'No trouble with the Unions in Bull Week. Bull Week's the week they pretend they're West Germans.' But an incident at the factory gate threatens industrial strife - with the Kowal family in the front line.
A rough old town, a factory ... Johnny's got his hands full dealing with everyday aggravations on the shop floor, but there's a queue at the door about Eddie's spot of bother - headed by big brother Dan.
"I think he's who you want, he's had oil on his hands." Danny's good at his job, good enough to meet the union top brass. But he's still a Kowal-and the brothers aren't going to let him forget it.
"Find out who smashed Johnny's motor..." Johnny's stand on procedure has become a costly matter of principle. Everyone has good reasons for trying to change his mind - and Hilditch can't wait much longer for an answer.
'This Friday, out there - we could have trouble.' After last night's police raid, Johnny stands alone - facing angry shop stewards and a near-riotous work force.
'The social event of the year is brother Johnny's Boxing Dinner.' Flyweights through to heavyweights - after this week they're all there with scores to settle - in or out of the ring.
