Season 9 Episode 15 Episode 371 Sky One Transmission Date: Sunday 29th January 2006 Directed By Maurice Hutchinson

Archie Mallinson, Hector “You do realise there’s no-one sitting there?” Sully, Amy Lynda, The Russian (L-R) Damien Evans, Ashleigh, Alex, Vincent Burns

GS: Lawrie Hannigan (Christopher Ellison) Vincent Burns (Grahame Fox) Archie Mallinson (Brian Miller) ‘The Russian’ (Rad Lazar) Phil Gartside (as himself) Archie Mallinson, a scout from Bolton Wanderers, watches Hector play in a professional ex-pat game for Brazilian Showsport F.C. Realising his talent, he immediately contacts Bolton chairman Phil Gartside, and organises a trial. Hannigan introduces his right hand man Vincent Burns to the team, while Lynda has to give Ashleigh and Alex their notice. Casper asks Ashleigh whether she can fight her redundancy, and they are interrupted by Burns who berates Casper for not being back training with the team six weeks after his injury. Danny is still in a state over the affair and Tyson and Ryan decide they have to do something, having promised in Cardiff they would be there for each other. Amy's replacement remembers they had a call regarding Hector's work permit, hours ago. An irritated Lynda speaks to the man in question and learns someone else has made the same application - Bolton Wanderers. Lynda gets on the phone to Phil and is shocked when he tells her it's a pity she let Hector out of her sight, leaving her with "We saw him first!" as her only comeback. Hannigan calls a press conference, where Lynda sits uncomfortably as he accuses Bolton Wanderers of stealing Hector! Lynda drags Hannigan out of the press conference and berates him for his libel when Phil Gartside is a good friend of hers. Hector is visited by an anguished Archie, who tells him he has been hauled in front of the entire board. Hector admits he was in contact with another club under his agent Jackson Turner, but he didn't want to go and parted way with him. Archie believes Bolton, the club he loves will never touch him again after this. Phil Gartside later addresses the cameras to say they will be releasing Hector from this deal, having acted in good faith, but are considering taking sanctions against Harchester. Lynda is horrified at what's happened but all Hannigan is interested in is collecting Hector. Tyson and Ryan meet Amy, where Ryan makes her see that she is the only one who can help Sully. Amy goes to Danny where he tells her he hurt Kim, but all he really wants is to be with her. Amy reminds Danny that he loves his football, and Harchester, so not to throw it all away to punish himself. The welcome-do for Lawrie and his team is held. Ashleigh takes an entire tray of champagne glasses and asks Cass if he'll join her for their own party. Liam tells Alex he is sorry things didn't work out for him here, and wishes him well, which the two men toast to. Cass and Ashleigh are alone in the physio room, and Ash says as she's no longer Cass's boss she doesn't have to behave herself. The two kiss but Casper pulls away, saying it wouldn't be right with her leaving and wishes her a wonderful life. Hector is introduced to the lads, and Lynda spots Amy with Danny. She tells Amy she has some nerve, but Sully stands up for his new girlfriend, saying people will just have to get used to them being together. Lynda reminds Amy’s replacement they have a new registration to complete, but she leaves for band practice, prompting Lynda to fire her, adding if she wants a reference she can go and fetch Amy for her. Hannigan goes outside for a smoke, and a mysterious car pulls up beside him, opening its passenger door. By daylight Lynda has got the police involved following Hannigan's disappearance, and Burns is worried. Amy tries to apologise to Lynda for what happened with Felix, and Lynda lets Amy know she'd like her to stay on. Alex tells Vincent he and Ashleigh are staying on to help, which Burns appreciates, having been with Hannigan for more than twenty years. Chloe arrives with Owen Lloyd, Hannigan's new signing. Lynda gets a message that someone downstairs wants to see her. She goes out to a waiting car where a Russian man asks her to get inside. Reluctantly, she does so, and before long the man has presented Lynda with Hannigan's lighter and cigarettes. Now fearing the worst, Lynda listens as the man tells her how Hector belongs to “a number of people” and as they have no player, Lynda now owes them £10M. Lynda goes back inside and tells Amy the money for the Holland/Lloyd deal needs to go for another transaction, and to trust her that Hannigan won't be returning. Alex reassures Burns into making the team talk, to which he does with one word: "Win”. Harchester take to the pitch against, ironically, Bolton, and Lynda tells an annoyed Chloe where the money supposedly for her new client went. She tells Lynda that Hector had better be worth it, and Lynda crosses her fingers. Before long however, Hector has scored and Lynda's faith is reassured. Notes: Best Known For: With his acting career dating back to the 60s, Brian Miller voiced Darleks in “Doctor Who” during the series’ later years in the 80s. He was also the husband of DW companion Elisabeth Sladen, appearing alongside her in her self-titled “The Sarah Jane Adventures” (2009) and “Numbertime” (1996-99) The Best: Hannigan’s press unveiling of Hector, which amounts to him talking to an empty chair beside them. A brilliant guest stint from Christopher Ellison. Lynda showing Hector she has a present for him - a #10 Harchester shirt with his name on, and tells him she wants him to play for her. Quotes: With dialogue which would’ve made D.I Burnside proud, Hannigan: "That Hahn obviously mollycoddled the hell out of those boys!" and (to Hector): "Look will you stop being such a tart?!" Additional Info: Hector's full name is Ramon Hector Rodriguez Patricea Da Silva. Ashleigh tells Casper she’ll probably head to Miami as her dad lives there, and it’s better for women in football there. Cass Clues #5: After Cass leaves Ashleigh in the physio room, he does not return to the Players' Lounge where Hannigan's welcome-do is taking place, so is nowhere to be seen when Hannigan encounters the mysterious car. What Was The Score?: Hector scores on his debut so we’re left to assume a Harchester win. Soundtrack: Editors: "Blood", Freeloaders: "So Much Love To Give", Ricky Martin: "Maria" <<SE09 EP14 |  Season 9 Main Page | SE09 EP16>>