Floodlit Dreams

In a Father’s Day special referencing his new book '1996: Reflections on the year that changed my life', Tony Adams in conversation with his son Olly about recovery from alcoholism and working together to help others.

'1996: Reflections on the year that changed my life' is available from Floodlit Dreams: https://floodlitdreams.com/

Steve Claridge and Ian Ridley are back as they talk all things Football League. Covering the ups and downs, parachute payments and mismanagement. There's even room for a discussion on sausage and fish fingers...

There's wisdom, inspiration, tears and laughter as host Sybil Ruscoe is joined by England and Arsenal legend Tony Adams and Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley, who co-authored Tony's two books: Addicted and Sober.

Top broadcaster Sybil Ruscoe hosts a poignant discussion on love, grief and cricket with Lauren Clark, widow of cricketing great Bob Willis, and Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley.

Christmas Day punishment training at Birmingham City, rotten turkeys at Aldershot, an 8-0 dream Boxing Day. Derbies and rivalries. And a bit about stately homes. Welcome to the life of a professional footballer at Christmas, as told by Steve and Ian in the latest episode of the Claridge and Ridley podcast.

Steve Claridge and Ian Ridley join forces once again to discuss the best and worst players Steve played with in his career.

Neil Beasley, author of Football's Coming Out, joins Ian and Seth to talk about his experiences of homophobia in football and the steps that need to be taken for equality in the sport.

Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley reminisces with Steve Claridge about their time together at Weymouth, working on Steve's autobiographies (and checking whether he's actually read them) and his experiences in professional football.

Susie Petruccelli joins Ian and Seth to discuss her new book, Raised a Warrior, and give insight into the world of women's soccer.