The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
Darragh MacAnthonyHaving 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 th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballSports | |||
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On the back of a Posh / Bradford win double... is the belief starting to return for Peterborough fans and is this the year Bradford make their return to the Championship?!
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ide... more
It's been eventful week in the world of Darragh MacAnthony... it started by making 3 new signings at Posh, there was a disappointing defeat in The Hard Truth Derby against Bradford and it ended answering back to Cambridge fans on social media.
Pete... more
Darragh and Phil are back for a new season of The Hard Truth and we're kicking off with a Hard Truth derby! But before that we need to catch up on a busy summer at Posh, despite what certain social media accounts my tell you!
Peterborough United own... more
It's the end of the season and it wasn't to be for Bradford in the playoffs, Phil reflects on what could have been whereas Darragh has had his end of season meetings and is ready to go for 2026/27!
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and B... more
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- Great, entertaining podcast!
I love hearing the insight that Darragh brings into the behind the scenes of running a football club. Entertaining show overall!
Apple Podcasts5j0llygruntt
United Statesa month ago - Great podcast!
I love hearing the insight that Darragh brings into the behind the scenes of running a football club.
Apple Podcasts5j0llygrunttUnited States10 months ago - Disappointing politics
Thought this was a football podcast. Not interested in hearing about politics. Leave it out of football
Apple Podcasts1Nascothornet
United Kingdoma year ago - Not great
A shame that any genuine insights that MacAnthony can offer here, and there are many, are marred by his abrasive personality. Another one of these lot who seems to confuse ‘straight talking’ for just being rude. UTP
Apple Podcasts2HR277United Kingdoma year ago - You know
If you like hearing someone say “you know” you are going to love this show. It’s in desperate need of an editor but if you can look past that it’s a great show. I’ve listened to every episode, always entertaining and DM gives some real insights. Just stop saying 754 “you knows” per episode
Apple Podcasts5AndrewSouth1066United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #155 | United Kingdom/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  South Africa/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Saudi Arabia/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  India/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  United Arab Emirates/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Ireland/Sports/Football |
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