The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
Darragh MacAnthony
Having bought a professional football club Peterborough United aged 29 and been in the game for nearly 15 years Darragh shares his opinions on all things football as well as business discussion in this weekly podcast.
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Episodes
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Feb 16, 2022 • 54min
S2 EP24: A Mad 48 hours
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Darragh defends Darren!
- Reaction to 2 defeats!
- Why the Reading game will be a big indication for how the season will end!
- Bradford sack Derek Adams!
- Why Bradford need to believe in their size!
- and much more!
Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 3min
S2 E23: A Gourmet Meal With Vegan Ingredients
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Posh are through to the next round of the FA Cup
- Reaction to a 'crazy' transfer window!
- Catching up on the managerial merry-go-round!
- How do you keep track of contract clauses?
- Why the Premier League need to invest more in EFL players!
- and much more!
Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 2min
S2 E22: Do or Die with Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks joins us!
- Darragh on why it's 'Do or Die' for Posh's season!
- Darragh reacts to the on going situation at Derby County!
- Ryan Sparks reviews Bradford's season so far!
- What happens in the transfer market when you're involved!
- and much more!
Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 1min
S2 E21: The Joy of Football with Adrian Durham
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Talksport presenter and Posh fan Adrian Durham joins us!
- Darragh reacts to the weekend defeat to Coventry!
- What Adrian thinks of Peterborough's season!
- Why Adrian is more philosophical about watching Posh!
- Why you need 'thick skin' in his job on Talksport!
- Why Leeds fans think he hates the club!
- and much more!
Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
S2 E20: Life After Gillingham with Steve Evans
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Steve Evans talks the day after being sacked by Gillingham!
- What led to him leaving the club?
- Did overachieving last season come back to haunt him?
- What really happened at Bradford in 2012!
- Which jobs he would love a go at!
- Why he had to turn down Sheffield Wednesday!
- and much more!
Dec 22, 2021 • 60min
S2 E19: COVID's Causing Chaos
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Posh poor away form continues
- Posh's Boxing Day match cancelled
- Why pundits should lay off unvaccinated players
- Bradford's Bitcoin bid
- What English football can learn from NFL
- and much more!
Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
S2 E18: Vaccine Passports
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- A welcome win for Posh
- Bradford draw with 10 men
- Darragh's thoughts on COVID passes in the EFL
- Reaction to the Premier League weekend
- Is there actually a transfer list?
- and much more!
Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 2min
S2 E17: Another Tough Week
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Another defeat for Posh
- What does Darragh think of the formation changes?
- Managing the loan market
- Thoughts on the Premier League weekend
- Message to Charlie Wyke
- and much more!
Dec 2, 2021 • 56min
S2 EP16: Betting Your Left Nut
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Darragh updates us on his hectic week
- Are some of Posh's players not suited to the Championship?
- Reacting to a bizarre post game rant from the Bradford boss
- Why fans having a 'golden share' won't work!
- How should the transfer levy tax be executed?
- and much more!
Nov 24, 2021 • 1h
S2 EP15: All Fur Coat and No Knickers!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Bizarre goings on with Bradford in the FA Cup
- Posh play well but lose at Stoke
- Darren Ferguson signs a new contract
- Where Man United show go next after Ole departure
- How Derby would owe so much to the taxman!
- and much more!
