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CAR HORN BEEPS

SCHOOL BELL RINGS

# Back home They'll be thinking about us

# When we are far away

# Back home They'll be really behind us

# In every game we play

# They'll share every goal We are scoring

# Out there

# We will still Hear them roaring... #

-Mum!

-Got you.

# For the folks back home! #

FANS CHEER

You look so grown-up.

Just something to wish you good luck on your first day.

No way!

Look at the back.

And...I've managed to wangle us a couple of dad and lad tickets

-to the next home game.

-Thanks, Dad.

-What will you buy me

-when I start big school?

-DOORBELL RINGS

I was thinking about a couple of ponies.

I'm not sure we've got the room out back.

-What are you doing here?

-I've come to see my son.

-You remembered you have one?

-Is that your real dad?

-He's the image of you.

-All right, Ellis?

Come on.

-You can't just turn up unannounced like this.

-It's OK, Mum.

All right, Jack?

Five minutes.

-How are you doing, mate?

-Fine.

You've shot up since I last saw you.

-That was my seventh birthday party.

-Wasn't that long ago, was it?

Yeah, remember? Got me that Tweenies card with, "Six", on.

There's not a day goes by I don't think about you, you know.

I knew you were starting big school today. I wanted to come

-and wish you good luck.

-Thanks.

I suppose you can say it's a big day for me as well.

It's been a month since I had my last drink.

I'm turning over a new leaf. Look...

I know I'm not going to be crowned the world's greatest dad,

but I just want to try and make it up to you.

I've got two tickets for the match on Saturday. What do you reckon?

Just me and you watching the Reds together, eh?

-Yeah.

-That's brilliant!

I... I'll pick you up at 12.

And I promise I won't let you down.

-How are you feeling?

-A bit nervous.

-You're bound to be.

It'll be strange being the little ones again.

I'll never forget the day I moved up to big school.

All the lads in my class split into two camps. Blues and Reds.

Don't worry. The Blue boys will look after you.

OK! OK, everyone. Come on, find yourself a place.

And please, sit next to somebody you don't already know.

CHILDREN CHATTER

-Mind if I sit here?

-No, go for it. I'm Neil.

-Jack.

-Nice to meet you, Jack.

-It's massive here, isn't it?

-I know.

I've just seen the Year 11 lads in the corridor.

And they had a moustache.

Are you a Blue or Red?

-Please tell me you support the mighty Reds.

-OK, everyone.

Settle down.

My name's Miss Pearce and I'm going to be your new form teacher.

Now, I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all.

So, I'd like you all to prepare a short speech about something

you feel really passionately about.

It could be your favourite football team.

-(Yes!)

-A hobby. A family pet,

a person from history. Absolutely anything.

Start discussing your ideas now

and I look forward to hearing them all next week.

I know what I'm doing. King Kenny Dalglish.

Don't use that sort of language in my company.

-You're a Blue nose, then?

-Course!

# He's got red hair but we don't care, Davy, Davy Moyes! #

-Don't tell me you're doing football as well.

-Don't you like it?

-Yeah, I'm a Red.

-High-five!

But it's going to be boring if everyone does the same.

-So, what are you doing?

-Well, I'll give you a clue.

-It's got a very long face and big sticky-out teeth.

-Miss Pearce!

So, what ARE you doing, Jack?

Sorry for being boring, but it's got to be football.

So, come on, then, what are you? A Red or Blue?

All will be revealed next week.

-How did it go?

-It was good.

-Did you get your head flushed down the toilet?

-No.

-Did you make new friends?

-Yeah, a few.

Told you the Blue boys would look after you.

Got to do a speech in English. Something we feel passionate about.

That's a bit of a no-brainer.

-Did that big kids steal your dinner money?

-No!

What about the club's history?

-It's Jack's speech, not yours.

-You tell him!

-I know!

Dixie Dean. Everton's most prolific goalscorer ever.

60 goals in the 1927-28 season. A record

that still stands to this day.

Why don't you go in and do it for him?

-Dangle you out the window by your feet?

-No!

What have I told you about listening to rumours?

Go upstairs and get changed. Hang your uniform up.

-This'll be ready in a minute.

-And grab that Dixie Dean book

from my bedroom.

-He's late. I knew it. 12 o'clock, he said.

-It's not even five past yet.

-Where's he taking you?

-I don't know, do I?

-You can't wear that.

-Why?

-It's filthy, look at it. Go upstairs and get changed.

-Put your new Everton kit on.

