We join the third series in the summer of 1989 as Alan enters a new era as a fully-fledged teenager - growing up brings Alan new problems as he struggles to find his place in the world and gets particularly hot under the collar around his new crush Jake. At the same time, Graham faces the heat from fans and managers as the Cobblers take a dive in the Third Division.

Does love struck Alan suppress this crush or shout about it from the rooftops? Whatever happens, it's going to be tough as Alan has the thankless task of navigating through the adolescent minefields that are sleepovers, swimming lessons and nights out with the boys and the girls - it's not all doom and gloom, though as some unexpected allies give Alan a much-needed glimpse of a hopeful future and they're not a million miles away from his own doorstep.

The second series picks up shortly after the first as young Alan contends with impending puberty and feeling sidelined by his family - with Graham Carr distracted by Northampton Town FC who are battling for promotion, can he be there for his son when he most needs him?