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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!

What readers say about Football Dynasty

“I've learned more about 80s and 90s British Football while reading this than I have at any other point in my life. The author is knowledgeable and well researched, it really shines through the ridiculously meticulous attention to detail they have. The story…”

Djtiger901Royal Road5.0 / 5

“As a bit of a snob in what I read, I can heartily recommend this. Even as someone who has never been into football, this story has enthralled me. The main character is an interesting person to follow, and see how he uses his knowledge of the future to his a…”

MailisRoyal Road4.5 / 5

Community Reviews(2)

Djtiger901Royal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

I've learned more about 80s and 90s British Football while reading this than I have at any other point in my life. The author is knowledgeable and well researched, it really shines through the ridiculously meticulous attention to detail they have.
The story draws you in and doesn't let go, Richard's constant struggle to find his place in a football era dominated by tradition and egos is so compelling, that you will get attached to himself and the players he manages.
When he becomes the owner of Manchester City you can feel the triumph and frustration bleeding from the page as he attempts to reform the struggling club. There is a constant give and take, and it feels like he just gains more problems when he takes over rather than fewer.
The story really is just about everything you could want from a modern time travel story. Richard invests wisely, gambles often, and does actually lose. This isn't a story about a man with a super memory who can control every little detail, in fact he often fails, but he's able to use his foreknowledge in broad, general applications.
This is the right way to do a modern day time travel, as there is no guarantee that Richard will succeed in any endeavor. In reading this, you take a step away from the overly powerful figures that dominate most of the other time travel fictions. That isn't to say that Richard doesn't exploit the hell out of his knowledge to gain boatloads of money, it just means that he is only a mere mortal with a love of football.

MailisRoyal Road

★★★★★ 4.5

As a bit of a snob in what I read, I can heartily recommend this. Even as someone who has never been into football, this story has enthralled me.
The main character is an interesting person to follow, and see how he uses his knowledge of the future to his advantage. Nothing he has done so far has been something that one couldn't see him doing.
The only thing really missing is more depth to other characters, as they've mostly been around for a few chapters and hadn't had much depth to them. But there is build up to that especially in the more recent chapters.
Even if you don't enjoy football, I'd recommend giving it a few chapters.