Last updated: 13:00, January 6, 2009

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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.

Hearts in race for Seasiders target

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo is interested in Motherwell striker Chris Porter but may face competition from Blackpool amongst other clubs.
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Seasiders face loan man woe

Wolves have agreed a fee of £250,000 with Rangers for striker Alan Gow but still face a battle as both Leeds and Blackpool want him.
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Thompson unveils transfer plans

Steve Thompson has revealed he and Tony Parkes are working hard at making some quick signings for Blackpool.
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Parkes demands a chance

Tony Parkes watched his Blackpool players twice peg leaders Wolves back - then declared he will keep fighting for the manager's job.
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Parkes pushes for permanent post

Caretaker boss Tony Parkes has confirmed he hopes to be considered for the position of manager on a permanent basis at Blackpool.
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Grayson secures Whites post

Leeds United have now confirmed that Blackpool boss Simon Grayson will succeed Gary McAllister as the new manager at Elland Road.
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Leeds fails with Larry bid

Blackpool have rejected Leeds United's approach to speak to manager Simon Grayson over the vacant position at Elland Road.
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Grayson leaves Seasiders

Simon Grayson has left Blackpool to succeed Gary McAllister as the new manager of Leeds United, according to reports.
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Rehman swoop ruled out

Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock has scotched rumours linking Zesh Rehman with a January transfer window move to Home Park.
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Harte eyes Seaside stay

Ian Harte says he is hungrier than ever and is determined to win a long-term contract with Blackpool.
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D'Agostino contract cancelled

Michael D'Agostino has had his Blackpool contract cancelled by mutual consent after failing to force his way into Simon Grayson's side.
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Grayson on striker rumours

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson says he is not concerned by the fact Derby could recall Liam Dickinson from his loan spell.
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Defender deal done

Blackpool have completed the signing of former Leeds defender Ian Harte, who has signed on a month-to-month contract.
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Grayson wants Hendrie return

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson says he would be open to extending Lee Hendrie's loan spell from Sheffield United in January.
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Striker drops return hint

Blackpool striker Liam Dickinson has reiterated his desire to return to Derby and break into the Rams first-team on a regular basis.
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