The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Ticket prices have been on everyone's lips this week but what does an actual football club owner think?! Darragh and Phil are back to chat about the big football topics! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Ticket Price hike Posh draw Everton in the cup? How will Ruud Van Nistelrooy do at Leicester? and much more!

The budget is out but how will it affect EFL football clubs? Posh turn Cambridgeshire blue (again) and Liverpool go 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Respect for Remembrance Day Has the government's budget disrupted football? Posh beat Cambridge 6-1 Why do Brighton keep getting it right? Messi and Miami are eliminated in MLS and much more!

Halloween may have been last week but there's spooky goings on in Peterborough's FA Cup game with a controversial 'ghost goal'. Darragh and Phil also analyse Manchester United's new manager and Real Madrid boycotting the Ballon D'or! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Posh win despite 'ghost goal' Bradford also through to FA Cup Round 2 Clubs miss out on lucrative FA Cup replays Manchester United hire Ruben Amorim Does football have a responsibility to help players who are addicts? and much more!

Darragh has a lot to get off his chest after Posh controversially lost at Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United finally sack Erik Ten Hag but where do INEOS take the club from here? It's another packed episode of The Hard Truth! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Manchester United sack Erik Ten Hag Posh lose thanks to a goal in extra added time Why Posh fans should still be optimistic this season Bradford have a mixed week but are on the up How much does a manager get paid off when sacked? and much more!

England have a new football manager... but will Thomas Tuchel be the right choice? Posh face Steve Evans's Rotherham United and Darragh has his say on Sky Sports's EFL pundits. Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Who would Darragh hire as England manager? Will Thomas Tuchel be the right man for England? Steve Evans being Steve Evans! Darragh's thoughts on Premier League TV plans next season! Are Sky Sports getting it wrong with their pundits? and much more!

There's lots to talk about following Peterborough United's defeat at Birmingham City, is Erik Ten Hag's time up at Manchester United and does anyone actually care about the Club World Cup? Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Welsh EFL clubs want to play in Europe Posh have an eventful weekend in Birmingham What's happening at Manchester United? Does anyone care about the Club World Cup? Where is 'soccer' currently in the US? and much more!

Darragh MacAnthony, Chairman of Peterborough United, and Philip Ideson, a devoted Bradford City supporter, dive into pressing football issues. They tackle the AFC Wimbledon pitch troubles and what they reveal about club management. The duo discusses Premier League players' strike threats due to workload and reflects on the fan-player dynamic. Insights on learning from NFL's financial success and the potential of U.S. events for English clubs highlight a forward-thinking perspective on football’s evolving landscape.

It's Darragh's Posh anniversary so he's in a reflective mood... and the Champions League is back but not as we know it, will the format changes be a good league for the competition? Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Darragh's Posh anniversary! A change in formation for Posh? Bradford frustrated at Walsall! The Champions League is back! A new boss for the US and potentially England! and much more!

The transfer window has now been and gone but what happens on the inside whilst the rest of the country is watching TV? Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... What went on at Posh on Deadline Day? How to make a bid for a player Leicester City escape PSR punishment! Salah not offered new Liverpool deal! What does Darragh look for in a non-league player? and much more!

As it's still early in the season, Darragh explains the cash flow and budgeting side of owning a football club. Do clubs add potential transfer add ons into their yearly budget? Peterborough might have to after another former player moves to the Premier League! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Why wins are important to get players on side How much is it to set up goal line technology Sammie Szmodics signs for Ipswich Ivan Toney linked with Saudi Budgets, player valuations and cash flows explained and much more!