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Seasiders' striker worry for Grayson

11:31am Thursday 14th August 2008

The search for a striker must surely be on for Simon Grayson after a week in which the Seasiders drew blanks in the opening games in the league and the Carling Cup.

Blackpool boss worried after 'embarrassing' cup defeat

11:00am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson believes his players should be said ashamed of themselves after they were bundled out of the Carling Cup at the first attempt by lowly Macclesfield.

Macclesfield Town 2 Blackpool 0

11:01am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool were dramatically dumped out of the Carling Cup by League Two minnows Macclesfield.

Blackpool boss: Defeat will galvanise us

5:58pm Monday 11th August 2008

New-look Blackpool fielded four debutants but lacked a cutting edge in the disappointing home defeat to Bristol City.

Blackpool 0 Bristol City 1

5:58pm Monday 11th August 2008

Substitute Steve Brooker pilfered the points for Bristol City with a dramatic 90th-minute winner to stun new-look Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Shakers land Blackpool striker

6:34pm Saturday 9th August 2008

BURY have sealed a major coup by snapping up prolific striker Andy Morrell on a free transfer from Blackpool.

New Blackpool signing named in Wales squad

1:55pm Friday 8th August 2008

BLACKPOOL'S new £200,000 signing from Real Sociedad David Vaughan has been named in the Wales squad for the friendly with Georgia at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on August 20.

Blackpool v Bristol City preview

1:52pm Friday 8th August 2008

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is likely to be without Daniel Nardiello (back) and Steve Kabba (Achilles) for the season opener.

Club-by-club guide to the Championship

Club-by-club guide to the Premiership

3:10pm Thursday 7th August 2008

A club-by-club guide to the new Championship season, including transfers, key men and predictions.

Championship odds

RAM RAIDER: Giles Barnes

4:22pm Thursday 7th August 2008

THE latest odds on winning the Championship.

Selection poser for Grayson in Seasiders' opener

1:10pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Blackpool kick off the new Championship season on Saturday at home to Bristol City, after a summer of change at Bloomfield Road which has everyone wondering what the next nine months hold in store.

Blackpool sign two from QPR but Latvian leaves

Kaspars Gorkss

12:39pm Friday 1st August 2008

QPR have completed the protracted signing of Latvian defender Kaspars Gorkss from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.

Places still up for grabs in Blackpool side

11:26am Thursday 31st July 2008

BLACKPOOL head to Tranmere this Saturday for the final pre-season match with positions throughout the side up for grabs and more players set to arrive.

Men guilty of homophobic chanting at Blackpool FC and PNE derby

10:26am Thursday 31st July 2008

Two men have been convicted of homophobic chanting at a derby game between Blackpool and Preston North End and banned from both grounds.

Two former Blackpool FC players to be honoured at football museum

9:30am Sunday 20th July 2008

This year not one but two of Blackpool’s football stars are to be put into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame, writes Lewis Wren.

Speculation over Dickov signing to Blackpool FC

7:20pm Friday 18th July 2008

The agents representing striker Paul Dickov have denied reports he has signed for Blackpool FC, writes Lewis Wren.

Blackpool FC legend gives cash boost to youth team

9:30am Saturday 12th July 2008

A football legend met up with stars of the future to present them with some much needed funds.

Wright on cards to join Blackpool FC

6:21pm Friday 11th July 2008

Blackpool FC have been strongly linked with the signing of defender Jermaine Wright.

Work to start on Blackpool's south stand

5:15pm Tuesday 8th July 2008

After months of delay, Blackpool Football Club have announced that work is to begin on a new 3,500 capacity south stand.

Blackpool FC legend calls on golfers to tee off for charity

7:00am Sunday 6th July 2008

Former England and Blackpool football legend Jimmy Armfield is urging keen golfers to take part in a charity tournament later this month.

Highs and lows after Wes leaves Blackpool FC

11:30am Thursday 3rd July 2008

It’s been a busy week at Bloomfield Road and a mixed seven days for supporters of Blackpool Football Club.

Baptiste signs for Blackpool FC

11:11am Wednesday 2nd July 2008

The Seasiders have completed their first signing of the summer, with Mansfield defender Alex Baptiste joining for an undisclosed fee.

Former Blackpool FC coach receives MBE

11:49am Saturday 28th June 2008

Former Blackpool star, and the world’s oldest football coach Ivor Powell received his MBE from the Queen this week.

Blackpool winger Hoolahan sold to Norwich

10:04am Friday 27th June 2008

Seasiders winger Wes Hoolahan has today completed a move to Championship rivals Norwich City.

Dickov move talks continue

8:22am Saturday 21st June 2008

Further talks are planned to attempt to lure Scotland international Paul Dickov to Blackpool FC.

Season tickets go despite price hike

1:03pm Thursday 19th June 2008

Blackpool have sold nearly 5,000 season tickets so far, despite the sharp rise in prices.

Seasiders' favourite linked to club

12:41pm Thursday 12th June 2008

Former Seasiders favourite Peter Clarke is being linked with a possible move back to Bloomfield Road after he was transfer listed by Southend United.

Broomes signs for Blackpool

3:41pm Friday 6th June 2008

Former Blackburn Rovers defender Marlon Broomes has signed for Blackpool from Stoke City on a free transfer.

Transfer talks adds up to zero

12:14pm Thursday 5th June 2008

The news around Bloomfield Road this last week has revolved around rumour and speculation and no doubt amounts to very little of real substance.

Grayson plays down Foxes link

11:35am Thursday 29th May 2008

Simon Grayson may have dismissed talk of joining Leicester City this week, but he is the bookies' favourite to land the manager's job at the Walkers Stadium following the inevitable departure of Ian Holloway this week.


National News

Former Labour MP Abse dies aged 91

Labour MP Leo Abse has died in London aged 91

Updated 1:29pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Gay rights champion Leo Abse has died at the age of 91, a family friend said.


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