Series 1, Episode 1
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.
Further details
The Cup. Image shows from L to R: Gordy (Henry Smith), Ranjit Kaskar (Nazim Khan), Malky McConnell (Ceallach Spellman), Ali Farrell (Haylie Jones). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd
As Ashburn United prepare for the league decider and the game that will qualify them for the North and Midlands' Under 11s Cup in Birmingham, joint leading scorer Malky McConnell misses a training session because his dad Terry insists he play in a trial for Bolton Wanderers' Youth team.
Malky is dropped as per Ashes rules and Terry's wife Janice, desperate for a long weekend in Birmingham to rekindle their love life, is furious. So Terry goes on a mission to have Malky reinstated, begging first rival dad Dr Kaskar and then club owner Sandra Farrell to persuade Blackley the coach to change his mind in time for the vital league decider.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 21st August 2008
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew