The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

The January transfer window is done and it's "hi ho silver" towards the end of the season but will a quiet window be beneficial for Posh and their youngsters... although Bradford are hoping a busy January will mean success in May!

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:

- Why Posh had a quiet transfer window!

- Bradford ditch some of the promotion team!

- Has football ditched strikers?

- Did Derby County make the signing of the window?

- and much more!

A 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

- Bradford take pride in defeat

- Why you shouldn't write off a loan player

- Thoughts on Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace

- and much more!

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 Lincoln!

- Darragh's thoughts on Chelsea & Man United sacking managers

- and much more!

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

- Bradford stall but are still in the top 3

- What Darragh thought of the Mo Salah saga

- and much more!

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.

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With Posh winning again and Bradford sat in 2nd, Darragh turns his attention to Liverpool and their problems on the pitch... is it time for a change and does Arne Slot need to think of a plan b?

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 beat top of the table Stockport!

- Bradford draw at Bolton with 5k away fans!

- Liverpool lose again... what needs to change?

- Update on the proposal for a more sustainable League One!

- and much more!

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 Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.

On this episode:

- Has Darragh gone 'soft'?

- Have the last 10 years been successful for Peterborough?

- Darragh defends Barry Fry!

- Where is Posh's natural place in the football pyramid?

- and much more!

Posh beat top 6 Wimbledon 5-0 and Bradford lose their home record against Burton... it's just another chaotic weekend in League One! Darragh & Phil go through the leagues and dissect how things stand going into the international break.

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 hit 5 against Play-Off chasing Wimbledon

- Is Phil worried about Bradford's form?

- 'Bad' Liverpool lose at Man City

- Where are clubs at with their January transfer window moves?

- and much more!

You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Posh appoint Luke Williams as their new manager and kick off with a win in the FA Cup, Bradford controversially fall in Round 1 and are Liverpool back?!

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 hire Luke Williams

- Darragh hits back at 'other' podcasts

- A rogue whistle costs Bradford in the cup

- Do lower league clubs take out player insurance?

- and much more!

You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

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

- The future of the EFL

- Why the EFL should follow a US sport model

- and much more!

You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'