Blackpool - Seaside to Europe

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October​

Tevez Sinks Blackpool​

Blackpool 0 - 1 Manchester City

Blackpool were unlucky today, a Carlos Tevez penalty on the twenty-eighth minute proved the deciding winner after Pool captain Charlie Adam tripped Tevez leaving Howard Webb no choice but to point to the spot. On the brink of half time City left back Aleksandar Kolarov was sent off as DJ Campbell beat the offside trap forcing the Serbian to pull him back and take the card for the team.​

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Tangerines Win At The Britannia​

Stoke 0 - 2 Blackpool​

(DJ Campbell x2)

Another solid win for Blackpool yet again showing that they are no pushovers in the Premier League. Pacey striker DJ Campbell earning man of the match after bagging himself two goals. The first coming on the brink of half time when the Brazilian full back Rafael sprinted down the left and hooked a great ball in landing at the feet of Campbell who couldn't miss from 5 yards out. Charlie Adam capitalized on a poor clearance from the Stoke defence and then threaded a neat pass to Griffiths who knocked it across goal for the second of the game courtesy of DJ Campbell.

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Seasiders Smash Sunderland

Blackpool 4 - 0 Sunderland
(Buonanotte, DJ Campbell x3)

It started off well for the home side as the little Argentina playmaker ran from the half-way line skipping past two defenders and drilling it into the bottom corner after just two minutes played. Five minutes later things went from bad to worse for Sunderland as Phil Bardsley conceded a penalty after a poor challenge on Griffiths allowing DJ Campbell to step up and convert the spot kick. With the half-time whistle set to sound a cleared Sunderland corner fell to Leigh Griffiths who spread the ball to DJ Campbell who ran at the goalkeeper and slotted it for his second. Campbell and Griffiths again involved in the fourth as a great one-two between the strikers allowed for Campbell to find some space who headed in the Scotsman's cross to round off his hat-trick.

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What A Game!​

Forest 2 - 4 Blackpool​

(Campbell, Griffiths x2, Adam)

Not for the first time this season Blackpool started well with a goal in under ten minutes from that man again - DJ Campbell. Forest wasted no time in pulling one back when two minutes later Rob Earnshaw scored a screamer from thirty yards out cancelling out Pool's first. On the seventeen minute mark the Welshman Earnshaw doubled his tally after latching on to a great pass from Majewski to turn the game on its head. Blackpool started the second half with possession and passing but were not able to penetrate the Forest net. It looked all over as the Nottingham whistles and yells urged the referee to blow for full time. Substitute Elliot Grandin picked up the ball on the half way, passed to Buonanotte who cut in from the left flank, drove the ball across goal and the number nine Leigh Griffiths buried it into the bottom corner with only seconds on the clock. Extra time sparked new life into Blackpool when on the 105th minute the Captain got his first goal of the season as Adam volleyed it in from a Campbell knock-down. Leigh Griffiths with the last kick of the game finished what he started as he smashed it into the top corner and wheeled away in celebration.

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Blackpool Halted By Arsenal​

Blackpool 0 - 3 Arsenal​

Blackpool's unbeaten streak was brought to an abrupt end as title challengers Arsenal dominated the game throughout. Arsenal started well with a neat finish from Arshavin. Sagna doubled the lead on the sixteenth minute mark with Walcott putting the game to bed just after half time after a mazy run and a slotted finish. Even the sending off on Eboué in the 83rd minute didn't allow Blackpool to pull one back.

 

[I3east]

DJ Campbell cant stop scoring, what role do you play him ?

 

[JakeHartlepool10]

unlucky against city there mate , and advanced forward he said to me beast

 

[kelanf7]

Cracking Stuff Mate, Cant wait for next update

 

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November​

Great Start To November​

Fulham 0 - 2 Blackpool​

(Griffiths, Buonanotte)

It took up until sixty-eight minutes for the first goal to arrive and it did so in style courtesy of a Blackpool counter attack allowing Rafael to half-volley the ball into the near post area for Griffiths to tap it in. On the ninety-first mark Diego Buonanotte put the game to bed after tucking burying his shot in the top corner from a tight angle allowing a sigh of relief for the Seasiders who picked up all three points today.

