12 Facts About Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony was born on 24 March 1976 and is an Irish football chairman, author and entrepreneur.

Darragh MacAnthony has a podcast named The Hard Truth where he discusses Peterborough United and other football related topics.

MacAnthony, the son of Austin MacAnthony, a nightclub owner, MacAnthony was educated at St Mary's College, Dublin.

Darragh MacAnthony moved to Spain with his family as a 15-year-old.

Since September 2006 Darragh MacAnthony has been chairman of Peterborough United FC Outgoing chairman Barry Fry cited a Sky One documentary, Big Ron Manager, as a factor in attracting investment from Darragh MacAnthony.

Darragh MacAnthony took over as chairman at Peterborough at the age of 30, making him the youngest chairman in the Football League.

Darragh MacAnthony attended a business college in London, but left after three months.

Darragh MacAnthony formed the property group Macanthony Realty International in 2000, selling overseas holiday homes to mainly Irish and British customers.

From a head office in Marbella, the company offered properties in countries including the Bahamas, Bulgaria, Cyprus and the Dominican Republic, with Darragh MacAnthony stating in 2005 that he gave the number of his personal mobile telephone to clients.

Darragh MacAnthony appeared in court in April 2012, charged with 'Theft and Swindle' relating to furniture packs purchased by clients of MRI Overseas Property which the clients claimed were never delivered.

Darragh MacAnthony has constantly denied the claims but the solicitor representing the clients, Antonio Flores, claims he has further clients wishing to take action against Darragh MacAnthony once the first case is completed.

Darragh MacAnthony published an autobiography, From Hobby To Obsession in 2012.