On this episode, Anthony and Gary look back at the weekend draw against Valour and how we see our play off qualification hopes. 

We chat about THAT performance against Forge and where has that performance been all year, we look at our discipline problems, reffing standards and Giorgio Probo's renaissance.

All this and more!!

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On this episode we look back at the much needed win against York.

We chat about our highly energetic start, the big performances of Riley Ferrazzo and Zach Fernandez. We also look at how Sean Rea is fitting in as a Wanderer.

We also look at our u21 mins and what it can mean with attracting u21 talent.

All this and more!

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On this episode we take an overhead look at our season so far. We chat about what's not being going right, how things will get better and why we shouldn't press the panic button yet.

Gary also gives another opposition corner as he dives deep into how Cavalry set up. 

With news of "The CPL on Tour", Chris gives us the background and his thoughts on the idea.

We also dig into our listener mail bag.

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While most of us watched Netflix and started DIY projects during covid, this week's guest Alix Bruch, started a football agency.

Alix talks about the inspiration behind starting Shift Athletes and why it's important for women to take on these roles in the women's game. 

Alix tells us the difficulties of representing Canadian women in a country with no professional league. We also get tips on how to make the best highlight tape (essential for Canadian players) and the steps that go into getting a player signed for a club.

Alix has always been a trailblazer and this is an amazing journey she is starting. Please check out Shift Athletes and give them a follow on social media. 

https://www.shiftathletes.ca/

On this episode I am joined by author of the fantastic new book Emerald Exiles: How the Irish Made Their Mark on World Football, Barry Landy. 

We chat about the inspiration behind the book and how it came to be. We look at how Irish people were a big part in the history of two of the world's biggest clubs, Ajax and Barcelona. 

We talk about how Irish people have turned up in some unlikely places like Terry Conroy in Hong Kong and Conor Nestor winning a championship in Cambodia. We also look at the great advantages of playing abroad and also some of the pitfalls. 

This is a fantastic book and definitely worth checking out with incredible stories about Jack Kirwan, Anne O'Brien, Patrick O'Connell, Liam Brady, Robbie Keane and others. There's also first hand interviews with players including Stephanie Roche, Cillian Sheridan, Claire O'Riordan, Darren O'Dea and a host more.

The book is available on Kindle and most other e-reader platforms. It's also available in all good bookshops in Ireland. You can also check it out here: https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/emerald-exiles

On this episode, I am joined by San Diego Loyal midfielder, Jack Blake. 

We chat about the Loyal's first ever play off game against San Antonio and how the squad is doing ahead of it. We also talk about the amazing fan base in San Diego and how Jack is enjoying like in Cali.

We look back at Jack's time growing up in the Nottingham Forest youth system, moving to the States and playing with Joe Cole. 

We also hear Jack's 5 aside team and the secret to being able to score long range goals!!

On this episode I am joined by Forge FC's Canadian International defender Maxim Tissot!

We chat about the culture at Forge and where the never say attitude and determination comes from. We also talk about what type of coach Bobby is and how the team is handling the fixture congestion. 

We look back at where Maxim's interest in football came from and growing up in the CF Montreal/Impact academy. Maxim tells me about winning the NASL in San Francisco and the team folding days later. 

Maxim chats about his interest outside football especially financial advice and how players need to be careful with the money they ear.

All this and Maxim's 5 aside team!! (It will blow your socks off!)

On this week's episode I'm going solo!

I look back on the horrendous story of a York United player being racially abused online. 

I also look back at Canada's great International window and look at how good this team is. 

Seeing as it was Canadian Thanksgiving last week, I talk about how grateful I am for The Wanderers and look at my fav moment at The Grounds. I got some CPL fan submissions as well so I read those out too which was great fun! 

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On this episode I am joined by Phoenix Rising midfielder Aodhan Quinn!

We chat about the season so far and clinching the playoffs and winning the Western Conference Pacific. We also chat about the new stadium and scoring on his debut.

We look back to Aodhan's time at FC Cincinnati and the run to the US Open Cup Semi. We talk about what it's like playing against someone like Bastian Schweinsteiger and we also chat about Man United's season so far (Aodhan's a Man United Fan)

All this and an incredible 5aside team too!!

On this episode I am joined by Memphis 901's Canadian defender Skylar Thomas.

