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Jimmy Armfield to receive World Cup medal

Posted on November 26, 2007
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Sir Jimmy Armfield is set to receive World Cup medal after it was announced that squad members of World Cups from 1930 to 1974 are to be given retrospective medals. It means that the 11 used players from the final in 66 are to receive the medal.

* John Connolly (Manchester United)
* Gerry Byrne (Liverpool)
* Jimmy Armfield (Blackpool FC)
* George Eastham (Arsenal)
* Ron Springett (Sheffield Wednesday)
* Terry Paine (Southampton)
* Ian Callaghan (Liverpool)
* Ron Flowers (Wolves)
* Norman Hunter (Leeds)
* Peter Bonetti (Chelsea)
* Jimmy Greaves (Tottenham)

“I know Alf Ramsey always felt we should all receive medals and Bobby Moore felt the same way. In 1966, if you didn’t play, you didn’t get a medal, although we all received the same £1,000 bonus!”commented Sir Jimmy.

All thats required now is that Blackpool FC honor him with the South Stand build in his name.

Great Blackpool Goals

Posted on November 24, 2007
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You may have seen this video kicking about on the web recently of a cracking goal in a 5-a-side match, kick from keeper and the fella sissor / overhead / Eric Cantona kicks the ball in from a tight angle. Admittedly there was a few defensive frailties that Alan Hanson would have a heart attack and the keeper had a lot to be desired for.

So what are the best Blackpool FC videos out there on the Internet. In reverse order

5. Brett Ormerod 89 V PNE

4. Ian Morris V Scunthorpe

3. Phil Clarkson back heal v Northampton

2. Richie Wellens from the halfway line V Port Vale

1. Micky Walsh Goal of the Season 1975 V Sunderland

If you think there is a goal missing from there post the URL to the video in the comments box below.

Steve McLaren must go and he has

Posted on November 22, 2007
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As mentioned last night Steve McLaren had to go and sure enough after a meeting at the F.A. this morning Macca was axed. It’s pretty sad that the man didn’t do the honorable thing and resign, but when you have that massive payout it might sway the your decision.

Thoughts now turn to the new manager, I would like to see Mourinho but this afternoon he ruled himself out but he’s still in the list from the bookies. Fabio Capello has said that he would be interested, he is out of a job at the moment after leaving Real Madrid. The early favorite is Martin O’Neil who is currently in charge at Aston Villa , the top ten reads.

1. O’Neill, M    7/2
2. Capello, Fabio    5/1
3. Mourinho, J    6/1
4. Shearer, A    14/1
5. Scolari, LF    16/1
6. Redknapp, H    20/1
7. Lippi, M    20/1
8. Hiddink, Guus    25/1
9. Pearce, S    25/1
10. Klinsmann, J    33/1

It’s also deadline day domestically so far the only activity at Bloomfield Road is Michael D’Agostino moving to Cheltenham on loan till January the 1st, the deal does have a 24 hour call back. But the night is young so there might be more activity.

Alan Irvine - Evo Back

Posted on November 20, 2007
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Preston are the first of the two manager-less clubs in Lancashire to make a appointment, Everton assistant Alan Irvine manager has departed cod eyes to lead the Lillywhites. With Preston currently 4th from bottom he’s got his work cut out.

Cod Eyes : Don’t leave me Alan

Irvine : I have to go it’s my destiny 

Good new on the injury front is that Ian Evatt is back playing again after a let injury, it was the ankle, calf and knee so pretty much the whole leg. He’ll be playing along side Ben Burgess and Adrian Forbes who are both recovering from injuries in the Senior Lancashire cup against Accrington tonight at Bloomers.

Grayson to Burnley

Posted on November 19, 2007
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Burnley are looking to make an appointment this week to lead the merry bunch of Clampets. Steve Bruce has moved to Wigan today so Paul Jewel and Joe Royal are still seeking employment. Operational Director Brendan Flood told the club’s website: “The potential is there to get someone in place by the middle of the week, hopefully”. One name that has been thrown into the hat is Simon Grayson, who honestly would be down the pecking order of Royal, Jewel and Newell.

So if Simon did join the Clarets what would he be able to look forward too…

Entertainment at the fairground.

Exclusive penthouse flats

Fun for the kids at the park

And so on and so on, being honest I can can’t say much for Blackpool which is maybe why Larry lives in Yorkshire!

Israel beat Russia

Posted on November 18, 2007
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It’s on! Steve McLaren must of breathed a huge sight of relief last night as Israel beat Russian 2-1 in Tel Aviv to give England a big helping hand towards qualification to Euro 2008. All that is required now is to beat or draw against Croatia mid-week. The result last night meant that the Croats qualified for the championships so the game at Wembley holds not as much meaning for the away side.

So it’s back on now and all eyes will be on the game mid-week, a draw or a win isn’t much to ask, is it?

Do it for england

Posted on November 17, 2007
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Tonight England’s qualification to Euro 2008 rests in the hands of Israel who need to win or draw against Russia to give England a chance of qualification, thats if we manage to beat Croatia midweek at the home of football. It’s a really sad state that England have managed to find themselves in, after the defeat to Russia the feeling was that qualification was a impossible. But after the dust settled from the defeat in the former USSR its now not looking too much of an impossible task. So tonight good luck to the Israel national team !

Big Ben Burgess is back

Posted on November 14, 2007
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Good news, Big Ben Burgess is back in action for the reserves tonight against Chester City, Burgess is back after an ankle injury which he picked up in the Colchester match. After a slight rest it was decided that the injury required surgery which has meant the Seasiders have been down to 2/3 strikers.

Burgess playing in Aus for Nothern Spiri

Burgess had started to show the promise which earned him the move from Hull to Blackpool, two league goals and one goal in the League Cup. The sooner the big man is back the better.

Also the speculation about the new Preston manger has started, first candidate our old friend Colin Hendry.

Good Luck Col!

Simpson Goes

Posted on November 13, 2007
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Well I mentioned that it looked like Simpson was on his way out of Deepdale and sure enough Derek ‘ talks like Ashley from Coro’ Shaw gave Simmo his marching orders today. Preston now like Burnley are looking for a new manager with the Derby match coming up in December the new manager is going to have his work cut out.