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.
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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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
Darragh and Phil are back for a new season that will be full of highs, lows and finally 'The Hard Truth Derby'. After an eventful summer for Peterborough United and Bradford City - the guys catch up ahead of the big kick off this weekend.
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 discusses Posh's highs and lows in the transfer window this summer
- Why you should NEVER judge results in pre-season
- Are Bradford ready for League 1?
- Should promoted clubs be loyal to their players?
- and much more!
You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'
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 their first signing!
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...
Why you will have to overpay in May!
Are MK Dons pushing the prices up?
Can AI work in football recruitment?
Should Bradford be looking higher than 5th bottom?
and much more!
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.
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...
Bradford are promoted!
What will League 1 look like for Bradford City?
Time to look forward for Posh!
What are Posh's plans for the summer?
and much more!
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!
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...
Can Bradford FINALLY get a promotion from League 2?
Who were the big winners at the EFL Awards
How to deal with parents of kids you've signed to the Youth Team?
Liverpool are finally champions
and much more!
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 hope to stumble over the line and gain promotion from League 2.
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 look ahead to next season
The 3 things that Darragh wants in his team
Bradford drop more points but remain in top 3
Liverpool are 'almost' champions
and much more!
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 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 are EFL Trophy champions... again!
Why Darragh believed Posh would upset the odds
Bradford lose 5-4 in an eventful game at Swindon
Mo Salah signs his new deal at Liverpool
and much more!
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 cash flow across the year.
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 lose to Northampton and Birmingham
Can Posh upset the odds at Wembley?
Bradford are top of the league!
How to manage a club's cash flow in summer
and much more!
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 Darragh from the listeners!
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...
Exciting Posh are back!
Have Bradford hit the wall?
Club's release their financial reports but what do they mean?
Why do owners do the multi club ownership model?
and much more!
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 Truth!
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 are back!
Bradford smash in-form Colchester
First look at Thomas Tuchel's England
USA finally introduce promotion and relegation
and much more!
