The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

By Darragh MacAnthonySports Football

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

August 07, 2024S5 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 the top 4 leagues!

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 time for talking is over

Posh's summer transfers

A new contract for a Posh star!

Can Bradford finally get promoted?

The Top 4 leagues previewed!

and much more!
59 min
July 29, 2024S5 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... 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 teamsheet!

Why Darragh wants to buy a USL club!

and much more!
53 min
May 16, 2024S4 EP28: Season Finale
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 another year in League 1 for Posh

The Planning starts now for 2024/25

The problems that Liverpool now face!

What is the percentage odds of your team going up?

and much more!
1 hr 13 min
April 24, 2024S4 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!
1 hr 1 min
April 19, 2024 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!
58 min
April 08, 2024 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!
55 min
March 21, 2024 S4 E24: How to solve a problem like 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...
– Posh suffer unlucky defeat to Pompey
– Why are rival fans having a pop at Posh supporter numbers?
– What is going on at Bradford City?
– The government announce football regulator
– and much more!
58 min
March 15, 2024 S4 E23: Deal or No Deal
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 beat Stevenage on Sky
– How Posh fans have been the best in 20 years!
– Thoughts on the Premier League/EFL funding row!
– Are Wycombe in the wrong for buying Reading's training ground?
– and much more!
1 hr 2 min
March 07, 2024 S4 E22: Pitch Perfect
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...
– Double derby delight for Posh
– Bradford have pitch issues... again!
– Why Darragh wants to work with the EFL
– Championship finances
– and much more!
59 min
February 23, 2024 S4 E21: The Agony and Ecstasy!
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 are on their way to Wembley!
– Bradford cruelly miss out on their Wembley appearance!
– Ho Posh bounced back from 4 defeats in a row!
– The Dan Ashworth saga!
– and much more!
42 min

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.