Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast

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!

  1. 2025-12-12

    Episode 245: Vanni Sartini is a Wanderer!

    On this episode we are joined by new Wanderer's Head Coach and GM, Vanni Sartini. We chat about expectations, building up a youth system, the spine of the team that is here, fostering relationships with the fans and promising to eat donairs if we win a trophy!  In Tides corner we chat about Stephen Hart being named permanent Head Coach, Ruth Fahy joining as VP of football from The Colorado Rapids and players the team have retained from next year.  All this and more!!

    50 min

  2. 2025-11-12

    Episode 244: Block 108's Leo Caso

    On this episode I am joined by Block 108 Capo, Leo Caso.  We chat about how Leo became a Wanderer's fan, progressing to being a Capo and how a game day looks.  Leo also talks about how the changes in The Kitchen this year and how the Block 108 and other supporters dealt with the changes.  Leo also gives his young player of the year, player of the year and moment of the year.  All this and more!!

    40 min

  3. 2025-11-07

    Episode 243: 2025 Pubbie Awards

    On this episode, Anthony, Dave and Derek hand out their end of season awards. Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Goal and Moment of the season are some of the categories.  We also chat about about Hummel becoming the kit manufacturer for the league.  All this and more!!!

    47 min

  4. 2025-10-29

    Episode 242: Playoff Pain and Patrice Departs

    On this episode we look back at a crazy week in the life of the Halifax Wanderers.  We chat about Patrice's departure, the timing of the announcement, the legacy he left in Halifax and what we can expect from the next manager.  We talk about the play off loss to York and the atmosphere at the grounds and we talk about the lightning delays.  In the last part of the show, Derek gives his Tides end of season awards.  All this and more!!

    49 min

  5. 2025-10-22

    Episode 241: Playoff Special

    On this special episode we preview the playoff game against York. Derek brings us his report from training and the pre match presser.  We also chat about Forge not lifting the shield for winning the regular season. We also talk about the timing of One Soccer's Youtube piece about Patrice's job being on the line.  All this and more!!  COME ON YOU WANDERERS!!!

    28 min

  6. 2025-10-17

    Epiosde 240: Victory in Winnipeg and Tides Last Game

    On this episode we look back at the win in Winnipeg, the key performance of Biello and Kareem Sow adapting to his new role.  We look forward to our last home game and how we would like to see us approach it.  On the last part Derek walks us through the Tides last home game and also talks about his trip to Dublin to see Bohs vs Schalke at Dalymount.

    41 min

  7. 2025-10-02

    Episode 239: Disappointment in Vancouver

    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!!

    39 min

  8. 2025-09-25

    Episode 238: Perfect against Pacific and a new CPL team!!!

    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.

    35 min
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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!

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