Darragh MacAnthony - Podcast Details

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The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E20: Pride in DefeatA podcast after 2 defeats but Phil is feeling more positive than Darragh after Bradford's brave show against Cardiff. Posh's rise up the table is halted but Darragh is eager to see the response... but he's far less eager to see Oliver Glasner get his way in his saga at Crystal Palace!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Posh are bullied by Plymouth...

2026-01-2143 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E19: This time next year...!The busy Christmas period is done and dusted with some good results for Posh and Bradford... and lots to be encouraged about - but will 2026 be a big year or are we waiting until 2027?!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Darragh looks back at a busy Christmas- What can Posh do next season?! - Bradford begin the chase of...

2026-01-0857 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E18: Don't Get Carried Away!It's Christmas Eve and there's plenty of reasons to get in the festive spirit for Darragh has Posh win 3 in a row, Phil is cautiously optimistic about Bradford and they also do a rundown of the latest goings on in the EFL!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Posh have a productive December on the pitch!- How Luke Williams has impressed Darragh...

2025-12-2451 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E17: A Week is a Long Time in Football!Football fans know that a week is a long time in the sport... so just imagine how football club owners feel?! Posh lose 3 in a row and their defence of the EFL Trophy ends at Swindon. Darragh MacAnthony is here when they win and is ready for another episode despite the defeats.Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- - - ...

2025-12-0443 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E15: Darragh's Right of Reply! 🗣 | Darragh vs Up The Poshcast!After months of going back and forth at each other the time has FINALLY come for Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Peterborough fan podcast 'Up The Poshcast' to join up on The Hard Truth and have a debate about the last few years on and off the pitch... could any football supporter have done what Darragh has at Posh? - And are Ashley, Charlie and John just 'gob******' like Darragh claims?!Strap yourself in for an explosive episode! 🤯Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Phi...

2025-11-181h 23

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E12: Sacking managers and the future of the EFL!Darragh and Phil are joined by Reading owner Rob Couhig to discuss a weekend where both Darragh and Rob sacked their managers... but also share plans of how EFL League One see the future of English football.Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Posh and Reading make a change in the dugout- Why the time came to sack Darren Ferguson...

2025-10-2749 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E11: Looking for that eureka performance!Posh win at Burton but are they sacrificing being the entertainers for 3 points? Bradford are the new entertainers with a 2-2 draw v Barnsley and it's Liverpool who ruin Darragh's day with a defeat to Manchester United.Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Ange is out but was the Forest owner right?- Posh win... but what about the performance?...

2025-10-2257 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E10: Honest Conversations!Darragh has some had to have some honest conversations with manager Darren Ferguson after a defeat at Bolton Wanderers leaves Posh bottom... and his footballing weekend didn't get any better after Liverpool lost again!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Darragh's honest conversations with Darren Ferguson- A big few weeks after the international break- Liverpool have a problem...

2025-10-0856 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E09: The Stockport Success Story with Special Guest Mark Stott!Stockport County's rise back up the leagues has been one of the EFL's success stories of the last decade... and one man who has to take A LOT of credit for it is owner Mark Stott. Mark joins Darragh and Phil to chat about the past, present and an exciting future for Stockport!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- What it's like to negotiate...

2025-10-011h 07

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S06 E08: The Bradford Bullies!Wait, what's that?! Another Posh/Bradford win double?Time to celebrate as Phil's Bradford go top of League 1, so we want to know... how far can they go?! Also, Posh get a important win at Plymouth which gives Darragh a chance to hit back at some of the critics!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Can Bradford get back-to-back...

2025-09-241h 00

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S6 EP07: Celebrating the Win Double!Hallelujah! We finally have a weekend where both Peterborough and Bradford win... can this be the start of the Posh resurgence, and are Bradford now serious promotion contenders?!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Posh win their first game of the season!- Bradford win the derby against Huddersfield- What Darragh did with the last episode that he's never...

2025-09-1747 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S6 EP06: Needing to Bring the Fear Back!The Transfer Deadline is done and dusted so it's allowed Darragh to reflect on an eventful window and disappointing start to the season... whereas for Phil's Bantams, it couldn't have gone any better!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- A busy deadline for Posh- What is going wrong on the pitch?- Which Posh player has said he's never...