-That'll go down well.

I thought it'd never be off your back.

Go on, let's see what it looks like.

And get your skates on. He'll be here soon.

If he bothers to turn up.

BANG!

BANG! BANG!

CAR SQUEALS TO A STOP

-HE TOOTS THE HORN

-Typical.

-Can't even be bothered to get out the car and knock on the door.

-OK,

I think it's time for your chill pill. Jack!

-I thought you were putting your kit on.

-I have. It's under here.

-You'll be sweating with that on.

-Stop fussing. I'm fine.

See you later.

See you. Have a nice time.

It's not fair. Wish I had two dads.

-Mind if I turn this down a bit?

-Sorry, mate. The dial's jammed.

It's an old car.

I'd wind the windows down but the handles have fell off!

-It's all right.

-You can take your top off.

-No, I'm not that hot.

-So, how are you settling in at the new school?

-It's OK.

I've got to do a speech.

What about?

Something you feel passionate about.

What are you doing?

That's what I wanted to talk about.

I'm a bit confused.

No contest.

Bill Shankly.

We were bottom of the second division when he took over.

Look at us now,

one of the most famous clubs in the world.

The man's an absolute leg end.

You got the new kit?

Er...no, you don't have to.

I know I don't, but I want to.

It costs too much, and... you've already bought the tickets.

I owe you a lot more than that.

Besides, I'm flush this week.

I had a bit of luck on the geegees.

-Come on, try the top on.

-Here?

No-one's looking.

The changing room's only there.

Wouldn't be complete without these.

Is it the right size?

Give us a sec.

We'll miss the kick-off at this rate.

Absolute shambles!

They were all over us from the start.

It was funny when Gerrard's free kick

knocked that old man's pie out of his hand.

It's a pity he was aiming for the back of the net!

Ah, well.

At least we got to spend the day together, eh?

If my luck changes, I could get us a couple of season tickets.

And we can go to every home game then.

Just drop us off on the corner here.

No, I'll take you to the door.

But my mum always lets me, and...

I want to get something from the shop.

Oh...well, if your mum lets you.

Thanks for the kit and everything.

Hey...

..I promise not to leave it so long next time.

How did it go?

It was good.

-Did you hear Liverpool got beat 2-1?

-Did they?

If we win tomorrow, we'll go a point above them.

So...what did you do?

Er, we went to the cinema.

What did you see?

Oh, you'd have hated it.

-Why are you wearing red socks?

-Spider!

-Ah, where?!

-THEY SHOUT

Where?! Where?!

There's nothing there!

Get it off me! Get it off me!

Liverpool Football Club was formed in 1892,

and they were originally known as Everton Athletic.

I had my first riding lesson when I was seven.

I'd always loved horses ever since I was a little girl.

David Moyes became manager of Everton in 2002.

Before that, he had managed Preston North End.

I...I...

I...I...

Liverpool won the European cup five times,

making them the most successful English club in Europe.

Riding can be very dangerous.

Last year, I fell off my horse

and broke my left arm.

I...

I...

It's OK, Alfie,

take your time.

I...

..I want to talk about Doctor Who!

CHEERING

He was named manager of the year in 2002, 2005 and 2009.

And that's why I think Liverpool is the greatest

football team in the world.

So glad that's over.

OK, I'll look forward to hearing everyone else's tomorrow.

Now, walk quietly to your next lesson.

What are you doing?

Jack'll go berserk if he knows you've been in here.

I can't find my DS. He had it last.

You'll just have to wait till he gets home.

Come on, out.

'It's always the same with him.'

'Keep your voice down! Joy's upstairs.'

'If he thinks he can come swanning back into his life

'now he's all grown up...'

-What are you doing?

-Ssh! They're arguing.

-Why?

-I don't know.

-'..he'll always be Jack's dad...'

'Using his own son to score points against me.'

'You're being ridiculous.'

'Why else would he take him to see Liverpool?'

'Honestly, I'm starting to think Jack's got more sense

'than the two of you put together.'

'I'd like you all to prepare a short speech about something

'you feel really passionately about.'

-JACK'S DAD:

-'No contest - Bill Shankly.

'We were bottom of the second division when he took over!'

-STEP-DAD:

-'I know! Dixie Dean.

'Everton's most prolific goal-scorer, ever.

'60 goals in the 1927-28 season.'

-ECHOING:

-'Bill Shankly.

-Dixie Dean.

-Bill Shankly.

-Dixie Dean...'

Secret Agent Jack Holgate has entered the playground.

