The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
By Darragh MacAnthony
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”
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”
Latest episode
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S5 EP30: The Grand Finale!
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 … -
S5 EP29: The Hard Work Starts Now!
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.&… -
S5 E27: Will the Football Gods smile on Bradford?
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! -
S5 E27: The Excitement of The EFL!
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… -
S5 EP25: Posh, The Kings of Wembley!
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 Uni… -
S5 EP25: The Bumpy Road to Wembley
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 c… -
S5 EP24: Listener Q&As and Football Finances Explained!
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… -
S5 EP23: The Mighty Bradford and The Comeback Kids!
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… -
S5 EP22: Geordie Glory & Derby Day Delight!
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 Cambri… -
S5 EP21: Dubai, Dominations & A Disney Blockbuster!
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.
