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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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• Jeffers targets Blackpool deal Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 22nd July 2010

  Jeffers targets Blackpool deal Striker confident he can still score goals in the Premier League Francis Jeffers is hoping to secure a deal with Blackpool and insists he is still capable of scoring goals in the Premier League. The striker is currently training with the Seasiders after being released by Sheffield Wednesday and played in Tuesday's friendly against Accrington. Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is keen to give the England cap time to prove himself and Jeffer retains faith in his ability. Though the 29-year-old has scored just 25 goals since leaving Everton for Arsenal in 2001, he is confident he can make an impact in the top flight. "I still believe I can score goals in the Premier League," said Jeffers in the Daily Star. "

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• Clarke suffers injury blow Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 22nd July 2010

  Clarke suffers injury blow Irishman could face three months out Blackpool striker Billy Clarke is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury. The 22-year-old forward picked up the knock less than two minutes into the Seasiders' pre-season friendly clash against Tiverton Town on Friday and could be out of action for three months. Blackpool are preparing for life in the Premier League following their promotion from the Championship last term via the play-offs. Manager Ian Holloway revealed Clarke's injury will not be cured easily and admitted it is a big blow. He said: "It's a bit worrying for us and for Bill. He's going to be out for at least two months, possibly three. "He's definitely got a bit of

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• Pool fail in United bids Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 21st July 2010

  Pool fail in United bids Goodwillie and Kenneth emerge as Holloway targets We understand that Premier League new boys Blackpool have had bids rejected for Dundee United duo David Goodwillie and Garry Kenneth. Bloomfield Road boss Ian Holloway has been linked with striker Goodwillie and defender Kenneth as he aims to build a squad capable of avoiding relegation. Goodwillie, 21, enjoyed an excellent season in the SPL in 2009/10 and has come into contention for the Scotland national team ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. Kenneth also impressed and reports suggested that Birmingham and Wolves were considering bids for the 23-year-old earlier in 2010. Blackpool have made the first approach, but offers in the region of £

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• Holloway gives Jeffers time Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 21st July 2010

  Holloway gives Jeffers time Blackpool boss also impressed by fellow trialist Martin Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is happy to give Francis Jeffers more time to prove he deserves a contract at Bloomfield Road. Jeffers is training with the Seasiders after being released by Sheffield Wednesday and featured in Tuesday's friendly against Accrington Stanley. Holloway is happy to give the England cap a chance to shine and will not rush into a judgement on the striker's future. "He's only been with us for two days," Holloway told Sky Sports News. "Obviously he's been quality in the past, but things didn't work out for him last year. We've given him a chance to show me what he can do." Martin quality French midfielder Malaury Mart

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• Edwards agrees extension Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 20th July 2010

  Edwards agrees extension Defender handed one-year deal with Seasiders Blackpool central defender Rob Edwards has signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League new boys. The 27-year-old's previous deal with the Seasiders expired at the end of June but he has ended any speculation surrounding his future by agreeing a one-year extension. The deal ensures Edwards' Blackpool career heads into a third season following his arrival from Wolves in August 2008. "There has never been any doubt that I wanted to stay and I'm just glad that it's all sorted now," Edwards said. Ultimate "I love working here with the lads and the manager (Ian Holloway) as well. I thoroughly enjoyed last year and I want to be part of it again this year

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• Holloway hopeful on Keinan Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 20th July 2010

  Holloway hopeful on Keinan Seasiders boss confident of imminent deal Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes Israeli defender Dekel Keinan will complete his move to the club in the next 48 hours. The 25-year-old is set to become the Seasiders' first signing of the summer, as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League campaign. Keinan has passed a medical at Bloomfield Road and is waiting on a work permit before completing his switch. Holloway hopes to secure his services in the next few days, and will keep playing the defender during Blackpool's pre-season games. "Hopefully Dekel will get his work permit in the next couple of days," he told the Blackpool Gazette. "He'll be able to take part in the other games here in Devon." E

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• Celtic offer Blackpool target Paddy McCourt a new deal Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 20th July 2010

