The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
By Darragh MacAnthony
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being βThe Hard Truthβ
The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthonySep 05, 2022
S4 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 podcastΒ ποΈβ½π’
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!
S4 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 podcastΒ ποΈβ½π’
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!
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 podcastΒ ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh have an up and down week!
β Darragh reacts to the FA Cup announcement
β Have Liverpool ran out of steam?
β and much more!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh win at Wembley!
β Darragh reflects on a wonderful day for Peterborough
β A brighter future for Bradford?
β Have Liverpool dropped the ball in the title race?
β and much more!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh suffer unlucky defeat to Pompey
β Why are rival fans having a pop at Posh supporter numbers?
β What is going on at Bradford City?
β The government announce football regulator
β and much more!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh beat Stevenage on Sky
β How Posh fans have been the best in 20 years!
β Thoughts on the Premier League/EFL funding row!
β Are Wycombe in the wrong for buying Reading's training ground?
β and much more!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Double derby delight for Posh
β Bradford have pitch issues... again!
β Why Darragh wants to work with the EFL
β Championship finances
β and much more!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh are on their way to Wembley!
β Bradford cruelly miss out on their Wembley appearance!
β Ho Posh bounced back from 4 defeats in a row!
β The Dan Ashworth saga!
β and much more!
S4 E20: Pitch Problems!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β A disappointing 7 days for Posh
β Brilliant Bradford!
β How the EFL can help out clubs with pitch problems!
β Why Darragh hires Darren Ferguson!
β and much more!
S4 E19: EMC (Squared)
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β A stressful transfer deadline day for Darragh!
β Ephron Mason-Clark deal explained!
β Jurgen Klopp departure news reaction!
β The future Premier League player Posh wanted!
β and much more!
S4 EP18: Changes i'd Make to FFP!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh gain back-to-back wins
β Bradford fans stay away
β FFP and the changes Darragh would make!
β Ivan Toney is back
β All hail Chesterfield!
β and much more!
S4 EP17: Just Get The Butler!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh kids continue to be all right!
β Bradford sell their goalkeeper!
β Update on Jonson Clarke-Harris
β What is going on at Reading?
β Sell on clauses explained!
β and much more!
S4 EP16: Shining For The Cameras
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh beat Derby in front of the Sky cameras!
β Bradford's unbeaten run comes to an end.
β Parent clubs bringing loan players back mid season.
β A competitive Premier League this year
β An update on the January window at Posh
β and much more!
S4 EP15: Taking Back Control
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β 4 points so far this Christmas for Posh
β Record breaking Bantams
β How short are Liverpool of a title winning squad?
β Darragh regains majority control of Posh!
β The last 12 months of making the deal!
β and much more!
S4 EP14: A Joy to Watch!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh progress in EFL Trophy and beat Oxford in the league
β Why Posh are a joy to watch this season
β Does having u21s in the EFL Trophy actually help them?
β Why Premier League clubs need to decide on Ronnie Edwards
β Would former players suit owning football clubs?
β and much more!
S4 EP13: Manager Ethics!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh progress in the FA Cup
β Why the FA Cup should be seeded!
β Should football introduce a sin bin?
β Why England SHOULD win the Euros
β The clauses in manager contracts
β and much more!
S4 EP12: A Results Business!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β We are now an award winning podcast!
β Posh score goals... official!
β Bradford get their first win under the new boss!
β Are points deductions the right way?
β What next for the Republic of Ireland national team?
β and much more!
S4 E11: A Win For The Fans!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β A 5 star performance from Posh in the derby
β New manager but Bradford's poor form continues
β Thoughts on Bradford hiring Graham Alexander
β Why there's no managers been sacked in the Premier League
β Do early kick offs actually influence preparation?
β and much more!
S4 E10: Sticking To Your Principles!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Two wins on the road for Posh
β Bradford's search for a new boss continues
β The factors that go into appointing a new manager
β How EFL clubs should be compensated for no FA Cup replays!
β What the EFL can learn from American Football!
β and much more!
