Jasper Zammit is a soccer legend ... at least in his own head. Whole stadiums shout his name as he bands balls, accepts trophies and scores magic goals for the Rovers Under 11s. When a new girl, Lil, joins the team, Jasper thinks he’s found someone as obsessed with soccer as he is. But there’s one hitch - Lil’s dad is the reason Jasper’s dad lost his job. Can the two still be friends?
There’s a new kid at Jasper’s school. Aamir can’t speak English, but he knows a few tricks on the soccer field, and is invited to join the Rovers. The problem is, Eastville Kings player Badger Mackenzie can’t resist doing what he does best - badgering his opponents to put them off their game. This time his target is Aamir. Someone will be sent off the field with a red card - but who will it be? And will it affect the Rovers’ dream of playing in the finals?
Coach Wallace has to go overseas, but he leaves the Rovers in the hands of a new coach who is keen, charming and knows his stuff. But winning is all he cares about, and suddenly the game isn’t as fun as it used to be. When Lil’s brother arrives home from playing for the state team, he helps the Rovers devise a plan to get them back on track. Will he be able to save the team from falling apart? Time is running out.