2025-09-111h 04

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S6 EP05: The Hard Truth Derby DebriefThe Hard Truth Derby ended peacefully for Darragh and Phil after a late Posh equaliser gave us a 1-1 draw... although Darragh will never admit to enjoying getting a point! It's time to look forward now as the transfer deadline looms and they catch up on what's been happening around the leagues!Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- A battling draw in The Hard...

2025-08-2759 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S6 EP04: The Volcano is Ready to Explode!Ahead of the first ever Hard Truth Derby this weekend, Darragh MacAnthony and Phil Ideson are catching up about their side's conflicting starts to the League 1 season. Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- A tough start for Posh but things will get better!- What Posh need to do to get back on the saddle!- Bradford get impressive wins...

2025-08-2148 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S6 EP01: Back in Business!Darragh and Phil are back for a new season that will be full of highs, lows and finally 'The Hard Truth Derby'. After an eventful summer for Peterborough United and Bradford City - the guys catch up ahead of the big kick off this weekend.Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Darragh discusses Posh's highs and lows in the transfer window this summer

2025-07-281h 11

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 E27: The Excitement of The EFL!It's getting to the business end of the season but it's the summer that Darragh is concentrating on now after Posh secure their League 1 safety... however, League 1 obscurity is a position that Phil is dreaming of as Bradford hope to stumble over the line and gain promotion from League 2.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 look ahead to next seasonThe 3 thing...

2025-04-2456 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP26: Posh, The Kings of Wembley!Well, well, well... Posh upset the odds to beat Birmingham in the EFL Trophy at Wembley. Darragh joins us the day after to discuss a record breaking day for Peterborough United.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 are EFL Trophy champions... again!Why Darragh believed Posh would upset the oddsBradford lose 5-4 in an eventful game at Swindon...

2025-04-1546 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP22: Geordie Glory & Derby Day Delight!The world of football has raised a smile for Newcastle fans after winning the Carabao Cup... but what does defeat tell us about Liverpool?! Darragh explains what it all means for his boyhood club and celebrates a derby win for Posh at Cambridge.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...Newcastle win the Carabao CupDo Liverpool need a rebuild?Posh win th...

2025-03-1956 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP19: Talent Only Works with the Talent of Others!It's time to catch up after a few weeks away and differing form for Peterborough and Bradford... Darragh is encouraging his Posh side to get back to doing what they do best! 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's struggles away from homeWhy Darragh is worried about relegationBradford's great form continuesWhy club's build new stadiums

2025-02-1950 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP18: A midweek Posh Bradford win double!As Deadline Day approaches Darragh is making plans and he'll be a lot more cheery after Posh won against Wigan in midweek... but Posh's form is nothing to Bradford'd run which has put them in 3rd. 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... David Coote interview reaction Darragh's reaction to the Lincoln defeat Is this the time for Bradford fans to get excited? Your Transfer De...

2025-01-3056 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP17: Let the Process Play Out!Darragh has been under the weather this week but it hasn't stopped Posh making moves in the transfer window. Darragh also discusses the recent 'brand evaluation' at Peterborough United and Phil is on cloud 9 after Bradford's recent run of results! 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... Are Posh set for a new badge? Has social media become more toxic this year? Bradford excel without And...

2025-01-2248 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP16: New Year, New Targets!There's been a lack of Christmas cheer around Posh this festive period as Peterborough only gain 1 point from 4 games but Darragh is determined his side can put things right before the end of the season! 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... Reviewing Posh's difficult Christmas It's been a busy start to the transfer window! Is this the year Bradford finally get promoted? Liverpool drop points agai...

2025-01-0847 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP14: Storm Darragh Hits Back!It's been a tough week for Darragh and Posh fans after 2 defeats and the news that the Everton FA Cup tie is to be played on a Thursday night. Darragh & Phil jumped on a podcast to chat it all through and prove that they don't hide away when life is hard! 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... The FA move Posh's FA Cup tie vs Everton...

2024-12-1139 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP9: Who should be the England manager?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...

2024-10-1657 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP6: Give the Champions League a chance!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!

2024-09-181h 01

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP3: Teething ProblemsThe football season has finally kicked off and it's been a mixed start for Posh and Bradford, 2 defeats for Darragh's Peterborough but it's the players in the treatment room that are the biggest concern! 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... Reaction to Posh's injury concerns How it impacts the transfer window Bradford win at MK Dons Darragh answers your questions! and much more!

