The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

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

November 13, 2024S5 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 Premier League!

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...
Respect for Remembrance Day

Has the government's budget disrupted football?

Posh beat Cambridge 6-1

Why do Brighton keep getting it right?

Messi and Miami are eliminated in MLS

and much more!
55 min
November 06, 2024S5 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 analyse Manchester United's new manager and Real Madrid boycotting the Ballon D'or!

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 win despite 'ghost goal'

Bradford also through to FA Cup Round 2

Clubs miss out on lucrative FA Cup replays

Manchester United hire Ruben Amorim

Does football have a responsibility to help players who are addicts?

and much more!
56 min
October 30, 2024S5 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 do INEOS take the club from here? It's another packed 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...
Manchester United sack Erik Ten Hag

Posh lose thanks to a goal in extra added time

Why Posh fans should still be optimistic this season

Bradford have a mixed week but are on the up

How much does a manager get paid off when sacked?

and much more!
57 min
October 16, 2024S5 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!

Are Sky Sports getting it wrong with their pundits?

and much more!
58 min
October 01, 2024S5 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 actually care about the Club World Cup?

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...
Welsh EFL clubs want to play in Europe

Posh have an eventful weekend in Birmingham

What's happening at Manchester United?

Does anyone care about the Club World Cup?

Where is 'soccer' currently in the US?

and much more!
56 min
September 24, 2024S5 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? Plenty to discuss on this 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...
AFC Wimbledon pitch nightmares

Premier League players threaten to strike!

Posh beat Bristol Rovers but should fans lay off players?

Man City v Arsenal fallout!

What can English football learn from the NFL?

and much more!
1 hr 5 min
September 18, 2024S5 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!
1 hr 2 min
September 04, 2024S5 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 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...
What went on at Posh on Deadline Day?

How to make a bid for a player

Leicester City escape PSR punishment!

Salah not offered new Liverpool deal!

What does Darragh look for in a non-league player?

and much more!
1 hr 2 min
August 21, 2024S5 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 ons into their yearly budget? Peterborough might have to after another former player moves to the Premier League!

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 wins are important to get players on side

How much is it to set up goal line technology

Sammie Szmodics signs for Ipswich

Ivan Toney linked with Saudi

Budgets, player valuations and cash flows explained

and much more!
1 hr 1 min
August 14, 2024S5 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 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!
1 hr

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

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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.