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DJ Does It Again​

Birmingham 0 - 1 Blackpool
(Campbell)

Prolific striker DJ Campbell put the Tangerines a goal ahead just after the second half interval. Great passing play through the middle between Buonanotte and Griffiths and when the ball fell to Ludovic Sylvestre he ran strode through the Birmingham midfield executing a pinpoint pass to Campbell who smashed it into the roof of the net. A fairly even game were the number nines strike proved the decider.

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Blackpool Make It Three​

Blackpool 3 - 0 West Brom
(Campbell, Pablo O.G, Griffiths)

It only took sixteen minutes for the first goal to come in which weeks ago would of been regarded as a relegation battle. DJ Campbell ran at the defence and smashed it against post falling to Charlie Adam who unselfishly knocked it back across goal for Campbell to slide it into a empty net. Chris Basham floated a neat ball into the penalty area only for the Spanish defender Pablo to head it into his own net against a hapless Scott Carson. Minutes later Blackpool put the game to bed as Griffiths jinked past Jara and drove it left footed rounding off a solid three-nil win for Pool.

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Goodison Too Much For Pool​

Everton 2 - 1 Blackpool
(Adam)

Blackpool battled well today but in fairness Everton created more chances and deserved the three points. The first goal for the blue's consisted of a whipped in ball from play maker Mikel Arteta right onto the head of Saha who couldn't miss from 6 yards. Blackpool captain Charlie Adam pulled one back just before half-time with a well struck finish. Saha doubled his tally after an Osman cross to seal it for the toffee's.

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Blackpool Beat Bolton​

Blackpool 2 - 0 Bolton​

(Campbell, Evatt)

A solid end to a very solid month for Blackpool. Two goals coming just inside the first half from Campbell and Ian Evatt respectively with both of them on the brink of half-time.

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Manager Phil Dean had this to say:

November was an incredible month for us. We scored nine goals in a matter of five games and only conceded two in the process. If we continue this up I don't see why we cant challenge for a top ten spot. The media are already talking about Europe? Lets keep our feet on the ground, eh. Its only early days yet.

 

[outlawtinyt]

Your a top notch manager matee im currently Blackpool and Christian benteiz bangs in goals for me in the first season got 27 in all Comp you could grab him cheap in jan??

 

[dazamfc]

Can you show us a screeny of the table mate. Great results there

 

[JakeHartlepool10]

great results mate , daza hes up to january on the game mate

 

[howardrocket]

Going very well with Blackpool mate. Where are you sitting in the table? I struggled a lot in my first season to save them from the drop. KUTGW!

 

[Zzzonked]

Thanks for the kind words lads!

and I'll look into Benitez, might be a decent back up for DJ and Griffiths.

and yeah, Daza, i'm in January at the moment, just updating the older results for you lot, will get another update in before bed and the Jan one will be tomorrow! You can see the league table then.

 

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Quarter-Final

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December​

Blackpool Make Semi-Final!​

Blackpool 2 - 0 Bolton​

(Griffiths x2)

A difficult tie for both sides today but the home side came on top and dominated throughout. Leigh Griffiths scored the first of the game on the half-an-hour mark after darting at the defence and hitting it across goal and into the far corner. The Scotsman put the game to bed on the eightieth minute after Basham cleared to Griffiths who doubled his goal count of the day with a tidy finish past Jaaskelainen.

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Blackpool Beat Hammers​

Blackpool 2 - 0 West Ham​

(Griffiths, Harewood)

Seven minutes in Frenchman Elliot Grandin passed a neat ball through to Griffiths who beat the offside trap and drove it low into the keepers near-post. Blackpool considered to press throughout with West Ham causing some chances down the other end. However, it took up until the seventy-seventh minute for Marlon Harewood to pop up and score from a Grandin cross.