2024-08-1559 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S5 EP1: The Summer Preview EpisodeDarragh and Phil are back for a new season and we're kicking off with a catch up on what's been happening in the close season. As usual with Posh... there's lots to talk about on incomings and outgoings in the transfer market! 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... Ins and Outs at Posh What Birmingham's spending means for League 1 Why trialists never get named on the team...

2024-07-2952 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 E27: Bradford Miracle Pending?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... It's Play-Offs for Posh! Bradford take their Play-Off push to the last day Darragh's thoughts on VAR after a controversial week! National League side with FA in FA Cup Replays row! La Liga to play matches abroad! and much more!

2024-04-251h 00

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP26: Civil War Football!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 have an up and down week! – Darragh reacts to the FA Cup announcement – Have Liverpool ran out of steam? – and much more!

2024-04-1957 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 E25: Cup Champions!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 win at Wembley! – Darragh reflects on a wonderful day for Peterborough – A brighter future for Bradford? – Have Liverpool dropped the ball in the title race? – and much more!

2024-04-0954 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 E22: Pitch PerfectPeterborough 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... – Double derby delight for Posh – Bradford have pitch issues... again! – Why Darragh wants to work with the EFL – Championship finances – and much more!

2024-03-0758 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 E20: Pitch Problems!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 disappointing 7 days for Posh – Brilliant Bradford! – How the EFL can help out clubs with pitch problems! – Why Darragh hires Darren Ferguson! – and much more!

2024-02-151h 06

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 E19: EMC (Squared)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 stressful transfer deadline day for Darragh! – Ephron Mason-Clark deal explained! – Jurgen Klopp departure news reaction! – The future Premier League player Posh wanted! – and much more!

2024-02-0756 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP18: Changes i'd Make to FFP!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 gain back-to-back wins – Bradford fans stay away – FFP and the changes Darragh would make! – Ivan Toney is back – All hail Chesterfield! – and much more!

2024-01-261h 00

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP15: Taking Back ControlPeterborough 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... – 4 points so far this Christmas for Posh – Record breaking Bantams – How short are Liverpool of a title winning squad? – Darragh regains majority control of Posh! – The last 12 months of making the deal! – and much more!

2023-12-2858 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP7: A Week is a Long Time in FootballPeterborough 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!

2023-09-2752 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony 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!

2023-09-2058 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP2: Young Guns IgnitePeterborough 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!

2023-08-1155 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S4 EP1: HysteriaPeterborough 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!

2023-07-311h 03

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP29: Football is a Cruel Game!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... – Reaction to the Play-Off defeat! – Plans for the summer! – Why Darragh is proud of Posh – Phil discusses Bradford's defeat! – and much more!

2023-05-241h 22

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP26: DMAC's Right of ReplyPeterborough 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 impressive away wins for Posh! – Darragh responds to the Yellow Block podcast! – Why Posh DO have assets if they need to sell! – Darragh outlines his agenda for Posh! – and much more!

2023-03-221h 08

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP25: Every Week There's Something Else!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... - Another week of answering questions for Darragh! - Posh lose at Sheffield Wednesday - Bradford's winning run continues! - Reaction to Liverpool 7 Manchester United 0! - and much more!

2023-03-0852 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP20: The Story of a Frozen Pitch!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... - What happened with the late postponement on Saturday! - Transfer Window update! - Why Darragh could be premature on his Arsenal prediction! - Are football clubs actually worth £7 billion?! - Would Darragh ever pay a manager's fine? - and much more!

2023-01-2549 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP18: The Return of Darren Ferguson!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 part ways with Grant McCann - Why Darragh decided to bring Darren Ferguson back to Posh - What went wrong this season? - Will Darren stay on after this season? - A tribute to David Gold - and much more!

2023-01-0444 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP17: Addressing Rumours & Poor Form!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's losing streak continues! - An update on Darragh's future at Posh! - Bradford lose again but Phil is optimistic! - Thoughts on the World Cup so far! - An exciting future for the US Men's National Team! - and much more!

2022-12-0758 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP16: Sticks and Stones!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... - The World Cup kicks off but is there too much virtue signalling? - Defeats for Posh and Bradford! - Why Posh are running out of chances! - What's happening at Coventry? - What Darragh thinks of Cristiano Ronaldo's Piers Morgan interview! - and much more!