  Celtic offer Blackpool target Paddy McCourt a new deal Celtic have offered a contract extension to Paddy McCourt after the 26-year-old Northern Irish winger was targeted by Blackpool. McCourt, who was signed from Derry City in 2008, scored Celtic's second goal as they defeated Seattle Sounders 2-1 in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. And manager Neil Lennon said: "We have offered Paddy a two-year extension and the ball is in his court. "I'm aware there is interest, but we'd like to keep him." Blackpool are looking to strengthen their squad after winning promotion to the Premier League in England. And manager Ian Holloway is encouraged in looking to the Scottish market after Charlie Adam was instrumental in last season's campai

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• Lennon hopes McCourt stays Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 19th July 2010

  Lennon hopes McCourt stays Midfielder offered new deal, Liga side bid for striker Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes Paddy McCourt stays while he also believes Hercules have bid for Georgios Samaras. The three-year contract signed by McCourt in 2008 concludes next summer, meaning he would then become a free agent. Lennon is a firm admirer of the 26-year-old playmaker and hopes he signs the club's two-year extension offer. Premier League new-boys Blackpool have been linked with a move and Lennon is aware of interest in his midfielder. "We have offered Paddy a two-year extension and the ball is in his court," explained Lennon. "I am aware of interest from elsewhere but we would like to keep him." Samaras bid Meanwhile, following H

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• Seasiders to look at Jeffers Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 19th July 2010

  Seasiders to look at Jeffers Holloway takes a look at experienced striker We understand that free agent striker Francis Jeffers will train with newly-promoted Blackpool on Monday. The 29-year-old is on the lookout for a new club after being released by Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season. As a youngster, Jeffers was tipped for big things and in 2001 secured an £8million move from Everton to Arsenal. He was capped once by England and also found the back of the net in a 3-1 friendly defeat to Australia in February 2003. Jeffers has spent the past three seasons in the Championship with the Owls, but mustered just five league goals in that time. Manager Ian Holloway will now asses the striker's form and fitness as h

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• Holloway slams wild rumours Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 19th July 2010

  Holloway slams wild rumours Seasiders boss responds to quit reports Ian Holloway has branded reports claiming he walked out on Blackpool this week as 'ludicrous'. The Seasiders boss led his unfashionable outfit to promotion last season and is set to line up as a Premier League manager in 2010/11. He is learning quickly that life in the top flight is not always plain sailing, with those competing at the highest level unable to step out of the limelight. Such intense scrutiny leads to rumour and speculation, with the more colourful characters invariably stealing the show. Holloway certainly falls into that category and has already found himself at the centre of a story claiming he had quit the Blackpool hot-seat over a contract disput

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• Holloway impressed by Frenchman Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 16th July 2010

  Holloway impressed by Frenchman Under 21 international to join Pool on pre-season tour Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is considering signing Malaury Martin after inviting the French midfielder on one of the club's pre-season tours. The Monaco player will join the newly-promoted Premier League club on a trip to Devon after impressing in training during a recent trial. Martin, 21, has been loaned out in the past by Monaco after failing to secure a first-team place, but Holloway believes that the French youth international possesses undoubted talent. The Blackpool boss told The Gazette: "We've got a lad on trial who I'd seen through videos and DVDs. "Luckily for me he's been confident enough to come and let me see how good he is.

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• Holloway eyes familiar quartet Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 15th July 2010

  Holloway eyes familiar quartet Seasiders boss keen on signing foursome Ian Holloway says he is trying to sign four players who helped Blackpool seal promotion to the Premier League last season. The Seasiders boss was impressed by Everton full-back Seamus Coleman, strikers Stephen Dobbie from Swansea and DJ Campbell from Leicester and Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan during the time they spent on loan at Bloomfield Road last term. "I'm trying to bring those players back so at least I have what I finished the season with," Holloway told Tangerine Player. Holloway is yet to make any new additions to his squad ahead of the Tangerines' first season in the top flight since 1971, but the 47-year-old is reportedly close to securing the

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• Keinan set for medical Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 14th July 2010

