Valley of Dreams (Text Only)

by Alan Curbishley

On Sale: 03/08/2012

Valley of Dreams (Text Only)

by Alan Curbishley

On Sale: 03/08/2012

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About the Book

Charlton Athletic represent a model of how a Premiership football club should be run.

Former manager Alan Curbishley reveals the secrets of the club’s success – from the boardroom and manager’s office down to the dressing room and pitchside – and reflects on how the club went from homeless strugglers to challenging football’s elite.

Alan Curbishley encountered most of football's ill winds during the 15 years he was coach, co-manager, then sole manager of Charlton – a club once homeless, with gates of less than 3000, forced to sell players to pay the wages and to buy replacement kit for the first team, and teetering on the brink of extinction.

Galvanised by fans, staff, forward-thinking board members and a shrewd manager, the Addicks now find themselves firmly established with the Premiership big boys and a shining example of how a successful football club should be run.

In his book, Curbishley opens the lid on the soap opera that is Charlton FC. He writes about the political manoeuvrings behind the club's departure and then emotional return to The Valley. He describes how the they were torn asunder by drugs allegations involving three of its players, including a youthful Lee Bowyer. He re-lives the tortuous rollercoaster ride of falling out of the Premiership two years later before returning in 1999/2000. And he gives an insider's view of the club's success in establishing itself in the world’s toughest league, including a full update on their 2005/06 season. He also talks candidly about being shortlisted for the England manager’s job.

His book is a radical insight into the workings of a football club and its staff, and is sure to attract widespread interest from football fans across the country.

Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.

Critical Praise

‘One of the best managers in the game’ ESPN

‘He’s sharp, he’s articulate, and he can spot a bargain’ Guardian

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780007439577
  • ISBN 10: 0007439571
  • Imprint: HarperSport
  • On Sale: 03/08/2012
  • Pages: 432
  • List Price:9.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports
  • BISAC2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
  • BISAC3 : SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer
  • BISAC4 : LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Women Authors
  • BISAC5 : RELIGION / General

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