Footballers' Wives

Striker Ian Walmsley is thrilled when he gets offered a place on the Earls Park first team. Meanwhile his young wife Donna starts a search for the son she and Ian gave up for adoption nine years ago. Donnas wild-child sister, Marie, arrives from Bolton to stay and immediately scores with the player shes had a crush on for years - the Sparks charismatic captain, Jason Turner. Famous glamour model Chardonnay Lane and Earls Park FCs resident heart-throb Kyle Pascoe are looking forward to their wedding, despite the interference of Kyles doting mother Jackie. Jason and his wife Tanya worry about their future when Earls Park announce a new signing - Italian midfielder, Salvatore Biagi, who is a serious threat to Jasons first team place. At the start-of-season party, a violent row breaks out between the Turners and the club chairman, Frank Laslett, and the consequences could be terrible!

The day of Kyle and Chardonnays wedding arrives, complete with a glossy magazine deal, and despite the burns Chardonnay received. Her happiness is spoiled, however, as she learns that the men who caused her injuries will not be charged! The adoptive mother of Ian and Donna Walmsleys son Daniel arrives distraught at the reception to tell them he is missing. Ian panics when the news about his secret son hits the headlines, but the Sparks manager Stefan Hauser arranges for the club to assign a lawyer to start a custody battle on Ian and Donnas behalf. Tanya Turner starts to have nightmares about Frank Laslett , who still lies in a coma, and gets little support from Jason who is more interested in his affair with Donnas teenage sister Marie. And Donna is horrified when the Walmsleys private lives make the papers yet again - this time, its Ians exploits with a couple of lap-dancers at Kyles stag night

Ian is back at home and is with Sal Biagi, at the request of the Stefan - much to Donnas annoyance. Tanya promises not to tell anyone of Nurse Dunkleys exploits, on condition that Nurse Dunkley persuades Franks ex-wife and son to switch off Franks life support...just as theyre about to pull the plug, they get a nasty surprise! Jason is stopped by the police after he tries to force Sals car off the road. Stefan makes it clear to Jason that hes on his last warning but persuades Sal to cover for his captain. Chardonnay sells the story of her ordeal to a newspaper in the hope of shaming her attackers, but the article does not turn out as she expected. Kyle spends an evening out flirting, as he is furious to see their private life all over the tabloids.

When Chardonnay faints at the gym, blood tests reveal that she is pregnant! After announcing their news to the press, Kyle is horrified to discover that he is not about to become proud dad, but in fact, a brother as the test results are those of Jackie! Jackie suggests to Kyle and Chardonay that they bring up the child as their own. Ian is made vice-captain but humiliates himself in his first match by getting sent off. Donna finds herself having a passionate encounter with Sal when she becomes irritated by Ians obsession with his career! Kyle tells Sheena, an obsessed fan, where his loyalties lie. Jasons hooks up with a new top agent, Hazel Bailey. Frank, persuaded by Tanya, has Jason reinstated in the team. Tanya has sex with Frank and he starts to have flashbacks about Nurse Dunkley!

Five months have passed since the end of series 1...5 months of hell for Donna and Ian, whose daughter Holly is still missing. Tanya and Frank are in court...not because of Tanyas attack on Frank but because she claims he raped her! Jackie has had her baby in the States and is happily claiming that its Kyle and Chardonnays - how long will this act be successful as Jason is beginning to realise that its his baby from his one night stand with Jackie. Tanya withdrew her allegations against Frank but nothijg happened because she convinced the court that he had mental problems. Ian faced being dropped from the team - especially when he left a game, without telling anyone, to follow a postman with a lead on his daughters whereabouts...

Jackie begins to search for a new home. Jason wants to be a father...but Tanya doesnt want kids! Tanyas cocaine habit is exposed to the public when she is arrested for possessing Class A drugs! Ian is devastated to learn that Donna has been having an affair with Sal, so leaves to stay in a hotel...where he has a drink and drugs cocktail...! The Pascoes Christen their baby son and are surprised at the gift they receive from the Turners.

Depressed and lonely after discovering that Donna has gone back to Ian, Sal falls into the arms of Fredrica...Stefans daughter. Tanya worms her way back into the marital home, but even so, Jason treats her badly. Tanyas due in court for drugs offences...will she get sent to prison?! Jason manages to talk his way out of trouble with the Pascoes and even persuades Kyle to let Jackie keep the baby for the time being. Tanya has another encounter with Darius. Jackie and Jason try to decide what to do about baby Paddy, but have more important things on their mind when he develops a fever.

