<P> Whilst on a jog through the park , Jules discovers Jess 's skills , befriends her , and invites her to try out for the local women 's football team , the Hounslow Harriers coached by Joe ( Jonathan Rhys Meyers ) . Jess is extremely happy and excited about the tryouts , even though Joe is sceptical about a new player joining the team . After seeing Jess 's skills , Joe accepts her on the team and Jess lies to Joe about her parents being cool with the idea . </P>
<P> Whilst on a jog through the park , Jules discovers Jess 's skills , befriends her , and invites her to try out for the local women 's football team , the Hounslow Harriers coached by Joe ( Jonathan Rhys Meyers ) . Jess is extremely happy and excited about the tryouts , even though Joe is sceptical about a new player joining the team . After seeing Jess 's skills , Joe accepts her on the team and Jess lies to Joe about her parents being cool with the idea . </P>
who plays the coach in bend it like beckham
who plays the coach in bend it like beckham
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers