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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Oct 20, 2021 • 44min
S2 EP11: A Perfect Storm
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 lose late on at Middlesbrough
- Darragh reacts to fan criticism
- What Darragh expects from Posh in the next month
- Advice to the new Newcastle owners
- and much more!
Oct 6, 2021 • 53min
S2 EP10: A Challenging 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...
- Reaction to Posh's defeat to Bristol City
- Why this next fortnight is huge for Peterborough!
- Thoughts on Jonson Clarke-Harris's ban!
- Bradford are back to winning ways!
- Thoughts on the 'brilliant' Liverpool v Man City game!
- and much more!
Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 4min
S2 EP9: Forget Tables, It's Performances!
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...
- Analysing Posh's defeat at Coventry!
- Why the table doesn't matter at this stage of the season!
- Stopping the "nonsense" at Bradford
- What Manchester United need to change before they can win the league!
- Why November is the danger month for managers!
- and much more!
Sep 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
S2 EP8: Posh's Big Win, Bradford's Missing Link and Derby County
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...
- Reflecting on a mixed week for Posh!
- Is Phil the Bradford City jinx?!
- Did Darragh agree with Mark Noble coming on for a penalty?
- Reaction to Derby County in administration!
- How to approach a manager after a bad defeat!
- and much more!
Sep 15, 2021 • 56min
S2 EP7: Trust The Process!
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...
- Celebrating Emma Raducanu!
- Reaction to Posh's 6-2 defeat to Sheffield United!
- Gary Bowyer gets one over Bradford!
- What is happening at Ipswich?
- Do clubs make any money when they take a big away following?
- and much more!
Sep 8, 2021 • 58min
S2 EP6: It's Good To Be Home
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 is back in the States!
- Phil is back at his spiritual home, Valley Parade!
- Reflecting on the Transfer Window
- Does good PR help managers get jobs?
- Is Darragh right to defend Mel Morris?
- and much more!
Aug 31, 2021 • 60min
S2 EP5: Transfer Deadline Special
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 gives us the inside track on what happens on transfer deadline day
- Posh lose to West Brom
- Phil bemoans Bradford's defeat at Leyton Orient
- Why Darragh thinks Man United brought Ronaldo back
- Should potential football club owners need a licence?
- and much more!
Aug 25, 2021 • 56min
S2 EP4: Football's a Beautiful Game
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...
- Phil is happy with Bradford's start to the season!
- Posh lose but Darragh says 'trust the process'!
- Darragh isn't finished in the transfer market!
- Liverpool, Arsenal, Harry Kane and more Premier League reaction!
- Which were Darragh's best transfer deals?
- and much more!
Aug 18, 2021 • 59min
S2 EP3: Late Late Drama
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 beat 'Wayne Rooney's Derby'!
- Bradford also win late on at their first match back at home with fans!
- Premier League opening day reaction
- Which teams impressed Darragh in the EFL?
- Appointing back room staff for the Championship!
- and much more!
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
S2 EP2: Darragh, Phil and Special Guest 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 talks about a new era at the club
- Darragh looks back at a miserable opening day for Posh!
- What attracted Bradford to Derek Adams?
- Is Harry Kane right to dig his heels in?
- Looking ahead to the new Premier League season!
- and much more!
