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.
Lewis McKenzie
as Jimmy Grimble
Jane Lapotaire
as Alice Brewer
Gina McKee
as Donna Grimble
Robert Carlyle
as Eric Wirral
Ben Miller
as Johnny Two Dogs
Wayne Galtrey
as Walkway Kid
Ciarán Griffiths
as Psycho
Bobby Power
as 'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
Ray Winstone
as Harry
Samia Longchambon
as Sara
Antony Marsh
as Crane
Charles Denton
as The Cat
