Glory at the Seaside? - A Blackpool Story

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Breaking News: Blackpool appoint Seekings as Manager!

After weeks of speculation, Blackpool have finally announced the appointment of Adam Seekings as their new manager. Many of the fans are surprised by the decision, as this will be Seekings' first venture into club management. Here is what the chairman had to say about the appointment.

Karl Oyston: ''After a meeting with Seekings, we knew straight away that he was the guy we wanted to take the club to the next level. Although he is a newcomer to the managerial side of football, we both agreed on where we see the club going over the next 5 years, and how he plans to make that happen. We have also assured Adam that he will be given as much time as possible to build the team around his ideas, and support him in the decisions he makes.''

We now take you live to Bloomfield Road, where Seekings will hold his first press conference as manager of Blackpool FC.

Journalist: Adam, you sit here today as the new manager of Blackpool FC. How are you feeling?

Adam Seekings: It feels great to be named as the new manager for the club. I have spoken to everyone at the club, including the players, and they have all welcomed me to the club as if I was a big-name manager.

J: Do you feel as though the expectations for the club are matched between yourself and the chairman?

AS: Of course. The discussions that we have about the club are often creative, and it bodes well for the future of the club.

J: When a new manager is appointed to a club, many of the staff fear for their jobs. Will you plan to make any changes to the backroom staff?

AS: I have had a good talk with all the staff at the club, and I have assured them that their jobs are all safe. There is a good set-up at the club, and I would be stupid to change that.

J: It is said that different managers favor different competitions. Is there any competition that you are focusing on more than others?

AS: As a club, our main focus has to be the Championship, and aiming for those promotion places. Success in other competitions is a bonus.


J: One final question. There are a lot of rumours that a few big-name clubs are looking into signing Tom Ince. Are you looking to capitalize on this?

AS: Tom is obviously an important player for the club. But if we want to go to the next level, we need to keep our best players at the club.

That is all from Bloomfield Road this afternoon. We will be looking forward to what the future holds for Blackpool FC.

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Pre-Season Results, and big news for the club!

Distillery 0 - 3 Blackpool
MOTM: Chris Basham

Goals from Chris Basham, ?ngel and Bob Harris give the Seasiders a big win in their first pre-season friendly.

Luton 0 - 2 Blackpool
MOTM: ?ngel

Goals from ?ngel and Nathan Eccleston give Blackpool their second victory in pre-season.

Blackpool 0 - 2 Real Sporting SAD
MOTM: Roberto Canella

An own goal from Jack Robinson and a goal from Roberto Canella gives Blackpool manager Seekings his first defeat at the club

Breaking News: Blackpool announce affiliations with Chelsea FC and Morecambe FC!

Some incredible news for the fans of Blackpool FC, as the club announces that Chelsea FC are their new parent club for the coming season. This bodes well for both clubs, as Blackpool can loan players from Chelsea to boost their ranks, and give the players some first-team experience.

The club also announce that the have agreed a deal with Morecambe FC to become a feeder club, where Blackpool can send some of their players to gain first-team football and develop.

Breaking News: Ince signs new 2 year deal with Blackpool!

Blackpool winger Tom Ince has ended speculation over his future by signing a new 2 year deal with the club. His previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2014, and the club have achieved what they set out to do at the start of the season. Earlier today, the club released a statement confirming the deal, which included the following statement for Ince.

''I am extremely pleased to have signed a new contract at the club. I heard about the speculation of my future, and although it was nice to see myself linked with some big names in football, I couldn't see myself leaving the club. I am now fully focused on the season ahead, and hope that I can put in some good performances for Blackpool to help us gain promotion.''
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