The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony
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Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 2min

S4 E11: A Win For The Fans!

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – A 5 star performance from Posh in the derby – New manager but Bradford's poor form continues – Thoughts on Bradford hiring Graham Alexander – Why there's no managers been sacked in the Premier League – Do early kick offs actually influence preparation? – and much more!
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Nov 1, 2023 • 56min

S4 E10: Sticking To Your Principles!

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Two wins on the road for Posh – Bradford's search for a new boss continues – The factors that go into appointing a new manager – How EFL clubs should be compensated for no FA Cup replays! – What the EFL can learn from American Football! – and much more!
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Oct 25, 2023 • 53min

S4 EP9: Owners vs. Managers

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Points dropped at home, but it could have been worse – A cup tie atmosphere at Valley Parade – A public fallout at Accrington Stanley – Should the 3pm blackout be consigned to history? – Play-offs MLS style – and much more!
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Oct 11, 2023 • 55min

S4 EP8: Sackings, Gems, VAR, and More...

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Mark Hughes gets the sack - what next? – A positive start continues for Posh – Signing young gems – The Raya vs. Ramsdale debate – Should international refs come to England? – and much more!
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Sep 27, 2023 • 52min

S4 EP7: A Week is a Long Time in Football

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – An unbeaten week for Posh – Bradford are back with a bang – The stats Darragh looks at when signing players – Which Premier League clubs need ‘strikers’ – Thoughts on the Southend and Scunthorpe situations – and much more!
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Sep 20, 2023 • 58min

S4 EP6: Promotion Isn't Won in September! (For Bradford)

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Why NOW is the time to 'settle down' – What's going wrong at Bradford? – Darragh's thoughts on the Sancho/Ten Hag spat! – Do agents have responsibility for their players? – and much more!
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Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 14min

S4 EP5: Deadline Day Chaos!

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... we're joined by Posh's Head of Football Operations Liz Elsom. – The truth behind the failed Jonson Clarke-Harris transfer – Liz tells us what really happens during a football transfer – Ronnie Edwards' future – How headlines hurt Posh – and much more!
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Aug 25, 2023 • 48min

S4 EP4: Playing the Right Way

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Taking the loss – Hughes in or out? – Ivan Toney's new agent – Is Messi's impact good or bad for the MLS? – Where next for Mason Greenwood? – and much more!
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Aug 16, 2023 • 54min

S4 EP3: Setbacks Create Comebacks

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh are 3 wins from 3 in League 1 – A positive week for Bradford! – What's happening at Liverpool? – Why Leeds have messed up in their transfer policy! – and much more!
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Aug 11, 2023 • 55min

S4 EP2: Young Guns Ignite

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Darragh's pride in Posh's young guns – A mixed start for Bradford – Should Harry Kane go to Germany? – Moisés Caicedo and Brighton's recruitment engine – and much more!

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