Following his mother's death and a move to a new area, Ben Dyker secretly joins a hopeless local youth team. His father, a disillusioned former footballer, eventually discovers this but later agrees to coach the team. The series also highlights the struggle to include a talented local girl in a 'boys only' league.
Dec 31, 1975
Ben arrives at the village of Brenton and upsets some of the members of the local football team.
Jan 7, 1976
Ben has fought his way into the team and sets about training them for the cup match - hoping his Dad won't find out!
Jan 14, 1976
Mr Dyker is furious when he finds out that Ben is playing for the local football team.
Jan 21, 1976
Can the Brenton Club provide the changing rooms they need? If they fail they will be disqualified from the League.