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Rooney Rattles Pool​

Man United 2 - 0 Blackpool​

Manchester United stamped their authority on this game making sure there was no chance of an upset for Dean's Blackpool side. Minutes before half time Wayne Rooney put his side in front after a great run from the half way line and a well placed finish. He then prevented any chance of a Pool comeback after beating the offside trap and scoring past Sanchez with minutes remaining.

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Blackpool Beat Wigan​

Wigan 0 - 2 Blackpool
(Evatt, Campbell)

Both sides failed to make there mark on this game and with ten minutes remaining it looked to be a bore draw. Instead, Diego Buonanotte whipped in a corner towards the back post were Ian Evatt rose above the Wigan defence to make it one-nil. Campbell then capitalized on another cross from the Argentine and poked it into the net to give the Tangerines all three points.

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Spurs Surpass Seasiders​

Tottenham 4 - 2 Blackpool
(Buonanotte, Campbell)

The Londoners started well with two goals inside fifteen minutes thanks to a Modric strike and a Bentley free-kick. Peter Crouch then put the game out of reach for Pool on the brink of half-time after heading home from a few yards out. Pool came out of the blocks fighting in the second half were Buonanotte scored just before the hour mark. However, a comeback was stamped out by Crouch just minutes later. A conciliation goal from DJ Campbell left the scoreline at four-two. A well deserved win for Spurs.

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Drogba Defeats Pool​

Chelsea 4 - 1 Blackpool
(Maresca)

Blackpool couldn't ask for a better start at Stamford Bridge with referee Steven Attwell pointing to the spot after just two minutes played. The Italian midfielder Enzo Maresca stepped up and sent Cech the wrong way. Chelsea hit back with two goals just before half time thanks to the big man upfront Didier Drogba. The Ivorian then got his hatrick on fifty-eight minutes and put the final nail in the coffin for Blackpool with fifteen minutes left on the clock.

 

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January​

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Transfer News​

Starlet Joins Seasiders​

Blackpool are pleased to announce the signing of Southampton winger Alex Chamberlain on a three-year deal for around £500,000. The seventeen has impressed for his country at youth level and has recently broken in to the Southampton first team.

Phil Dean had this to say when meeting the press with Alex this morning:

Obviously this is a great capture for the club. Other teams were interested in capturing his signature but we believe he has a great future here and he see's it too. Alex will pick up a few minutes here and there and we'll slowly break him into the Premier League. If I need to, the player could go out on loan in order to gain some more experience. I believe if we give Alex time and confidence he can turn into a world class player.

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Blackpool Loan Spearing​

Jay Spearing signed a season-long loan deal with an initial £35,000 fee upfront with the option to buy the player for £1,200,000.

The Pool manager introduced Spearing to the press easier today:

This is a positive signing for us. Jay has the ability to play for a top side and I am delighted he has joined us. He's proven at Europe level too and has plenty of experience for a youngster. I will be looking to take advantage of the buyout clause for Spearing. However, only time will tell and I can't wait to see the lad in action.

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Two Out For Pool

Gary Taylor-Fletcher leaves Pool after four years at the club. He moved on to Ipswich after the Tractor Boys bid of £450,000 was enough to tempt him away from Bloomfield Road. Youngster Matt Phillips also made a loan move to Doncaster for first team experience.​

 

[GrantOurSaviour]

Great story mate, my favorite so far

 

[kelanf7]

amazing stuff mate!

 

[JakeHartlepool10]

great updates again mate fantastic story

 

[djfoghorn]

Mate i am loving this story..keep it up..

 

[rafaskillz]

can you post your tactic here ? the team instructions and everything
btw fantastic story will definitely be following

 

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January

Transfer News​

From Liverpool To Blackpool​

Jay Spearing was not the only one to move to Blackpool from the reds this January. Sotirios Kyrgiakos signed a two-year deal at the club for a fee of around £350,000. Joining the Greek at the club is young defender Martin Kelly who was sold to the Seasiders on a free much to the despair of Liverpool fans who seen him as a great prospect.

