"Bonecrusher" follows the story of a retired footballer, nicknamed Bonecrusher, who lands in prison after a series of reckless behaviors. In jail, he's coerced into coaching the prison football team but initially refuses. After various conflicts and realizing the corrupt system within the prison, he decides to lead the inmates' team. Despite facing numerous challenges, including betrayal and violence, Bonecrusher and his team manage to overcome adversity, leading to an intense football match against the guards. The game is fraught with foul play but ends in a triumphant victory for the prisoners, symbolizing their resilience and teamwork.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Denis, also known as "Bonecrusher," is a former captain of the England national football team.
2. He is in prison after being accused of organizing match-fixing.
3. The prison warden, Burton, wants Denis to coach the prison football team.
4. Denis initially refuses to coach the team.
5. Denis is placed in a cell with an Iranian and two dark-skinned guys who don't like him.
6. Denis befriends a man named Massa, who is also an inmate.
7. Denis helps Massa when he is being beaten by a guard.
8. As a result, Denis gains the respect of the other inmates, including a group of black guys who want to join the football team.
9. Denis agrees to coach the team, but only if sex people are allowed to play.
10. The boss of the prison, Sykes, has a personal stake in the outcome of the football match and wants Denis's team to lose.
11. Denis's team plays against the guards in a match, and despite some setbacks, they manage to win.
12. The boss of the prison is angry about the loss and threatens Denis.
13. The bookmaker, who had been threatening the boss, blows up the boss's car.