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The January Window: A premature option for Wilfried Zaha

November 20th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha needs to stay put for now.

45 Years of Hurt: What does England’s future hold?

September 7th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly breaks down the England national side and looks ahead to what could be a bright future for ‘them across the water’.

The Premier League Changes Its “Weakened Teams” Rule

July 18th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at a change to the rules regarding clubs fielding ‘under strength’ sides in the Premier League.

Gone But Not Forgotten

May 23rd, 2011 by Robert Nevitt

Blackpool may have made a swift return to the Championship but, according to Robert Nevitt, they have made a lasting impression on the top flight.

Charlie Adam: A luxury Liverpool cannot afford?

January 27th, 2011 by Sammy Lee

Charlie Adam is a good signing in theory, but is he a good signing for Liverpool at this moment in time? Sammy Lee doesn’t believe so.

Blackpool: Is it approaching midnight for our Cinderella story?

January 18th, 2011 by James Dixon

Recent seasons have told us to expect a big drop off in performance from the side promoted through the playoffs and it normally starts about now, writes James Dixon.

The man largely responsible for Blackpool’s aesthetically pleasing football is becoming a much sought after property in the Premier League, and Robbie Deighan looks at a possible move on the horizon for Charlie Adam.

Charlie Adam and Holloway out to prove Blackpool’s fight is not built on sand

September 19th, 2010 by Tim Hill

We’ve seen this all before, a team promoted from the Championship who surprise everyone and are for the first few weeks of the season, flutter and cajole with the Sky-styled ‘big boys’ of the league? This time it’s not the disagreeable Phil Brown leading an orange-kitted team but the infinitely more likeable Ian Holloway. Hull [...]

For Your Entertainment?

September 3rd, 2010 by Tyrone Marshall

Tyrone Marshall looks at the money game and how fans aren’t getting much bang for their buck.

Hollow Man

May 25th, 2010 by Tyrone Marshall

Always seen as a jester figure, Blackpool boss Ian Holloway in now finally soaking up the praise for his managerial skills after guiding his side to the Premiership. Until this season Ian Holloway was best remembered by football fans in this country for comparing a scrappy victory for his QPR side to a young lad [...]