Kyle finally loses his temper and so teaches Jason a lesson he wont forget in a hurry. Darius tells Tanya how he feels, but doesnt get the reaction hed have expected. Jason thrills Tanya by telling her that he wants them to renew their wedding vows...but then gets cosy with Fredrica who is trying to make Sal jealous! The Turners hold a press conference to raise awareness of baby Paddys condition. Jannette Dunkleys collaboration with Frank (using a hidden microphone) goes drastically wrong when Tanya says too much during their meal... but will Frank get the information he needs?!

The deaths of Jason and Chardonnay hit Kyle hard. Three new players have been signed - northern whiz-kid Harley Lawson, Noah Alexander and international striker Conrad Gates. Tanya marries Frank Laslett but is soon smitten by bisexual adventurer Conrad. Jackie dates new manager Roger Webb, much to Kyles disgust. Tanya and Conrad... become aquinted! Also, Jasons killer is revealed!

As Kyle lies in agony his future in the Premiership is also in doubt. Shannon is pleased with her nose job and turns her attention to her weight. Hazel wants to take over the club. Amber attempts to revive her flagging film career. Frank lays his future on the line with Tanya, who is more concerned about snagging Conrad from Amber.

Harley and Shannon wake up the morning after their wedding looking into the jaws of death - in the form of a 400 pound man-eating lion; Conrad receives a ransom demand for Amber, who has been kidnapped; and Frank appears to have a new lease of life, despite Tanyas scheming.

Frank Laslett is dead and buried and Tanya just loves playing the glamorous widow, while living the high life off her hefty inheritance. Kyle wins back Elaine, but now has to break the news to Roger. Amber meets her agent, who has bad news for her - and she takes out her anger on Tanya. Noahs actions land him in trouble with Hazel.

Conrad breaks the news of Ambers pregnancy to Tanya, landing a bitter blow as she is on a quest to secure Conrad for herself. Kyle has to deal with the police before stepping onto the pitch for one of the teams biggest games ever, while Noah finds himself on the subs bench.

Its a sad day for Conrad and Amber as they bury their dead baby, and Tanya sheds a secret tear for the loss of her true son. Tanya and Conrad find a nanny for Troy - but why does she look so familiar?... Will Harley discover her ulterior motive before her scissors are let loose?! Roger and Jackie marry. Noah has joined a church group which promises to cure him of his homosexuality. Shannon offers to host Hazels birthday party - but her attempts at cooking are a disaster until Antony Worrall Thompson saves the day!

Will Katie use her harpoon gun as Darius wakes up to find himself at her mercy!? Noah is pleased as punch - hes done it with a girl and shes gagging for more! At the opening night of Brunos new club, Tanya steals the show with her new engagement ring, but when Conrad hears the result of the DNA test, the engagement is called off - What will the reprocussions be for Tanya! Roger does the deal on a new player - his son Seb! Hazel is far from amused when she learns that Amber has Tanyas shares, meaning she is now on the board!

Bruno Milligan is furious when his club Nabakovs Cocoon gets bad publicity in the tabloids; Roger tries to keep an eye on steroid-abusing son Seb and has to make excuses to Hazel; Harley clashes with Shannon whose desire for celebrity is ruining their lives – especially when she adopts a granny to look good on the docusoap; Conrad goes to great lengths to win back Amber; Seb makes a move on stepmum Jackie after downing loads of vodka; and Amber is intervewied by Dr Neil Fox about her pop single Bhangra Bootie.

Roger and Jackies marriage hits crisis point and Seb is determined to twist the knife in further. Bruno is becoming suspicious of Lucy. Noah breaks the news of his engagement to Conrad - theres no turning back now. Ambers record is getting lots of airplay, but her pop career looks doomed when Conrad is told hes being sold to Madrid. A distraught Jackie spots Roger entering a brothel and seeks comfort in the arms of her stepson.

The teams new chairman, former rock star Garry Ryan, opens the Conrad Gates Memorial Stand, while Amber employs alternative means to discover the truth about her husbands death. Bruno and Lucy renew their wedding vows in a lavish ceremony, and Shannon struggles without Harley.

Amber continues her campaign of psychological torture against an increasingly erratic Bruno, who is devastated to receive news from the club about his captaincy. Callums controlling mother sets out to make Shannons life a misery, and Tre is confused when Liberty rejects his proposal of marriage - not knowing she has her eye on somebody entirely different.

Sparks fly when Tanya meets the footballer on her way back to the UK - and after learning Eva is organising Liberty and Tres wedding, she wangles herself an invitation, hoping to make her move. Meanwhile, Shannon tells Callum about Trishas cancer.

When Bruno is made club manager, a furious Jackie confronts Garry about his treatment of Roger - only to make an idiot of herself after the boss spikes her drink. Trisha resorts to desperate measures to allay Shannons suspicions about her cancer. Tanya celebrates winning Paulo by holding a Brazilian fiesta at her home - where the jealous footballer spots his new love flirting with Callum.