SEASON 2

(1998-1999)

Producer of Football Rod Brown   Producers Carson Black, Lizzie Becker   Executive Producer Jane Hewland

(OPEN) 2.1 (#65)

 Tuesday 1st September 1998

Sean has settled into first team life, but is thrown by Natalie's return. Is her marriage to Dean in trouble? Julie takes a shine to Warren after a spot of revenge. Lynette is far from happy with the privacy at the new youth team hostel. And Billy and Leon get an unexpected windfall.

2.2 (#66)

 Thursday 3rd September 1998

The new educational welfare officer arrives.

2.3 (#67)

 Tuesday 8th September 1998

Helen’s lessons go from bad to worse. Sean tries to find out why Natalie has returned but she won't reveal anything.

(OPEN) 2.4 (#68)

 Thursday 10th September 1998

How will Frank deal with Helen after her drunken exploits? Frank tells an embarrassed Helen he will have to let her go. Denise and Frank visit Alex at the young offenders. Jerry's deal with Councillor Lal moves up a step, while Lynda notices Natalie's bruises.

2.5 (#69)

 Tuesday 15th September 1998

Nerves mount as the youth team’s first home game approaches.

2.6 (#70)

 Thursday 17th September 1998

Dean returns to Harchester and confronts Natalie. What is he hiding behind a menacing presence?

(OPEN) 2.7 (#71)

 Tuesday 22nd September 1998

Is Natalie willing to give Dean a last chance? Alex is released from the home and immediately sets about making his mark in the youth team. Lynette has an ultimatum for Des. When Natalie returns to Turkey with Dean, Lynda informs Sean just what his brother has done.

2.8 (#72)

 Thursday 24th September 1998

Jerry provides Frank with a new goalkeeper. Des has 24 hours to persuade Lynette to stay. She leaves for her job on a cruise ship for three months.

2.9 (#73)

 Tuesday 29th September 1998

Sean tries to reconcile himself with his brother’s actions. Leon's luck goes from bad to worse as Frank threatens to sack him over his fight with Billy.

2.10 (#74)

 Thursday 1st October 1998

Rumours circulate that the Argentinean World Cup star Luis Amor is about to join the club.

(OPEN) 2.11 (#75)

 Tuesday 6th October 1998

Argentinean Luis Amor Rodriguez gets a mixed reception from the Harchester fans. And Jerry may well regret introducing him to Lynda. Some interesting words from Frank see Alex step up his games with Hari. And Des is struggling since Lynette left.

(OPEN) 2.12 (#76)

 Thursday 8th October 1998

Sean gets an unexpected visitor. Sean and Lynda are worried sick when Natalie is hospitalised following another beating from Dean. Hari has a nightmare in goal as the Under 19's face their Arsenal opponents, while Luis scores on his debut.

(OPEN) 2.13 (#77)

 Tuesday 13th October 1998

Warren waits for news from the doctor as the club considers his future. Natalie has decided she cannot keep Dean's baby. Alex is presented with the golden opportunity to take revenge on Hari.

2.14 (#78)

 Thursday 15th October 1998

Kelly has a hot date, while Hari takes extra coaching from a football hero.

2.15 (#79)

 Tuesday 20th October 1998

The repercussions of Sean’s expose rattle around Harchester, and he finds himself the talk of the town.

(OPEN) 2.16 (#80)

 Thursday 22nd October 1998

Warren is feeling neglected and decides to take matters into his own hands. A search is on for Hari, with Alex, Frank and Jerry all worried for different reasons. Hari lets his father and Harchester United's management know he will no longer be a pawn in any deal.

2.17 (#81)

 Tuesday 27th October 1998

Jerry sends in the heavies as Lal’s indecisiveness threatens the plans for the new stadium.

2.18 (#82)

 Thursday 29th October 1998

Harchester 2000 is launched. Jerry makes an effort to impress.

