Alex Spencer, a dedicated player who has been with Sunderland since he was 5, is deeply connected to the club and its fans. With the club's poor performance and managerial instability, the board decides to take a bold step by promoting Alex to a player-coach role after the dismissal of Jack Ross. So, it's about balancing his responsibilities as a player and a coach, dealing with the pressure from fans and the board, and aiming to improve the team's performance despite the unique challenges posed by the pandemic.