The Dream Factory: Inside the Make-or-Break World of Football's Academies

A fantastic insight into the football academy and youth set up in the UK. Well researched, informative and entertaining. Well worth a read.

Ryan does an amazing job here. Bringing you the inner workings of English football’s academies from the biggest clubs to non-league. It is both eye-opening and educational. Well worth your time. And he didn’t pay me to write this ;)

Very good detail from all levels of the beautiful game. As a coach it was really enjoyable to read the journey of these young people on their quest to become what they set their heart on....living for the dream.

An in depth look at the Academy Structure. If assessed as educational establishments some of them would be put in special measures. How will the system develop to give children opportunities without forgoing their social development and friendships outside the football environment.

Pulls back the curtain on the world of football academies, the murky practices and the inspiring stories. How the stars are made and how many are left behind

Lots to learn about football academies, well written and insightful