(OPEN) 2.19 (#83)

 Tuesday 3rd November 1998

An official from the FA arrives to investigate the club. Helen feels she needs to voice her concerns, but Frank thinks this will further condemn him. Natalie and Lynda enjoy Luis and Fletch's attempts at romance.

2.20 (#84)

 Thursday 5th November 1998

Luis spills the beans about his bet with Fletch. How will Lynda get her revenge?

2.21 (#85)

 Tuesday 10th November 1998

Billy and Leon have to face up to the consequences of their rooftop chase.

2.22 (#86)

 Thursday 12th November 1998

Coates tries to persuade Helen to stay.

(OPEN) 2.23 (#87)

 Tuesday 17th November 1998

Luis pays for his bet with Fletch. Jerry is determined to be rid of the man he believes has slept with his wife. Julie is at Warren's side as he undergoes his operation. Sean enlists Kelly's help when pampering the pregnant Natalie.

(OPEN) 2.24 (#88)

 Thursday 19th November 1998

Billy is excited for his place on the bench at Highbury. Des tries to persuade Helen into coming back. Leon and Clare have a meeting of minds, as does Luis with a flamboyant landlady!

2.25 (#89)

 Tuesday 24th November 1998

The youth team are sick of Billy’s bragging and decide to teach him a lesson.

2.26 (#90)

 Thursday 26th November 1998

Warren hopes to revive his relationship with Julie.

(OPEN) 2.27 (#91)

 Tuesday 1st December 1998

When Helen returns, Coates and Des vie for her attention. Julie is hurt by Warren's cold shoulder. Natalie feels stifled by Sean. Leon's secret of being Clayton's father is revealed to Billy... and soon he isn't the only one to know.

(OPEN) 2.28 (#92)

 Thursday 3rd December 1998

Sean gives Natalie an ultimatum, and Jerry makes a shock announcement. Luis is back in Harchester, although not everyone is pleased to see him. Lynda too has returned, and is determined things with Jerry won't be the same.

2.29 (#93)

 Tuesday 8th December 1998

Jerry meets a potential buyer for the club. Leon and Adi face the pressure.

(OPEN) 2.30 (#94)

 Thursday 10th December 1998

Coates decides to reinforce the first team. The youth team play their FA Cup 3rd Round, and Alex impresses, but so does Leon. Coates and Helen are playing with fire. Has Jerry found his way of getting the new stadium at last?

2.31 (#95)

 Tuesday 15th December 1998

Alex finds out that Frank has a date with his mother. Sean tries to organise a family Christmas with Natalie.

(OPEN) 2.32 (#96)

 Thursday 17th December 1998

Helen makes an unpleasant discovery. It's the club Christmas party and the winner of Fletch's date plus a shock arrival spells trouble for Coates and Helen. Meanwhile, Natalie has a shock waiting for Sean.

(OPEN) 2.33 (#97)

 Tuesday 22nd December 1998

Sean and Fletch make a disastrous start to the festivities. Taking Natalie's departure hard, Sean’s drinking session with Fletch results in a clash with the law. Helen is tortured over Ian's commitment to Ingrid, and finds comfort in the arms of Des.

(OPEN) 2.34 (#98)

 Thursday 24th December 1998

Christmas comes early for Des. He gets a houseful having been prepared to spend Christmas alone. Helen feels worse when she learns Ian has young children, and Warren is not happy to see Mica, his long-lost sister, turn up.

(OPEN) 2.35 (#99)

 Tuesday 29th December 1998

When Fletch and Sean get food poisoning, Billy and Alex are on for the Charlton game. Helen is forced to spend the match next to Ingrid and the children! Mica entices Julie into her scheme, and Ian loses it with the referee in front of the TV cameras.

2.36 (#100)

 Thursday 31st December 1998

2.37 (#101)

 Tuesday 5th January 1999

Teetotal Coates contemplates drinking to ease his woes.

(OPEN) 2.38 (#102)

 Thursday 7th January 1999

Frank is in charge as the first team face Barnsley in the FA Cup Third Round. Ian just can't keep away despite his suspension. Helen learns about Ian's alcoholic past from Ingrid, who is then shocked to learn she has confided in her husband's lover.

