The Dream Factory - Inside the Make-or-Break World of Football's Academies (Hardcover)

Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2022 'A forensic insight into how our football academies operate. Every angle covered by a splendid author' - Daniel Taylor, The Athletic With unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to academies at all levels of English football, The Dream Factory: Inside the Make-or-Break World of Football's Academies is a journey deep into the heart of youth football, revealing in gripping detail how home-grown Premier League stars such as Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold are created, and at what cost. The Dream Factory introduces a rich array of characters - players, coaches, directors - behind talent production lines at several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City, zooming in on the stories of Alexander-Arnold's unique development, how Rashford's sense of social responsibility was nurtured, and how Phil Foden has become a beacon to City's young hopefuls.

General

Imprint:	Polaris Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2021
Authors:	Ryan Baldi
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-913538-39-2
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > General
LSN:	1-913538-39-7
Barcode:	9781913538392

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