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Series 1 (2008)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Thu 21st August 2008

Terry McConnell is desperate for his 10-year-old son, Malky, to get a trial for Bolton Wanderers - so desperate that Malky misses a training session.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Thu 28th August 2008

With Coach Blackley in hospital recovering from his seizure, Terry McConnell reckons he's all but got the job as Ashburn United coach. But fitness coach Dr. Kaskar has designs on the job too. The wheeling and dealing begins, and Terry and Kaskar begin to resemble Obama and Clinton in their attempts to lobby Ashburn United owner Sandra Farrell.

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Thu 4th September 2008

Doom and gloom for Terry McConnell as dishy Frenchman Raymond Mercier is installed as coach and then disaster for everyone as chairman Sandra Farrell announces that husband Vincent cannot afford to bankroll Ashburn United's trip to Birmingham for the North and Midlands Under 11's Cup. Terry stoops lower than usual in his efforts to raise the money to pay for the trip.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Thu 11th September 2008

The team are on their way to the North and Midland's Under 11's Cup and Terry McConnell is hell bent on Bolton scout Geoff Hinchcliffe coming to Birmingham to run the rule over his lad Malky. But how does he pay Hinchcliffe's expenses? Terry is stumped until wife Janice lets slip that she's scrimped and saved 400 pounds for a special weekend. He wouldn't steal cash from his wife... would he?

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Thu 18th September 2008

Terry's mate, Fourbellies, is out on a kebab hunt when he spots coach Mercier entering a gay club in Birmingham.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Thu 25th September 2008

A nail-biting cup final reveals whether the Ashes can win the Cup, and if Malky can answer Terry's prayers by becoming the Player of the Tournament.

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