2.39 (#103)

 Tuesday 12th January 1999

Ingrid tells Coates that she knows about his affair with Helen.

2.40 (#104)

 Thursday 14th January 1999

Coates makes the choice between his wife and his lover.

2.41 (#105)

 Tuesday 19th January 1999

(OPEN) 2.42 (#106)

 Thursday 21st January 1999

Will Fletch come through for Kelly at Jerry's important dinner party? Ian and Frank travel to Leyton Orient to watch potential signing John Black. Leon has to deal with the lads after the FA Youth Cup match… and Coates when he comes looking for Helen.

(OPEN) 2.43 (#107)

 Tuesday 26th January 1999

Sean and Mica return from Las Vegas with a surprise announcement. Jerry drags Fletch and Sean canvasing with Des on polling day. Alex drugs Leon, while Lynda is lonely for Luis. And Julie's concern for Warren leads to a shock discovery.

(OPEN) 2.44 (#108)

 Thursday 28th January 1999

Warren's death does not stop FA Cup Fourth Round Day, and Frank and Sean have to focus despite their sadness. A drugs inquiry is launched at the hostel, and the youth team are on their toes, especially Alex and Adi.

2.45 (#109)

 Tuesday 2nd February 1999

Mica is annoyed with Studs when Sean gets too much attention from other women.

(OPEN) 2.46 (#110)

 Thursday 4th February 1999

2.47 (#111)

 Tuesday 9th February 1999

Leon tells Helen and Des that he isn't involved with drugs.

(OPEN) 2.48 (#112)

 Thursday 11th February 1999

An unexpected guest arrives at Sean and Mica's stag and hen night party. While Julie and Kelly find the situation entertaining, Natalie admits to Lynda she loves Sean. Ian and John spend a night at Walthamstow dogs, and look forward to his signing.

(OPEN) 2.49 (#113)

 Tuesday 16th February 1999

Des decides about his future, and opens up to Helen about the mistakes he made with his family. Leon makes his debut against Spurs in the FA Cup Fifth Round. The wedding rehearsal gets even more awkward when Natalie has to take Sean's role at the alter.

(OPEN) 2.50 (#114)

 Thursday 18th February 1999

Mica wonders if the wedding blessing will go ahead. Natalie pleads with Sean to come back to her. Helen and Frank are shocked to discover Des has left Harchester. Jerry reveals his plans for a shake-up at the club, including new roles for Ian and Luis.

(OPEN) 2.51 (#115)

 Tuesday 23rd February 1999

2.52 (#116)

Thursday 25th February 1999

The youth team are shocked when Frank introduces the new hostel manager.

2.53 (#117)

 Tuesday 2nd March 1999

2.54 (#118)

 Thursday 4th March 1999

2.55 (#119)

 Tuesday 9th March 1999

A homeless Fletch agrees to stay at Kelly's but his problems are not over.

2.56 (#120)

 Thursday 11th March 1999

Luis comforts Lynda after she has an argument with Jerry.

(OPEN) 2.57 (#121)

 Tuesday 16th March 1999

Alex sees a chance to finish Leon's career. Meanwhile, Lynda must make an important decision about Luis. Denise warns Alex she will turn him in to Frank if anymore drugs turn up. Attempting to retrieve what he planted at the hostel, Alex finds an inspection taking place!

2.58 (#122)

 Thursday 18th March 1999

Luis has a close shave.

(OPEN) 2.59 (#123)

 Tuesday 23rd March 1999

Lynda realises her future with Luis might depend on the result of the Harchester match. The team travel to St. Andrews to face Birmingham for their place in the FA Cup Semi-Finals. Ian and Luis continue to clash over their differing managerial styles.

2.60 (#124)

 Thursday 25th March 1999

Fletch’s FA Cup elation is shattered when police arrive at the club with bad news.

