Blackpool News


Previously (to Saturday, 7th February 2009):
Premier League Betting Preview	Thu 05 Feb
We take a look at the forthcoming Premier League games, crunch the stats and offer a few betting predictions to hopefully help earn you a few quid down at the bookies...


Older articles:
Premier League Betting Preview	Fri 16 Jan
We take a look at the forthcoming Premier League games, crunch the stats and offer a few betting predictions to hopefully help earn you a few quid down at the bookies...

Premier League Betting Preview	Wed 07 Jan
We take a look at the forthcoming Premier League games, crunch the stats and offer a few betting predictions to hopefully help earn you a few quid down at the bookies...

Gordon Marsland 1945-2009	Mon 05 Jan
It is sad to report that Blackpool-born Gordon Marsland, a wing half or occasional full back who was signed by Blackpool as an apprentice on 8 September 1960 has died at his Blackpool home on 4 January 2009.

Parkes hints at future BFC role with Thommo	Sat 27 Dec
After match Owls press reports suggest that Grayson's right hand man assistant manager Tony Parkes has hinted at a future Managerial role at Bloomfield Road.

Parkes and Thompson set to take temporary charge	Tue 23 Dec
The club have announced that both Tony Parkes and Steve Thompson - Grayson's former backroom staff will be in charge of the Seasiders for their forthcoming boxing day fixture with Wednesday

Premier League Christmas Betting Preview	Tue 23 Dec
With the Christmas season upon us it is a time to be grateful for our many blessings, not least that there is football on and an excuse to get away from the family, and maybe even have a win at the bookies.

Acrimony surrounds Grayson's depature	Tue 23 Dec
Simon Grayson's appointment as the ninth Leeds United manager in the past ten years was announced via United's official website as growing acrimony surrounded his departure from Bloomfield Road.

Blackpool reject Graysons resignation request	Tue 23 Dec
Blackpool FC have announced they are seeking legal action after the Seasiders manager Simon Grayson resignation was rejected by the club this morning.

Premier League Weekend Betting Preview	Thu 18 Dec
For those of you who like a flutter on the football, we take a closer look at the weekend's Premier League fixtures and pick out some interesting bets. We've highlighted the ones we think may be of value.

Enter this £1,000 prize draw - Stoppage Time Moments	Fri 05 Dec
Relive your stoppage time memories complete the survey and be entered into the draw

Championship Review 20th October 2008	Mon 20 Oct
A round-up of reports for all this weekends action in the Football League Championship.

Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation Dinner	Mon 22 Sep
The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation, in association with Blackpool FC are staging a Dinner on Thursday 20th November 2008 to raise awareness of the Stan Matthews Foundation and as a fund raiser for its activities.

A view from Barnsley ahead of Saturday's fixture	Wed 10 Sep
The Barnsley footy-mad editor has kindly provided us his view on Barnsley's fortunes in the Championship this season and the likely team which will make the trip to bloomfield Road on Saturday.

Rangers winger Alan Gow signs on Loan	Mon 01 Sep
Despite competition from Hearts and previously Norwich City and also having failed to agree terms with Burnley Simon Grayson has persuaded Scottish B international Gow to join the Seasiders on loan.

Fans despise Burnley & PNE in national poll	Sun 10 Aug
A new survey has revealed the 20 most hated and best liked clubs in Football and has revealed that Lancashire rivals Burnley and Preston NE occupy high positions as the most loathed clubs in the League with Leeds United topping the most hated poll.

Grayson's 12 new brave apostles	Fri 08 Aug
The late international clearance from the Spanish FA for 25 year old Welsh international David Vaughan completes an unprecedented summer of commings and goings at Bloomfield Road.

Championship Transfers since June 2nd	Tue 05 Aug
Catch up on our day by day list of all the transfers that affect all the Championship sides since 2nd June.

Jimmy Armfield Stand takes a step closer.	Tue 08 Jul
Work on the construction of the Stadium's South East and South stands were due to start immediately following an announcment by the club today.

Joe Martin transfer completed from Spurs	Thu 03 Jul
After Spurs agreed an undiscosed fee for Joe Martin the England youth international has now agreed terms and completed a permanent move to the Seasiders.

Anglo-Italian Star Dies	Tue 01 Jul
Michael Richard (Mick) Hill, 1947-2008 Mick Hill was born in Hereford on 3 December 1947 and he joined Blackpool on a month's loan from Ipswich Town in late May 1972.

Blackpool land defender Alex John Baptiste	Tue 01 Jul
The club have announced that 22 year old Alex Baptiste will be Simon Grayson's third signing this Summer.

Crainey and Jorgensen agree new terms	Tue 01 Jul
Last seasons player of the year Stephen Crainey and Claus Jorgensen have both signed new deals at the club.

Tim Carter 1967-2008	Sat 21 Jun
It is with a great deal of sadness that we have to report the death of a goalkeeper who was once on Blackpool's books.

Grayson speculation ends as Pearson lands Foxes hotseat	Fri 20 Jun
As League one side Leicester finally announce Nigel Pearson as their sixth boss in 16 months of Mandarics manic reign Simon Grayson remains firmly at the helm at Bloomfield Road after weeks of speculation.