The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony

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!

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!

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!

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!