Season 9 Episode 14 Episode 370 Sky One Transmission Date: Sunday 22nd January 2006 Directed By Peter Hoar

Alex, Sully Max/Jaws - don't get too attached (really, don't!) Just be happy you're getting a story, Tys! Old Trafford Lynda, Hector Lynda, Hannigan

GS: Lawrie Hannigan (Christopher Ellison) Jackson Turner (Nigel Lister) John Hagan (Nigel Boyle) Hector arrives at East Midlands Airport, where his agent, Jackson Turner, has enforced a minder to watch him until his flight to Russia. Hector is agitated and sees a newspaper article showing Jackson at the Grange, and makes a run for it. At the Grange Alex and Ashleigh see Lynda having dinner with Lawrie Hannigan, the former Milan boss, and they believe their days at the club are numbered. Jackson Turner also represents Hannigan, and Lawrie tells Lynda if the lads beat Man U tomorrow, he'll get them the cup. Jackson books Hector a room and locks his dog, Max inside to ensure Hector can't run away again. Alex has to fetch Sully from The Barrons, where Danny is yelling for Kim to let him see the twins' for their first birthday tomorrow. Ryan is annoyed at Max's barking from the room next door, and when let into Hector's room he strikes up an immediate bond with Max. Hector bolts out of the door, and along the corridor spots Lynda entering her room. Hector pushes his way in and holds his hand over Lynda's mouth, leaving her in fear that he’s an attacker. He apologises, but Lynda uses her spray to blind Hector and sends him scurrying away. Ryan doesn't want to abandon Max whilst he goes to Old Trafford, and decides to take Max on the coach with him! Lynda is called outside to find Hector waiting in the stands. Hector confides that she is the only one he knows to trust in England and Lynda vows to get involved once she learns Jackson is Hector's agent. The lads board the coach where Ryan is concealing Max. As soon as Tyson strolls up however, Max runs out and bites his leg! The lads are frustrated by Sully being hung over right before a match, and soon he has vomited everywhere. Travelling in a chauffeur driven car together, Hannigan tells Lynda that when he becomes manager he wants rid of the Rose brothers, and to bring in a player he has had his eye on, Owen Lloyd. Lynda has to contact Alex to tell him he has to pull Eugene out of tonight's game. As they arrive at Old Trafford, Lynda’s mind is on Hector, and asks to be taken to East Midlands airport. Alex's formation is thrown into tatters as Eugene isn't playing, and Ashleigh rules Tyson out of the game. Lynda arrives at East Midlands just as Harchester kick off against Man U, and finds Hector in the Departures Lounge. The only thing that seems to melt Jackson's heart is when Lynda mentions they've found his dog, only for him to respond that she look after Max whilst he’s away. Knowing she has to act fast, Lynda yells that the men are kidnapping Hector as they prepare to check in. The Customs Officer steps in and both Hector and Lynda state that he is a Harchester United player. The team are clashing with Alex at half time, and as he struggles, Hannigan comes in and ups the players with his own team talk, sidelining both Alex and Ashleigh. Lawrie tells the team the next time he sees them they will be in the League Cup Final, otherwise he doesn't want to see them. When Hector explains how his club in Brazil no longer pay him as they are in trouble, Lynda does a check on whether Hector is still under contract with the club. Lynda learns that Hector is a free agent, only Jackson has negotiated a transfer fee, and asks him who gets that money? Jackson calls Lynda's bluff by pointing out if she is really signing Hector where is his work permit? Customs Officer John then throws into the mix that Hector is not actually in the country illegally if he stays on a visitor's pass with a return flight booked. Hector is happy to be out of the Russia deal and fires Jackson as his agent. As they leave, Jackson warns Lynda that her actions have gotten them both killed. Hector thanks Lynda for saving him, only he is confused. He thought Lynda was really going to sign him, but Lynda says her work is done, leaving him with just money for a hotel room and one of her special kisses! Harchester and Man U draw, meaning the Dragons are through to the League Cup Final. Alex and Ashleigh somberly reflect they won’t see the team go to Cardiff for it. In her office, Amy’s replacement comes in and tells Lynda she’s checked out Hector’s stats on Football Manager, and Lynda is stunned to see how good a player he actually is. Lawrie arrives and tells Lynda he will accept the job as manager, and she informs him of his first new signing - a man named Hector, who is now somewhere in Harchester in a white suit. Notes: First appearance of Hector Da Silva (Pedro Cunha) Best Known For: Christopher Ellison has more than 80 credits to his acting career, including the hugely popular D.I. Frank Burnside in “The Bill” for several stints between 1984-2000. The regard for his character was such that he was given his own spin-off, “Burnside” following his final Bill appearance. Nigel Boyle’s famous role has been Ian Buckells in “Line of Duty” (2012-21) and has also starred in “Home Fires” (2016) and “Doctors” (2018-19) The Best: Hector’s introduction story, effectively a victim of modern day slavery. Amy’s replacement, which she’ll remain known as. That being due to she and the actor playing Steve the minder in this episode being uncredited. Quotes: Tyson gets some good lines: "If that thing's given me rabies, NAYSMITH’S DEAD!!". Customs Officer John, a little bit in love with Lynda, points out that "Mrs. Block is a well respected woman!” Continuity: Alex reminds Ryan that he is Danny's oldest friend at the club (having arrived in 6.4 The Root Of All Evil). Jackson telling Hector how his move to Moscow is only for three years, to which Lynda chimes in with how she'd know it'd be a long time to keep someone against their will. Lynda telling Amy’s replacement of Fletch’s feelings on the stats he was given on Football Manager. Additional Info: Lynda approaches Danny but he shows contempt for her, accusing Lynda of being behind the press learning about he and Amy, still unaware that it was Chloe who in fact leaked the story. What Was The Score?: Harchester draw 0-0 with Manchester United in the League Cup Semi-Final Second Leg. Soundtrack: 50 Cent: "Gunz Come Out", Franz Ferdinand: "Do You Wanna”, Sergio Mendes: "Mas Que Nada”, The Killers: "All These Things I've Done" Behind The Scenes: It was confirmed that the Hector transfer story in this, and the following episode, was inspired by the real-life saga involving John Obi Mikel’s transfer to the English Premiership. <<SE09 EP13 |  Season 9 Main Page | SE09 EP15>>