Striker
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.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
E1Episode 1 #1
Dec 31, 1975
Ben arrives at the village of Brenton and upsets some of the members of the local football team.
E2Episode 2
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!
E3Episode 3
Jan 14, 1976
Mr Dyker is furious when he finds out that Ben is playing for the local football team.
E4Episode 4
Jan 21, 1976
Can the Brenton Club provide the changing rooms they need? If they fail they will be disqualified from the League.
Storyline
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.
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