  Keinan set for medical Israel defender to sign deal Dekel Keinan is to undergo a medical on Thursday for Blackpool as he closes on a move to Bloomfield Road. We revealed over the weekend that Keinan had been offered a two-year contract following a recent trial with the Seasiders. Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston subsequently confirmed a deal is in the pipeline subject to the Israel defender securing a work permit. He will be put through a medical within the next 24 hours and is likely to become manager Ian Holloway's first summer signing. The centre-back is regarded as one of the finest defenders in his country and will hope to be a starter in Holloway's plans for their first Premier League campaign next season. Keinan will move

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• Holloway takes steady approach Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 13th July 2010

  Holloway takes steady approach Blackpool boss inundated with calls from agents Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says he has received thousands of calls from agents recommending players to him this summer. The Seasiders will be competing in the Premier League next season after clinching promotion from the Championship via the play-offs. It will be Blackpool's maiden campaign in the Premier League and they have been widely tipped to slip back out of the top-flight at the first time of asking. Holloway has yet to make any additions to his squad during the transfer window, and insists he is taking a cautious approach. "I feel like a gold prospector," he said. "One of them may be a lump of gold but most won't be. "I'm being serious w

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• Oyston - Keinan deal close Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 13th July 2010

  Oyston - Keinan deal close Tangerines close to completing first signing of summer Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston is hopeful they can make Dekel Keinan their first signing of the summer. As revealed by skysports.com at the weekend, Oysten is positive that a deal to sign the Israel international is edging ever closer and is hopeful that negotiations will be completed very soon. The 25-year-old has been on trial at Bloomfield Road and manager Ian Holloway has offered him a two-year deal with the Premier League newcomers. The highly-rated central defender is available on a free transfer after deciding not to renew his contract at Haifa. Oyston told Sky Sports News: "We've spoken to Dekel and his representatives and we're hopeful that w

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• Blackpool switch first Premier League match to Wigan Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 12th July 2010

  Blackpool switch first Premier League match to Wigan Blackpool's home game against Wigan on the opening day of the Premier League season has been switched to an away match against the same opponents. The move has been made in case Blackpool fail to complete work on upgrading the East Stand at Bloomfield Road by Saturday 14 August. "This is the only Blackpool fixture that will be affected," said a Premier League statement. "This decision will give both clubs and fans maximum time to plan accordingly." Blackpool won the Championship play-off against Cardiff last season to earn promotion and their first season in the top-flight since 1971. And, despite asking for an away game to start their campaign, they were drawn to play Wigan

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• Blackpool in talks over ground switch Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 12th July 2010

  Blackpool in talks over ground switch BLACKPOOL are in talks with the Premier League about the possibility of switching their opening match to Wigan's DW Stadium – but the club insist they will do all they can to keep it at Bloomfield Road. Work on the east stand, which will raise the capacity to 17,600, is progressing well with the new season still five weeks away.However, the Premier League require a 100 per cent guarantee that the stand will be open for the big kick-off against Roberto Martinez's Latics on August 14.The Seasiders are confident it will be ready in time but aren't in a position to give an absolute assurance, given that delays are commonplace in construction work.It is imperative the east stand is open to enable

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• Blackpool to bag Israeli Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 11th July 2010

  Blackpool to bag Israeli Holloway to make Keinan his first addition We understand Blackpool are poised to sign Israel international Dekel Keinan. Keinan, who is currently plying his trade with Maccabi Haifa, is believed to have been on trial at Bloomfield Road. The 25-year-old is understood to have impressed Pool boss Ian Holloway and he is now ready to make the central defender his first signing of the summer. Keinan is highly-regarded in Israel and was linked with a move to Bolton in 2007, but he opted to stay in Israel. However, it appears Keinan could be set for a move to the Premier League with Blackpool offering him a two-year deal at the club. Source: www.skysports.com Here is a bit of info on Dekel Keinan... Dekel Ke

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• Adam ready for challenge Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Adam ready for challenge Seasiders not in the top flight 'just to make the numbers up' Charlie Adam insists that Blackpool can upset the odds and avoid relegation from the Premier League. Having returned to pre-season training, the Seasiders are favourites to make an immediate return to the Championship after winning the play-off final last season. Captain Adam acknowledges that Blackpool will be facing a lot of hard work, but he is also adamant that he and his team-mates are not in the top flight 'just to make the numbers up'. "It doesn't matter who we are up against in the Premier League next season. Whether it's Wigan or Manchester United they are all established teams, apart from the three that went up," he told The Gazette