S4 EP9: Owners vs. Managers
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Points dropped at home, but it could have been worse
β A cup tie atmosphere at Valley Parade
β A public fallout at Accrington Stanley
β Should the 3pm blackout be consigned to history?
β Play-offs MLS style
β and much more!
S4 EP8: Sackings, Gems, VAR, and More...
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Mark Hughes gets the sack - what next?
β A positive start continues for Posh
β Signing young gems
β The Raya vs. Ramsdale debate
β Should international refs come to England?
β and much more!
S4 EP7: A Week is a Long Time in Football
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β An unbeaten week for Posh
β Bradford are back with a bang
β The stats Darragh looks at when signing players
β Which Premier League clubs need βstrikersβ
β Thoughts on the Southend and Scunthorpe situations
β and much more!
S4 EP6: Promotion Isn't Won in September! (For 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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Why NOW is the time to 'settle down'
β What's going wrong at Bradford?
β Darragh's thoughts on the Sancho/Ten Hag spat!
β Do agents have responsibility for their players?
β and much more!
S4 EP5: Deadline Day Chaos!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode... we're joined by Posh's Head of Football Operations Liz Elsom.
β The truth behind the failed Jonson Clarke-Harris transfer
β Liz tells us what really happens during a football transfer
β Ronnie Edwards' future
β How headlines hurt Posh
β and much more!
S4 EP4: Playing the Right Way
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Taking the loss
β Hughes in or out?
β Ivan Toney's new agent
β Is Messi's impact good or bad for the MLS?
β Where next for Mason Greenwood?
β and much more!
S4 EP3: Setbacks Create Comebacks
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh are 3 wins from 3 in League 1
β A positive week for Bradford!
β What's happening at Liverpool?
β Why Leeds have messed up in their transfer policy!
β and much more!
S4 EP2: Young Guns Ignite
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Darragh's pride in Posh's young guns
β A mixed start for Bradford
β Should Harry Kane go to Germany?
β MoisΓ©s Caicedo and Brighton's recruitment engine
β and much more!
S4 EP1: Hysteria
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's opening episode of the season...
β Darragh chats about his week on Talksport!
β What really is the deal article about Posh's finances!
β A "really enjoyable" pre-season at Posh!
β Where does Phil think Bradford will finish in League 2?
β and much more!
S3 EP29: Football is a Cruel Game!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Reaction to the Play-Off defeat!
β Plans for the summer!
β Why Darragh is proud of Posh
β Phil discusses Bradford's defeat!
β and much more!
S3 EP28: The Chase is On!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β A double winning Easter weekend for Posh!
β Bradford edge closer to automatics!
β Why more money should go to team's who produce talent!
β An update on London Road!
β and much more!
S3 EP27: The Truth About The Ivan Toney 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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Posh edge closer to the Play-Offs!
β How do agents deal with a disgruntled player?
β The real add ons in the Ivan Toney deal!
β Do managers actually send in CVs?
β and much more!
S3 EP26: DMAC's Right of Reply
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
β Two impressive away wins for Posh!
β Darragh responds to the Yellow Block podcast!
β Why Posh DO have assets if they need to sell!
β Darragh outlines his agenda for Posh!
β and much more!
S3 EP25: Every Week There's Something Else!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Another week of answering questions for Darragh!
- Posh lose at Sheffield Wednesday
- Bradford's winning run continues!
- Reaction to Liverpool 7 Manchester United 0!
- and much more!
S3 EP24: What a Good Manager Can Do!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh record big win against promotion chasing Plymouth!
- 4000 Bradford fans see a win at Doncaster!
- Thoughts on the government regulations!
- How the EFL should structure the next TV deal!
- and much more!
S3 EP23: Do Your Job!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh suffer heavy home defeat to Bolton Wanderers!
- Why the experienced players need to stand up and be counted!
- Huge win for Bradford at Stevenage!
- Benefits of loaning out players to lower league!
- and much more!
S3 EP22: Signs of Belief!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Another win for Posh!
- Are Chelsea actually being smart with their transfers?
