Rupert Campbell-Black, all-conquering racehorse owner-trainer and handsomest man in England, is in the darkest of places. His adored wife, Taggie, is about to undergo chemotherapy and his beloved leading stallion has been assassinated. Now his daughter Bianca is badgering him to buy into a failing local football club, Searston Rovers, so he can sign up her superstar striker boyfriend.
Rupert dislikes football and his first impressions of Searston are distinctly unfavourable. But as their new Chairman, he won't stand for anything less than an Everest climb to the top of the Premier League. Aided by the club's ravishing secretary, Tember West, and sassy Press Officer, Dora Belvedon, he becomes increasingly fond of his riotous mix of players.
But Rupert's explosive arrival at Searston sparks outrage and the fights are as furious off the field as on, while the WAGS lust after him and stir up trouble. Nor do the corrupt rival local football team and their duplicitous chairman make things ea
