Blackpool News


Previously:
Holloway lands transfer deadline targets	Tue 31 Aug
DJ Campbell returns to Bloomfield Road after Ollie finally secured a deal for the Leicester Frontman and joining him is 19 Year-old winger Matt Phillips from Weymouth. Pool missed out on Rangers Kyle Lafferty and earlier Portsmouth's David Nugent after the DJ deal was completed.

Varney relishing Seaside opportunity	Mon 30 Aug
Luke Varney is relishing the bracing sea air at Premier League Blackpool. Out of favour at Derby, the striker took a late-night phone call on Thursday he hopes will change the course of his career.

Varney Signs on Loan - Ollie no apologies to Dons - Fulham Preview	Fri 27 Aug
Luke Varney is set to make his debut against Fulham and Ian Evatt is available after missing the defeat at MK Dons for which Ian Holloway refused to apologise for fielding a weakend side.

Holloway looking for cup boost	Mon 23 Aug
MK Dons' Mat Doumbe could be handed a starting spot after he came off the bench during the heavy defeat to Carlisle on Saturday.Pele, Jude Stirling and striker Aaron Wilbraham remain out of action.

Worst display rant by Hansen Infuriates Fans - Ollie set to learn from failure - Gilks Call Up	Sun 22 Aug
Match of the Day Pundit Alan Hansen infuriated Pool fans after claiming the Seasiders performance at the Emirates was one of the worst displays ever in the Premier League and that despite being down to 10 men for an hour and still having 45% of the possession!

Karl Oyston the Blackpool chairman stands down	Wed 18 Aug
Karl Oyston the Blackpool chairman stands down in shock announcment this afternoon from Bloomfield Road.

Holloway hails Martinez approach, Basham completes Seasiders switch.	Fri 13 Aug
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has been inspired by the playing style of teams managed by Roberto Martinez - and hopes to see his side demonstrate that against Wigan.

Wigan v Blackpool Team News	Fri 13 Aug
Wigan are set to give a Premier League debut to striker Mauro Boselli, who joined this summer from Estudiantes.Gary Caldwell is suspended, although a hip problem means the defender is likely to be sidelined for six weeks.

Seasiders set to land Chris Basham, Ollie signs contract and Cathcart hails Holloway	Thu 12 Aug
Basham, a Bolton trainee, has made six starts and seven appearances off the bench for the Trotters.

Dons trip for Pool in Carling Cup	Wed 11 Aug
The Seasiders will play MK Dons away in the Second Round of the Carling Cup. The match will take place at StadiumMK week commencing 23rd August.

Blackpool sign five players ahead of Premier League opener	Wed 11 Aug
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has bolstered his squad just three days before the start of the season with a quintet of signings - his first of the summer.

Holloway slams crazy exit talk	Wed 11 Aug
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has ridiculed speculation he is about to leave the club and insists he has a "fantastic" relationship with chairman Karl Oyston.

Chief Oyston offers to step aside	Fri 06 Aug
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has revealed to BBC North West Tonight he would consider leaving the role if it benefited the club.Oyston has offered to step aside to let someone else deal with the club's attempts to bring in new signings.

Clarke reveals injury pain	Wed 04 Aug
Blackpool striker Billy Clarke has spoken of his devastation at being ruled out for much of the coming season.

Clarke may miss season	Mon 26 Jul
Striker Billy Clarke could miss the whole of Blackpool's first Barclays Premier League campaign with a serious knee injury.

Holidays From Hell	Fri 23 Jul
Frustrating time for all - is there any substance in all the gossip?

DJ D Day Any Day	Fri 23 Jul
Will he, won't he? Hear it here first!

Blackpool to sign Keinan.	Mon 19 Jul
Ollie looks set to complete the signing of Israeli International defender Dekel Keinan.

Keinan on brink of Seasiders switch	Mon 19 Jul
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes to wrap up the signing of Israeli defender Dekel Keinan in the next 48 hours

Ollie wants fab four back	Wed 14 Jul
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed he is trying to sign four players who helped the club achieve promotion to the Barclays Premier League last season.

Seasiders trial for French Midfielder	Fri 09 Jul
Seasiders trial for French midfielder as Pool resume training whilst Evatt insists he is not concerned at the prospect of facing some of the top names in world football.

Wigan Athletic first up at Bloomfield Raad	Thu 17 Jun
Blackpool will face Martinez's Wigan Athletic for the Premier League season opener at Bloomfield Road on 14th August and will face a daunting trip to Old Trafford in the final game of the season.

Holloway urges transfer caution	Thu 10 Jun
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has warned other clubs and agents that the newly-promoted Seasiders will not be held to ransom over potential signings.Chairman Karl Oyston has a strict transfer policy in place - a stance that Holloway agrees with.

World Cup Beat The Manager	Sun 06 Jun
Show everyone who's the boss as Footymad's prediction game 'Beat the Manager' goes World Cup mad.

Holloway recognises value of Adam	Wed 02 Jun
Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam is staying at Bloomfield Road, according to manager Ian Holloway.