Jason Sudeikis is pitch perfect as the lead character Ted, an American Football coach hired by Hannah Waddingham's English football club owner Rebecca in a bid to get her ex husband's team relegated. The only problem with that plan is that Ted is such a great guy that he charms all those around him, including Rebecca, into believing in him and improving themselves along the way. It's at times incredibly simplistic and contrived but it has such a great soul and wisdom that that doesn't seem to matter. There are some lovely and moving scenes along the way as well as some laugh out loud humour. The gentle feel of the production and the way that we are encouraged to see the good in all the characters is such a refreshing change from most tv series out there at the moment. All the central cast are great. Nick Mohammed shines as Nate the kit man and is involved in some lovely scenes as Ted starts to help him to fulfill his potential. Juno Temple is outstanding too as Keeley adding a real warmth to all the scenes she appears in. Finally, there are plenty of entertaining cameos along the way from amongst others Jeff Stelling and Gary Lineker. If you sit back and relax it will I think make you smile and think better about the world and that's a pretty good achievement in my book.
