It's been a long pre-season off the pitch but there's an air of optimism at the Dragons as Harchester United embark on their first ever Champions League game and welcolme the new management. Repercussions surrounding the death of former owner Prash continue to haunt the team, but one person in particular is looking increasingly guilty.

It's all go this week for Harchester's players and management. Fletch causes widspread panic when he breaks the conditions of his bail after United's win over Real Mallorca, and Lynda is offered an executive position with the club.

Alan looks set to leave the club when Milan make an impressive offer, but not before he makes a little more dirty money. Meanwhile, Claudia starts work for Lynda.

While Stevie struggles to keep two relationships on the go, caretaker boss David Spears tries to prepare United for the return match with Real Majorca.

Stevie is given a taste of his own medicine as Claudia discovers his arrogant bet with Andrei and decides to teach him a lesson by inviting both of his girlfriends to the match with Charlton.

Fletch gets a shock when he hears that the star witness for the prosecution in the Dattani murder case is none other than fellow suspect Victoria Baptiste. With this new evidence, Fletch’s chances of surviving are looking bleak and he knows he must track down Victoria.

Harchester play Shelbourne in the second round of the UEFA cup tie. The first half doesn't go well; a defeat could signal financial disaster for the club.

Harchester United face the fallout from Danny Rawsthorne’s failed drugs test in Dublin. Will they be kicked out of the UEFA Cup as a resut?

Andrei Belanov's brilliant goal against Rushden and Diamonds has gone to his head. Unfortunately he has no one to celebrate with - until Victoria makes a surprise return. But what does she want?

Victoria's reappearance at United has disastrous consequences for Jamie who becomes embroiled in a dirty blackmailing campaign.

In a revealing new episode, Lynda discovers that Jamie and Fletch have been blackmailing Victoria. In a rage she demands he tell Tash, but how will she react to the news that her husband has not only returned to gambling, but may have slept with Victoria while drunk?

Christmas cheer arrives at Harchester as the club throws a party to impress potential sponsors. As usual, events do not pass off without hidden tensions bubbling to the surface...

While Harchester prepare for their third round Uefa Cup match, star player Fletch goes on trial for the murder of Prash Duttani, and chairwoman Lynda Block attempts to mend the rifts which are dividing her team.

The trial for the murder of Prash Duttani comes to a dramatic climax this week - did Flech do it? Will he be around for the critical home leg of the Uefa cup match against giants Porto?

Fletch vows to take brutal revenge on Lynda, while Sam begins his plan to reinstate her at the club, and Claudia, no longer able to pay her own way, moves in with Nikki and Peggsy.

Tash is shocked by unexpected news that prevents her from relegating Monday to her past, while the manipulations of an increasingly uncontrollable Fletch has repercussions for everyone.

Fletch's double-dealing ends with public humiliation as Danny becomes Harchester's star player. Meanwhile, the manipulations of two talented brothers leave Lynda's double crossings in the shade.

Fletch becomes increasingly belligerent and Jamie confronts Tash over the baby's paternity. Meanwhile, Claudia is sent an array of alarming gifts from an anonymous source.

Peggsy's raise goes to his head when he receives his first new paycheque, but several nights of living it up end in disaster for the young player.

Peggsy is in a dire position following his accident, and Claudia is unnerved further by her stalker, until a close encounter reveals the stalker's identity.

Lynda considers employing Andy Gray at Harchester, and Andrei's wife comes over from the Ukraine, pursued by debt collectors seeking payment for Andrei's old extravagances.

When Patrick Doyle is appointed manager at United, the knock-on effect is devastating, not least for Monday, who reaches an all time low, no thanks to Andrei.

The arrival of a stunning sports psychologist prompts a sneaky bet between players to see who can bed the beauty first. Meanwhile, Claudia learns another hard lesson in trust.

The bad feeling between Stevie and Linton escalates this week when Nikki offers to help organise Zak's birthday party. If Stevie can't control his unpredictable moods he may be on the bench during the forthcoming FA Cup clash with West Ham.

Mid-field star Danny Rawsthorne is called up to the England Under 21 squad, but shifty agent Taylor Doyle has his own plans for the young sporting ace - and self-interest figures largely.

With Lynda away, Claudia takes the helm at Harchester. Patrick demands she sack the club administrator, but can she sack her best friend? Meanwhile 19-year-old Danny becomes captain.

Danny learns a valuable lesson when he fakes an injury to get out of the FA Cup match with Manchester City. Harchester lose and Danny feels even worse.

When Fletch hears that Lynda and Sam are planning a shock announcement, he tries to tell Lynda how he feels before it is too late. Meanwhile, Victoria is stirring up trouble.

Danny finds out that the man he thought was his father is not. This means he isn't Irish, but will the young star tell the truth and give up the chance to play in the World Cup?

As the team prepares for first leg of the Uefa cup semi-final, Victoria forces Jamie into helping her get incriminating evidence that would ruin things between Lynda and Sam.

The team prepare for the Uefa Cup semi final, but the fireworks off the pitch threaten to explode with devastating results as Victoria means to tell Tash about her affair with Jamie, Danny risks everything for Lisa, and Fletch pursues Lynda relentlessly.

The finale builds to a shocking climax as the Dragons prepare for the UEFA Cup Final, and Lynda prepares for her wedding to Sam, unaware that he saw her getting intimate with Fletch.