The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony
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Oct 14, 2020 • 52min

EP24: Project Big Picture

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: - Football in the community - Salford City - Project Big Picture - The impact of promotion to the Championship - Women's football - Almost buying Orlando City - 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 7, 2020 • 1h 2min

EP23: Deadline Day Realities

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: - Crazy results - Ollie Watkins - Bury AFC - Coming together to get fans back - Doing business on deadline day - Agent fees - Republic of Ireland - Pitching business ideas - 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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Sep 30, 2020 • 59min

EP22: "Football Needs Help"

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: - COVID testing saga - Fans out for up to 6 more months - Funding football over the rest of the season - Cancelling games - Sacking managers - and much, 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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Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 17min

EP21: Injury Time, Taking a Knee, and 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: - Winning in injury time - Verbals and making up with Joey Barton - Macclesfield Town's debts - QPR and taking a knee - Can managers also be controversial pundits? - The first meeting with a transfer target - Advice on preparing for the next 12-24 months. - and much, 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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Sep 16, 2020 • 57min

EP20: "F*ck Football"

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: - Posh players test positive for COVID-19 - Why players need to create their own bubble - Boris Johnson's rule of 6 - Sammy Szmodics signs! - Financing big transfers - Players speaking out about their club's transfer policy - and much, 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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Sep 9, 2020 • 1h 17min

EP19: Fans Forum Special - 20/21 Season Preview

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: - Behind closed doors stadium protocols - Twitter trolls are back - Clock ticking for unattached players - Special fans forum: we speak with supporters of Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, AFC Wimbledon, Rochdale, Ipswich Town, Preston North End, and Leeds United to look ahead to their 20/21 seasons. 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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Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 9min

EP18: Big Transfers! / Posh Supporters Forum

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: - Sold! The inside story on Ivan Toney's big-money transfer to Brentford - Bought! Jonson Clarke-Harris returns to Peterborough - Considerations when setting season ticket prices - Stopping players from leaving against the Manager's wishes - The motivations of silent owners - A special look ahead to the new season with 4 Peterborough United supporters in a new fans forum section of the pod. 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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Aug 26, 2020 • 60min

EP17: Inside the Loan Market

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: - Fixtures are out! - Finishing up pre-season - iFollow - Transfer window updates - Giving players 3-year deals - Loan market deep dive 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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Aug 19, 2020 • 51min

EP16: "Hold My Beer"

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: - EFL bailout (or not) - FA Cup prize money - Negotiating transfer fees - COVID cases in Scotland - Training camp - Is hiring from within the cheap option? - Lessons learned in business and football 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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Aug 12, 2020 • 47min

EP15: "It'll stop football clubs going out of business"

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: Ivan Toney transfer latest Deep dive on all the salary cap rules Scouting a player Strange requests in player contracts Chairmen and dressing rooms Competition winner 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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