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• Blackpool out to grab Gilbert Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Blackpool out to grab Gilbert Holloway targets former Gunners starlet We understand Blackpool are in talks with former Arsenal defender Kerrea Gilbert. Gilbert is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Emirates Stadium. The 23-year-old failed to establish himself in Arsene Wenger's first-team plans and made only 10 appearances for the club. The full-back enjoyed spells out on loan at Cardiff, Southend, Leicester and Peterborough over the last four seasons as Arsenal looked for him to gain some valuable first-team experience. Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is looking to bolster his squad as he prepares for life in the Premier League and Gilbert could be his first new arrival. Holloway is unlikely to have vast

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• Martin lands Seasiders trial Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Martin lands Seasiders trial Young Frenchman on trial at Bloomfield Road French midfielder Malaury Martin has joined Premier League newcomers Blackpool on trial. The 21-year-old's club career has stalled, despite him representing his country at all youth levels. The youngster failed to make an impact at Monaco after signing with the club in 2006, and spent last season on loan at Nimes. Martin also trialled with Chicago Fire before arriving at Bloomfield Road this week, when the Seasiders resumed pre-season training. Blackpool are set for their Premier League debut and their first season in the top flight since 1971 this term after earning promotion from the Championship last season. Source: www.skysports.com Little Bit About Him:

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• Pool's players return to training Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  Pool's players were today reunited for the first time since winning promotion when they embarked on pre-season training. Rob Edwards was among those reporting back, despite being out of contract.The option on his old contract wasn't taken up. But manager Ian Holloway wants Edwards to stay at the club and the centre half, who has Premier League experience from his Aston Villa days, has been offered a new deal.Edwards remains in discussion with the club and will train with the Seasiders while making his decision.Steve Thompson took training today. Holloway doesn't return from a family holiday until Monday. Rob Edwards was back training with the Seasiders today, despite not currently having a contract Source: www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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• Oyston gives East Stand update Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 9th July 2010

  KARL Oyston has admitted he's been blown away by the number of fans applying for season tickets. The club has been inundated with requests and is still sifting through more than 11,000 applications.It's a massive increase – they had fewer than 5,000 season-ticket holders for the last campaign.The high demand from home fans means the north, west and south stands, plus part of the new east stand, will house Blackpool supporters.Fans will receive their season ticket – in the form of a swipe card – by post at the start of next month, in time for the opening Premier League game against Wigan."We have sold sufficient season tickets in the north, west and south stands to make it a definite that the east stand will be split be

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• Evatt retains self-belief Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 7th July 2010

  Blackpool central defender Ian Evatt is confident in his own ability as he prepares to tackle the Premier League's top names. The 27-year-old faces trying to stop the likes of Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Didier Drogba after the unfancied Seasiders made it into the top-flight via the Championship play-offs. Rather than being fazed, Evatt believes he must put players' reputations aside and instead focus on his own game as he prepares to return to training on Thursday. And the defender insists Ian Holloway's side have the team spirit to mix it with the big-boys as they try to defy the odds and stay in the top-flight. Evatt told the Blackpool Gazette: "People keep stopping me and ask how I'm sleeping at night, saying you've got to

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• Holloway warns Pool players Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 6th July 2010

  Ian Holloway has warned his Blackpool players they need to reach peak fitness in order to compete in the Premier League. The Seasiders kick off their top flight campaign against Wigan next month following their promotion via the Championship play-offs. And Holloway wants his team to be able retain possession during the season, which he believes requires increased levels of fitness. The Blackpool squad have been told to keep their training regimes ticking over the summer and the boss hopes it will put them in good stead as the start nears ever closer. Holloway said in The Sun: "I've been watching the best teams in the World Cup and it's all about the ball, you have to keep it. "To do that I want them fully fit and they are going to

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• Pool consider Butt move Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 5th July 2010

