The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony

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. 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 “The Hard Truth” Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darragh-macanthony/support

  • 24 minutes 5 seconds
    S5 EP15: A Posh/Bradford win double for Christmas! 🎄

    It's been an improved week for both Peterborough United and Bradford City as both teams win in the league and cup... however, it's much different for Pep Guardiola as Manchester City lose again!


    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 twice in a week in league and cup
    • How Posh players rallied around James Dornelly
    • Bradford win to edge closer to the play-offs
    • Will Pep eventually embrace Man City's poor run?
    • It's sacking season in the Premier League and EFL!
    • and much more!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    19 December 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 30 seconds
    S5 EP14: Storm Darragh Hits Back!

    It's been a tough week for Darragh and Posh fans after 2 defeats and the news that the Everton FA Cup tie is to be played on a Thursday night. Darragh & Phil jumped on a podcast to chat it all through and prove that they don't hide away when life is hard!


    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 FA move Posh's FA Cup tie vs Everton to a Thursday!
    • How will this damage Posh's income?
    • Posh lose at home to Burton... and lose Poku until next year!
    • Northampton win the derby, where do Posh go from here?
    • Darragh tells fans to leave the manager and players alone!
    • and much more!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    10 December 2024, 11:50 pm
  • 55 minutes 27 seconds
    S5 EP 13: Arne Slot's Midas Touch!

    Ticket prices have been on everyone's lips this week but what does an actual football club owner think?! Darragh and Phil are back to chat about the big football topics!


    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...

    • Ticket Price hike
    • Posh draw Everton in the cup?
    • How will Ruud Van Nistelrooy do at Leicester?
    • and much more!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    4 December 2024, 1:07 am
  • 54 minutes 12 seconds
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    13 November 2024, 12:19 am
  • 55 minutes 44 seconds
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    6 November 2024, 12:25 am
  • 56 minutes 39 seconds
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    30 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 57 minutes 40 seconds
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    16 October 2024, 12:00 am
  • 55 minutes 34 seconds
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    1 October 2024, 11:14 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    24 September 2024, 11:04 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    18 September 2024, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    S5 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!
    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darragh-macanthony/support
    4 September 2024, 11:32 pm
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