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Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast

Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast
Author: Anthony Abbott
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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!
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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On this episode we look back at the loss to Vancouver and discuss or worrying away form. We chat about potential defence line ups coming into the playoffs.
Derek goes over the Tides 1-1 draw last weekend and the amazing artwork that was commissioned by the club that was designed by Mi’kmaq artist Sophie Amaral.
All this and more!!
On this episode we review the game against Pacific and the great performance by the lads. We also talk about the new franchise in Quebec and what it means for The Wanderers.
Derek gives us his Tides update and looks forward to the club showing the Women's Rugby World Cup before this weekend's game.
In this episode we look back to our loss to Cavalry. We review how we lined up without Lorenzo and how we ended up 3 goals down. We also chat about the upcoming game at Pacific and how them being put up for sale affects the league.
Derek tells us about The Tides draw against Ottawa in Tides Corner.
On this episode we look back at the lose against Forge. We talk about substitution strategy, how our new Wanderer, Reshaun Walkes looked and we might line up in our next game without Lorenzo.
Derek also talks about Erin Mcleod's retirement and the lose to Toronto.
All this and more!!
On this episode, the lads look back at the win against Valour. We chat about Coimbra's contribution and that celebration.
We also look to the big game on Monday and Anthony gives a review of York Lion's Stadium.
We get a bit bitter about Forge's success and Derek gives us a rant about One Soccer's coverage of the Wanderers.
All this and more!!
#Levyout
On this episode we chat about the latest stadium motions in the city council chambers. We also look at us blowing a two goal lead away to Pacific.
Derek also gives us his Tides round up
All of this and more on this week's epsiode!
#LevyOut
Derek, Dave and Anthony look back at the draw against Cavalry. We chat about the squad changes, the change in formations and diabolical referring.
Derek chats about being at The Wanderers open training session. He also gives us report on The Tides draw against Vancouver
All this and more!! #LevyOut
On this episode, Dave, Derek and Anthony look back at the loss to Vancouver.
We chat about the rumour of Giorgio Probo leaving the club and the ramifications, the squad selection and how we can get out the mid season slump we are in.
Derek also gives us his Tides round up after the home draw against Montreal.
On this episode, Anthony, Derek and Dave look back at Friday's night's loss to Forge.
We chat about Lorenzo's performance, our line up changes and much more.
We catch up with Derek on The Tides under Stephen Hart and also about the changes in Vancouver.
On this episode Anthony and Derek look back at the Canada day win against Valour. We chat about the contrasting halves and how we are looking for the rest of the season.
The Tides announced Stephen Hart has taken over as interim coach, we talk about what that will mean for the club and we chat about the two big signings that were announced.
In the final part we look at Wrexham visiting Halifax
I was away back in Ireland so Dave Finlayson took over hosting duties for this one.
Dave and Derek look into the past two games. The lads chat about the refs performance against Vancouver, how Adam Pearlman is having a fantastic season so far, how we are looking with the transfer window opening up soon and some very slow fire questions.
There is also some nonsense chat about Bohs and Shamrock Rovers and much more!
On this episode I am joined by Dave Finlayson.
We chat about the recent CANMNT friendlies, there's a little bit of Spurs chat, we look back on the defeat for The Wanderers against Forge and we also look at the latest council report on the stadium.
It's been a busy week for football in Halifax.
Derek Simon walks us through his trip to Wembley to watch The Dons get promoted, The Magic Bus from Halifax to Quebec and watching the CANMNT in Halifax.
We also chat about the game against York,
All this and more!
On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon and Everton Nova Scotia Chairperson, Dave Robinson.
We look back at the win in Vancouver and how the weather delay really helped us, Derek also gives us his Tides Debrief on the game against AFC Toronto.
In the second part of the show, Dave Robinson gives his thoughts on Everton's last game at Goodison and the move to the new stadium.
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On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon and ex Wanderers employee and Evertonian, Dave Findlayson.
We look back at the defeat against the Cavs. We chat about squad rotation, how much tiredness was a factor in our defeat, the penalty decision and much more.
Derek also gives us a Tides Debrief as they faced off against Montreal.
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On this episode I am joined by Derek Simon from The Beacons SG.
We chat about Saturday's draw against Forge, my massive error in wearing orange,Rayane Yesli's great start to the season and we also look forward to the Can Champ and Cavalry games.
In the second half we chat about the Tides loss in B.C., the much improved performance and who are the stand out players so far,
All this and more!
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On this episode, I am joined by one of the Halifax Tides supporters group, The Beacons, founders Derek Simon.
We chat about starting the supporters group, how the club has engaged with the fans and also the amazing game day experience.
Derek is also an ardent Wanderers fan so we chat about our pulsating start to the season and we look at the win against Valour.
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On this episode, Chris and Anthony are joined by Wanderer's Notebook, Josh Healey.
We chat about the beginnings of the Notebook, what the plans are for this season and where Josh sees the future of it.
We chat about the announcement of the CANMNT training in Halifax.
In the last part we look back at the draw against Ottawa, how we lined up, looking good for 60 and what happened to concede two goals.
All this and more.
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Down the Pub OG, Carlos Benites joins us this week!
We talk about the rapid rise of Carlos' footie media company, Pelota de Maple. Carlos how they are helping to grow awareness of Canadian football, not just here in Canada but in other Concacaf nations too.
Chris delves into the new TSN CPL schedule and how The Wanderers will feature.
We also chat about the new international player rules.
With the season upon us we review our top 3 best and worst new jerseys.
All this and more!
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On this episode, Chris, Gary and Anthony chat about how we are shaping up in pre season.
We start off chatting about Zach Fernandez's move to Valour, our two new MLS loanees and how are new assistant coach is looking.
We also chat about our preseason trip to England and what it means for the club.
There's also a special appearance from Gary's cat!
All this and more on this episode.
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