

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”
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Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
S2 EP1: Football is back!
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...
Football is back!
Darragh looks ahead to Championship football with Posh!
Pre-season as a football club owner! EFL predictions!
Is this the season Bradford escape League 2?
Differences in earnings between the leagues!
and much more!

Jun 2, 2021 • 55min
EP54: The Season Finale
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...
Contracts, targeting players and preparing for the Championship
Would Derek Adams be the right man for Bradford?
Ivan Toney is in the Premier League
Why Darragh is glad that Posh are out of League 1 next season!
Which teams have surprised Darragh this year?
How Darragh knew Jonson Clarke-Harris would be a star!
and much more!

May 12, 2021 • 56min
EP53: Posh end on a high, Bradford sack their managers and Derby County face repercussions
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 end the season on a high
Why you should persevere with your formation
Bradford have hit the reset button... what next?
Which manager does Darragh think will get Bradford out of League 2?
Why Derby should not be relegated this season!
Will we ever see women managers in the EFL?
and much more!

May 5, 2021 • 41min
EP52: We Are Going Up!
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...
The Posh are going up!
Darragh looks back on a crazy week!
That penalty against Lincoln!
What needs to be planned for The Championship?
What is Darragh looking forward to the most about The Championship?
Away from Posh, what does he think of the Manchester United protests?
and much more!

Apr 21, 2021 • 50min
EP50: The European Super League
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 push towards promotion
- Bradford stutter in the hunt for a Play-Off spot
- The European Super League is announced
- What does the ESL mean for the rest of football?
- Mourinho sacked from Spurs
- Should Tottenham fans praise Daniel Levy?
- What happens to match streaming next season?
- and much more!
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod

Apr 14, 2021 • 43min
EP49: Algorithms and Permutations
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...
- The season is coming to an exciting end for Posh and Bradford
- Grimsby player attacks a teammate
- What is the emergency loan system?
- How far can Leeds United go?
- De Bruyne signs contract without an agent
- Is it worth Newcastle fans buying into the club?
- Takeovers at Ipswich and Derby
- Why change manager at this stage of the season?
- Racism on social media towards footballers
- and much more!
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod

Apr 7, 2021 • 44min
EP48: Easter Results, Vaccine Passports, Agent Fees and more!
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...
- Peterborough still in 2nd place after the Easter weekend
- Bradford creep closer to the Play-Offs
- Should fans need a vaccine passport to enter stadiums?
- Crazy results are back in the Premier League
- Everton have the green light to move into a new stadium
- The Championship receive MetLife loan
- Agent fees... what do they mean?
- What does a Director of Football do?
- and much more!
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod

Mar 31, 2021 • 34min
EP47: Seven Heaven
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...
- Peterborough hit seven against Accrington
- Bradford are back to winning ways
- Salford replace Richie Wellens with Gary Bowyer
- Should clubs only be allowed 2 managers a season?
- What now for the Republic of Ireland national team?
- Players making political statements
- What happens to Posh's London Road stand if they're promoted?
- Who should Celtic hire as their next manager?
- and much more!
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod

Mar 24, 2021 • 40min
EP46: Reacting to Setbacks
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...
- Reacting to bad results
- Peterborough season tickets
- League 1 managerial changes
- New investment for FSG
- Manchester United's new shirt sponsor
- Manchester City remove seats for new advertising boards
- Sunderland
- Manager and player release clauses.
- and much more!
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod

Mar 17, 2021 • 39min
EP45: Some Things Should Stay Behind Closed Doors
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...
- Returning home
- Chris Wilder
- A couple of bad results
- The Glazers
- Yo-Yo Clubs
- Playing the kids
- Should Palace stick with Hodgson?
- Injuries and insurance
- And much more...
Follow Darragh at @DMAC102
Follow Phil at @pideson
Send any questions you want to be answered to the guys via email: contact@hardtruthfootball.com
We’re always grateful for feedback so feel free to post a review via your podcast provider and also follow us via our other media platforms to comment on and also share our content.
Twitter @hardtruthpod
Facebook at /hardtruthpod
Instagram at @hardtruthpod