2022-11-2347 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP15: Being Durable, Ronaldo and the World Cup Preview!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 throw away the points at Exeter! - Why Posh's players need to be more durable! - A wonder goal wins it for Bradford! - What Darragh thinks of Cristiano Ronaldo's Piers Morgan interview! - World Cup Preview - and much more!

2022-11-1652 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP14: Cambridgeshire is Blue!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 win the derby v Cambridge! - Posh's goal for this part of the season! - Could Liverpool be left behind? - Darragh's all time Liverpool Premier League XI - Thoughts on Lionel Messi potentially moving to MLS - and much more!

2022-11-0257 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP13: An Away Win, Eddie Howe and Cristiano Ronaldo!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 win at Oxford and Bradford draw! - Can Newcastle make the top four? - Another setback for Liverpool! - Are Sky worried about losing EFL rights? - Darragh gets misquoted... again! - and much more!

2022-10-2656 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP11: Rebranding and Recruitment with Bradford City CEO Ryan SparksPeterborough 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 'irritating' weekend for Posh! - Ryan Sparks discussing Bradford's defeat to Stockport! - Rebranding a football club! - How a change in the recruitment strategy has helped Bradford! - Darragh on another defeat for Liverpool! - and much more!

2022-10-1258 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP9: The Posh Debate: Terracing, Recruitment and the Future!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 Levi, Bucks and John to debate... - Posh's recent form - The London Road Terrace - Recruitment - Darragh's future at the club - and much more!

2022-09-281h 50

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP8: The Rumour MillPeterborough 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 lose at Bolton! - How they will turn it around! - Bradford beat Steve Evans's Stevenage! - What does Darragh think of Todd Boehly's All Star idea? - Would Posh kick off earlier to save money on energy? - and much more!

2022-09-211h 00

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP6: The Challenges of Football OwnershipPeterborough 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... - Reacting to the Derby defeat! - Why criticism of Darragh is undeserved! - What Bradford need before the deadline! - Is the pressure on Steven Gerrard premature? - Why Alex Neil would have left Sunderland! - and much more!

2022-08-3154 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP5: Posh and Bradford win double!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 winning weekend for Darragh and Phil! - Is Liverpool's title charge over? - How Darragh would turn a non-league club into title challengers! - Was Nigel Pearson right to call out referees? - We need your vote at the FCA's - and much more!

2022-08-2451 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP3: Watching Posh in the Posh Seats!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 record back-to-back wins - Last minute drama for Bradford - An eventful opening day for Bradford! - Darragh's match day routine! - Is it ever ok to overpay for a player? - Are Barcelona too big to fail? - and much more!

2022-08-1057 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP2: Opening Day RecapPeterborough 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 dramatic opening day win for Posh! - The Lionesses make history! - An eventful opening day for Bradford! - Darragh reacts to Sammie Szmodics' move to Blackburn! - and much more!

2022-08-0348 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S3 EP1: 2022/23 Season PreviewPeterborough 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 recaps Posh's pre-season! - How Darragh rates the transfer and loan market this summer! - Why Phil is 'cautiously optimistic' about Bradford this year! - Darragh and Phil's EFL and Premier League predictions! - and much more!

2022-07-291h 02

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony Season Finale: What Happens in Vegas...Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - The Posh board and manager head to Vegas! - Why lower league clubs don't spend money on goalkeepers! - Bradford City's promising start to pre-season! - A league-by-league run down now the season is over! - Darragh's thoughts on the scenes pre-match at the Champions League final! - and much more!

2022-06-011h 05

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP28: The End Is NighPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh relegation: a post mortem - What went wrong across the season? - Planning for next season! - Phil's Mark Hughes analysis plus Darragh's 5 point plan for promotion - How Man City's European success could help Liverpool! - and much more!

2022-04-2756 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP26: Back To RealityPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darragh and Phil return off their holidays! - Posh win at QPR! - How Grant McCann is changing Peterborough United! - Mark Hughes first month in charge at Bradford! - Darragh's thoughts on the Chelsea situation! - and much more!

