Season 3 Episode 52Episode 192 Sky One Transmission Date: Thursday 13th April 2000 Written By Directed By Dominic Keavey |
Bob, Lynda
Lynda
Fletch, Ray
Scott, Didier, Ann |
GS: Bob Adams (Martin Beaumont) Roger Frost (Ken Hadley) Briefing his captain, Ray tells Didier if they win all four of their remaining home games they are in with a chance of survival. Lynda is giving her first public interview since taking over to Bob Adams on Harchester Sound. Lynda is taken aback on how she is held responsible for the club woes left behind by Jerry, and how there have been calls from local MP’s for the club to be placed in administration until new owners can be found. Ann has moved into her new offices for Patterson PR and receives another bouquet of flowers from a persistent Scott. When Bob reminds Lynda she lacks the experience of running a football club, Lynda responds with how so did Jerry when he first arrived and as for showing interest she's certainly been bitten by the football bug. Bob lets Lynda hear from a caller who asks whether her affair with Luis is hampering his recovery. Ray holds the team meeting, only Fletch is late, as a custard-yellow Lamborghini roars around the Lair car park, which he eventually pops out of. Fletch makes his second offence when he addresses Luis as boss whilst asking how his knee is in front of Ray. Ann notices Kelly is distracted, and she emotionally reveals all about what happened with Fletch in Luis is frustrated that Ray won't be playing him on Saturday, and Ray rejects his suggestion of going on with an injection as that's what got him into this position in the first place. Ray takes Fletch to play pool in Studs, where he makes it clear he wants harmony in the dressing room regarding him. At the store opening, Scott is surrounded by autograph-seeking fans, and can tell Ann is avoiding contact with him. Wes approaches the topic of he and Kelly getting their own place, but she has the Fletch situation lingering over her and requests patience. An angry Scott arrives back at the Lair with Ann, and snaps at her not talking to him, eventually grabbing hold of her and yelling. Didier tries to get him to calm down but Scott turns on him until Ray arrives and Scott goes on his way. As soon as that's over, Ray has to contend with Luis speeding up in his motor expressing how unhappy he is with being sidelined, when he is the best in the team. Ray reflects to Didier on how team unity had been his mission. Notes: The Best: The first sighting of Fletch’s “baby”, his infamous Lamborghini. Ray, almost reminiscent of when he took the team on the bonding-bowling session in 3.10, having his own one-to-one pool session with the newly-returned Fletch. · Foreshadowing: Scott showing further signs that something deeper is troubling him. Continuity: Judging by his tone and willingness to see her squirm, Bob hasn’t forgotten about his last meeting with Lynda pre the Charlton semi-final last season (2.64). This is also Martin Beaumont’s last appearance as Bob Adams, still at this point DT’s longest remaining recurring character stretching back to 1.1. When the character is next seen in 4.10, he is played by Phillip Lester. It is not known why Lester’s character wasn’t just introduced as a new Harchester Sound journalist, rather than making him Bob. · Additional Info: There are six games left of the season, four home and two away fixtures. Soundtrack: Tin Tin Out feat. Emma Bunton: "What I Am", Melanie C: "Northern Star”, Chemical Brothers feat. Noel Gallagher: "Let Forever Be", Leftfield: "Black Flute", Ricky Martin: "Maria" |