  We understand that Blackpool are considering a surprise move for former Newcastle star Nicky Butt. Butt is currently considering his options after leaving Newcastle at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. It has been reported the 35-year-old is considering hanging up his boots and moving into coaching, but Blackpool are hoping to lure him to Bloomfield Road. Ipswich and Preston have both been credited with an interest in the former Manchester United midfielder and now Blackpool are keen to land the ex-England international. Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is looking to bolster his squad and he sees Butt's experience as a key addition to his side as they plan for life in the Premier League next term. B

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• Magpies pick up pair Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 3rd July 2010

  Notts County have announced the signings of midfielder John Spicer and forward Ben Burgess. They recently revealed that both Spicer and Burgess were closing in on moves to Meadow Lane. Spicer has inked a two-year contract with the League One club after leaving Doncaster Rovers. He told the club's official website: "I said I didn't want to play for a team that was going to be happy sitting in mid-table and I was assured that was certainly not the case. "We want to get to the Championship as soon as possible, which is what I aim to do." Burgess, meanwhile, arrives for a fee of £525,000 from Blackpool and has also penned a two-year deal. The attacker, who scored eight goals last season, said: "I'm really excited, I think I'

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• English clubs hunt Beasley Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 2nd July 2010

  DaMarcus Beasley could be set for a move to England, we understand. The USA international, who has just returned from the World Cup finals, is a free agent after leaving Rangers. The 28-year-old, who previously spent a stint on loan at Manchester City prior to joining Rangers in 2007, is now ready to move to England again. Beasley is now attracting interesting from Premier League and Championship clubs. It is believed the likes of Blackpool, West Brom and Nottingham Forest are all keeping tabs on Beasley's situation. Beasley, who has also played for PSV Eindhoven in Europe, is attracting interest from the continent but it is believed he would like the chance to stay in British football. Source: www.skysports.com

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• Ipswich join Campbell chase Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 2nd July 2010

  We understand that Ipswich are battling with Blackpool to sign DJ Campbell. The Leicester striker spent the end of last season on loan at Bloomfield Road and helped the Seasiders earn promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. He has previously spoken of his wish to secure a dream move to Blackpool and play in the top flight, saying that he hoped Leicester would not stand in his way. Campbell had fallen out of favour with the Foxes prior to his loan switch to Blackpool and is still expected to leave the Walkers Stadium despite Nigel Pearson's departure as manager. Blackpool will therefore hope to strike a deal to bring back the 28-year-old following his successful spell there last term. However, Ipswich are also believed to be

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• Magpies to bag Burgess Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 1st July 2010

  We understand Notts County are poised to sign Blackpool striker Ben Burgess. Burgess is available on a free transfer after Blackpool opted against taking up the option on his contract for a new deal. The 28-year-old helped Blackpool secure promotion from the Championship last season, but he does not figure in Ian Holloway's plans for the Premier League. A number of clubs have been chasing the former Hull City hit-man, but League One new boys Notts County are expected to win the race for his signature. Magpies boss Craig Short is keen to bolster his attacking options as he prepares for life in League One and he sees Burgess as the perfect foil to Lee Hughes at Meadow Lane. Article from www.skysports.com

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• Bloomfield Road Needs an Upgrade Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 30th June 2010

  An odd perk afforded to FA Cup winners is that they are allowed to use triangular corner flags. Bloomfield Road boasts those, but is otherwise lacking in symbols of the elite status that will be Blackpool’s now they have beaten Cardiff City for Premier League status. Promotion to the Barclays Premier League would require changes off as well as on the pitch — which, by the way, is almost as threadbare as the head of Ian Holloway, the manager. “The club will have to make a number of improvements,” the Premier League said. Although facilities are housed in a stand built in 2002, they do not meet the Premier League’s standards. The press box would have to be enlarged to seat 50 reporters from its present capacit

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• Stan Mortensen - Legend! Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 30th June 2010

