The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

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 Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.

On this episode:
- What's been happening with Posh since the end of the season?
- Bradford are knocked out of the playoffs!
- Darragh's thoughts on 'Spygate'
- The new EFL wage structure explained
- and much more!

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!

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!

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!

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!