2022-03-2359 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP25: The Process of Changing the ManagerPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darren departs: How did he tell Darragh that he wanted to leave? - The process of deciding to appoint Gavin McCann! - What are Posh's aims for the rest of the season? - Bradford appoint Mark Hughes! - What will Bradford get with Mark Hughes? - and much more!

2022-02-2848 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP24: A Mad 48 hoursPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darragh defends Darren! - Reaction to 2 defeats! - Why the Reading game will be a big indication for how the season will end! - Bradford sack Derek Adams! - Why Bradford need to believe in their size! - and much more!

2022-02-1653 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 E22: Do or Die with Bradford City CEO Ryan SparksPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks joins us! - Darragh on why it's 'Do or Die' for Posh's season! - Darragh reacts to the on going situation at Derby County! - Ryan Sparks reviews Bradford's season so far! - What happens in the transfer market when you're involved! - and much more!

2022-01-261h 02

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 E21: The Joy of Football with Adrian DurhamPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Talksport presenter and Posh fan Adrian Durham joins us! - Darragh reacts to the weekend defeat to Coventry! - What Adrian thinks of Peterborough's season! - Why Adrian is more philosophical about watching Posh! - Why you need 'thick skin' in his job on Talksport! - Why Leeds fans think he hates the club! - and much more!

2022-01-191h 00

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 E18: Vaccine PassportsPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - A welcome win for Posh - Bradford draw with 10 men - Darragh's thoughts on COVID passes in the EFL - Reaction to the Premier League weekend - Is there actually a transfer list? - and much more!

2021-12-151h 01

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 E17: Another Tough WeekPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Another defeat for Posh - What does Darragh think of the formation changes? - Managing the loan market - Thoughts on the Premier League weekend - Message to Charlie Wyke - and much more!

2021-12-081h 01

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP16: Betting Your Left NutPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darragh updates us on his hectic week - Are some of Posh's players not suited to the Championship? - Reacting to a bizarre post game rant from the Bradford boss - Why fans having a 'golden share' won't work! - How should the transfer levy tax be executed? - and much more!

2021-12-0255 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP14: Naughty NovemberPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh need to remove their 'imposter syndrome' in the Championship - Why Posh need help from the council to build stadium - Bradford face a replay in FA Cup - Why Darragh considers Liverpool not a Premier League challenger - It's sacking season for Premier League and EFL managers - and much more!

2021-11-1051 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP13: Take a Lickin' and Get Kickin'Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Disappointment for Posh in Swansea - Bradford succumb to the 'dark arts' against Forest Green - The problem with Nuno at Spurs - Would Darragh ever sell a player to a rival? - Why don't more football clubs make a profit? - and much more!

2021-11-0355 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP12: A Winning WeekendPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh win twice in a week - Bradford pick up a big win at Swindon - What's going wrong at Man United, Norwich and Burnley? - Which EFL manager really impresses Darragh? - Defending Hull City manager Grant McCann - and much more!

2021-10-271h 07

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP11: A Perfect StormPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh lose late on at Middlesbrough - Darragh reacts to fan criticism - What Darragh expects from Posh in the next month - Advice to the new Newcastle owners - and much more!

2021-10-2043 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP8: Posh's Big Win, Bradford's Missing Link and Derby CountyPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Reflecting on a mixed week for Posh! - Is Phil the Bradford City jinx?! - Did Darragh agree with Mark Noble coming on for a penalty? - Reaction to Derby County in administration! - How to approach a manager after a bad defeat! - and much more!

2021-09-221h 03

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP6: It's Good To Be HomePeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darragh is back in the States! - Phil is back at his spiritual home, Valley Parade! - Reflecting on the Transfer Window - Does good PR help managers get jobs? - Is Darragh right to defend Mel Morris? - and much more!

2021-09-0858 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP5: Transfer Deadline SpecialPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Darragh gives us the inside track on what happens on transfer deadline day - Posh lose to West Brom - Phil bemoans Bradford's defeat at Leyton Orient - Why Darragh thinks Man United brought Ronaldo back - Should potential football club owners need a licence? - and much more!

2021-08-3159 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP4: Football's a Beautiful GamePeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Phil is happy with Bradford's start to the season! - Posh lose but Darragh says 'trust the process'! - Darragh isn't finished in the transfer market! - Liverpool, Arsenal, Harry Kane and more Premier League reaction! - Which were Darragh's best transfer deals? - and much more!

