The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony
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Dec 30, 2020 • 36min

EP34: [Bonus] Firing Up the Points Per Game Calculator...

We weren't going to record this week, but with Darragh missing his football due to Peterborough United's COVID shutdown, Phil willing to talk to anyone who will listen about Bradford City's turnaround in form, and a local sports journalist in need of some stories to fill the back pages, we fired up Zoom and hit the record button! Topics of conversation this week included: The latest on Peterborough's forced COVID shutdown Calculating PPG again! The new manager bounce Darragh's perspective on giving a caretaker manager the permanent job Getting ready for January recruitment The state of play in the Premier League 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 
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Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 9min

EP33: A Deep Dive into the Finances of an EFL Club (Part 1)

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... - COVID outbreak at Peterborough - From Tier 2 to Tier 4 - Bantams start winning - Liverpool's title to lose - Deep dive into the typical income and expenditure of an EFL club - Plus 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 
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Dec 16, 2020 • 57min

EP32: You're Fired!

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 weeks episode... Great to have fans back + insight on all the safety measures, "hoops to jump through" How to deal with young footballers Academy sides playing "real football" in the EFL Trophy Sackings at Barrow and Bradford Showing confidence, play the game  Appointment of Trevor Birch as CEO of the EFL. A nice tribute and RIP to former Liverpool manager Gerrard Houllier Epic rant from Darragh! Frustration of the latest tier changes, businesses being decimated and YOU choose whether you’re #teamapocalypse or #teamrealist 🤔 Celtic and the current toxicity between fans and Neil Lennon Insight into sacking and replacing the manager. Also reviewing PUFC dismissals under Darragh Pitch state at Peterborough and sorting that Loyalty and the grass isn’t always greener on the other sides Plus much more... Follow Darragh at @DMAC102  Follow Phil at @pideson  Send any questions you want answered into the guys via @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  5HCy9552t6uqalWQwCAx
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Dec 9, 2020 • 53min

EP31: Bailout, New Overseas Signing Rules, Scouting Setups & Much More...

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry. On this week's episode: Loss of form Can Sheffield United turn things around? What is going on at Arsenal? The bailout has been agreed, but is it enough? The impact of new overseas player transfer rules Academies Jack Marriott Typical scouting setups  and much more...
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Dec 2, 2020 • 58min

EP30: Out of the Cup, Fans are Back, & Much More...

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry. On this week's episode: Barry Fry's COVID Recovery Back in Dubai Losing to Chorley Fixture congestion Phil Parkinson out Manager clauses Advice for aspiring coaches and much more...
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Nov 18, 2020 • 56min

EP29: Greg Clarke & The FA, MPs Debate, Manager of the Month, & Much More...

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry. On this week's episode: - Manager of the month - Greg Clarke and the FA - Why is it harder to manage in the Championship than League 2. - John Sheridan and Nigel Clough getting new jobs - EFL bailout latest - Buying Nathan Thompson - Mental health - and much more... To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com.  To listen to our back catalog, go to www.hardtruthfootball.com.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 54min

EP28: Player Medicals, FA Cup Wins, Manager Short Lists, Elections, & More...

Peterborough United Co-owner and Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry while providing insights on how to succeed in business. To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com.  To listen to our back catalog, go to www.hardtruthfootball.com.
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Nov 4, 2020 • 57min

EP27: Top of the League, Managing the Manager, Lockdown, and More...

Peterborough United Co-owner and Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry while providing insights on how to succeed in business.  To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com.  To listen to our back catalog, go to www.hardtruthfootball.com.
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Oct 28, 2020 • 1h 5min

EP26: "There's No Big Money TV Deals in Football Without the Big 6"

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry. On this week's episode: - Thoughts on the Premier League table - Peterborough United's start to the season - Is behind closed doors diminishing home advantage? - Why football needs the Big 6 - Sporting GOATs - Co-ownership considerations - Is there ever a right time to start a business? - and much more... To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com.  To listen to our back catalog, go to www.hardtruthfootball.com.
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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 3min

EP25: Are All Football Clubs for Sale?

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and long-suffering Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson shine a light on the hard truths behind the football industry. On this week's episode: - Trouble for Liverpool - Keeping tabs on Ivan Toney - Rejected proposals - Private equity investing in the EFL? - Free agents - International breaks - How do you value a football club? - and much more... To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com.  To listen to our back catalog, go to www.hardtruthfootball.com.

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