VOICE OVER
(on screen text)
In a small town, in the heart of England, two men were about to embark on a life changing experience.
Scene 1
BATHROOM - DAY
JOHN is a typical nerd. He dresses smartly, he's well spoken and he's always got his head buried in a book.
LUCAS is a typical cool kid. Dresses in the latest clothes, talks with confidence and swag and he's never really paying attenion.
JOHN is sat on the toilet, there's a very loud farting sound and he sighs with relief.
JOHN
You might wanna leave it a while mate. I think my digestive system's a bit off at the moment. My bad.
Lucas
Whatever mate.
JOHN then flushes and walks into his room, as he leaves LUCAS wanders out of him room and walks in the bathroom.
LUCAS
That sinks, you're a pig. I'd never do that to you! What the hell!
JOHN
(In the distance)
I'm ever so sorry.
Scene 2
KITCHEN - DAY
JOHN is making a sandwich, LUCAS comes in and gets a drink from the fridge.
JOHN
Alright mate, what you doing today?
LUCAS
Got my job interview, aint I? I'm buzzing!
JOHN
I've got an interview today too, I'm a little nervous to be honest with you!
LUCAS
No way! Good luck buddy!
JOHN
Cheers, you too! Text me later to let me know!
Scene 3
PRINCIPALS OFFICE - DAY
PRINCIPAL, sat at his desk looking over the applications in front of him. He's late twenties, dressed smartly in his suit. Sat behind a big desk with lots of papers and a picture of his family.
LUCAS and JOHN, sat opposite him shifting slightly, looking very nervous. LUCAS and JOHN are in their early twenties's, JOHN is dressed in a shirt and tie, looking smart for his job interview, whereas LUCAS is dressed in a casual tracksuit, with a more laid back attitude to the interview.
PRINCIPAL
Thank you for your application. I now need you to go and report to the Head of Sport for your trial match.
LUCAS and JOHN
Okay, thank you!
Scene 4
LUCAS is sat waiting in the changing room to see who he's up against for the PE job.
JOHN then comes through the door and they notice each other straight away.
LUCAS
No way, what are you doing here? Please tell me we're not both going for this job?
JOHN
Well it appears that way doesnt it. Can't believe you didn't tell me where you applied too!
LUCAS
You didn't tell me either man, jeez!
JOHN
Well true, but 'ey let the best man win!
JOHN then winks and grins at LUCAS. LUCAS returns the smile and they go out to meet their teams.
Scene 5
CHANGING ROOM - DAY
HEAD OF SPORT, approaches LUCAS and JOHN after the game to congratulate them. HEAD OF SPORT, is dressed casually in a tracksuit, he's in his thirties and relatively laid back.
HEAD OF SPORT
Congratulations, you were both very impressive candidates and we have decided to take you both on. You’ll both oversee the improvement and development of the teams.
JOHN
Thank you! We won’t let you down.
LUCAS
Yeah! We’ll be league champions, I promise!
HEAD OF SPORT
(Chuckles)
I’ll hold you to that!
HEAD OF SPORT, then leaves and JOHN and LUCAS hug each other.
VOICE OVER
(on screen text)
Now their dreams had become a reality! They were living the high life.
Scene 6
THEIR OFFICE - DAY
LUCAS. sat at desk watching Youtube, the video 'Gangnam Style' is playing. LUCAS attempts to dance to the video, and fails.
LUCAS
Yeah Gangnam style!
LUCAS, then proceeds to crumple a piece of paper and throw it in the bin.
JOHN, then opens the door, walks in and sees the paper in the bin
JOHN
Really? Do you not have anything better to do with your time?
LUCAS
I’m the match manager. We only have one match left, you’re in charge of training and all that other crap!
JOHN
(sighs)
True, I’ll just get on with it then shall I, Jose.
LUCAS
(smirking)
Yes, yes you should.
JOHN, sits at his desk and begins typing up lesson plans on his laptop
LUCAS
So what do I do?
JOHN
Amuse yourself, shouldn’t be hard
JOHN, then attempts the Gangnam Style dance, which they both laugh at.
LUCAS, then reaches into his desk and pulls out a BB gun.
LUCAS
(Grinning)
Look what i've got mate!
JOHN
Why have you got that?!
LUCAS, then raises the gun and aims at JOHN.
JOHN
What the hell Lucas!!
LUCAS
Don't worry, it won't hurt.
JOHN
WHAT?!
LUCAS then fires the gun at JOHN and it hits him in the chest.
PRINCIPAL and HEAD OF SPORT, enter to see and find LUCAS holding the gun and JOHN clutching his chest and the office covered in screw up bits of paper.
Scene 7
FLAT - NIGHT
JOHN, is sat on the sofa back at the flat drinking some cider.
JOHN
Ah Stella Artois Cidre, not Cider, Cidre.
Sound of the front door opening and closing
JOHN
Lucas, is that you?
LUCAS, opens the door and shuffles in. He then sits down next to John and opens a can of Fosters.
LUCAS
Yeah, turns out Principle didn’t find shooting you with the BB gun as funny as I did and he sacked me.
JOHN
Oh no! That's not good!
LUCAS
I know
JOHN
So what’s the plan now?
LUCAS
Well I’ll just have to search around for more coaching jobs? Maybe take over a Sunday league team, preferably female team.
LUCAS, winks and starts smiling stupidly.
JOHN
You disgust me.
LUCAS, laughs again
Scene 8
CORRIDOR - DAY
JOHN and HEAD OF SPORT, are chatting about the game at the weekend.
JOHN
Yeah I’m really sorry to let you down but my nan’s been arrested again for shooting my father. I have to go down with the family so i'm not going to be able to manage the match.
Scene 9
PRINCIPALS OFFICE - DAY
HEAD OF SPORT and PRINCIPAL, are talking about who they're going to get to manage the final league game of the season.
PRINCIPAL
So who are can we get to replace John?
HEAD OF SPORT
Well, Lucas is familiar with the team, tactics and he has got us to the top of the table?
PRINCIPAL
Fine, bring him in.
Scene 10
HEAD OF SPORTS OFFICE - DAY
LUCAS and HEAD OF SPORT, are sat talking about LUCAS managing the game.
LUCAS
What’s this about?
HEAD OF SPORT
Well, seeing as John has left us for a family crisis. We would like you to come back and coach the team for the last game of the season? Lucas, coach the team, win the game and you may save your job.
LUCAS
Done!
Scene 11
CHANGING ROOMS -DAY
LUCAS, is stood in his clean suit, he's looking in the mirror and smiling to himself.
LUCAS
Come on, I can do this!
Scene 12
PITCH - DAY
The two captains are shaking hands and the ref is telling them to play fair.
VOICE OVER
The captains shake hands, the football is placed and the game begins.
Scene 13
BATHROOM - DAY
LUCAS is sat on the toilet, there's then a large farting sound. LUCAS then sighs once the sound has stopped.
