From Aways
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A blog covering Halifax Wanderers FC of the Canadian Premier League
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Nice to get back in the saddle. Derek was as open as ever with us. Lots of interesting little nuggets.
New Episode Alert!
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
February 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Nice to get back in the saddle. Derek was as open as ever with us. Lots of interesting little nuggets.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
There needs to be serious discussions around the World Cup being moved to a different country. Today's footage is some of the most despicable shit I've ever seen, and the tyranical, odious, orange-faced slug who permitted this should not be rewarded by FIFA. Spineless, corrupt cunts, all of them.
January 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
There needs to be serious discussions around the World Cup being moved to a different country. Today's footage is some of the most despicable shit I've ever seen, and the tyranical, odious, orange-faced slug who permitted this should not be rewarded by FIFA. Spineless, corrupt cunts, all of them.
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New: Last year, @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra shared a stage with CanMNT's Jesse Marsch in Halifax. Now, they're sharing a pitch in California, part of the gaffer's long-term approach to identifying Canadian talent.
My latest for @us.theguardian.com.
My latest for @us.theguardian.com.
Canada’s ‘Camp Poutine’ kickstarts a World Cup year with a long-term eye
A January camp for domestic players allows Jesse Marsch to boost a development system that will outlast his tenure
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January 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
New: Last year, @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra shared a stage with CanMNT's Jesse Marsch in Halifax. Now, they're sharing a pitch in California, part of the gaffer's long-term approach to identifying Canadian talent.
My latest for @us.theguardian.com.
My latest for @us.theguardian.com.
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New: A New Year's Day session with Alphonso Davies. Training with MLS side Houston Dynamo. Winning the Best Canadian U-21 Player award. And a call-up for Jesse Marsch's @canmntofficial.bsky.social.
The last few months, suffice it to say, have been a whirlwind for Tiago Coimbra. #CanPL
The last few months, suffice it to say, have been a whirlwind for Tiago Coimbra. #CanPL
Alphonso Davies' sprints, MLS reps and a CanMNT opportunity: Inside Tiago Coimbra's off-season to remember
"The last few months, man, they've been very good," says Tiago Coimbra, seated in his childhood bedroom in North Vancouver. He smiles the smile of someone who knows what he wants, his football career ...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
New: A New Year's Day session with Alphonso Davies. Training with MLS side Houston Dynamo. Winning the Best Canadian U-21 Player award. And a call-up for Jesse Marsch's @canmntofficial.bsky.social.
The last few months, suffice it to say, have been a whirlwind for Tiago Coimbra. #CanPL
The last few months, suffice it to say, have been a whirlwind for Tiago Coimbra. #CanPL
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ICYMI: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social head coach Vanni Sartini talks pasta alla norma, what he’s learned since he left the Whitecaps and his hopes for his #CanPL tenure.
Vanni Sartini’s back coaching after a year in the football wilderness and he's ready to win trophies.
“I’m not trying to convince you to be a vegetarian,” says Vanni Sartini with a smile, minutes after being minted the new head coach and general manager of the Halifax Wanderers, a football club locate...
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December 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
ICYMI: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social head coach Vanni Sartini talks pasta alla norma, what he’s learned since he left the Whitecaps and his hopes for his #CanPL tenure.
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"Everybody knows the things I stand for, and how I think politically, so probably the United States is not the best place to go, in this moment." — Vanni listing factors in his decision to take on the Wanderers project; alzate i gomiti!
Packed house as @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social founder and president Derek Martin welcomes Vanni Sartini as the club’s new head coach and general manager. #CanPL
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Everybody knows the things I stand for, and how I think politically, so probably the United States is not the best place to go, in this moment." — Vanni listing factors in his decision to take on the Wanderers project; alzate i gomiti!
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New: Their former head coach called @vanfootballclub.bsky.social the best last-place team in league history. Now, they're gearing up for Concacaf's premier competition with the likes of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami thanks to a magical #CanChamp cup run.
