As the episode begins, we join Arthur (Edward Holcroft) and Alfred (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) for a run. They stop briefly to let the others catch up before discussing their argument. After that, Arthur learns that the FA board voted to kick Blackburn out of the cup match. By the time Francis (Daniel Ings) and the others… Continue reading The English Game Finale Recap
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The English Game Episode 5 Recap
As the episode begins, Fergus Suter (Kevin Guthrie) watches as Jimmy (James Harkness) is examined by a doctor. While Jimmy is going to be okay, he will likely not be able to play football again. Fergus blames himself for Jimmy’s current predicament. After that, James Walsh (Craig Parkinson) tells Cartwright (Ben Batt) that the newspapers… Continue reading The English Game Episode 5 Recap
The English Game Episode 4 Recap
At the beginning of the episode, we are taken to the mill in Darwen. Fergus Suter (Kevin Guthrie) receives abuse from the Darwen players for switching teams. Jimmy Love (James Harkness) doesn’t say much but it is clear that he is angry at his friend. Fergus speaks with James Walsh (Craig Parkinson) moments later. Walsh… Continue reading The English Game Episode 4 Recap
The English Game Episode 3 Recap
As the episode begins, we see scenes from Glasgow, Scotland. Fergus (Kevin Guthrie) speaks with Mrs. Laggey on his way back home. He is surprised to find that his mother (Kate Dickie) has a black eye but he knows his father was responsible. He checks on his father who accuses him of coming back with… Continue reading The English Game Episode 3 Recap
The English Game Episode 2 Recap
As the episode begins, Arthur (Edward Holcroft) and Margaret (Charlotte Hope) try to overcome their loss. Meanwhile, Fergus Suter (Kevin Guthrie) comes up with a plan to beat Arthur’s team. He goes to James Walsh (Craig Parkinson) and tells him about the plan. James is a bit skeptical at first but he eventually sees how… Continue reading The English Game Episode 2 Recap
The English Game Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
As The English Game begins, we find out that it is England and the year is 1879. Football is in its infancy. It is an amateur game dominated by the upper-class teams who invented the game’s rules. Arthur Kinnaird (Edward Holcroft) is the captain of the Old Etonians and he has played more FA Cup… Continue reading The English Game Season 1 Episode 1 Recap