Quick Info
| Profession | Football chairman, author, entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Dublin |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Darragh MacAnthony
13/10/2026
MacAnthony publicly clashed with Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince over the appointment of Robbie Savage as Peterborough United manager. Vince accused MacAnthony of an illegal approach to Savage, which MacAnthony denied, and the dispute continued in the media in the days that followed.
25/10/2025
Darragh MacAnthony announced that he had terminated the contract of Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson after a match. He described Ferguson as the greatest manager in the club's history and said the decision was taken to benefit the football club.
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Bio/Wiki
| Darragh MacAnthony is an Irish football chairman, author and entrepreneur. | |
| He is also known for his business career outside football. | |
| He is chairman of Peterborough United F.C., a role he has held since September 2006. | |
| He is also known as an adult entertainments entrepreneur and hosts a podcast called The Hard Truth, where he discusses Peterborough United and other football topics. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Mary's College, Dublin |
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Family
| Father | Austin MacAnthony, a nightclub owner |
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Career
| He has been associated with football chairmanship and business ventures. | |
| He is also an author. | |
| He took over as chairman of Peterborough United at the age of 30, making him the youngest chairman in the Football League at that time. | |
| He has been chairman of Peterborough United F.C. since September 2006. |
Favourites
| Football club supported | Liverpool FC |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is described in reference sources as an adult entertainments entrepreneur. | |
| 2. He moved to Zimbabwe with his family as a 15-year-old. |
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