Football Dreams
This old documentary made in 95/96 about Chelsea FC's youth academy has surfaced on the internet and it makes fascinating viewing from start to finish. It is necessary to inform those who may take offense that Graham Rix, who features throughout the documentary as manager, was convicted of having underage sex with a 15-year-old girl four years later and sentenced to 12 months in prison, of which he served six. Several former Chelsea players accused Rix of racism and physical assault in 2018. In 2022 the club paid settlements to eight players who had complained. For those involved in youth football today, this documentary will certainly raise eyebrows.
