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• Stead holds Blackpool talks Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 29th July 2010

  Stead holds Blackpool talks Striker linked with Premier League new-boys Skysports.com understands Premier League side Blackpool have held talks with Ipswich striker Jon Stead. The 27-year-old frontman is set to leave Ipswich this summer after falling out of favour with manager Roy Keane, and Blackpool have come in with a surprise approach. Having earned promotion to the top-flight last season following promotion via the Championship play-offs, Seasiders boss Ian Holloway is looking to quickly bolster his squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. Blackpool have yet to make a single signing this summer and have just over two weeks until their first competitive match. Stead may not have a future at Portman Road, but Holloway is considering g

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• Holloway closes in on signings Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 29th July 2010

  Holloway closes in on signings Seasiders manager optimistic over potential transfers Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is confident of making new signings ahead of his side's debut Premier League campaign. The Pool manager, who took charge at Bloomfield Road last year, is yet to make an addition to his squad following their promotion to the top flight at the end of last season. But speaking after a meeting to discuss transfer targets with the club's chairman, Holloway revealed he has made several fresh bids as he looks to bolster his resources. Optimistic "I'm very optimistic that some of these things now, the bait that we're throwing in the water, might get a bite," Holloway told the club's official website. "After that meeting we

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• Rangel happy with Swans Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 28th July 2010

  Rangel happy with Swans Full-back linked with Blackpool move Swansea City defender Angel Rangel says he is more than happy at the club following speculation linking him with a move away. The Spanish right-back made 38 appearances in the Championship last term and has become an important part of the Swans' first-team since his move in 2007. Newly-promoted Blackpool are thought to be considering a £1million swoop for Rangel, 27, while he has reportedly caught the eye of Fulham and Wigan in the past. But following the arrival of new manager Brendan Rodgers to the Liberty Stadium, the Spaniard claims he wants to stay. "I've said to the new gaffer and to the chairman that I am happy," he told Wales Online. "He (Rodgers) knows

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• Sunny outlook for Seasiders Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 27th July 2010

  Sunny outlook for Seasiders Valencia midfielder to train with Premier League new boys We understand Blackpool have invited Valencia's Nigerian midfielder Sunny for a trial at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is busy trying to put together a squad in time for the club's debut campaign in the Premier League. Israel defender Dekel Keinan is set to become the Seasiders' first signing of the summer, while the likes of Malaury Martin and Francis Jeffers have been on trial. It is now understood that Sunny has been offered the opportunity to earn a move to Blackpool after struggling to make the breakthrough at Valencia. He spent last season on loan at Real Betis and was previously close to moving to the Premier League 18 m

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• Adam - I got lucky Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 27th July 2010

  Adam - I got lucky Seasiders skipper reflects on fairytale switch Charlie Adam is loving life at Blackpool, having played a major role in the club's fairytale adventure. The 24-year-old caused a stir last summer when he opted to swap life at SPL giants Rangers for that at unfashionable Championship outfit Blackpool. It was Adam, though, who had the last laugh as he helped to guide the Tangerines to an improbable promotion. They are now preparing themselves for a crack at the Premier League in 2010/11, with Ian Holloway having worked minor miracles at Bloomfield Road. Adam admits he could not have wished for any more from his time at Blackpool, with everything having played into his hands. "You always have to make decisions and sacr

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• Clarke could miss season Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 27th July 2010

  Clarke could miss season Striker certain to be out until April with knee injury Blackpool striker Billy Clarke may miss the club's entire Premier League campaign with a serious knee injury. The 22-year-old ruptured a cruciate ligament two minutes into the club's first pre-season game against Tiverton Town and was initially thought to be out for three months. On further inspection, however, the club's medical staff have ruled the Ireland Under-21 international out until at least April next year at the very earliest. Manager Ian Holloway spoke of his disappointment to see the player, who suffered several niggling injuries last season, sidelined for such a lengthy spell. "It might be the whole season now," he said. Gutted "He was

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• Dons eye Pool defender Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 26th July 2010

  Dons eye Pool defender Eastham attracting loan interest We understand MK Dons are chasing Blackpool defender Ashley Eastham. MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is keen to bolster his squad and he is looking at bringing in some loan players from Premier League clubs. Highly-rated defender Eastham is believed to be on Robinson's list of targets after impressing during a loan spell at Cheltenham last season. The 19-year-old is highly-rated at Blackpool and he earned rave reviews during his 20 appearances for Cheltenham last term. Eastham made his debut for Blackpool in the Carling Cup against Stoke last season and also featured in the Championship win over Peterborough. It is unknown if Blackpool would be willing to loan out Eastham again as I

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• Holloway desperate to bolster Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 26th July 2010

  Holloway desperate to bolster Blackpool boss knows he needs new faces to compete in PL Ian Holloway is desperate to bolster his squad after admitting Blackpool are "20 million miles" behind their Premier League rivals. The Seasiders are 5/2 outsiders with Sky Bet to stay up after beating Cardiff in the Championship play-off final. Holloway readily admits he needs new faces to bolster his squad, but is pleased about having already landed Israel international defender Dekel Keinan from Maccabi Haifa. He told Sky Sports News: "If I had to go in with this (squad), I would be packing my bags and packing it in to be fair because we're not ready - we won't be ready, I don't expect these young lads to be ready. "But with the likes of D

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• Ollie going for goals Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 26th July 2010

  Ollie going for goals Blackpool boss wants to try and out-score opponents in top-flight Blackpool boss Ian Holloway intends to be positive and go for goals as the Seasiders prepare for life in the Premier League. While some newly promoted teams try to stifle the creativity of their more illustrious top-flight opponents, Holloway insists this will not be the case with Blackpool. Instead, he wants his team to keep possession and their game plan will be to try and outscore opponents. Holloway told the Daily Mail: "If you look at any standard, the higher you get the better they are at keeping the ball. "Spain proved it in the World Cup. If your whole ethos is about keeping it and passing it, and you teach people control and movement, th

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• Prem trio eye Latics starlet Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 26th July 2010

  Prem trio eye Latics starlet Blackpool, Blackburn, Sunderland target Eaves We understand a trio of Premier League clubs are battling it out for Oldham starlet Tom Eaves. Eaves is highly-regarded at Oldham and his progress has not gone unnoticed among clubs higher up the football pyramid. The 18-year-old made 15 appearances for the first-team last season after impressing at youth level and he is tipped for a big future in the game. Blackpool, Sunderland and Blackburn are all thought to be interested in the 6ft 4in striker as they see him as one for the future. Oldham are thought to have received a number of offers from the interested clubs and more bids are expected for the teenager. The Latics are reluctant to lose the promising

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