  Stan Mortensen Stanley Harding "Stan" Mortensen (26 May 1921 — 22 May 1991) was an English professional footballer, most famous for his part in the 1953 FA Cup Final (subsequently known as "The Matthews Final"), in which he became the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a Wembley FA Cup Final. He was also both the first player to score for England in a FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and the first England player to score in the tournament proper. Wartime career South Shields-born Mortensen went to war in 1939 as a wireless operator and overcame an injury - sustained when his RAF bomber crashed, leaving him as the only survivor - to become one of England's best post-war players. During the war, he scored dozens of go

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• Blackpool Shirt Sponsor Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 29th June 2010

  Here is a little bit about Blackpool Football Clubs current shirt sponsor... Carbrini Sportswear is a leisure wear brand of clothing owned by and sold exclusively at JD Sports. They have developed a full range of leisure wear, ranging from trainers to tracksuits. The brand is synonmous with football and several pro teams that play in the English football pyramid are supplied with Carbrini kits and training range. Involvement in football: Carbrini Sportswear are the football kit suppliers and shirt sponsors for Premier League side Blackpool, League One sides AFC Bournemout, Oldham Athletic and Rochdale AFC. They are also the football kit suppliers for the League One sides Exeter City, Tranmere Rovers, League Two side Aldershot Town and C

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• Holloway’s Tangerine Army Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 29th June 2010

  Holloway’s Tangerine Army-Blackpool FC Seson Review 2009/10 DVD. What a season it was, this new DVD Holloway’s Tangerine Army-Blackpool FC Seson Review 2009/10 celebrates the whole season. At the moment due to the season only finishing it’s not 100% clear if this includes the highlights of the final. The DVD includes highlights of the win at home to Newcastle, beating Swansea 5-1, beating Derby, Middlesbrough and Peterborough away. Memories of an amazing season come from supporting the Pool up and down the country. I managed 42 games in the season, but there’s nothing like watching it all again and you can with the Holloway’s Tangerine Army-Blackpool FC Seson Review 2009/10 DVD. The DVD can be bought for &po

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• Play-Off Final - full match report Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 28th June 2010

  The most important match in Blackpool FC's history Blackpool 3 Cardiff 2 - full match report... IT'S May 22, 2060. A bloke with a microphone stands in the sponsors lounge of the Charlie Adam East Stand and shouts: "And ladies and gentleman, please welcome onto the stage, the Blackpool squad who won promotion to the Premier League exactly 50 years ago!" A group of doddery old fellas step forward to rapturous applause.But the biggest cheer of all is for the man coming in last, Ian Holloway, as he totters forward and waves to the adoring public. He'll be 97 then but will no doubt grab the mic, rattle off a few one-liners and leave everyone in stitches.Make no mistake, for those still around it will happen.For this manager, these player

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• Holloway on Pool's summer signings Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 28th June 2010

  Ian Holloway has urged Blackpool fans to trust him when it comes to the club's summer signings. Pool are yet to add to their squad since winning promotion to the top flight last month.But the Seasiders boss insists there's nothing to worry about and that fans should be patient between now and the start of the season."Why are people so worried about us not signing anyone, what is wrong with people?" he said."We will get it sorted, just calm down."Trust the people I brought in last year. So if you're worried about the people I'll bring in this year, don't.""If you think we are going to go into this season with what we've got, which is 16 players, then they must be crazy."Now is not the time to worry.""I've left the chairman

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• Holloway laughs off quit talk Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 26th June 2010

  Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has been quick to play down rumours that he could walk away from the club. Holloway is currently in talks over a new contract at Bloomfield Road, but as yet nothing has been agreed. Sources in the North West claimed that Holloway, despite leading Blackpool to a memorable promotion, was ready to quit the club after failing to agree terms. But the Tangerines chief has now rubbished suggestions that he could leave the club ahead of their maiden campaign in the Premier League. "Anyone that thinks I would walk out on the club must be mad," he told the Blackpool Gazette. "For people to think that I would walk out without saying anything, and that Karl (Oyston) and I would fall-out badly is quite ridiculous.

