Ollie in dark over Vaughan - Kingson stakes claim

Last updated : 26 November 2010 By INOIT

The club are hoping to re-sign the Wales midfielder, who is out of contract in the summer, and an offer has been made. However, Holloway knows that given Vaughan's good form there could be bids for him in the January transfer window.

Vaughan, 27, has started in 13 of Blackpool's 14 league games after arriving from Spanish club Real Sociedad in August 2008. Holloway said: "I have spoken to David and I need to talk to my chairman and see where we are. I don't know where that is going to go.

"What he might get somewhere else and what we might pay him might be a difficult scenario. He is an incredible player and a wonderful person. I am very fortunate to have him here. I would like that to be a long time.

"David is a joy to work with. Every day is exactly the same. There is quality, left foot, right foot. He hardly ever does anything that is sub-standard. He is playing so well - I wish him well whatever happens, whatever way it goes."

Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson intends to utilise Matt Gilks' absence to stake his claim as the first choice at Blackpool.

After joining the club in September, Kingson's chance arose after Gilks broke his kneecap on 13 November.


"Firstly, I wish Matthew a speedy recovery as we are all a family here," Kingson, 32, told BBC Sport.

"But it's perhaps the time for me to play and if I do well, maybe I'll become number one."


Since arriving in England three years ago, the goalkeeper who stood out at both this year's African Cup of Nations and World Cup has found his chances limited.

He played just once for Birmingham City between 2007-2008 and five times for Wigan Athletic from 2008-2010, albeit without making a single Latics appearance last season.

Now though, the injury Gilks suffered against West Ham means Kingson can expect regular playing time until the new year.

From my own personal view, he is like a preacher - I don't know if he is religious but he always speaks the truth

Richard Kingson on Ian Holloway

And he took full advantage with an impressive display in last Saturday's

2-1 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"It was a good game because I prepared well," added the Black Star.

"And during the second half, the fans were calling my name - which made me very happy."

Blackpool coach Ian Holloway is also delighted with the way Kingson has handled his promotion to the first team, having now made three appearances for the club lying 12th in the league.

"Watching Richard play so far, he has done a great job," explained Holloway.

"It looks as though he has had the shirt all his life - I'm delighted for him."

And the respect between coach and goalkeeper is mutual, with Kingson offering some unusual thoughts on Blackpool's charismatic coach.

"From my own personal view, he is like a preacher - I don't know if he is religious but he always speaks the truth," he explained.

"I like him so much because he speaks the truth and the truth shall set you free.

"He always lets you feel as though you are at home and for me personally, he is like a father figure."

After leaving Wigan Athletic as a free agent, Kingson joined Blackpool after turning down offers from four other countries.