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Jimmy
dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Whenever he mucks about
on his own he reveals a stunning ability to handle the ball and yet, out
there on the football pitch, all his self-confidence drains away.
Fifteen-year-old Jimmy lives with his mother, Donna, who has just split
up with Harry and is about to pick up with Two Dogs, a narcissistic Harley
biker. Jimmy always got on well with Harry but, sadly, Harry is already
married...
Jimmy doesn't have an easy time of it at school either, where he is being
bullied by Gorgeous Gordon Burley and his cronies. Moreover, Jimmy is
in love with Sara, but whenever he's anywhere near her he's just lost
for words. One evening, Jimmy is being chased by Gorgeous and Psycho down
the empty streets of a derelict quarter, when an old woman still living
there comes to his aid. The old lady's apartment is full of all manner
of objects and memorabilia. Among her things are a pair of worn-down old
football boots, which the old lady gives Jimmy as he leaves, adding that
they will give him magical power if he wears them on the football pitch.
Unimpressed, Jimmy chucks the rotten old shoes into a rubbish bin on the
way home. Shortly after that, Gorgeous hides Jimmy's own football boots
just before an important match is due to kick-off; Jimmy suddenly remembers
the old boots and tears off to get them. He reaches the football pitch
just in time to save his team from losing by shooting a sensational goal.
But this is only the beginning...
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