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!

Notts County, the Division Three leaders, became the first English team to secure promotion in March. Under the guidance of manager Sam Allardyce, County dominated Division Three, opening up such a commanding lead that their promotion was mathematically secured with weeks to spare.


Across the River Trent, Nottingham Forest were battling at the other end of the Football League pyramid. Relegated from the Premier League the previous season, Forest were determined to bounce straight back under manager Dave Bassett. By April, their promotion push gathered decisive momentum. A 2–1 home win over Reading put Forest six points clear of third-placed Sunderland, with only two matches left for the Wearside club to play.


When Sunderland stumbled in their following fixture, Forest's promotion was mathematically confirmed. The result meant Nottingham Forest secured automatic promotion back to the Premier League after just one season away.


Chapter 410 - One Step Away from the Title