Just when it looks like Wirral County have turned the corner Mike makes a spectacular mess of things. He misses his son's graduation to ensure the team saviour stays sober on a stag night by bravely intercepting - and supping - all spiked drinks. The night ends with the sozzled coach fighting the paparazzi and injuring his star player in the process. A devastated Bassett wakes to a sore head, and worse still, an empty bed.