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'skilfully analyses the successes and deficiencies of the academy system' --Guardian Sport
'A copy of which should be on the desk of the manager, coach or proprietor of every football club in the land as soon as possible.' --The Daily Telegraph
'Chris Green, takes a long hard look at the state of youth coaching and its findings are predictably grim. Green has uncovered a total disconnect between the game's top brass and the kids at the sharp end.' --When Saturday Comes
'A copy of which should be on the desk of the manager, coach or proprietor of every football club in the land as soon as possible.' --The Daily Telegraph
'Chris Green, takes a long hard look at the state of youth coaching and its findings are predictably grim. Green has uncovered a total disconnect between the game's top brass and the kids at the sharp end.' --When Saturday Comes
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The way Britain develops its top football talent is a hot topic of debate. The failure of all four of the UK's national teams to reach the 2008 European Championships and the ever-increasing reliance of England's top clubs on foreign talent underlines an undisputable fact: that Britain now lags well behind the world's top countries in producing the best footballers, despite having the wealthiest league in the world and untold riches at the game's disposal. Every Boy's Dream: England's Football Future on the Line investigates why - despite unprecedented expenditure on a huge overhaul of youth development in the past decade - British football continues to fail to nurture top-class football talent. Every Boy's Dream does not pull any punches. It lays the blame at the doors of the authorities in charge of youth football. But, rather than just listing the faults of system - which are many, as the hard-hitting real-life examples demonstrate - it provides tales of inspiration and a blueprint for the future of the national game. It is the most thorough book ever written about football youth development, and cracks through the age-old veneer of perceived wisdom that has stifled debate on the subject.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book explains why England are unlikely to win the World Cup again and if you care about the future of English football then Chris Green's book is for you.
I found the book fascinating. It is obvious that the author is passionate about English football and his frustration at football's hierarchy and their inability to work together for the good of the future of the English game becomes increasingly apparent.
The book is well researched and clearly shows what is wrong with youth development in English football and suggests a path to what should be happening.
Any football fan will enjoy the book but not the message.
I found the book fascinating. It is obvious that the author is passionate about English football and his frustration at football's hierarchy and their inability to work together for the good of the future of the English game becomes increasingly apparent.
The book is well researched and clearly shows what is wrong with youth development in English football and suggests a path to what should be happening.
Any football fan will enjoy the book but not the message.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this in one sitting and was hooked. The whole Academy thing, especially at the younger ages sits very uncomfortably.
With all the hype of the Premiership and anythng football, this is a sobering read - Chris Green has written a real gem here and should be compulsory reading at the FA, for any junior football coach or parent.
With all the hype of the Premiership and anythng football, this is a sobering read - Chris Green has written a real gem here and should be compulsory reading at the FA, for any junior football coach or parent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There has been much talk since the World Cup regarding the issues of English Football . If you want an answer to almost every question on what's gone wrong with the game in England ...this book will do just that !
I've been fortunate to talk with the author and he speaks as he writes...I would love something to change and happen, after reading this book !
Any parent of a young child who feels their child has the ability to become a footballer MUST !! read this book , if only to open their eyes to what reallly goes on and how their child is likely to be treated.
I loved this book because as a Coach and a Dad of a very fine young player (He was scouted by a club at 6 , he's now 17 and playing football for Town and County ..when so many have sadly left the game !) ..I read about everything I had seen both good, bad and down right ugly and also some great ideas about what is needed to improve the game at grassroots,local club and national level.
If I could recommend one book and one book only to be on the reading list of every FA Coach or potential Coach/Manager ,it would be without any doubt this book !
Read it because if we don't listen and act the game in this country will become at best mediocre or at worst an English Player of true World Class potential will be a thing of history books and joyous memory !
I've been fortunate to talk with the author and he speaks as he writes...I would love something to change and happen, after reading this book !
Any parent of a young child who feels their child has the ability to become a footballer MUST !! read this book , if only to open their eyes to what reallly goes on and how their child is likely to be treated.
I loved this book because as a Coach and a Dad of a very fine young player (He was scouted by a club at 6 , he's now 17 and playing football for Town and County ..when so many have sadly left the game !) ..I read about everything I had seen both good, bad and down right ugly and also some great ideas about what is needed to improve the game at grassroots,local club and national level.
If I could recommend one book and one book only to be on the reading list of every FA Coach or potential Coach/Manager ,it would be without any doubt this book !
Read it because if we don't listen and act the game in this country will become at best mediocre or at worst an English Player of true World Class potential will be a thing of history books and joyous memory !
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Gives a good insight into whats pretty common knowledge now, the Premier League clubs have the power and only look after their own interests. Read more
Gives a good insight into whats pretty common knowledge now, the Premier League clubs have the power and only look after their own interests. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Carroll
This goes way beyond football
A brilliant study of the impact of current policy in football.
Uncovering the failings of a system driven by greed, which lets down our game and the children who come into it... Read more
Uncovering the failings of a system driven by greed, which lets down our game and the children who come into it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. William Thomas
A good read but...
A thoroughly enjoyable and well-written read / polemic. As my son is currently working his way through this "system," I'm a little bit on the inside and can confirm that all these... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Reeves
Every Boy's Dream
An excellent book which analyses the current situation of schoolboy footballers hoping for a career with professional clubs. Read more
Published 18 months ago by BobbyD
Got here in the end!
As this was an overseas delivery I was expecting it to take a bit longer than normal but the first attempt of delivery never made it! Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Mathew Pearson
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