HULL City's story over the past 16 months - one game away from League One to a Premier League promotion party at Wembley and plenty more besides - has been a scriptwriter's dream.
When it comes to individual stories, Sorba Thomas's tale is pure Hollywood.
From being released by West Ham as a teenager and throwing his boots and shinpads in the bin to working as a shop assistant for JD Sports and then as a scaffolder.
Boreham Wood rekindled his football career and his journey from humble non-league surroundings to becoming a Premier League player is one that is good for the soul.
Hull City's Sorba Thomas, pictured in his time at Stoke City. (Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)placeholder image
Hull City's Sorba Thomas, pictured in his time at Stoke City. (Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
The former Huddersfield Town winger, who made his debut from the bench in last weekend's draw with Aston Villa, said: "I wouldn't change it for anything.
"I think I've had to grow up very, very quickly, from a 16-year-old kid going to non-league, working 6am to 6pm on a scaffolding site and loading vans. And then the next morning, I had to go to training or play a game and then potentially sometimes go to work…
"It was mental, but it was all part of the growing up stage. A lot of boys come through the academy and that's good for them, but my journey took me somewhere else.
"It took me the long route to the Premier League. You're seeing a lot of academy boys now who are not getting that education of what it's like in life and I can say that I've 'made it' and now it's just about enjoying the journey."
Thomas pictured on his debut for the Tigers.placeholder image
Thomas pictured on his debut for the Tigers.
Thomas' friends and loved ones have justifiable pride in a story which began as a football-mad kid in the London borough of Newham.
He remains close to many of his old mates today. The winger may have made it to the big time, but he remains as grounded as they come and his time picking up the pieces in a footballing sense at Boreham Wood is something he will always treasure.
He continued: "I still speak to a lot of the (Boreham Wood) boys.
"A lot of them sent a lot of messages; a lot of them lied - trying to say 'I knew you'd make it'..
"I don't think they did! But they were 'top'. I wouldn't be here without any of them from the chairman down to the gaffer and teammates.
"They showed that I could still make it in football after having the heartbreak of West Ham. They still made me believe.
"They said whether it happens or it doesn't happen, just enjoy playing; pretend you're playing with your mates.
"That's the only thing you can do because if you're not going to enjoy playing football, there's no point doing it.
"So that's kind of stuck with me throughout the rest of my career."
After his maiden Premier League appearance last weekend, Thomas has one other key achievement on his ‘bucket-list’ to tick off, namely representing Wales at the European Championships.
Life is sweet. But for the 27-year-old, there will always be perspective. He was reminded of that on Friday when he was involved in a car accident outside the club’s training ground but thankfully emerged unscathed.
The Londoner added: "it was an emotional time for my family to be there (last Saturday) and I just want more moments like that and to be able to play against these top, top teams at top stadiums.
"These are just going to be moments that, when I'm old and grey, I can sit on my sofa and say I've played in the Premier League. Or look at my kids and say, 'Look, Dad's played in the Premier League,' and that's all I've ever wanted."
Among those in the football world who will have raised a smile at Thomas finally making it to the big time is Neil Warnock.
While Thomas' time at Boreham Wood was restorative, Warnock helped revive his career at Huddersfield, with his canny man-management, alongside a few quips here and there, getting the best out of the player once again.
Thomas recalled: "He's a character. Coming through with Carlos Corberan when everything was very modernised, he was very old school.
"In pre-season, you'd think we'd go abroad, but we ended up in Cornwall.
"I think it's because he was down the road from his house, so he didn't want to travel no more, but it was 'top'. It just kind of showed where he's from and we got to meet his family.
"I saw all the nice words he said about me on TV that I could 'argue with myself in a phone box'.. It's typical of him and I enjoyed every minute of it, I thought it was fun."
Hull supporters should have fun watching him, for sure.