his time playing with Tacoma Defiance and playing with his hometown club Brisbane Roar. Jesse also gives us his 5-aside team and it's fire!! Check out the show on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod

Jan 17, 202322 min

Episode 161: Xmas Special

On these episode Gary and Anthony are joined by a collection of Wanderers fans and one Forge fan. We chat about the recognition of the Canadian PFA by the CPL, Canada's world cup performance and we get people's thought on the new management team. We also have a Forge corner and Gary's wee quiz. Follow the show wherever @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our listeners. COYW

Dec 21, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 160: End of Year Roster Update

On this episode Gary and Anthony look over the end of year roster moves the Wanderers announced. We chat about the players who are leaving and we look at Oxner and Schaale's legacies as first year Wanderers. We also give details of our end of year show and how you can get involved! Follow the show @downthepub on Instagram and Twitter

Dec 08, 202258 min

Episode 159: Halifax has a new coach!!

On this episode, we take a look at the appointment of Patrice Gheisar as The Wanderer's new head coach. Gary gives a breakdown of Patrice's style at Vaughan, we also chat about the departure of Pierre Lamothe, JGL and Alex Dorado. We delve into the mailbag as usual too. Follow the show @downthepubpod on Instagram and Twitter

Dec 01, 202257 min

Episode 158! End of Season Review and Awards!

On this episode, Gary and Anthony look back on the Wanderers season. We chat about the players we would like to see come back next year and we also talk about what we would like to see in a new coach. In the last part we give out our end of season awards, also known as the Pubbies and we dive into the mailbag. You can follow the show on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod

Nov 02, 202257 min

Episode 157: Live Show at Garrison!!!

We are back from our hiatus and we are live! On this episode live from Garrison, Gary and Anthony are joined by Wanderers Captain, Andre Rampersad, Director of Sporting Operations, Matt Fegan and President, Derek Martin. We look back at the disappointing season that's just passed, we look to next season and we chat about how the new coach search is going after Stephen Hart's departure. All of this and more! Thank you for submitting your questions to us for the event. You can follow us on Twitter...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 90

Episode 156: Valour, York and the first 100 games.

On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, we review the games against Valour and York. We also chat about the news the CPL will reward the team that finishes top in the regular season and we look back at the Wanderers first 100 games. Follow the show on Insta and Twitter @downthepubpod

Sep 21, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 155: Cavalry Stalemate Review

On this episode of The Down the Pub Podcast brought to you by Molson Coors, we are looking back at the home draw against Cavalry. We also look through the Molson Mailbag and give our Heineken Man of the Match. All this and more! Follow us on twitter and instagram @downthepubpod

Sep 08, 202257 min

Episode 154: Gabriel Escobar

On this episode brought to you by Molson Coors, I am joined by new Wanderer Gabriel Escobar. We chat about moving to the Wanderers, those first minutes on the pitch, player he models himself and moving to Canada at a young age. All this and more! Follow the show @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter

Sep 02, 202228 min

Episode 153: Defeat in Edmonton and a new Commish

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.

Aug 31, 20221 hr 20 min

Episode 152: Ottawa, Pacific and Ludwig Amla!

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 ne...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 32 min

Episode 151: Victory over Valour!

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.

Aug 17, 202259 min

Episode 150: York, Forge and u23s

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 n...

Aug 09, 20221 hr 3 min

Episode 149:Farewell Mateo and Eddies and u23 review

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

Jul 29, 202246 min

Episode 148: Meet Fumpa Mwandwe

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!

Jul 20, 202246 min

Episode 147: Valour and Cavs Review!

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

Jul 19, 202254 min

Episode 146: Ottawa Oh No!

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

Jul 06, 202257 min

Episode 145: Oh Happy Days! Pacific Game Review

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.

Jun 29, 202243 min

Episode 144: Wanderers President Derek Martin

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

Jun 24, 202258 min

Episode 143: Another Forge Hammering

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. Also don't forget to subscribe and give us a follow on social media @downthepubpod on instagram and twitter...

Jun 22, 202247 min

Episode 142: York/Cavs/Eddies review!

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 ...

Jun 17, 202253 min

Episode 141: Forge FC’s Kwasi Poku

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! Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and on instagram and twitter @downthepubpod

Jun 03, 202223 min

Episode 140: Forge and TFC review!

On this week's episode Gary and I look back at the Wanderers games against Forge and Toronto FC. Firstly we chat about Gary's amazing interview with Andre Rampersad. We then take a look at the disastrous game against Forge and how it went so wrong. We then analyze the Canadian Championship game against Toronto, the great performances and that gut wrenching ending. You can follow the show by subscribing on Apple podcasts and also on twitter and instagram @downthepubpod...

May 31, 202244 min
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