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The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

By: Darragh MacAnthony
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Summary

 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”Darragh MacAnthony Football (American)
Episodes
  • S6 EP26: I need to hold my hands up...

    S6 EP26: I need to hold my hands up...
    May 1 2026

    As he head into the final game of the season, Posh and Bradford's emotions couldn't be more different... Posh are happy for the season to be over whereas Bradford want it to continue.


    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's honest appraisal on Posh's season

    - Darragh's thoughts on Posh's underperforming players

    - Can Bradford win the playoffs?

    - What Rochdale did wrong against York

    - and much more!
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    44 mins
  • S6 EP25: The Ludicrous Football Finances!

    S6 EP25: The Ludicrous Football Finances!
    Apr 15 2026

    After a month away, Darragh and Phil have a lot to catch up on as we head into the final weeks of the season... can Bradford get over the line in the playoffs? How are Posh already planning for next season? - also, we take a look into the 'ludicrous' EFL club finances!


    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:

    - Posh want a winning end to the season!

    - Can Bradford go through the playoffs?

    - The ludicrous EFL club finances!

    - Will Darragh be proved right with his Premier League prediction?!

    - and much more!
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    52 mins
  • S6 EP24: The Ins and Outs of Player Contracts

    S6 EP24: The Ins and Outs of Player Contracts
    Mar 19 2026

    It's been a while... but Darragh and Phil are back with a new episode that covers the last month for Posh & Bradford, plus Darragh breaks down player contracts, especially young players who come through the academy.


    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:

    - Five star Posh beat Rotherham

    - Has Darragh given up hope on a Posh promotion

    - Why can't Bradford play well away from home?

    - How to protect your younger players from Premier League eyes!

    - and much more!
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    57 mins
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If your interested in how a forward thinking club operates this is a great listen. I find the honesty and openness refreshing as well as the willingness to talk about things which could be considered 'inside knowledge'. A fascinating podcast, the only downside is waiting for the next episode. Please keep up the great work

interesting and insightful

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