• 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!
    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
    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
  • S6 EP23: Pecked By The Chickens!
    Feb 20 2026

    Bradford were the winners of The Hard Truth Derby but there's no gloating on this podcast... Darragh & Phil discuss contrasting results in the last week for Posh & City - they also ask the questions... why can't professional footballers beat the first man at corners?!


    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:

    - Bradford beat Posh

    - The state of EFL Pitches

    - Will Darragh's Man City title predictions come true

    - Why can't corners beat the first man?

    - Weak minded modern players

    - and much more!

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    39 mins
  • S6 EP22: Should The EFL expand the play-offs?
    Feb 12 2026

    Twas the night before The Hard Truth Derby... and despite contrasting form BOTH Darragh and Phil are making their excuses before the big game. Elsewhere, Darragh has some advice for Arne Slot and shares his thoughts on the EFL proposals to increase the amount of Play-Off spots.


    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 hit Wigan for 6

    - Would Phil be happy if Bradford finished 6th?

    - Spurs sack Thomas Frank

    - Darragh's advice to Arne Slot

    - Would the Championship having 6 play-off spots be good?

    - and much more!

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    54 mins
  • S6 E21: The Transfer Window Debrief!
    Feb 4 2026

    The January transfer window is done and it's "hi ho silver" towards the end of the season but will a quiet window be beneficial for Posh and their youngsters... although Bradford are hoping a busy January will mean success in May!


    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:

    - Why Posh had a quiet transfer window!

    - Bradford ditch some of the promotion team!

    - Has football ditched strikers?

    - Did Derby County make the signing of the window?

    - and much more!

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    1 hr
  • S06 E20: Pride in Defeat
    Jan 21 2026

    A podcast after 2 defeats but Phil is feeling more positive than Darragh after Bradford's brave show against Cardiff. Posh's rise up the table is halted but Darragh is eager to see the response... but he's far less eager to see Oliver Glasner get his way in his saga at Crystal Palace!


    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 are bullied by Plymouth

    - Bradford take pride in defeat

    - Why you shouldn't write off a loan player

    - Thoughts on Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace

    - and much more!

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    43 mins
  • S06 E19: This time next year...!
    Jan 8 2026

    The busy Christmas period is done and dusted with some good results for Posh and Bradford... and lots to be encouraged about - but will 2026 be a big year or are we waiting until 2027?!


    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 looks back at a busy Christmas

    - What can Posh do next season?!

    - Bradford begin the chase of Lincoln!

    - Darragh's thoughts on Chelsea & Man United sacking managers

    - and much more!

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    58 mins