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

- Why you should NEVER judge results in pre-season

- Are Bradford ready for League 1?

- Should promoted clubs be loyal to their players?

- and much more!

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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 insight into how pre-season has started - especially as Posh have already made their first signing!

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...

Why you will have to overpay in May!

Are MK Dons pushing the prices up?

Can AI work in football recruitment?

Should Bradford be looking higher than 5th bottom?

and much more!

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 a car park in LA as he basks in the glory of Bradford's last minute win to gain promotion.

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...

Bradford are promoted!

What will League 1 look like for Bradford City?

Time to look forward for Posh!

What are Posh's plans for the summer?

and much more!

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 find out some of Posh's plans for summer!

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...

Can Bradford FINALLY get a promotion from League 2?

Who were the big winners at the EFL Awards

How to deal with parents of kids you've signed to the Youth Team?

Liverpool are finally champions

and much more!

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 season

The 3 things that Darragh wants in his team

Bradford drop more points but remain in top 3

Liverpool are 'almost' champions

and much more!

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 odds

Bradford lose 5-4 in an eventful game at Swindon

Mo Salah signs his new deal at Liverpool

and much more!

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 get their promotion hunt back on track and Darragh goes into detail about managing cash flow across the year.

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 lose to Northampton and Birmingham

Can Posh upset the odds at Wembley?

Bradford are top of the league!

How to manage a club's cash flow in summer

and much more!

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 their annual financial reports and we've had plenty of questions for Darragh from the listeners!

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...

Exciting Posh are back!

Have Bradford hit the wall?

Club's release their financial reports but what do they mean?

Why do owners do the multi club ownership model?

and much more!

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 record crowd in Yorkshire. Time to strap yourselves in for a very positive episode of The Hard Truth!

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 back!

Bradford smash in-form Colchester

First look at Thomas Tuchel's England

USA finally introduce promotion and relegation

and much more!

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 Cup

Do Liverpool need a rebuild?

Posh win the derby in Cambridge

What does Darragh think of Jim Ratcliffe's interview?

and much more!