After the loss, Ted delivers a moving speech in the locker room, reminding the team to have short memories regarding their pain so they can move forward.

The episode opens with a heartwarming promotion for Nathan Shelley (Nick Mohammed), who is elevated from kit man to assistant coach.

Long-time captain Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) makes a heroic, career-ending tackle to prevent a goal, earning a standing ovation from the crowd as he exits the pitch for what is likely his final game.

The finale subverts traditional sports tropes by ending in a loss, yet it feels like a victory for the characters' growth.