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• Holloway To Sign New Blackpool Contract Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 25th June 2010

  Ian Holloway is expected to sign a new contract at Bloomfield Road in the near future. This comes after days of internet rumour saying that the promotion-winning boss could be leaving the club. But the former Plymouth and Leicester manager is set to pen a new deal, despite turning down Karl Oyston's first offer. The Chairman is filing a negotiated contract offer, where a compromise about pay seems to have been reached. Ollie is currently down with his family on a break and will be meeting with Matt Williams tonight in Bristol for an informal chat whilst the Secretary completes a charity tour around the country. The fact he's currently in Bristol dispels rumours that Ollie had 'stormed out' of Bloomfield Road on Monday. All untrue and ex

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• Ian Holloway, Manager Profife Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 25th June 2010

  Ian Scott Holloway (born 12 March 1963) is an English football manager and former player. He became the manager of Blackpool in May 2009. Holloway is well-known amongst football fans for his off-the-wall interviews, with a wide selection of quotes and soundbites being printed. Holloway's playing career spanned 18 years from 1981 to 1999. A midfielder, he began his career at hometown club Bristol Rovers in 1981, going on to play for Wimbledon, Brentford, Torquay United (on loan), Queens Park Rangersand finally a second spell back at Bristol Rovers. He returned for a third time to Bristol Rovers, where he became player-manager before ending his playing career in 1999. He has since managed previous club QPR, Plymouth Argyle and Leicester Cit

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• Blackpool to Play Hibernian Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 25th June 2010

  Blackpool have confirmed that they will play Hibernian in their final pre-season friendly of the summer on Sunday 8th August.The game will kick off at 3pm, with admission prices announced in due course.

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• History of Blackpool FC Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 24th June 2010

  Blackpool FC are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They competed in the Football League Championship in 2009–10, but will start the 2010–11 season in the Premier League, having won the Football League Championship play-off Final. The club's home ground has been Bloomfield Road since 1901, and their main nicknames are the Seasiders, the 'Pool and the Tangerines, the latter in reference to the colour of their home kit. Their motto is Progress, as featured on the club crest. They have a local rivalry with Preston North End, with whom they contest the West Lancashire derby. Since May 2009 the club has been managed by Ian Holloway. Blackpool's most notable achievement is winni

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• History of Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 24th June 2010

  Bloomfield Road is a football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000. June of that year saw the demolition of the Spion Kop at the north end of the ground; an all-seated stand has now replaced it. The rebuilding of the West Stand was completed in August 2002. Most recently, in March 2010, the South Stand, whose original structure was pulled down in 2003, was opened by Jimmy Armfield, the former Blackpool player that the stand is named after. Finally, a temporary East Stand is currently in place. As of 10 March 2010, the stadiu

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• Blackpool Fixture List 2010/11 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 24th June 2010

  August 14 Wigan               (H) 21 Arsenal             (A)  28 Fulham             (H) September 11 Newcastle         (A) 18 Chelsea             (A) 25 Blackburn          (H) October  2 Liverpool             (A) 16 Man City             (H) 23 Birmingham   

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• Former Blackpool Boss, Colin Hendry bankrupt Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 24th June 2010

  The former Scotland and Blackburn Rovers defender Colin Hendry has been formally declared bankrupt at a Lancashire court. Hendry, of Lytham, was served with a demand for payment by his creditors on 12 March, Blackpool County Court heard. He had applied for an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) to pay off the undisclosed amount, but the request was rejected by most creditors. Among the creditors was SpreadEx, an online betting firm. The company's barrister, Tim Gosling, said there had been no contact from Mr Hendry since the application for an IVA. No figures were given by the court as to what Mr Hendry is said to owe and no court documents were made available. But it has been reported that the former Scotland skipper faces a tax

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• Blackpool Medal to be awarded to the Seasiders Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

  Published: 24th June 2010

  Blackpool's players and manager are to be given a civic medal by the town's council, following the football club's promotion to the Premier League. The Seasiders beat Cardiff in the play-off final at Wembley last month to secure their place in the top flight. Councillors voted unanimously to award the Blackpool Medal to Ian Holloway and his team, a council spokesman said. Council leader Councillor Peter Callow said they wanted to mark the "fantastic achievement". He added: "The Blackpool Medal was created to honour those who have made a key contribution to the town on a local or national level. "There can be no worthier recipients than the team who gave this town a Premiership football team." The medal will be presented to the

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