Proudly for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
Proudly for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
Bottom of the league, but in Concacaf Champions Cup with Inter Miami. This is Vancouver FC.
The magic of the cup has sent a last-place Canadian side into Concacaf's premier club competition in 2026
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December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New: Their former head coach called @vanfootballclub.bsky.social the best last-place team in league history. Now, they're gearing up for Concacaf's premier competition with the likes of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami thanks to a magical #CanChamp cup run.
Proudly for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
Proudly for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
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What an obsequious, toadying, servile, brown-nosing, corrupt little cunt Gianni Infantino is.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What an obsequious, toadying, servile, brown-nosing, corrupt little cunt Gianni Infantino is.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
The FIFA 'peace prize' is the most cringe-worthy, pathetic thing I've ever seen in my life.
Football deserves better than this travesty of a ceremony and ruling body.
Can I interest you in some shipping containers, my good man.
November 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Can I interest you in some shipping containers, my good man.
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I miss Valour FC already. I feel for the fans, players and staff
So I wrote a little something as some catharsis. Not for answers, since I don’t have any
Hopefully it helps you too. Remember the good and the bad
Be happy it happened
Be hopeful it returns
hammerofsparx.ca/the-death-of...
So I wrote a little something as some catharsis. Not for answers, since I don’t have any
Hopefully it helps you too. Remember the good and the bad
Be happy it happened
Be hopeful it returns
hammerofsparx.ca/the-death-of...
The Death of Valour: Greed, Indifference or Ineptitude? - Hammer of Sparx
And Does It Really Matter Why Anyway? The Canadian Premier League released a statement today regarding their beleaguered side from Winnipeg. As of next season, Valour FC will no longer be in operation...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I miss Valour FC already. I feel for the fans, players and staff
So I wrote a little something as some catharsis. Not for answers, since I don’t have any
Hopefully it helps you too. Remember the good and the bad
Be happy it happened
Be hopeful it returns
hammerofsparx.ca/the-death-of...
So I wrote a little something as some catharsis. Not for answers, since I don’t have any
Hopefully it helps you too. Remember the good and the bad
Be happy it happened
Be hopeful it returns
hammerofsparx.ca/the-death-of...
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My Q&A with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social president Derek Martin covering:
-Not renewing Patrice Gheisar
-The coaching search
-Mark Watson's future
-A new coach 'before the end of the year'
-Selling Tiago Coimbra and much more #CanPL
-Not renewing Patrice Gheisar
-The coaching search
-Mark Watson's future
-A new coach 'before the end of the year'
-Selling Tiago Coimbra and much more #CanPL
Q&A with Halifax Wanderers president Derek Martin: Coaching search, free agents and expansion
The Wanderers 2025 season ended in heartbreaking fashion; a playoff win was within their grasp. But they let it slip away. Now, Derek Martin, the club's founder and president, is laying plans for a ca...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My Q&A with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social president Derek Martin covering:
-Not renewing Patrice Gheisar
-The coaching search
-Mark Watson's future
-A new coach 'before the end of the year'
-Selling Tiago Coimbra and much more #CanPL
-Not renewing Patrice Gheisar
-The coaching search
-Mark Watson's future
-A new coach 'before the end of the year'
-Selling Tiago Coimbra and much more #CanPL
Trip home for Christmas booked ✔️
Tickets for Arsenal v Palace & Arsenal v Brighton bought ✔️
Filling the CPL hole with some Carabao & Barclays.
Tickets for Arsenal v Palace & Arsenal v Brighton bought ✔️
Filling the CPL hole with some Carabao & Barclays.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trip home for Christmas booked ✔️
Tickets for Arsenal v Palace & Arsenal v Brighton bought ✔️
Filling the CPL hole with some Carabao & Barclays.
Tickets for Arsenal v Palace & Arsenal v Brighton bought ✔️
Filling the CPL hole with some Carabao & Barclays.
It's the sixth story on the BBC app. Madness.
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's the sixth story on the BBC app. Madness.