(OPEN) 2.61 (#125)

 Tuesday 30th March 1999

2.62 (#126)

 Thursday 1st April 1999

Rumours circulate about Lynda and Luis.

2.63 (#127)

 Tuesday 6th April 1999

Long-suppressed emotions come to light at Fletch's barbecue, and Julie and Kelly fear being exposed as car thieves.

(OPEN) 2.64 (#128)

 Thursday 8th April 1999

The team is announced for the FA Cup semi-final. Feeling unwanted by Sean, Mica gets drunk and tries it on with Luis, but injures herself as he pushes her away. Embarrassed in front of Ian, Jerry and Lynda, Mica claims Luis attacked her.

(OPEN) 2.65 (#129)

 Tuesday 13th April 1999

A chance meeting threatens Harchester's hopes of a place in the cup final. Plotting to get his job back, Ian informs Sean of what Mica is saying Luis did, prompting Sean to charge at Luis. Sean misses the important game against Charlton to Fletch and Jerry's annoyance.

(OPEN) 2.66 (#130)

 Thursday 15th April 1999

The team begin to feel the pressure of being so close to a Wembley final. Ian tries to sell the story of Mica's allegations to Bob Adams. The Dragons celebrate securing their place at the FA Cup final, with Leon the star of the match.

2.67 (#131)

 Tuesday 20th April 1999

The press think that Sean is responsible for Mica's injuries.

2.68 (#132)

 Thursday 22nd April 1999

Jerry organises a press conference to clear the air but Mica manages to complicate matters further.

2.69 (#133)

 Tuesday 27th April 1999

Mica continues to lie about her injuries. Meanwhile, Jerry’s world falls apart when he goes to collect Luis from his hotel room.

2.70 (#134)

Thursday 29th April 1999

Mica goes ahead with her police statement that Luis attacked her. Lynda and Luis think they are safe, unaware a distraught Jerry plots to destroy Luis's life.

(OPEN) 2.71 (#135)

 Tuesday 4th May 1999

The team record their FA Cup Final song - and Kelly gets in on the action! Leon is bothered by Clare working for Alex's mother. Lynda tries to persuade Mica to drop the charges. Ian discovers the truth of what really happened with Luis and Mica.

(OPEN) 2.72 (#136)

 Thursday 6th May 1999

Harchester suffer an embarrassing defeat to Coventry. Fletch and John Black suffer injuries, while Luis and Sean's fight sees both red carded. Helen discovers the phone and learns what Ian's been hiding. She is rumbled by Ian, who turns threatening.

(OPEN) 2.73 (#137)

 Tuesday 11th May 1999

Helen tries to make a run for it - straight into the path of Luis's car! At the hospital, Ian is powerless to stop her revealing all about the voice message. Leon is determined to keep Clayton away from Alex. Jerry reveals the new stadium is on its way.

2.74 (#138)

 Thursday 13th May 1999

With the truth out, Mica is left with no option but to leave Harchester. Although cleared at last, Luis resentfully walks out on the team.

(OPEN) 2.75 (#139)

 Tuesday 18th May 1999

The team leave for Wembley and the FA Cup Final, as Ian is losing grip on reality, believing he is still manager. Clare is frantic when Leon disappears with Clayton, and Billy gives Denise the truth about her son when Alex gets Leon's place in the squad. A regretful Sean convinces Luis to return for the all-important game. While Helen and Lynda plan their escapes from Harchester, Jerry is determined to stop Luis taking his wife to Argentina, and concocts a deadly plot.

(OPEN) 2.76 (#140)

 Thursday 20th May 1999

Leon returns Clayton to Clare, with the truth about Alex revealed. Denise goes to Frank, but has to admit she knew her son brought drugs to the hostel. Luis drops Alex and Leon returns to the squad. Alex blames his mother for finishing him in Harchester. Ian threatens Luis in the dressing room before being taken away by the police, a broken man. Lynda admits all to Jerry. Harchester beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup, in the celebrations afterwards Mr MacKinley strikes with a gunshot - but who has been hit?