Valley of Dreams

As coach, co-manager, and later sole manager of Charlton, Alan Curbishley encountered most of soccer’s ill winds. His club was homeless with low attendance and was forced to sell players to pay wages. Galvanized by fans, staff, forward-thinking board members, and a shrewd manager, the team is now established as a premier team in the league. In his book, Curbishley opens the lid on the soap opera that is Charlton FC. He writes about the political maneuverings behind the club's departure and then emotional return to The Valley. He describes how they were torn asunder by drugs allegations involving three of its players, including a youthful Lee Bowyer. This book provides radical insight into the inner workings of a soccer club and its staff.