Rodriguez will get all the plaudits here, but Manny Aparicio has put in an all-timer of a performance tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Rodriguez will get all the plaudits here, but Manny Aparicio has put in an all-timer of a performance tonight.
There should be a rule stating each Premier League team is allowed a maximum of one player who plays with their socks rolled down.
But Everton have 4!
I'm launching an enquiry @davidrobbo.bsky.social @halifaxdave33.bsky.social
But Everton have 4!
I'm launching an enquiry @davidrobbo.bsky.social @halifaxdave33.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
There should be a rule stating each Premier League team is allowed a maximum of one player who plays with their socks rolled down.
But Everton have 4!
I'm launching an enquiry @davidrobbo.bsky.social @halifaxdave33.bsky.social
But Everton have 4!
I'm launching an enquiry @davidrobbo.bsky.social @halifaxdave33.bsky.social
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My beautiful laundrette
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
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November 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My beautiful laundrette
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I'm torn on Hummel being the new CPL kit maker.
On the one hand, they made my favourite ever shirt: Denmark, 1986. On the other hand, they made the HFX Tides kit, which is so egregiously low-effort and phoned in that I hope the NSL sends them to the Hague.
On the one hand, they made my favourite ever shirt: Denmark, 1986. On the other hand, they made the HFX Tides kit, which is so egregiously low-effort and phoned in that I hope the NSL sends them to the Hague.
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'm torn on Hummel being the new CPL kit maker.
On the one hand, they made my favourite ever shirt: Denmark, 1986. On the other hand, they made the HFX Tides kit, which is so egregiously low-effort and phoned in that I hope the NSL sends them to the Hague.
On the one hand, they made my favourite ever shirt: Denmark, 1986. On the other hand, they made the HFX Tides kit, which is so egregiously low-effort and phoned in that I hope the NSL sends them to the Hague.
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
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November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
What is Bobby Smyrniotis' accent?
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
What is Bobby Smyrniotis' accent?
We're all getting on the beers/NAs post-game if we win tonight, right?
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're all getting on the beers/NAs post-game if we win tonight, right?
If anyone needs my ticket for tonight, let me know. I'll be there but sitting in a different area. Free of charge as I really want the stadium packed.
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If anyone needs my ticket for tonight, let me know. I'll be there but sitting in a different area. Free of charge as I really want the stadium packed.
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Two charts 28 weeks in the making. We had some
rough spots, but we were always a team to take seriously.
rough spots, but we were always a team to take seriously.
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Two charts 28 weeks in the making. We had some
rough spots, but we were always a team to take seriously.
rough spots, but we were always a team to take seriously.
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NEW: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social got the home playoff game they were after. Now what will it take to beat York—and beyond that, if they manage a Wednesday victory, earn a first-ever road result in Calgary?
@fromawayshfx.bsky.social and I discuss.
Listen 🎧: pod.co/wanderer-gro...
@fromawayshfx.bsky.social and I discuss.
Listen 🎧: pod.co/wanderer-gro...
Playoffs, Here We Come: What Will It Take to Beat York? - The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast
This week, Martin and special guest Gary Griffiths (From Aways HFX) discuss the Halifax Wanderers' 2025 season after a 0-1 loss to Atlético Ottawa. Plus: Who needs to come up clutch for Halifax to bea...
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October 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social got the home playoff game they were after. Now what will it take to beat York—and beyond that, if they manage a Wednesday victory, earn a first-ever road result in Calgary?
@fromawayshfx.bsky.social and I discuss.
Listen 🎧: pod.co/wanderer-gro...
@fromawayshfx.bsky.social and I discuss.
Listen 🎧: pod.co/wanderer-gro...
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Benjamin Sesko is latest player damned by a pitiless conveyor belt of takes and memes | Jonathan Liew
Benjamin Sesko is latest player damned by a pitiless conveyor belt of takes and memes | Jonathan Liew
Manchester United’s striker is a topic of context-free condemnation as social media’s sluice of aggravation sinks us all
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October 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Benjamin Sesko is latest player damned by a pitiless conveyor belt of takes and memes | Jonathan Liew