DJ Campbell Blackpool number ….9….nope..19….nope…39

Posted on August 31, 2010
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There was never any doubt that DJ Campbell was going to sign, it was like Wes all over again, we were always going to get him it just took a little time to secure the deal.

Looking over his stats from the two loan spells 20 goals in 38 games which pretty decent. All that remains is where to play him? we played with four attacking players last week, could we have five?

Matt Phillips in – More to come?

Posted on August 31, 2010
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So transfer deadline day and we have started well with one in already, Matt Phillips from Wycombe. We’ve paid £325,000 for the winger with that possible rising to £700,000, there’s also a sell on fee. Only 19 Phillips has played 78 times for Wycombe scoring 8 goals, he’s also played for England under 19′s 5 times scoring 2 including this last minute goal against France.

He made his debut a few months after his 17th Birthday and in his time at Wycombe won two ‘Young Player of the Year’ awards at the end of the season as well as the League Two ‘Apprentice of the Year’.

He looks like another good young player to add to the squad with a raving review from Steve Claridge.

Blackpool 2 – 2 Fulham

Posted on August 28, 2010
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We nearly nearly had them today in what was a great return to top flight football at Bloomfield Road. What a day it was with a great atmosphere and some great football too. It’s astonishing that we technically started with 4 strikers today, Omerod, Grandin, Taylor-Fletch and Varney. Thats the way to play football, today West Ham went to Manchester United with one up front and Blackburn tried to pack the midfield at home to Arsenal, boring stuff and not effective, both lost.

Fulham’s first goal was very lucky, it looked like a tug on Evatt in the build up and offside, after that it looked like every decision was going against us but as ever we carried on, deserved to get level and then take the lead. Overall Mike Oliver had a bit of a mare along with his lino on the East stand.

Luke Varney played well considering he only joined on Friday, yet another reject from another club coming good for the Pool. Hopefully with another few games under his belt he’ll knock a few more in.

David Vaughan was superb today, MOTM for me. He’s had no problems making that step up, with Southern coming back soon (he warmed up on the pitch before the game) it should allow Vaughan to get a little further forward in the coming matches.

So a little break now for the internationals, we’ve a friendly in Latvia and then up to Newcastle who earned a credible draw at Wolves today. After last years performance at Newcastle I’m hope we decide to turn up, last years 4-1 drubbing was a real disappointment.

Three games in, 4 points on the table, 10th the table, three entertaining games of football. Good times!!!

Blackpool V Fulham

Posted on August 27, 2010
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So league football returns to Bloomfield Road tomorrow and it’s Premier League Football. Tomorrow is set to be our largest attendance for a very long time, for me the largest crowd I’ve even seen at Bloomers.

The last visit from Fulham wasn’t all that long ago (in comparison to the largest gate), back in October 1998 Fulham took all three points in a 3-2 win. The away side went 2-0 up, John Hills pulled one back but Geoff Horsefield regained the two goal lead before the break. Marin Aldridge grabbed a goal in the second half to make the score more respectable.  see stats. That day 5,904 were present, it’s looking like it will be around 17,000 on Saturday.  And for the first time in ages more in Bloomfield Road than down the road at Dumpdale.

It looks like Evatt will come back into the back four after missing out midweek, in fact it should be the same line up as the Arsenal game bar Harewood who picked up a hamstring strain. Brett could start, but there is still a few hours till the Friday deadline, Luke Varney has been mentioned as a loan signing.

Here’s hoping we can keep Bobby quiet tomorrow and pick up another three points and start to build a fortress at Bloomfield Road!

Blackpool 4th in the table!

Posted on August 27, 2010
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Guest post by Tony Haslam, from travelsupermarket.com

After the 4-0 thrashing of Wigan, and despite the 6-0 defeat to Arsenal, Blackpool is now the fourth most sought after area for hotels in the country.

Since The Tangerine’s promotion to the top flight of English football, demand for hotels in the area has increased dramatically, with internet searches for Blackpool hotels up 164% since May 2010, according to the travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com

This undoubtedly is due to away fans wanting to visit Bloomfield Road to see their side against the Premiership new boys, as most fans will have not have been to Blackpool’s ground unless facing them in a cup tie. Whilst Blackpool illuminations attract huge crowds to the area between September and November, the draw of Premiership football has clearly been a massive influence on the increase in demand of hotels in the area.

