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Valley of Dreams [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Alan Curbishley (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 432 pages
  • Publisher: HarperSport; illustrated edition edition (21 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007140452
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007140459
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 4.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An okay read, 23 Oct 2006
By Nigel Holland (UK) - See all my reviews
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As an avid Charlton fan, when I saw this book it was a must have. Curbs was a hero and I was hoping it would go into great details of what happened a Charlton during his time there.

Instead what we get is an average account that does not go into much detail. We hear the facts but it is lacking in the emotion of the game. Some very interesting anicdotes but slightly balnd

Maybe I was expecting too much, an good and easy read and quite frankly a must for any Charlton supporter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!! , 26 Sep 2006
By S. Woods - See all my reviews
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Valley of Dreams is a super read for any football fan, not just Charlton fans. Curbishley is very honest about everything that has happened in his career so far and I certainly have more respect for Curbishley after read this book.

From the tragedy of losing one of his youth players in an accident to his chance of getting the England job he is very honest about what happened and this is certainly a book you can't put down once you start it.
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