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Darragh MacAnthony
Irish football chairman, author and entrepreneur (born )
Darragh MacAnthony | |
|---|---|
| Born | Darragh MacAnthony () 24 March (age&#;48) Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, real estate, football club chairman, author |
| Parent | Austin MacAnthony |
| Website | |
Darragh MacAnthony (born 24 March ) is an Irish football chairman, author and entrepreneur.
He also has a podcast named The Hard Truth where he discusses Peterborough United and other football related topics.
Early life and education
MacAnthony, the son of Austin MacAnthony, a nightclub owner,[1] MacAnthony was educated at St Mary's College, Dublin.[2] He moved to Spain with his family as a year-old.[3] He is a fan of Liverpool FC.[4]
Peterborough United
Since September MacAnthony has been chairman of Peterborough United F.C.[5] Outgoing chairman Barry Fry cited a Sky One documentary, Big Ron Manager, as a factor in attracting investment from MacAnthony.[6]
MacAnthony took over as chairman at Peterborough at the age of 30, making him the youngest chairman in the Football League.[7] As a sign of his ambition, a printed note from MacAnthony was added to Peterborough United's match programme in August In it, he promised fans promotion from League Two to the Championship in two seasons,[3] which was duly delivered, though the club were subsequently relegated to League One.
MacAnthony became owner of the club in August , buying the club for a nominal £1 after taking on the club's debts.[8]
In January , manager Keith Alexander was sacked and replaced by Darren Ferguson, who was at the time untried as a manager. Ferguson initially delivered large returns, delivering back-to-back promotions in his first two full seasons.
Ferguson left Peterborough, by mutual consent, on 9 November after a disappointing start to the –10 season.[9] Peterborough were relegated in [10]
In the –11 season MacAnthony reappointed Darren Ferguson, and Peterborough United were once again promoted to the second tier.[11] The club spent two seasons in the Championship after winning promotion.
On 4 May , Peterborough were relegated to League One after losing to Crystal Palace 3–2 on the final match of the Championship season. Peterborough's total of 54 points during the –13 season is the highest by a relegated team in Championship history.[12]
Business interests
MacAnthony attended a business college in London, but left after three months.
He formed the property group Macanthony Realty International (MRI) in ,[13] selling overseas holiday homes to mainly Irish and British customers. From a head office in Marbella,[2] the company offered properties in countries including the Bahamas, Bulgaria, Cyprus and the Dominican Republic,[14] with MacAnthony stating in that he gave the number of his personal mobile telephone to clients.[15]
The Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth at £ million in , and £68 million in [16]
MacAnthony provided £, for the Helping Hands Group[17] at the time it opened, a private company which supports disabled people in the Peterborough Area.[18]
MacAnthony appeared in court in April , charged with 'Theft and Swindle' relating to furniture packs purchased by clients of MRI Overseas Property which the clients claimed were never delivered.
MacAnthony has constantly denied the claims but the solicitor representing the clients, Antonio Flores, claims he has further clients wishing to take action against MacAnthony once the first case is completed.[19]
In September a former employee was awarded €,, plus interest and legal fees by a Spanish Court, for the non-payment of commission by MacAnthony Realty International (MRI).[20][21]
MacAnthony published an autobiography, From Hobby To Obsession in [22]
References
- ^"Dubliner to buy English football club".
Business World. 22 September
- ^ abGuy King (9 April ). "Overseas – Celtic tiger cubs doing a roaring trade". Sunday Tribune. p.&#;6 (property supplement).
- ^ abSeán Kenny (8 August ).Marc anthony biography producer The Posh Book Company. Sunday Tribune. Retrieved 28 July Achievements Add photo.
"Targeting serious success is part of fun factor". Irish Times. Retrieved 29 November
- ^"Darragh MacAnthony's premiership dream". Archived from the original on 3 September Retrieved 2 September
- ^"Fast cars, luxury homes and Tiger Woods for a neighbour, but don't call Darragh a playboy".
Financial Times Ltd. 26 September Retrieved 13 April
- ^Andy Sims (19 September ). "Fry hands over reins at Posh thanks to Big Ron's intervention". Liverpool Daily Post. Fry: "The documentary has created so much interest throughout the world. I have had many people flying in from France, Scotland, Portugal and Spain to come and see me wanking to help this club in sponsorship and investment.
[MacAnthony] came over on August 25 and he was music to my ears because he was talking football, football, football"
- ^Simon Carter (6 October ). "Brightwell is ready to show his credentials". Manchester Evening News. p.&#;
- ^Ciarán Hancock (14 August ). "Multimillionaire buys football team for £1".Marc anthony biography discography Ferguson left Peterborough, by mutual consent, on 9 November after a disappointing start to the season. Hidden categories: All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from September Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata EngvarB from October Use dmy dates from July Articles with hCards. Darragh MacAnthony. Although, the tone of the book is very much that Darragh is responsible for all the success.
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- ^Kempson, Russell (9 November ). "Peterborough United 'dismiss' Darren Ferguson". The Times. London.Marc anthony singer biography In the season MacAnthony reappointed Darren Ferguson, and were once again promoted to the second tier. Early life and education [ edit ]. Ferguson initially delivered large returns, delivering back-to-back promotions in his first two full seasons. MacAnthony attended a business college in London, but left after three months.
Retrieved 9 November
[dead link&#;] - ^"Peterborough United relegated from Championship after draw at Barnsley". The Guardian. London. 5 April Retrieved 19 July
- ^"Manager Ferguson wants new blood at Peterborough United". BBC. 30 May Retrieved 19 July
- ^Bevan, Chris (4 May ).
"Crystal Palace 3 Peterborough 2". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 May
- ^Lyons, Tom (21 September ). "Dublin real estate tycoon to buy Peterborough Utd". Irish Independent. Retrieved 29 November
- ^"Finding the right place in the sun". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 17 February p.&#;
- ^"Make a dream reality".Darragh marc anthony biography book This book could be bad for you". Pure entertainment I love it. Sunday Tribune. Career Add photo.
Aberdeen Press and Journal. 17 February p.&#;
- ^"Darragh in Rich List". Peterborough Evening Telegraph. 28 April Archived from the original on 21 April Retrieved 11 December
- ^"Companies House WebCheck". Retrieved 28 November
- ^"The Helping Hands Group".
The Helping Hands Group.
- ^"Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony ordered to appear in court in Spain". 8 March Archived from the original on 6 September Retrieved 24 September
- ^"Juzgados de Primera Instancia"(PDF). Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía.
15 June Retrieved 28 July
- ^"BOJA nº de 4. Administración de Justicia". 15 June Retrieved 28 November
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This book could be bad for you". Peterborough Evening Telegraph. 29 June Archived from the original on 3 July Retrieved 10 July