Another two players made way for a combined fee of £2,700,000 as Frenchman Elliot Grandin left for Torino and John-Baptiste left the scene for a price of £1,600,000.

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With deadline day fast approaching Dean made three more final signings. The first two involved arrived from Sporting CP. The first being iconic midfielder Maniche who joined for a small fee of £40,000. Throughout his career the Portuguese international played for teams such as Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid as well as representing his country an impressive fifty-three times. Also joining the seasiders is twenty-eight year old Helder Postiga who signed for £150,000 and will wear the number twenty shirt.

The final transfer for Blackpool was Chelsea youngster Jacob Mellis who signed for £230,000 right on dead line day. With the player reaching twenty-years old he believed it would be beneficial for him to move away to start playing regularly, a prospect he relishes at Blackpool.


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DJ Sinks Newcastle​

Blackpool 2 - 1 Newcastle​

(Vaughan, Campbell)

A last minute goal from that man again - DJ Campbell crushed Newcastle's hearts in what was a great match. David Vaughan opened the scoreline on the third minute after Buonanotte slipped the ball through the defence were Vaughan took it round the keeper and passed it into an open net. Xisco then linked up with Andy Carroll to pull it back to one-one after half an hour played. The game looked set for a draw with both sides earning a point until DJ Campbell weaved in and out of the Newcastle defence and smashed the ball past Harper and into the top corner.

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Pool Pile The Pressure On Villa​

Aston Villa 0 - 2 Blackpool​

(Spearing, Grandin)

It took up until the seventy-second minute until new boy Jay Spearing opened his account with a rocket of a strike from outside the area. Straight from the off Blackpool won the ball back and ran at the defence with the ball falling to Frenchman Elliot Grandin who finished with style a minute later.

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Blackpool Knocked Out!​

Bristol City 2 - 0 Blackpool​

(Spearing, Grandin)

Blackpool will be gutted with this result. Maynard set Bristol off to a flyer within half an hour and David Clarkson's penalty in the fifty-three minute put the game to bed. Pool will now focus on maintaining there decent league form and impressive Carling Cup run. Dean had this to say come the full-time whistle:

I'm upset we didn't get a result to here, of course winning the competition was never on the cards but to put up a decent challenge would have been nice. However, we have Swansea next in the Semi-Final of the Carling Cup so if we can focus our energy into this and get a good result I will be elated.

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Pool Win First Leg!​

Swansea 0 - 1 Blackpool​

(Campbell)

The Seasiders took a decent win away to Swansea today with DJ Campbell getting on the scoresheet. Leigh Griffiths sprinted down the left and whipped in a cross to the six-yard box were DJ was there to apply the finish.

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Seasiders Stroll Past Wolves

Blackpool 3 - 1 Wolves
(Cathcart, Adam, Campbell)

Buonanotte's corner on the tenth minute provided a towering header from Craig Cathcart to open the game up. The little Argentine was again involved in the second goal who pulled a smart pass back to Adam who smashed it into the bottom corner. The second half got under-way with a goal from Kevin Doyle who slid home from five yards. DJ Campbell put any chance of a comeback in doubt after Griffiths centred the ball and the number seven couldn't miss.

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Blackpool Beat Blackburn

Blackpool 2 - 1 Blackburn
(Adam, Griffiths)

Captain Charlie Adam latched onto the rebound of Griffith's shot and knocked it into the open net after a save from Paul Robinson. Campbell then ran down the right hand side of the pitch, whipped it across goal were the number nine Leigh Griffiths tapped it in from a few yards out.

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Blackpool Make The Final!​

Blackpool 0 - 0 Swansea​

A boring nil-nil draw was enough to send Blackpool in to the final of the Carling Cup for the first time in there history!

 

[Zzzonked]

Thanks for all the comments lads, any constructive criticism is welcome.

I'll post the tactic next update as well as the league table at the end of Feb since I forgot to screeny it at the end of Jan! >.<

 

[Man v.1]

Nice signings there and congrats on getting to the final!