Living the Dream

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Living the Dream
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Mitchell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Category/GenreSports teams and clubs
Soccer (football)
ISBN/Barcode 9781781554777
ClassificationsDewey:796.3346309427682
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Fonthill Media Ltd
Imprint Fonthill Media Ltd
Publication Date 1 March 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is a unique and remarkable football story. Ten years ago, Fleetwood Town were playing in the North-West Counties League in front of fewer than 100 spectators. In May 2014, Fleetwood won the League Two play-off final at Wembley to elevate them to League One status. This was the club's sixth promotion in a decade. Many have contributed to the success, but two figures stand out. Andy Pilley, an ambitious businessman joined in 2004 and was elected Chairman almost immediately. Pilley has created an impressive stadium and a successful team as well as galvanizing a town that has suffered since the demise of its fishing industry. Defender Nathan Pond has been ever-present throughout this period after signing as an 18 year old in 2003. Pond has matured year on year and captained Fleetwood as they started their League One campaign. This was his seventh league with one club, earning him a place in this year's Guinness Book of Records. This book charts a remarkable rise. It is full of facts, anecdotes and many memorable characters and games.

Author Biography

David Mitchell retired from education in 2009 and began working for Fleetwood Town Football Club's media team. 2010 saw the publication of his first book Time to Declare that covered his career in both private and state sector schools. This was followed by Big Hands, Big Heart that followed the life of goalkeeper Eric Nixon. Hannah, Same Both Ways is the remarkable story of a how a young woman has come to terms with a life-changing event. Mitchell's most recent work, Life's a Ball, has covered the eventful life of football physiotherapist Ian Liversedge.