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Richard Maddox, a once-promising football prodigy, dreamed of becoming a star. But just as his dream was within reach, it was abruptly shattered when he banged his head on the goalpost, fracturing his skull. Forced into early retirement, Richard vanished from the public eye.

People thought Richard Maddox was done for. However, no one expected that during his unconscious state, his spirit detached from his body. He drifted through time, witnessing the world of football from the perspective of a ghost. It was strange, unpleasant, yet exciting. No need for tickets or travel—he could simply fly.

England, Italy, Spain, Germany—the best football countries in Europe—and even the passionate South America, the energetic Africa, and the growing Asia—Richard observed the rise and fall of football giants, all from the sidelines.

However, watching football from the other side was quite different from experiencing it live. He missed the cheering, singing, and chanting with the other fans. No one could hear him now. No one could watch football with him. He was... alone. 

Just as Richard was about to be bored to death, his soul was sucked back, and he realized that only an entire year had passed.

'Interesting,' he thought, laughing. “I could bet, invest in companies that will succeed in the future, and get rich. Bitcoin, I'm coming, baby.”

but who could have guessed that Richard would dive so deep into the world of football—From owning a single share to testing the waters as a scout, trying his hand as an agent, and eventually stepping into the world of coaching, before finally diving into the realm of football club ownership. 

It has truly been a full spectrum of football, the highs and the lows. Join us as we welcome Richard Maddox!

Football Dynasty

Mike Phelan decided to accept Richard's offer, not focusing on salary or what City could provide, but on the freedom and opportunity to experiment, as long as it aligned with Richard's philosophy of attacking football.

After securing Phelan's verbal agreement, Richard remembered a few key staff members under Sir Alex Ferguson who had played pivotal roles in developing the Class of '92 and United's early Premier League success.

He began searching for names from Manchester United's staff to make sure, and quickly found the following:

First, Tony Whelan, the man in charge of youth development at United. Tony had coached young players part-time in Manchester City's Community Football Programme between 1987 and 1990. In 1990, he was invited by Brian Kidd to join Manchester United's Centre of Excellence, which meant Richard crossed his name off the list.

Rebuilding