The Reality of the Dream by Malcolm Christie
Like most young boys, Malcolm Christie grew up dreaming of becoming a professional footballer. Rejected by his hometown club Peterborough United and working at Somerfield supermarket, playing amateur football at 19, Malcolm thought the moment had passed him by. But dreams do come true. Just months after he was stacking shelves, Malcolm was playing for Derby County in the Premier League. International honours and a big money move to Middlesbrough followed as Malcolm became one of English footballs brightest prospects until a succession of injuries led to a premature end of his promising football career. The Reality of the Dream chronicles the amazing story of Malcolm Christie's journey to become the only person in history to go straight from non-league to scoring in the Premier League and representing his country without ever joining a professional academy. Sad, funny and often emotional, Malcolm's unique tale provides a brutally honest insight into the reality of life as a footballer, an injured footballer and worse - a retired footballer.
"Malcolm's journey into professional football was unique, and he played with a hunger that comes from having experienced a life outside of football" Gareth Southgate; "Stacking shelves to the Premier League - it's a hell of a tale." Steve McClaren;
Malcolm Christie played for Nuneaton Borough, Derby County, Middlesbrough and Leeds United during an 11 year playing career. Malcolm also won 11 England Under 21 caps, scoring three goals.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781838232948 |
| ISBN 10 | 183823294X |
| Title | The Reality of the Dream |
| Author | Malcolm Christie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Morgan Lawrence Publishing Services |
| Year published | 2022-06-29 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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