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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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!
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!