2021-08-2556 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP3: Late Late DramaPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh beat 'Wayne Rooney's Derby'! - Bradford also win late on at their first match back at home with fans! - Premier League opening day reaction - Which teams impressed Darragh in the EFL? - Appointing back room staff for the Championship! - and much more!

2021-08-1858 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP2: Darragh, Phil and Special Guest Ryan Sparks!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks talks about a new era at the club - Darragh looks back at a miserable opening day for Posh! - What attracted Bradford to Derek Adams? - Is Harry Kane right to dig his heels in? - Looking ahead to the new Premier League season! - and much more!

2021-08-111h 05

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony S2 EP1: Football is back!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Football is back! Darragh looks ahead to Championship football with Posh! Pre-season as a football club owner! EFL predictions! Is this the season Bradford escape League 2? Differences in earnings between the leagues! and much more!

2021-08-041h 01

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP54: The Season FinalePeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Contracts, targeting players and preparing for the Championship Would Derek Adams be the right man for Bradford? Ivan Toney is in the Premier League Why Darragh is glad that Posh are out of League 1 next season! Which teams have surprised Darragh this year? How Darragh knew Jonson Clarke-Harris would be a star! and much more!

2021-06-0255 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP53: Posh end on a high, Bradford sack their managers and Derby County face repercussionsPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... Posh end the season on a high Why you should persevere with your formation Bradford have hit the reset button... what next? Which manager does Darragh think will get Bradford out of League 2? Why Derby should not be relegated this season! Will we ever see women managers in the EFL? and much more!

2021-05-1355 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP52: We Are Going Up!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... The Posh are going up! Darragh looks back on a crazy week! That penalty against Lincoln! What needs to be planned for The Championship? What is Darragh looking forward to the most about The Championship? Away from Posh, what does he think of the Manchester United protests? and much more!

2021-05-0541 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony The podcast will return next week!Peterborough United are fighting for promotion right now and Darragh has been focused 100% on doing everything he can to help the promotion push behind the scenes. As a result, we didn’t get to record a podcast this week but, all being well, we’ll be back next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darragh-macanthony/support

2021-04-2800 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP50: The European Super LeaguePeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh push towards promotion - Bradford stutter in the hunt for a Play-Off spot - The European Super League is announced - What does the ESL mean for the rest of football? - Mourinho sacked from Spurs - Should Tottenham fans praise Daniel Levy? - What happens to match streaming next season? - and mu...

2021-04-2149 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP49: Algorithms and PermutationsPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - The season is coming to an exciting end for Posh and Bradford - Grimsby player attacks a teammate - What is the emergency loan system? - How far can Leeds United go? - De Bruyne signs contract without an agent - Is it worth Newcastle fans buying into the club? - Takeovers at Ipswich and...

2021-04-1443 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP48: Easter Results, Vaccine Passports, Agent Fees and more!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Peterborough still in 2nd place after the Easter weekend - Bradford creep closer to the Play-Offs - Should fans need a vaccine passport to enter stadiums? - Crazy results are back in the Premier League - Everton have the green light to move into a new stadium - The Championship receive MetLife loan - Agent fe...

2021-04-0743 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP47: Seven HeavenPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Peterborough hit seven against Accrington - Bradford are back to winning ways - Salford replace Richie Wellens with Gary Bowyer - Should clubs only be allowed 2 managers a season? - What now for the Republic of Ireland national team? - Players making political statements - What happens to Posh's London Road stand if they're pr...

2021-03-3134 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP46: Reacting to SetbacksPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Reacting to bad results - Peterborough season tickets - League 1 managerial changes - New investment for FSG - Manchester United's new shirt sponsor - Manchester City remove seats for new advertising boards - Sunderland - Manager and player release clauses. - and much more! Follow Darragh at @DMAC102...

2021-03-2439 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP45: Some Things Should Stay Behind Closed DoorsPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Returning home - Chris Wilder - A couple of bad results - The Glazers - Yo-Yo Clubs - Playing the kids - Should Palace stick with Hodgson? - Injuries and insurance - And much more... Follow Darragh at @DMAC102 Follow Phil at @pideson

2021-03-1738 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP44: Darren Moore, Marcus Evans, FAI, and More...!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Watching live sport - Manager merry-go-round - Marcus Evans selling up - £3.5M losses for Posh - Rangers & Stevie G - Advice for the FAI - Chairman in the dugout - and much more... Follow Darragh at @DMAC102 Follow Phil at @pideson Send any qu...