This speech had better be good after all this suspense.

Fancy a game of footy before the bell goes?

Bagsy I'm not in goal.

Right, Liverpool versus Everton...

Come on, Jack.

What are you going to be? A blue or a red?

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

It's completely out of character.

Do you know if he was having any problems at school?

No, none that he'd mentioned. He seemed to be settling in fine.

Anything at home that could have upset him?

Never mind all these questions.

You should be out there looking for him!

He's only 11 years old, anything could have happened to him.

OK, we've got everything we need.

We'll give you a call if we hear anything.

Funny, he'd never done anything like this before YOU showed your face.

What's that supposed to mean?

Don't start!

What's going on?

Where've you been?!

-Have you any idea what we've been through?

-We'll leave you to it.

Thank you. Thanks, officer.

-If you ever do anything like that to me again...

-I'm sorry!

-Why weren't you at school?

-Are you being bullied?

-No!

-Are you sure?

-Yes!

-Well, what is it then? It must be something?

I hadn't done my speech.

Well, why not?

Because all my mates are doing their favourite football teams.

I didn't know who to choose.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Mind if I come in?

Why didn't you talk to us about it?

I don't know what side I'm supposed to be on any more.

Nobody's asking you to take sides.

But you were asking me to do Dixie Dean.

He wanted me to do Bill Shankly.

Come on, there's no need to get upset.

I love you like you were my own.

I just can't bear the thought of you getting let down again.

I'm not a little kid anymore.

I know.

I don't have to follow you, him...

anyone else.

You OK?

I'm trying to work.

I don't get it.

What?

Why you're only allowed to support one team.

You wouldn't understand.

Because I'm a girl?

I love One Direction.

Does that mean I'm not allowed to like JLS, as well? It's stupid.

Joy?

What?

You're a genius!

I'm proud of all my models,

but this one of the Empire State Building

is one of my greatest achievements to date.

Very good, Scarlett.

Right...

Jack,

whenever you're ready.

Go for it.

When we were asked to pick a subject,

I knew it could only be about one thing - football.

I'm mad about it.

So I started thinking about the players who played

for both Everton and Liverpool -

Dave Hickson,

Peter Beardsley, Nick Barmby...

Gary Ablett won the FA Cup with both Everton and Liverpool.

I'm sure he must have felt just as proud winning with both of them.

Steve McMahon started his career at Everton.

He'd supported them since he was a little kid.

But when he moved to Liverpool,

he knew the fans would never forgive him.

But he still had the courage to do what was right for him.

I wanted to talk about these players

because I know what it feels like to be caught between two sides.

I was brought up by my step-dad. He's a massive Everton fan.

He took me to my first game when I was four,

and we go to every home game that we can afford.

But then a few weeks ago, my real dad turned up.

He's a Liverpool fan, and he took me to Anfield.

I didn't have the nerve to tell him I supported Everton,

because I was scared he wouldn't like me anymore.

I used to think because I was a blue nose, I had to hate Liverpool.

But I've learnt that's not true.

I think we should all be proud that we're from a city that's got

two brilliant teams with such amazing histories.

I'll always be an Everton fan,

but now I don't mind when Liverpool win,

because I know it makes my dad happy.

That was brilliant.

And you're still my friend, even if you are a blue.

And your dad's a red, so it's in your blood, really.

..white bellies, 30-33cm. It is the world's smallest penguin.

Well, how did it go?

I got an A star!

Congratulations, mate!

Oh, well done, Jack. I knew you could do it!

I'm so proud of you!

-Hiya.

-Come in a sec, he's just getting ready.

Jack, your dad's here.

I'll just turn that pan off.

You don't mind me wearing this, do you?

So long as you don't mind me

putting plastic covers down on the car seats.

I've been supporting Everton since I was a little kid.

I can't just change sides now.

You don't have to explain anything to me.

We can still do other stuff.

I don't care what we do, so long as we get to hang out together.

Tim.

Ellis.

I'd like to thank you.

Me?

For everything that you've done for Jack.

He's a little star.

I wouldn't go that far.

I mean it.

Thank you.

# You thought you'd found a friend

# To take you out of this place... #

And it's a great cross from Baines...

Can Rodwell get on the end of it?

# It's a beautiful day... #

It's a goal! What a great header from Cahill!

Reina didn't stand a chance!

# It's a beautiful day

# Don't let it get away

# You're on the road

# But you've got no destination

# You're in the mud

# In the maze of her imagination

# You love this town... #

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