Based on searches for UK hotels over the last four months since Blackpool were promoted, the seaside town has moved up from ninth place to fourth:

Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com, commented: “Undoubtedly the promotion of Blackpool’s football club is a welcome boost to hoteliers as well as the town’s economy as a whole. In addition to visiting for a Premiership football match, Blackpool has a lot to offer whether you’re travelling with your family, friends, or as a couple. It’s a unique all year round destination that seems to have more and more to offer every year.”

Ian Holloway’s men have had an amazing journey to the top flight, and opened their campaign by trouncing Wigan 4-0 at the DW Stadium, with Marlon Harewood bagging two goals, much to the delight of the travelling supporters. Blackpool will be hoping for a repeat of the Wigan performance every week, and can grab vital points against the likes of Fulham, Newcastle and Blackburn over the coming weeks, but as long as they consolidate their position in the Premiership, most fans will still be smiling when May 2011 comes around.

Arsenal 6 – 0 Blackpool

Posted on August 21, 2010
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So we shipped a few goals today but we did ourselves proud singing from the first min to the last. Currently Chelsea are spanking wigan by six goals. We know have a benchmark against a relegation team, Wigan and against a top team Arsenal.

So now we need to see what we can do against a mid table team Fulham.

Anyway time for another beer on the train!

Arsenal 3 – 0 Blackpool HT

Posted on August 21, 2010
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Welcome to the top flight 3-0 down being torn apart but it’s been a great day. We’ve been totally outclassed and ripped apart but we did have the first shot on target. The game turned when Ian Evatt was sent off. From my seat at the back it looked out of the area but couldn’t see if he got a touch of the ball.

The stadium is great but the Arsenal fans are so quiet, more noise has come out of my arse after a curry!

Anyway two pint half time let’s enjoy it!

The Emirates Tomorrow

Posted on August 20, 2010
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Yeah, so tomorrow we’re playing at The Emirates, against Arsenal in the League, the Premier League, not the FA Cup Third round or the early stages of the League Cup but the League. Still sounds strange but even stranger I feel pretty confident after our win at Wigan and the problems Arsenal have with players out and Fabregas & van Persie still not fully fit we could come back with a point or maybe more. If not, it’s going to be a fun day out!

Karl Oyston Steps down

Posted on August 18, 2010
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Well, Karl Oyston has stepped down as chairman something he said he was going to do in the last few weeks. They’ll be lots of blogs, comments, articles etc about why he’s gone, what this means for the club.  For me it’s important to remember what he has done. As much as he frustrated us with policies over the years things have improved at the club.

He took over on the 3rd April 1999, we lost to Walsall 2-0 that afternoon. The season after we were relegated but ever since then it’s been a upturn in fortunes.

Not a bad list of achievements, considering other clubs such as Derby, Hull, Cardiff, Chester and Leeds have had irresponsible chairmen we’ve been very fortunate to have Karl in charge.

So, big thanks to Karl and I wait with anticipation our next Chairman.

Wigan 0 – 4 Blackpool

Posted on August 14, 2010
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Well that was a good start to the season. As mentioned in my last post I wasn’t able to attend. I stayed close to action via my phone celebrating as the goals went in.

To be top of the league for a couple of hours is unthinkable, just a pity that Chelsea grabbed 6. Still a Champions League spot will do. Joking aside a great result but more importantly 3 points on the board and three points from a potential relegation rival.

Can’t wait to see match of the day on Monday!!

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About Blackpool FC

    Blackpool FC are football team playing the the Coca-Cola Championship in England. Blackpool FC play Bloomfield Road which currently has two permanent stands, a tempoary stand and one stand under construction. There is a proud history at Blackpool FC thanks to the teams success in the 1940s and 50s concluding in an FA Cup win in 53.
    After 28 years out of the top two divisions a promotion in 2007 to the Championship has seen the resurgence of Blackpool FC. EDIT: Well we got promoted somehow under the management of Ian Holloway and now we are Premier League. The race is now on for survival!