The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
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The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with 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, no...
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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 f...
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 credi...
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....
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 s...
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...
S6 EP05: The Hard Truth Derby Debrief
The 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 enjo...
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...
S6 EP03: This Ain't Last Year!
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football...
S6 EP02: Opinions, Pundits and Predictions!
It's the eve of a brand new EFL season and there's lots to discuss in the world of Peterborough United! Darragh and Phil chat about pundits tipping th...
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 Peterboro...
S5 EP30: The Grand Finale!
It's that time of year, domestic football is over and the guys are reflecting on another season... however, as it's June they can also give us an insi...
S5 EP29: The Hard Work Starts Now!
Bradford have done it! The Hard Truth Derby is booked in for next week and it's time for Posh to look ahead to a busy summer. Phil joins us live from...
S5 E28: Will the Football Gods smile on Bradford?
It's the final stretch in the EFL season but who are the winners and losers? Darragh and Phil read through the big winners at the EFL Awards and we fi...
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... how...
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 d...
S5 EP25: The Bumpy Road to Wembley
Posh are on the road to Wembley but it's been a very bumpy one with 2 defeats in a week, including against local rivals Northampton. Bradford win to g...
S5 EP24: Listener Q&As and Football Finances Explained!
A bumper episode of The Hard Truth after an exciting few games on the pitch for Posh. It's also been a busy week off the pitch with club's releasing t...
S5 EP23: The Mighty Bradford and The Comeback Kids!
What a birthday weekend for Darragh... and impressive 3-0 win for Posh against Charlton and then seeing that Phil's Bradford won 4-1 in front of a rec...
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 ex...
S5 EP21: Dubai, Dominations & A Disney Blockbuster!
It's been a week of dreams that could be found in a Disney movie for Darragh and potential excitement for Phil. Posh are heading back to Wembley and B...
S5 EP20: The Glory of Bradford's run!
It's a Posh/Bradford win double... but it's time to celebrate the incredible won that Phil's City have been on that has put them on the cusp of the Le...
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 d...
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 nothin...
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...
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 si...
S5 EP15: A Posh/Bradford win double for Christmas! 🎄
It's been an improved week for both Peterborough United and Bradford City as both teams win in the league and cup... however, it's much different for...
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...
S5 EP 13: Arne Slot's Midas Touch!
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 b...
S5 EP 12: Are the government punishing football?
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 P...
S5 EP 11: The Ghost Goal!
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...
S5 EP 10: Stoppage Time, Referees and Erik Ten Hag!
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 d...
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...
S5 EP8: The Dark Arts of Football
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 a...
S5 EP7: Should fans make sacrifices for success?
What would Darragh do if we was in AFC Wimbledon's situation... and what's his thoughts on Premier League players threatening to strike over workload?...
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 g...
S5 EP5: How to Make a Transfer Bid!
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 Cha...
S5 EP4: The Cash Flows of a Football Club
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 on...
S5 EP3: Teething Problems
The 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 player...
S5 EP2: The 2024/25 Season Preview!
The time for talking is over and the new EFL season is just days away... we take a deep dive into Posh and Bradford's summers as well as previewing th...
S5 EP1: The Summer Preview Episode
Darragh 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... t...