2021-03-1052 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP42: The RoadmapPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - League tables - Bradford's play-off push? - COVID keepers - Making friends and influencing people - Thierry Henry / Jonathan Woodgate - EFL government loan - Reopening roadmap - Offering new contracts - Ivan Toney - Ryan Lowe - Subbing the sub - and much more...

2021-02-2448 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP41: Salary Cap, Ryan Sparks Interview, and Much More!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and co-host Philip Ideson are joined by Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks to give insights on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Jürgen Klopp - Up and coming Managers - Taking a knee - Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks - First 80 days in office - Removal of the salary cap - Fixture pile-up - 4G pitches - Recruitment policy - Placing...

2021-02-171h 26

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP40: A Deep Dive into the Finances of an EFL Club (Part 2)Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - GOAT's - FSG & The End of an Era at Liverpool? - Transparency in reporting club financials - Appropriate debt loads - Sources of finance for football clubs - Investment tradeoffs - Valuing a football club - 2021/22 season tickets - Ground ownership - Using a Director o...

2021-02-1041 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP39: The January Transfer WindowPeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Recovering from a poor performance - (Lack of) transfer window dealings - An abundance of number 10s - Jose has a point to prove - Player fines - Players catching COVID - Messi's contract - Marcus Maddison's career - Undisclosed fees - and much more...

2021-02-0349 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP38: The Good, Bad & Ugly of Agents, Billion Dollar Leeds, Lampard, and More!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - A bad week for Liverpool - Newcastle heading for relegation? - Frank Lampard not good enough - Mick McCarthy back - What makes a good (and bad) agent - Leeds 49ers - Pitch angst - Scouting Australian football - L1/L2 TV exposure - Jim Gannon...

2021-01-2756 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP37: Back Up Keepers, Goal Celebrations, Becoming a Scout, and Much More!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Man City for the title? - Siriki Dembele transfer request update - Bradford City's transfer business - Goal celebrations and virtue signaling - Wayne Rooney - Max Watters from Free to £1M in 3 months - Wigan's struggles to find a buyer - The cost of sacking a manager - and much more...

2021-01-2057 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP36: Accrington, Burnley, Sheffield Wednesday, and More!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Refereeing performances - Can Accrington maintain their run into the playoffs? - Is the FA Cup being devalued? - Why do most transfer window deals get done close to the deadline. - The financing behind Burnley's purchase - The US political situation - Sheffield Wednesday hiring and firing Tony Pulis - VAR ...

2021-01-1355 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP35: Transfer Requests, Circuit Breakers, and much morePeterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Responding to a transfer request - Lockdowns and circuit breakers - Preparing for the January transfer window - The economics of selling a 13-year-old. - Jack Byrne - Promotion and relegation in the MLS - and much more... Follow Darragh at @DMAC102 Follow Phil at @pideson Send a...

2021-01-0651 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP33: A Deep Dive into the Finances of an EFL Club (Part 1)Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - COVID outbreak at Peterborough - From Tier 2 to Tier 4 - Bantams start winning - Liverpool's title to lose - Deep dive into the typical income and expenditure of an EFL club - Plus much more... Follow Darragh at @DMAC102 Follow Phil at @pideson Send any questions you want to...

2020-12-231h 08

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP32: You're Fired!Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this weeks episode... Great to have fans back + insight on all the safety measures, "hoops to jump through" How to deal with young footballers Academy sides playing "real football" in the EFL Trophy Sackings at Barrow and Bradford Showing confidence, play the game Appointment of Trevor Birch as CEO of the EFL. A nice tribute and RIP to former Liverpool manager Gerrard Houllier Epic rant from Darragh! Frustration...

2020-12-1656 min

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony EP12: The Salary CapPeterborough 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: Evolving the podcast. The salary cap - the latest proposals, and what they would mean for League 1 and League 2 teams. Getting back to training and looking forward to football again. Planning for getting supporters back in the stadium. Darragh's League 1 19/20 team of the year. The impact of Coronavirus on Peterborough United's new stadium plans. To submit a question for a future pod, email contact@hardtruthfootball.com

2020-07-221h 01