- What is going on with Manchester City?!
- The dangers of condemning accused players before they're found guilty!
- and much more!
S3 EP21: Champagne Football
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh beat Pompey!
- Transfer Deadline Day!
- Why the EFL needs to reassess the loan structure!
- Why Chelsea will become a force again!
- Should Wrexham ditch the FA Cup run?
- and much more!
S3 EP20: The Story of a Frozen Pitch!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- What happened with the late postponement on Saturday!
- Transfer Window update!
- Why Darragh could be premature on his Arsenal prediction!
- Are football clubs actually worth Β£7 billion?!
- Would Darragh ever pay a manager's fine?
- and much more!
S3 EP19: Catching Up After The Break!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Transfer Window update
- FA Cup 3rd round reaction
- World Cup debrief!
- Do Bradford City fans have unrealistic expectations?
- Who was better... Maradona or Messi?
- and much more!
S3 EP18: The Return of Darren Ferguson!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh part ways with Grant McCann
- Why Darragh decided to bring Darren Ferguson back to Posh
- What went wrong this season?
- Will Darren stay on after this season?
- A tribute to David Gold
- and much more!
S3 EP17: Addressing Rumours & Poor Form!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh's losing streak continues!
- An update on Darragh's future at Posh!
- Bradford lose again but Phil is optimistic!Β
- Thoughts on the World Cup so far!
- An exciting future for the US Men's National Team!
- and much more!
S3 EP16: Sticks and Stones!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- The World Cup kicks off but is there too much virtue signalling?
- Defeats for Posh and Bradford!
- Why Posh are running out of chances!
- What's happening at Coventry?
- What Darragh thinks of Cristiano Ronaldo's Piers Morgan interview!
- and much more!
S3 EP15: Being Durable, Ronaldo and the World Cup Preview!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh throw away the points at Exeter!
- Why Posh's players need to be more durable!
- A wonder goal wins it for Bradford!
- What Darragh thinks of Cristiano Ronaldo's Piers Morgan interview!
- World Cup Preview
- and much more!
S3 EP14: Cambridgeshire is Blue!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh win the derby v Cambridge!
- Posh's goal for this part of the season!
- Could Liverpool be left behind?
- Darragh's all time Liverpool Premier League XI
- Thoughts on Lionel Messi potentially moving to MLS
- and much more!
S3 EP13: An Away Win, Eddie Howe and Cristiano Ronaldo!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh win at Oxford and Bradford draw!
- Can Newcastle make the top four?
- Another setback for Liverpool!
- Are Sky worried about losing EFL rights?
- Darragh gets misquoted... again!
- and much more!
S3 EP12: Klopp, Wrexham and The 3pm Blackout!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Reaction to Posh's defeat at Wycombe!
- Bradford beat Salford!
- Are Liverpool back?
- Why clubs shouldn't tweet 'banter' before a match!
- Thoughts on ending the 3pm blackout!
- and much more!
S3 EP11: Rebranding and Recruitment with Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- An 'irritating' weekend for Posh!
- Ryan Sparks discussing Bradford's defeat to Stockport!
- Rebranding a football club!
- How a change in the recruitment strategy has helped Bradford!
- Darragh on another defeat for Liverpool!
- and much more!
S3 EP10: Posh Win, Liverpool in Trouble and Managerial Changes!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh win again!
- Bradford's fine run continues!
- Are Liverpool in trouble?
- Reaction to even more managerial changes across the leagues!
- Your questions answered!
- and much more!
S3 EP9: The Posh Debate: Terracing, Recruitment and the Future!
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode we're joined by Levi, Bucks and John to debate...
- Posh's recent form
- The London Road Terrace
- Recruitment
- Darragh's future at the club
- and much more!
S3 EP8: The Rumour Mill
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 ποΈβ½π’
On this week's episode...
- Posh lose at Bolton!
- How they will turn it around!
- Bradford beat Steve Evans's Stevenage!
- What does Darragh think of Todd Boehly's All Star idea?
- Would Posh kick off earlier to save money on energy?
- and much more!