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!

City's recruitment efforts were far from over. In fact, after meeting with the main coaching staff, Richard became even more proactive.


Alan Ball's resignation, along with his team, meant an easing of the financial burden for City. Richard was now planning to find another backup striker to prepare for rotation alongside the young Emile Heskey.


In the tough, physically demanding world of the English lower leagues, having extra strikers is always a smart move. With that in mind, he took a trip to Kristiansund, Norway, and returned with a bargain—Ole Gunnar Solskjær.


The young forward was signed for just NOK 150,000, which translated to a mere £14,000!


The next step was to find fresh talent for City. As everyone knows, it's better to be well-prepared than to scramble later.


Chapter 83 - Press Conference