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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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!
Nov 10, 2021 • 52min
S2 EP14: Naughty November
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 need to remove their 'imposter syndrome' in the Championship
- Why Posh need help from the council to build stadium
- Bradford face a replay in FA Cup
- Why Darragh considers Liverpool not a Premier League challenger
- It's sacking season for Premier League and EFL managers
- and much more!
Nov 3, 2021 • 55min
S2 EP13: Take a Lickin' and Get Kickin'
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...
- Disappointment for Posh in Swansea
- Bradford succumb to the 'dark arts' against Forest Green
- The problem with Nuno at Spurs
- Would Darragh ever sell a player to a rival?
- Why don't more football clubs make a profit?
- and much more!
Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 8min
S2 EP12: A Winning Weekend
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 win twice in a week
- Bradford pick up a big win at Swindon
- What's going wrong at Man United, Norwich and Burnley?
- Which EFL manager really impresses Darragh?
- Defending Hull City manager Grant McCann
- and much more!
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!
