10 Changes!!!

Posted on November 10, 2010
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Just got into the ground and the screens are showing 10 changes, only Southern remains in the starting 11!! Crazy

Aston Villa v Blackpool

Posted on November 10, 2010
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Another match and another huge away game, the strange thing is the occasion seems to have been dampened with boths sides set to field weak teams.

Villa are forced into a weak side due to several injuries including Heskey, Carew, Sidwell, Reo-Coker and Petrov. Gabby Agbonglahor should be on the bench but they may start with Barry Bannan on wing, youngsters Alfonso and Albrightson upfront. A good reception for Barry Bannan hopefully.

As for us, Cathcart is out, Adam, Crainey, Fletcher and DJ may drop to the bench. It worked last year against Sheffield United on a Tuesday nigh at home, dropping 7 we reached half time at 0-0, brought Adam and Vaughan on, we won 3-0.

Hopefully it’s going to be a great game despite the missing players. I’m on The train from Manchester now with a couple of beers. A few more in the Wellington and Bria Rose and then off to the ground!

Birmingham v Blackpool

Posted on October 23, 2010
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I’ve had a few beers at the wellington on the city at the one at the Cricketers arms and now ready for the match.

Great following by the pool maybe over 3,000. I wad also the featured fan in the match programme. Come on the Pool!

Chelsea 4 – 0 Blackpool HT

Posted on September 19, 2010
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Not going too well at the moment, 4-0 down and it’s only half time.

Not sure playing baps is going to work in midfield. That is all.

Newcaslte United v Blackpool

Posted on September 11, 2010
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On the back row today at St James Park a great view of the city and the entire ground.

It looks like we’ve made some changes with DJ Campbell starting upfront!!!

Come on the pool!!!

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 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!

Pool 1- 1 Hibs HT

Posted on August 8, 2010
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A good half of football and we’ve created about 8 chances but only taken one. Euell grabbed the one with a great one two with Demon after a surge forward from Vaughan. Baps and Charlie hit the bar, Brett nearly chipped the keeper, Euell headed wide twice.

We conceded from them getting behind Crainey, cross then a neat header.

2nd half underway!

Coventry V Blackpool

Posted on January 30, 2010
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I’m in the ground, no eardley in the team so Edwards starts withs Babs at right back.

It’s cold but there a good following from Pool. Love the feature in the program with our tactics from David Bust. All wrong.

Blackpool v Everton twitter updates

Posted on August 4, 2009
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I’m at bloomers this evening for Blackpool V Everton for the first home game under the management of Ian Holloway. Todays signing Charlie Adam should start for pool.

The pitch looks good as does the progress on the sound stand.

Head over to http://www.twitter.com/blackpoolfcblog for updates on tonight game.

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