Holly is exhausted trying to combine football with caring for Lee, so they decide to hire a woman carer. Luke attempts to pluck up the courage to ask Lizzy out. Jim has money problems at work.
Holly is puzzled over carer Ruth's lack of contact with her son. To celebrate the success of the under-thirteen football tournament, Lee takes Holly away for her birthday, much to Ruth's displeasure.
Jim and Francine keep up appearances by attending the annual Women's Professional League meeting. Rita gets free VIP tickets to watch Bradford City, and Martin decides to invite his "schoolfriend" along. Luke organises Matthew's stag do.
The clubhouse has burnt down and Jim's business has gone under. The team falls apart amid accusations and guilt, whilst Pauline tries to win over Matthew's priest as the wedding approaches.