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!

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!

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!

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!!

Wigan Tomorrow

Posted on August 13, 2010
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So the journey and the ride begins again tomorrow at Wigan, unfortunately I’ll be joining a little later on with it being the other half’s Birthday tomorrow! I know first game of the season how disrespectful of her!

Joking aside, tomorrow and for the rest of the season we need to back the players, back Ollie and back the club no matter the results. Just a week ago people were worried about not bring in anyone, getting angry at KO and Ollie, we’ve now got 6 players in, players with top flight experience and young talented players. There was no need to worry.

If we lose 6-0 one week thats ok, we have pick ourselves up, forget the result, keep on singing, keep the noise levels up allow the lads to keep playing football. Some of the new lads might take weeks and maybe months to settle down but everyone Ollie’s brought in so far has been an improvement on before.

So here’s looking forward to another great season of ups and downs, but this time in the PREMIER LEAGUE!

Ian Holloway

In Ollie we trust!

Pool 1 – 2 Hibs FT

Posted on August 9, 2010
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A third loss on the trot but a good performance in the 1st half while our starting 11 played. With a little better finishing we could and should have been up by 3 or 4 in the first half. Jason Euell alone should have 3 or four goals. Let’s hope for some signings this week!

Pool V Hibs

Posted on August 8, 2010
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With a week to go till the big kick off today match was suppose to be the first chance for us to see our new summer signings. But there are none.

It’s our strongest 11, Gilks, Crainey, Evatt, Baptiste, Eardley, Adam, Vaughan, Euell, Ormerod, Taylor-Fletcher and Demon.

No new faces on the bench, very quiet, not many Pool fans

Crewe 1 – 0 Blackpool FT

Posted on July 27, 2010
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erm, that didn’t go to plan. First of all they looked very tired, Baptiste looked shattered as did GTF and Charlie. In the first half we played veyr poorly with Eardley in midfield and Husband at right back which seemed a strange decision. In the second we held the ball well but lacked any cutting edge and most importantly a striker.

As for the trialists.

A – Midfielder (Sunny)

Played well in the second half very much a defensive midfielder, did win the ball on many occasions not from touch tackles but from being quick and being able to turn away from his man. Did however give the ball away on a number of occasions, that may have been due to a lack of options ahead of him. He played the full 90. May be worth a deal on loan.

B- Winger, blond hair tall.

Did well in the first half infront of the Pool fans, beating his man a couple of times, taking the ball inside and also winning back possession.  Faded in the second half and bumped off the ball on numerous occasions. His only shot in the second half was nearer the corner flag than the goal, played about 75 mins.

C- Striker

Bulky forward very much in the fashion of Martins or Yakubu. Had a nice turn, run and shot in the first half but then wasn’t supplied with anything for the rest of the first half. Did well holding the ball up due to his strengh but only played 45.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that we need players in soon, with a striker being the priority. If you look at the three teams that went up last season all brought in a “big striker” in the summer, Fletcher – Burnley, Kevin Doyle – Wolves and Chucho Benitez – Birmingham.

Crewe 1 – 0 Blackpool HT

Posted on July 27, 2010
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Half time and one down from a free kick that was headed then tapped in. The nearest we have come is Charlie Adam hitting the bar from a volley.

We’ve played with three trialists, a blond haired fella on the left wing who’s looked good. Upfront a stocky fella who’s had a few good turns and runs. Finnally Sunny in the middle who’s been ok but given the ball awY a couple of times.

Let’s hope for a better half with some new faces.

Crewe V Pool

Posted on July 27, 2010
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So tonight we continue our pre season which so far has seen us unbeaten, yes maybe not against the stiffest competition but keeping winning ways is always important. Crewe is always an enjoyable away day, pub and the chippy round the corner and great to be close to the action.

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I have no clue to tonight’s team but considering two games in two days over the weekend it should contain a few trialists, it would be nice to see Francis Jeffers who’s played a number of games for us so far. Another name is Stephen Obayan Sunday a Nigerian midfielder who currently plays for Valencia. Dekel Keinan could play as could Malaury Martin who missed the back end of the Devon trip with an injury.

If they don’t turn up, then I might bring my boots.

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