We chat about Memphis' play-off push, being drafted by TFC, playing college football for Syracuse and playing with Canada.

We also talk about Skylar's training company UVU training and the creation of Kick Deck, a tool to help young players training from home. 

All this and an amazing 5 a side team!

Check out UVU at https://uvu.training/

On this episode I am joined by San Diego Loyal captain Charlie Adams!

We chat about San Diego's playoff push and playing under US legend Landon Donovan. 

We talk about Charlie growing up in Brentford's youth system and how far the club has come in such a short period of time. We also look back at Charlie's time in Austria and the move to the US with Louisville. 

Charlie also gives his 5 aside team and tells us who is the worst dresser at The Loyal and who should play him in a movie. 

On this episode I am joined by OKC Energy's Canadian Under 23 international Aidan Daniels.

We chat about life in OKC, growing up in the TFC academy system and being part of the Canadian Olympic qualifying squad. 

We also talk about the Energy's push for the playoffs, Tajon Buchanan's amazing year and we get an incredible 5-aside team.

On this episode I am joined by the incredible Ciara McCormack. 

We chat about being in a Champions League final squad, playing abroad and playing internationally for Ireland.

We take a look at Ciara's role with Can PFA and how important it is for recognition from the CPL. We also talk about how important it is to have professional women's soccer in Canada too.

Finally Ciara gives her thought on the Icelandic FA Board's mass resignation on the back of a sexual abuse scandal and how different it was with the case she brought forward for her fellow players in 2008 with the Whitecaps organization. We Ciara lets me know how thing have changed and also how many things have stayed the same with a lot of people involved being still in the game and the reaction to the blog she posted about the whole situation.

To top it all off Ciara gives an amazing 5-a-side team as well. 

 Ciara's blog post: A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story 

https://ciaramccormack.com/2019/02/25/a-horrific-canadian-soccer-story-the-story-no-one-wants-to-listen-to-but-everyone-needs-to-hear/

On this episode we look back at last weekend's loss to Ottawa.

We chat about how we set up before and after the red card, our opinions on the red card and how we will look without Lorenzo.

We also answer some of your questions and we chat about price gate. 

All this and more!

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On this episode we are joined by Cavalry midfielder and former Wanderer, Elliot Simmons.

We chat about life in Calgary, the season so far and Elliot's goals for the season.

We also talk about Elliot's time in Halifax, how he keeps his passing ability sharp and areas he would like to improve in his game.

We also get Elliot's 5 aside team and learn who's the best dresser at the Cavs

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On this episode I am joined by the legend that is Eamon Zayed. We talk about Eamon's new role as head coach of North Colorado Hailstorm FC and the approach to setting up a new franchise. 

We also talk about hanging up the boots, the growth of the game in the US and how the USL is helping that. We chat about the success of Irish teams in Europe this season and Eamon's love of experiencing new cultures through football.

All this and an amazing 5 aside team!!

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On this episode I am joined by FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James.

We talk about FC Edmonton's turnaround this season, working with Canadian legend Lars Hirschfeld and new head coach Alan Koch.

We also find out what a goalie's day is like and Connor gives an incredible 5 aside team!!

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On this episode I am joined by Sacramento Republic's Irish defender Dan Casey!

We chat about the move to California, what it's like playing in the heat and the style of play in the USL Championship. Dan talks about growing up in the Sunderland system and playing for huge Irish clubs, Bohemians and Cork City.

We also get an incredible 5 aside team from Dan as well!!

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On this episode I am joined by Cavalry FC Head Coach, Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

We chat about how the season has gone so far, life after the bubble and how the league has grown tactically since season one.

We also look at how players get scouted including the signing of Daan Klomp and Joe Mason and we talk about Tommy's friendship with Halifax royalty, Jack Murray.

All this and more! Please leave a like and a review if possible! 

On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderer's striker Sam Salter. 

We chat about Sam Salter's first professional goal, growing up in the Impact academy, college soccer and joining the Wanderers. 

We also learn what song Sam sang at his initiation!

On this episode I chat with former HFX Wanderers captain, Alex De Carolis. 

Alex recently launched his new player agency so I got the lowdown of what it takes to be an agent in the modern game. Alex tells us what inspired to start ADC The Players' Agency and also what pitfalls there is out there for players starting their journey.

We also look at how the Wanderers are doing and we chat about Italy's win at the Euros.

