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!
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!
It's getting to the business end of the season but it's the summer that Darragh is concentrating on now after Posh secure their League 1 safety... however, League 1 obscurity is a position that Phil is dreaming of as Bradford hope to stumble over the line and gain promotion from League 2.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 look ahead to next seasonThe 3 things that Darragh wants in his teamBradford drop more points but remain in top 3Liverpool are 'almost' championsand much more!
Well, well, well... Posh upset the odds to beat Birmingham in the EFL Trophy at Wembley. Darragh joins us the day after to discuss a record breaking day for Peterborough United.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 are EFL Trophy champions... again!Why Darragh believed Posh would upset the oddsBradford lose 5-4 in an eventful game at SwindonMo Salah signs his new deal at Liverpooland much more!
Posh are on the road to Wembley but it's been a very bumpy one with 2 defeats in a week, including against local rivals Northampton. Bradford win to get their promotion hunt back on track and Darragh goes into detail about managing cash flow across the year.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 lose to Northampton and BirminghamCan Posh upset the odds at Wembley?Bradford are top of the league!How to manage a club's cash flow in summerand much more!
A bumper episode of The Hard Truth after an exciting few games on the pitch for Posh. It's also been a busy week off the pitch with club's releasing their annual financial reports and we've had plenty of questions for Darragh from the listeners!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...Exciting Posh are back!Have Bradford hit the wall?Club's release their financial reports but what do they mean?Why do owners do the multi club ownership model?and much more!
What a birthday weekend for Darragh... and impressive 3-0 win for Posh against Charlton and then seeing that Phil's Bradford won 4-1 in front of a record crowd in Yorkshire. Time to strap yourselves in for a very positive 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...Posh are back!Bradford smash in-form ColchesterFirst look at Thomas Tuchel's EnglandUSA finally introduce promotion and relegationand much more!
The world of football has raised a smile for Newcastle fans after winning the Carabao Cup... but what does defeat tell us about Liverpool?! Darragh explains what it all means for his boyhood club and celebrates a derby win for Posh at Cambridge.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...Newcastle win the Carabao CupDo Liverpool need a rebuild?Posh win the derby in CambridgeWhat does Darragh think of Jim Ratcliffe's interview?and much more!
It's been a week of dreams that could be found in a Disney movie for Darragh and potential excitement for Phil. Posh are heading back to Wembley and Bradford make a few steps closer to promotion from League 2.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 are off the Wembley... againAre Posh back to the form of old?Could Bradford end up as champions?Birmingham's requests for the EFL Trophy finaland much more!
It's a Posh/Bradford win double... but it's time to celebrate the incredible won that Phil's City have been on that has put them on the cusp of the League 2 promotion places!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 get impressive win at HuddersfieldWhy Darren Ferguson continues to be the man for PoshCelebrating Bradford City's form!Should 3 teams be promoting from the National League?and much more!
It's time to catch up after a few weeks away and differing form for Peterborough and Bradford... Darragh is encouraging his Posh side to get back to doing what they do best! 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's struggles away from homeWhy Darragh is worried about relegationBradford's great form continuesWhy club's build new stadiums and much more!
As Deadline Day approaches Darragh is making plans and he'll be a lot more cheery after Posh won against Wigan in midweek... but Posh's form is nothing to Bradford'd run which has put them in 3rd. 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... David Coote interview reaction Darragh's reaction to the Lincoln defeat Is this the time for Bradford fans to get excited? Your Transfer Deadline Day questions answered! and much more!
Darragh has been under the weather this week but it hasn't stopped Posh making moves in the transfer window. Darragh also discusses the recent 'brand evaluation' at Peterborough United and Phil is on cloud 9 after Bradford's recent run of results! 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... Are Posh set for a new badge? Has social media become more toxic this year? Bradford excel without Andy Cook Erling Haaland signs a 10 year deal and much more!
There's been a lack of Christmas cheer around Posh this festive period as Peterborough only gain 1 point from 4 games but Darragh is determined his side can put things right before the end of the season! 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... Reviewing Posh's difficult Christmas It's been a busy start to the transfer window! Is this the year Bradford finally get promoted? Liverpool drop points against Manchester United Which bottom 3 side Darragh thinks will survive the Premier League drop! and much more!
G.Prosser
Excellent pod
Darren Stephenson
downloaded this podcast off the back of a story I read, love the straight forward no bullshit talk will definitely be listening every week now
lee brookfield
Keep up the good work buddy 👍🍀🍻