The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
Darragh MacAnthony
Having bought a professional football club Peterborough United aged 29 and been in the game for nearly 15 years Darragh shares his opinions on all things football as well as business discussion in this weekly podcast.
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Episodes
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 4min
S4 EP1: Hysteria
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 opening episode of the season...
– Darragh chats about his week on Talksport!
– What really is the deal article about Posh's finances!
– A "really enjoyable" pre-season at Posh!
– Where does Phil think Bradford will finish in League 2?
– and much more!
