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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d ...
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S5 EP 10: Stoppage Time, Referees and Erik Ten Hag!
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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 "Har…
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S5 EP9: Who should be the England manager?
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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 weekl…
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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 vi…
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S5 EP7: Should fans make sacrifices for success?
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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 footb…
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S5 EP6: Give the Champions League a chance!
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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 …
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S5 EP5: How to Make a Transfer Bid!
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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 …
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S5 EP4: The Cash Flows of a Football Club
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As it's still early in the season, Darragh explains the cash flow and budgeting side of owning a football club. Do clubs add potential transfer add ons into their yearly budget? Peterborough might have to after another former player moves to the Premier League! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideso…
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The football season has finally kicked off and it's been a mixed start for Posh and Bradford, 2 defeats for Darragh's Peterborough but it's the players in the treatment room that are the biggest concern! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the footb…
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The time for talking is over and the new EFL season is just days away... we take a deep dive into Posh and Bradford's summers as well as previewing the top 4 leagues! 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 …
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Darragh and Phil are back for a new season and we're kicking off with a catch up on what's been happening in the close season. As usual with Posh... there's lots to talk about on incomings and outgoings in the transfer market! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard T…
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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... It's another year in League 1 for Posh The Planning starts now for 2024/25 The problems that Liverpool now face! What is the percentage …
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S4 E27: Bradford Miracle Pending?
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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... It's Play-Offs for Posh! Bradford take their Play-Off push to the last day Darragh's thoughts on VAR after a controversial week! Nationa…
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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 have an up and down week! – Darragh reacts to the FA Cup announcement – Have Liverpool ran out of steam? – and much more! --- Sup…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh win at Wembley! – Darragh reflects on a wonderful day for Peterborough – A brighter future for Bradford? …
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S4 E24: How to solve a problem like Bradford!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh suffer unlucky defeat to Pompey – Why are rival fans having a pop at Posh supporter numbers? – What is go…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh beat Stevenage on Sky – How Posh fans have been the best in 20 years! – Thoughts on the Premier League/EF…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Double derby delight for Posh – Bradford have pitch issues... again! – Why Darragh wants to work with the EFL …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh are on their way to Wembley! – Bradford cruelly miss out on their Wembley appearance! – Ho Posh bounced b…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – A disappointing 7 days for Posh – Brilliant Bradford! – How the EFL can help out clubs with pitch problems! – …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – A stressful transfer deadline day for Darragh! – Ephron Mason-Clark deal explained! – Jurgen Klopp departure n…
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S4 EP18: Changes i'd Make to FFP!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh gain back-to-back wins – Bradford fans stay away – FFP and the changes Darragh would make! – Ivan Toney i…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh kids continue to be all right! – Bradford sell their goalkeeper! – Update on Jonson Clarke-Harris – What …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh beat Derby in front of the Sky cameras! – Bradford's unbeaten run comes to an end. – Parent clubs bringin…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – 4 points so far this Christmas for Posh – Record breaking Bantams – How short are Liverpool of a title winning…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh progress in EFL Trophy and beat Oxford in the league – Why Posh are a joy to watch this season – Does hav…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh progress in the FA Cup – Why the FA Cup should be seeded! – Should football introduce a sin bin? – Why En…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – We are now an award winning podcast! – Posh score goals... official! – Bradford get their first win under the …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – A 5 star performance from Posh in the derby – New manager but Bradford's poor form continues – Thoughts on Bra…
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S4 E10: Sticking To Your Principles!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Two wins on the road for Posh – Bradford's search for a new boss continues – The factors that go into appointi…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Points dropped at home, but it could have been worse – A cup tie atmosphere at Valley Parade – A public fallou…
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S4 EP8: Sackings, Gems, VAR, and More...
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Mark Hughes gets the sack - what next? – A positive start continues for Posh – Signing young gems – The Raya v…
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S4 EP7: A Week is a Long Time in Football
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – An unbeaten week for Posh – Bradford are back with a bang – The stats Darragh looks at when signing players – …
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S4 EP6: Promotion Isn't Won in September! (For Bradford)
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Why NOW is the time to 'settle down' – What's going wrong at Bradford? – Darragh's thoughts on the Sancho/Ten …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... we're joined by Posh's Head of Football Operations Liz Elsom. – The truth behind the failed Jonson Clarke-Harris…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Taking the loss – Hughes in or out? – Ivan Toney's new agent – Is Messi's impact good or bad for the MLS? – Wh…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh are 3 wins from 3 in League 1 – A positive week for Bradford! – What's happening at Liverpool? – Why Leed…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Darragh's pride in Posh's young guns – A mixed start for Bradford – Should Harry Kane go to Germany? – Moisés …
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's opening episode of the season... – Darragh chats about his week on Talksport! – What really is the deal article about Posh'…
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S3 EP29: Football is a Cruel Game!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Reaction to the Play-Off defeat! – Plans for the summer! – Why Darragh is proud of Posh – Phil discusses Bradf…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – A double winning Easter weekend for Posh! – Bradford edge closer to automatics! – Why more money should go to …
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S3 EP27: The Truth About The Ivan Toney Deal!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Posh edge closer to the Play-Offs! – How do agents deal with a disgruntled player? – The real add ons in the I…
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S3 EP26: DMAC's Right of Reply
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... – Two impressive away wins for Posh! – Darragh responds to the Yellow Block podcast! – Why Posh DO have assets i…
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S3 EP25: Every Week There's Something Else!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Another week of answering questions for Darragh! - Posh lose at Sheffield Wednesday - Bradford's winning run c…
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S3 EP24: What a Good Manager Can Do!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh record big win against promotion chasing Plymouth! - 4000 Bradford fans see a win at Doncaster! - Thought…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh suffer heavy home defeat to Bolton Wanderers! - Why the experienced players need to stand up and be count…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Another win for Posh! - Are Chelsea actually being smart with their transfers? - What is going on with Manches…
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh beat Pompey! - Transfer Deadline Day! - Why the EFL needs to reassess the loan structure! - Why Chelsea w…
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S3 EP20: The Story of a Frozen Pitch!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - What happened with the late postponement on Saturday! - Transfer Window update! - Why Darragh could be prematu…
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S3 EP19: Catching Up After The Break!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Transfer Window update - FA Cup 3rd round reaction - World Cup debrief! - Do Bradford City fans have unrealist…
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S3 EP18: The Return of Darren Ferguson!
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Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢 On this week's episode... - Posh part ways with Grant McCann - Why Darragh decided to bring Darren Ferguson back to Posh - What went wrong…
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