It was great to catch up with a Halifax legend, it's definitely worth checking out. 

Check out Alex's new agency: https://www.adcplayersagency.com/

On this episode I speak to Louisville City FC's Irish midfielder Niall McCabe.

We chat about Niall's move from Dublin to Young Harris to take up a football scholarship thanks to the programme at Coláiste Íde. 

We talk about joining the newly formed USL franchise Louisville City FC in 2015 and the growth and success of the club since then.

Niall gives his 5 aside team as well!

Niall's is a great story of never giving up on what you want to achieve in life. This is definitely worth checking out!!

On this special edition we get to chat to Hfx Wanderers new boy Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé!!!

We look back to the defeat by Pacific and look forward to the upcoming game against Valour.

We also chat about life in Halifax, playing with the Fury and Canada. 

Jérémy also gives one of the greatest 5 a side teams we've ever had.

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On this episode, Gary and Anthony look back at the defeat in Vancouver.

We talk line up changes, Lorenzo's positioning, Vancouver's tactics, chance creation and more. 

Gary also gives us some Ottawa insights in opposition corner, 

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On this episode I am joined by Forward Madison's Irish midfielder, Aaron Molloy.

We chat about Aaron's start in professional football with Drogheda United, moving to the States and playing college football at Penn State and being drafted by Portland Timbers. 

We also talk about Aaron's move to Forward Madison, his budding partnership with Jake Keegan, his hopes for the future and having a famous Dad.

Aaron also picks his 5 aside team, you don't want to miss this one!!!

On this episode, I get to chat to one of the CPL's biggest signing of the offseason, Cavalry's Joe Mason. 

We chat about the decision to give up life in England and move to the CPL and Calgary while still in Joe's prime. We also talk about that goal against Liverpool at Wembley, winning promotion to the premier league, being at Wolves at the time of the take over and life in Milton Keynes.

We also look at Joe's time with the Ireland setup and Joe gives one of the best 5 aside teams we've ever had!

You don't want to miss this one!!

On this episode, we chat to OKC Energy's midfield maestro, Charlie Ward. We talk about how the season is panning out in OKC, how cut throat the business can be and how Charlie sees the game. We also chat about Charlie's time at Ottawa Fury, his love for Canada and playing in Halifax at the Wanderers Ground. 

On this week's episode I am joined by Forward Madison striker Jake Keegan. We chat about the move to Wisconsin and how Jake is settling in, we break down one of Jake's goals and how our listeners can learn from it and we also talk about Jake's time in the old country. All this and more on this action packed episode!

In this episode we are joined by El Paso Locomotive's Irish defender Niall Logue. We talk about life in El Paso, Niall's time in US College football and what it's like to play under Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps!

On this episode we are joined by York United's Niko Giantsopoulos. We chat about Niko's new podcast, The Last Line, the move to York United and much more!

On this episode I am joined by Hfx Wanderers supporters group, Privateers President, James Covey. We take a look at the recent CPL season update from the commissioner, James gives his thoughts on  this season's Wanderers squad and we also chat Jose to James' beloved Roma.

On this episode we are joined by Canadian international, Marcel de Jong. We chat about retirement, the Canadian PFA and why it's important, Marcel's new academy and the footie scene on Vancouver island. We also learn who is the toughest opponent Marcel has faced and his 5 aside team!

Fresh from coming out of quarantine, we caught up with Joao to see how he is settling back into Halifax. We chat about the Island games and how this year's Wanderers team is shaping up. We also get an exclusive about his trip back to Brazil and his Mom's reaction to Riggi's amazing goal last year. 

On this special edition I chat to Newcastle United legend Lee Clark. We chat about the craziness that is the Super League, Lee's new job in Sudan with Al-Merrikh and his views on Newcastle's season.

Lee also gives his five a side team (one of the best ever!)

On this episode, Anthony, Chris and Gary look back tp our opening day defeat to Pacific.

We chat about line ups, tactics, what worked and what didn't.

Gary gives us a rundown of Vancouver ahead of our next game and we also answer your questions. 

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On this episode we are joined by Sheffield United and Leeds United legend Brian Deane!

We chat about Phoenix Sports & Media, a company Brian is the chairman of that uses his and other ex PL players experience to help the new generation of players. Brian and the team are very passionate about helping players avoid the pitfalls of professional football.

