Overview
Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup.
Director and cast
- John Hay Director
- Robert Carlyle as Eric Wirral
- Ray Winstone as Harry
- Gina McKee as Donna Grimble
- Lewis McKenzie as Jimmy Grimble
- Jane Lapotaire as Alice Brewer
- Ben Miller as Johnny Two Dogs
- Wayne Galtrey as Walkway Kid
- Ciarán Griffiths as Psycho
- Bobby Power as 'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
- Samia Longchambon as Sara
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