The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
by Darragh MacAnthony
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S6 EP26: I need to hold my hands up...
May 1, 2026
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S6 EP25: The Ludicrous Football Finances!
Apr 15, 2026
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S6 EP24: The Ins and Outs of Player Contracts
Mar 19, 2026
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S6 EP23: Pecked By The Chickens!
Feb 20, 2026
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S6 EP22: Should The EFL expand the play-offs?
Feb 12, 2026
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| 5/1/26 | S6 EP26: I need to hold my hands up... | 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! | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | S6 EP25: The Ludicrous Football Finances! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | S6 EP24: The Ins and Outs of Player Contracts | 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! | — | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | S6 EP23: Pecked By The Chickens! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | S6 EP22: Should The EFL expand the play-offs? | 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! | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | S6 E21: The Transfer Window Debrief! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | S06 E20: Pride in Defeat | 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! | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | S06 E19: This time next year...! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | S06 E18: Don't Get Carried Away! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | S06 E17: A Week is a Long Time in Football! | 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! | — | ||||||
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| 11/26/25 | S06 E16: Do Liverpool Need To Change? | 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! | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | S06 E15: Darragh's Right of Reply! 🗣 | Darragh vs Up The Poshcast! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | S06 E14: The 'Bizarre' League One! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | S06 E13: A Fresh Start! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | S06 E12: Sacking managers and the future of the EFL! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | S06 E11: Looking for that eureka performance! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | S06 E10: Honest Conversations! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | S06 E09: The Stockport Success Story with Special Guest Mark Stott! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | S06 E08: The Bradford Bullies! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | S6 EP07: Celebrating the Win Double! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | S6 EP06: Needing to Bring the Fear Back! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | S6 EP05: The Hard Truth Derby Debrief | 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' | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | S6 EP04: The Volcano is Ready to Explode! | 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' | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | S6 EP03: This Ain't Last Year! | 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 difficult start for Peterborough United- What Posh fans can expect between now and the end of the transfer window- Bradford hit the ground running!- Is Isak past the point of no return at Newcastle?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football' | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | S6 EP02: Opinions, Pundits and Predictions! | It's the eve of a brand new EFL season and there's lots to discuss in the world of Peterborough United! Darragh and Phil chat about pundits tipping them to struggle, a new signing in the door and the big Posh rebrand!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 are pundits dismissing Posh?- Why Peterborough United are rebranding!- Phil's feelings ahead of Bradford's big kick off!- What is going on at Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football' | — | ||||||
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