Brian also tells us about his foray into management, playing for Benfica alongside Nuno Gomes and the crazy situation that was happening there at the time.

We also hear about Brian scoring the first ever Premier League goal, the goal that heralded the start of the the goal that started off the most successful period of English football.

Make sure to check out Phoenix Sports & Media's Youtube series with ex Pros. It's incredible!!

Check out Brian's company: https://www.psm-group.co.uk/

The Story Behind the Shirt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj-U7Gf1WIk&list=PLiBo2U7ISVnVGfQVgBUVtTTxiexqbiesn&ab_channel=PhoenixSport%26MediaGroup

On this episode we are joined by Robbie Lyle from AFTV!!

We chat about Robbie's recovery from Covid, his views on if fans are too quick to turn on the manager, the beginnings of AFTV and dealing with trolls.

Robbie also tells us about hanging out with Thierry Henry and beating him in a crossbar challenge!!!

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On this episode we chat with the 4th overall pick from the 2019 MLS Superdraft, Callum Montgomery.

We talk about playing for the Charlotte 49ers, what happens in Draft week and the move to Dallas.

Callum also tells us about his first footballing memories and about his ambition for the season with new team Minnesota United!

We also learn his 5 a side team, his top 3 defenders and his pre match superstitions.

In this bonus episode I am joined by Episode 1 guest and all around legend Dave "The Rave" Faulkner. 2020 has been quite a year for Down the Pub Podcast so Dave and I reminisce about the first ever episode at Clay West in Bayer's Lake. We also chat about how far the show has come and the amazing guests we have had on the show. We also talk about why we do what we do and there's a couple of pointers for anyone looking to start their podcast journey.

In this episode we are joined by Pacific FC Head Coach, Pa-Madou Kah.

We chat about Pa taking a new job just before a pandemic, how Dutch football influenced his football philosophy, how he still owes Marco Bustos $200 and the acquisition of Manny Aparicio from York United. 

Pa tells us how we can keep stop the message from the Black Lives Matter demonstration at the island games fading away.

We also get an exclusive about Pa's new cookbook B.B.Kah available in all good book stores soon!!

In this bonus episode we chat with Canadian and MLS icon, Dwayne De Rosario!

We chat about being named in the Greatest MLS 25, Dwayne's academy and his thoughts on the Canadian Premier League.

In this episode we are joined by proud Corkman, Newcastle Jets striker, Roy O'Donovan!!

We chat about what it's like being an apprentice at an English club, his triumphant return to Cork City and moving to Sunderland  and working with Roy Keane. We also talk about playing in Brunei and moving to Oz to the A-League.

Roy gives his thoughts on the League of Ireland and how it can compete with other leagues, what's happening in Sunderland and what's better, Home and Away or Neighbours.

In this episode we are joined by Halifax Wanderers coach and CPL Coach of the Year, Stephen Hart.

We chat about bringing a new team together, what's expected of the modern pro, dealing with media criticism and who has final say in signings.

We talk about David Edgar's recent retirement as David played under Stephen for the Canada National team. 

In this episode we are joined by Caldas SC midfielder Mauro Eustaquio.

We chat about life in Portugal and the Portuguese league. We talk about playing for Ottawa Fury and being a season one Cavalry FC player.

Mauro is great friends with Oliver Minatel so Mauro let's us know the advice he  gave Oliver after his injury and also Mauro's own journey back from a knee injury.

We also get a great story about Mauro's favourite pair of boots!

We are joined on this episode by Halifax Wanderer, Alessandro Riggi.

We chat about coming back from injury, playing at the Island games and that incredible goal against Atletico Ottawa.

We also talk about what Stephen Hart is like as a coach, learning from Shaun Wright Phillips and what Didier Drogba is like day to day as a team mate.

#COYW

On this episode we look at the Wanderers squad ahead of the new season.

Gary and Chris break down what tactics we may use with the players we have brought in. We also rate the transfer business we have done and give our projected starting 11s.

In the last part of the show we give our season predictions and answer your questions.

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In this episode we are joined by Brazilian Oliver Minatel. We talk about our memories of Diego Maradona and Oliver's injury rehab journey.

We also chat about the amazing support Oliver has received and we also look back at that incident in Atlanta.

We also get answers to our quick fire questions including who makes his 5 aside team!

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!

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.