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The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

by Darragh MacAnthony

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Latest episodes

S7 EP06: Leicester, Russell Martin and NO illegal approach for Robbie Savage!

October 14, 2026 · 60 min

New managers at Peterborough and Bradford but different feelings about their first games. Posh run riot at Leicester but Darragh is defending boss Russell Martin, also he responds to Dale Vince’s comments about an illegal approach for…
S7 EP05: Why I hired Robbie Savage!

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Have you ever wondered how football clubs appoint a new manager?! Darragh reveals why he decided to change the Posh boss and how Robbie Savage wow'd them with his 'electric' interview! Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and…
S7 EP04: Transfers, Manager Interviews and Graham Alexander!

September 18, 2026 · 45 min

There's so much to catch up on that Phil has had to record live from the airport... but Darragh chats through the transfer window and gives his thoughts on whether Bradford could lose Graham Alexander to Preston! Peterborough United owner…
S7 EP03: The Belief is Back!

August 26, 2026 · 58 min

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…
S7 EP02: Darragh Answers His Critics!

August 20, 2026 · 55 min

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…

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S7 EP01: LFG... Let's F****** Go!

August 13, 2026 · 59 min

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…
S6 EP27: The End of Season Review!

May 28, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

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…
S6 EP26: I need to hold my hands up...

May 1, 2026 · 44 min

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…
S6 EP25: The Ludicrous Football Finances!

April 15, 2026 · 52 min

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…
S6 EP24: The Ins and Outs of Player Contracts

March 19, 2026 · 57 min

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…
S6 EP23: Pecked By The Chickens!

February 20, 2026 · 39 min

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…
S6 EP22: Should The EFL expand the play-offs?

February 12, 2026 · 54 min

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…

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About the show

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”