The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony
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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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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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