Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #229508 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Synopsis
The Southern League team of Weymouth FC were in dire straits: nearly half a million in the red, dogged by boardroom squabbles, a decrepit ground, falling turnouts and an end of season performance that saw them lose 5-1 to arch enemies, Yeovil Town. Join Ridley on his rollercoaster journey as he shows just what can be done with a dose of obsessive commitment and unstinting optimism. It's a story of political backstabbing and petty rivalry; of euphoric highs and personal pain; of a man that thought that it should be simpler. Who thought that football - that Weymouth - deserved better. Brilliantly observed, infused with Ridley's trademark wit and peppered with fascinating insights into the machinations of boardroom football, FLOODLIT DREAMS is a compelling journey into the hinterland of the beautiful game.

Customer Reviews

Good, not great
An intriguing insight into running a club in towards the bottom end of the league pyramid, with terrific detail and a wonderfully personal perspective. Ridley undoubtedly loves his club, and, it would appear, cares much more for the future of the club than a number of the other characters involved. However, towards the end, in an effort to put this point across, the book becomes something of a way of justifying his actions against those of his "enemies". It seems that when writing this book, rather than telling the story of running a lower league football club, Ridley is using this book to tell his side of the story to the fans of Weymouth. Still a fantastic read though, I'd love to read a similar book by Martyn Harrison!