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.

Oldham v Blackpool twitter updates

Posted on August 1, 2009
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I’m at Oldham for todays match follow me on Twitter for match updates http://www.twitter.com/blackpoolfcblog

Rochdale V Blackpool twitter updates

Posted on July 25, 2009
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I’m at spotland this afternoon for Rochdale v Blackpool. Follow updates a photos live via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/blackpoolfcblog

Shaun Barker leaves for Derby

Posted on July 15, 2009
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Shaun Barker has today left for Derby County in a deal around £900,000. It looked like it was on the cards from the start of the summer when Nigel Clough pointing out Barker for a move to the County Ground. £900,000 is a great fee considering in the middle of last season Barker had a little off patch. Some of that money I’m guessing will go to Rotherham as a sell-on clause.

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He’s been a great servant to the club over the past three years and pretty much was part of the recent years of success at the club. Over 134 appearances for the club and a few goals. The highlight goals a winning header against Crewe when we were down to 10 men and this effort in the League One Play-Off Semi Final at Oldham.

Thanks Shaun and Good Luck.

Southampton 0 – 1 Blackpool FT

Posted on August 30, 2008
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Get in, first win of the season beating the saints 1-0. Big Ben’s second of the season from the spot was enough to secure all three points in what was an awesome match.

Steve Kabba had three goals disallowed for offside, saints keeper Kelvin Davis pulled off two great saves to deny Fox and Burgess goals and in extra time Southampton hit the bar!

A great start to the weeked, we need a chant for Big Ben.

Blackpool Players Staying and Going

Posted on May 7, 2008
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The released and retained list was announced today with captain Micheal Jackson and left back John Hills being the main headliners to leave. As expected Kiegan Parker was released and will be looking for another club with 10 players including Micheal Flynn who had a good run in the team this year.

One surprise in the retained list was Simon Wiles who has spent time on loan at Macclesfield Town but never even threatened making the bench, he’s been offered a new contract along with Andy Morrell and Claus Jorgenson. The full list as follows:

Released
Jackson
Parker
Hills
Tierney
Doughty
Welsh
Bean
Edge
Flynn
Lawler
Marsh

Offered New Deal
Morrell
Wiles
Jorgenson

Options Activated
Burgess
Coid
Crainey
Kay
D’Agostino
Gorkss

Under Contract
Rabchuka
Southern
Evatt
McPhee
Green
Hoolahan
Taylor-Fletcher
Fox
Barker