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.

• Impact Film & TV
• Arts Council of England
• Robert Carlyle
• Ray Winstone
• Gina McKee
• Lewis McKenzie
• Jane Lapotaire
• Ben Miller
• Wayne Galtrey
• Ciarán Griffiths