Last updated: 13:23, July 3, 2009
Blackpool news
The Seasiders’ famously won the FA Cup in 1953 in the match dubbed ‘The Matthews final’, starring the legendary Sir Stanley Matthews.
The England winger, nicknamed the ‘Wizard of the Dribble’, played for the club from 1947-61 and featured in two losing Cup final sides in 1948 and 1951.
Blackpool’s home has been Bloomfield Road for over 100 years.
Wanted man has been 'fantastic' - Ollie
Ian Holloway has praised Blackpool defender Shaun Barker for his professional attitude in training despite Derby's bid to sign him.
Clough to step up Barker bid
Derby boss Nigel Clough has not given up hope of signing Blackpool centre-back Shaun Barker.
DJ deal alive
Blackpool are still holding out hope of signing DJ Campbell on a permanent basis as his future at Leicester remains uncertain.
Adam coy on future
Charlie Adam has spoken of his desire to stay with Rangers as Blackpool's hopes of signing the player start to fade.
Ollie reveals transfer woe
Ian Holloway says Blackpool are stepping up their attempts to sign new players but cannot believe the prices being quoted.
New signing imminent
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is locked in talks with two players and is hoping to complete his first signing of the summer.
Holloway eyes SPL swoop
Ian Holloway says he is optimistic that Blackpool can seal a permanent deal for former loan star Charlie Adam.
Rams cool on Pool swoop
Derby boss Nigel Clough is still hoping to sign Blackpool defender Shaun Barker but appears unwilling to pay £1m for him.
Race hots up for Barker
Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Shaun Barker but Ian Holloway says the player is going nowhere.
Striker must stay - Holloway
Ian Holloway has urged Blackpool to make re-signing Brett Ormerod a priority after Danny Coid agreed a new two-year deal.
No move for DJ
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway says the Seasiders have been priced out of a move for Leicester striker DJ Campbell.
Holloway won't sell defensive pair
Ian Holloway has moved to reassure Blackpool fans that he has no intention of selling Shaun Barker or Alex Baptiste.
Ollie up for R's return
Ian Holloway says he is relishing a return to QPR after Blackpool were handed a trip to Loftus Road on the opening day.
Race hots up for Gers ace
Barnsley have failed with a bid to sign Charlie Adam as Blackpool face strong competition for the player's signature.
Oyston denies Holloway targets
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston says he will not put pressure on Ian Holloway over what he feels he should achieve with the Seasiders.

