The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

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!

It's Christmas Eve and there's plenty of reasons to get in the festive spirit for Darragh has Posh win 3 in a row, Phil is cautiously optimistic about Bradford and they also do a rundown of the latest goings on in the EFL!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 have a productive December on the pitch!- How Luke Williams has impressed Darragh- Bradford stall but are still in the top 3- What Darragh thought of the Mo Salah saga- and much more!

Football fans know that a week is a long time in the sport... so just imagine how football club owners feel?! Posh lose 3 in a row and their defence of the EFL Trophy ends at Swindon. Darragh MacAnthony is here when they win and is ready for another episode despite the defeats.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:- - - - - and much more!

With Posh winning again and Bradford sat in 2nd, Darragh turns his attention to Liverpool and their problems on the pitch... is it time for a change and does Arne Slot need to think of a plan b?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 beat top of the table Stockport!- Bradford draw at Bolton with 5k away fans!- Liverpool lose again... what needs to change?- Update on the proposal for a more sustainable League One!- and much more!

After months of going back and forth at each other the time has FINALLY come for Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Peterborough fan podcast 'Up The Poshcast' to join up on The Hard Truth and have a debate about the last few years on and off the pitch... could any football supporter have done what Darragh has at Posh? - And are Ashley, Charlie and John just 'gob******' like Darragh claims?!Strap yourself in for an explosive episode! 🤯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:- Has Darragh gone 'soft'?- Have the last 10 years been successful for Peterborough?- Darragh defends Barry Fry!- Where is Posh's natural place in the football pyramid?- and much more!

Posh beat top 6 Wimbledon 5-0 and Bradford lose their home record against Burton... it's just another chaotic weekend in League One! Darragh & Phil go through the leagues and dissect how things stand going into the international break.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 5 against Play-Off chasing Wimbledon- Is Phil worried about Bradford's form?- 'Bad' Liverpool lose at Man City- Where are clubs at with their January transfer window moves?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Posh appoint Luke Williams as their new manager and kick off with a win in the FA Cup, Bradford controversially fall in Round 1 and are Liverpool back?!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 hire Luke Williams- Darragh hits back at 'other' podcasts- A rogue whistle costs Bradford in the cup- Do lower league clubs take out player insurance?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Darragh and Phil are joined by Reading owner Rob Couhig to discuss a weekend where both Darragh and Rob sacked their managers... but also share plans of how EFL League One see the future of English football.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 and Reading make a change in the dugout- Why the time came to sack Darren Ferguson- The future of the EFL- Why the EFL should follow a US sport model- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Posh win at Burton but are they sacrificing being the entertainers for 3 points? Bradford are the new entertainers with a 2-2 draw v Barnsley and it's Liverpool who ruin Darragh's day with a defeat to Manchester United.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:- Ange is out but was the Forest owner right?- Posh win... but what about the performance?- Bradford get an entertaining draw against Barnsley!- Darragh's thoughts on Liverpool's poor form!- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Darragh has some had to have some honest conversations with manager Darren Ferguson after a defeat at Bolton Wanderers leaves Posh bottom... and his footballing weekend didn't get any better after Liverpool lost again!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 conversations with Darren Ferguson- A big few weeks after the international break- Liverpool have a problem but what can fix it?- Darragh's favourite team in the Championship at the moment - and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Stockport County's rise back up the leagues has been one of the EFL's success stories of the last decade... and one man who has to take A LOT of credit for it is owner Mark Stott. Mark joins Darragh and Phil to chat about the past, present and an exciting future for Stockport!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:- What it's like to negotiate a transfer with Darragh- What was Mark's favourite moment from owning Stockport County- What does the future look like at Stockport?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Wait, what's that?! Another Posh/Bradford win double?Time to celebrate as Phil's Bradford go top of League 1, so we want to know... how far can they go?! Also, Posh get a important win at Plymouth which gives Darragh a chance to hit back at some of the critics!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:- Can Bradford get back-to-back promotions?- Is Darragh's claim that Posh have a top 6 squad looking better now after 2 wins?- Darragh hits back at the critics!- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Hallelujah! We finally have a weekend where both Peterborough and Bradford win... can this be the start of the Posh resurgence, and are Bradford now serious promotion contenders?!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 win their first game of the season!- Bradford win the derby against Huddersfield- What Darragh did with the last episode that he's never done before!- Darragh's thoughts on Sheffield United sacking their manager!- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

The Transfer Deadline is done and dusted so it's allowed Darragh to reflect on an eventful window and disappointing start to the season... whereas for Phil's Bantams, it couldn't have gone any better!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:- A busy deadline for Posh- What is going wrong on the pitch?- Which Posh player has said he's never coming back... despite being under contract- Darragh's reaction to Daniel Levy leaving Spurs- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

The Hard Truth Derby ended peacefully for Darragh and Phil after a late Posh equaliser gave us a 1-1 draw... although Darragh will never admit to enjoying getting a point! It's time to look forward now as the transfer deadline looms and they catch up on what's been happening around the leagues!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:- A battling draw in The Hard Truth Derby!- Was there a 'lack of quality'?- Are Chelsea the team to watch in The Premier League?- Why Darragh will be front of the queue if they play EFL matches abroad- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Ahead of the first ever Hard Truth Derby this weekend, Darragh MacAnthony and Phil Ideson are catching up about their side's conflicting starts to the League 1 season. 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:- A tough start for Posh but things will get better!- What Posh need to do to get back on the saddle!- Bradford get impressive wins against Luton and Stockport!- Why the traditional number 9 is nearly extinct!- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Darragh and Phil are back for a new season that will be full of highs, lows and finally 'The Hard Truth Derby'. After an eventful summer for Peterborough United and Bradford City - the guys catch up ahead of the big kick off this weekend.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 discusses Posh's highs and lows in the transfer window this summer- Why you should NEVER judge results in pre-season- Are Bradford ready for League 1?- Should promoted clubs be loyal to their players?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

It's that time of year, domestic football is over and the guys are reflecting on another season... however, as it's June they can also give us an insight into how pre-season has started - especially as Posh have already made their first signing!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...Why you will have to overpay in May!Are MK Dons pushing the prices up?Can AI work in football recruitment?Should Bradford be looking higher than 5th bottom?and much more!

Bradford have done it! The Hard Truth Derby is booked in for next week and it's time for Posh to look ahead to a busy summer. Phil joins us live from a car park in LA as he basks in the glory of Bradford's last minute win to gain promotion.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...Bradford are promoted!What will League 1 look like for Bradford City?Time to look forward for Posh!What are Posh's plans for the summer?and much more!

It's the final stretch in the EFL season but who are the winners and losers? Darragh and Phil read through the big winners at the EFL Awards and we find out some of Posh's plans for summer!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...Can Bradford FINALLY get a promotion from League 2?Who were the big winners at the EFL AwardsHow to deal with parents of kids you've signed to the Youth Team?Liverpool are finally championsand much more!