Blackpool: August 2010 Archives

Blackpool have re-signed striker DJ Campbell on a two-year-deal from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £1.2m.

Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed winger Matt Phillips has sealed a move to Blackpool for a potential £700,000 fee.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is eager to snap up Portsmouth striker David Nugent but faces competition from Wigan.

Leicester boss Paulo Sousa says DJ Campbell's departure from the club is not a forgone conclusion despite Blackpool desire to sign him.

Blackpool goalkeeper Matthew Gilks, who has just won his first call up to the Scotland squad, has revealed how he nearly quit the game.

Blackpool are set to sign Wycombe winger Matt Phillips ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has praised new striker Luke Varney after he scored a glorious goal on his debut in a 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Dickson Etuhu ruined Blackpool's big day at Bloomfield Road with a late equaliser to give Fulham a 2-2 draw and a share of the spoils.

Blackpool have completed the loan signing of Derby County forward Luke Varney, with the option of a permanent deal.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway will be without Louis Almond, Billy Clarke, Paul Rachubka and Keith Southern for Fulham's visit.

Blackpool have reportedly given a trial to Latvia international midfielder Aleksandrs Cauna with a view to taking him on loan.

Blackpool are set to increase their offer in an effort to land striker Marcus Tudgay from Sheffield Wednesday.

Blackpool assistant boss Steve Thompson is hoping the side's luck will change when they face Fulham after the defeat to MK Dons.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is set to hand Israeli defender Dekel Keinan his full debut in tonight's Carling Cup clash at the MK Dons.

Ian Holloway has revealed he would like to sign up to six new players to give his side a chance of being in contention in January.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is still actively looking to add to his side before the transfer window closes next week.

Arsenal cruised to a 6-0 victory over a 10-man Blackpool side who struggled to cope at the Emirates.

Ian Holloway is without keeper Paul Rachubka and striker Jason Euell for the trip to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has admitted he would consider his own future if Karl Oyston quit the club completely.

Blackpool are lining up a loan move for young Everton striker James Vaughan before the transfer window closes.

Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman is discussing personal terms with Blackpool after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Karl Oyston has announced his shock resignation as chairman and as a director at Blackpool with immediate effect.

Seasiders boss Ian Holloway has clinched his seventh summer signing after finalising a move for Israeli international Dekel Keinan.

Blackpool face a fight to sign Bournemouth's Brett Pitman after reportedly having a £400,000 bid for the striker rejected.

Blackpool are believed to have tabled a £400,000 bid for Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman according emerging news reports.

Blackpool are believed to be chasing Birmingham striker Marcus Bent as they look to bolster their squad before the end of the month.

Blackpool new boy Craig Cathcart admits "even the players didn't expect it to go that well" after the Seasiders' 4-0 win at Wigan.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway hopes his side's 4-0 victory over Wigan will convince chairman Karl Oyston to boost his transfer kitty.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway believes his side have a great 'work ethic' and hailed their effort following their 4-0 win over Wigan.

Chris Kirkland had a day to forget as Marlon Harewood scored twice on his debut in a deserved 4-0 victory for the Seasiders.

Blackpool have confirmed they have signed midfielder Chris Basham from Bolton for an undisclosed fee.

Blackpool should have new boys Craig Cathcart and Marlon Harewood in their starting XI for the Premier League curtain-raiser at Wigan.

Blackpool have been given permission to speak to Bolton's Chris Basham after increasing their offer for the player.

Blackpool have made Marlon Harewood their fifth signing of the summer after finally agreeing terms with the striker.

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston says reports claiming manager Ian Holloway has left the club are 'total nonsense'.

Ian Holloway has finally swooped to sign Craig Cathcart, Ludovic Sylvestre, Elliot Grandin and Malaury Martin for Blackpool.

Blackpool are set to miss out on Oldham striker Tom Eaves, who is on the verge of joining Bolton.

Blackpool are closing in on a triple swoop with Ludovic Sylvestre, Craig Cathcart and Marlon Harewood all set to sign.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has revealed Blackpool target Chris Basham could leave - if the Trotters receive the right offer.

Blackpool are reportedly close to capturing Craig Cathcart from Manchester United in a deal worth around £500,000.

Blackpool are reportedly ready to make a £1.5million offer for Stoke striker James Beattie.

Blackpool have failed with a bid for Bolton midfielder Chris Basham after Owen Coyle turned down the approach.

Israel international Dekel Keinan is set to arrive in Blackpool within the next 48 hours and could figure against Hibernian.

Danny Shittu is ready to snub a move to Turkey in the hope that Blackpool offer him the chance to stay in the Premier League.

Derby have played down reports that Rob Hulse could be heading to Blackpool and insist no bid has been made.

Blackpool have had an initial bid of £500,000 rejected by Sheffield Wednesday for the services of striker Marcus Tudgay.

Ian Holloway says he is trying hard to sign former Blackpool loanee Seamus Coleman but feels he could be fighting a losing battle.

Swansea coach Alan Curtis says it looks likely that Blackpool will sign Angel Rangel before the start of the Premier League season.

Ian Holloway insists he will not be forced into making panic signings despite the new season being less than two weeks away.

Blackpool have re-signed striker DJ Campbell on a two-year-deal from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £1.2m.

Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed winger Matt Phillips has sealed a move to Blackpool for a potential £700,000 fee.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is eager to snap up Portsmouth striker David Nugent but faces competition from Wigan.

Leicester boss Paulo Sousa says DJ Campbell's departure from the club is not a forgone conclusion despite Blackpool desire to sign him.

Blackpool goalkeeper Matthew Gilks, who has just won his first call up to the Scotland squad, has revealed how he nearly quit the game.

Blackpool are set to sign Wycombe winger Matt Phillips ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has praised new striker Luke Varney after he scored a glorious goal on his debut in a 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Dickson Etuhu ruined Blackpool's big day at Bloomfield Road with a late equaliser to give Fulham a 2-2 draw and a share of the spoils.

Blackpool have completed the loan signing of Derby County forward Luke Varney, with the option of a permanent deal.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway will be without Louis Almond, Billy Clarke, Paul Rachubka and Keith Southern for Fulham's visit.

Blackpool have reportedly given a trial to Latvia international midfielder Aleksandrs Cauna with a view to taking him on loan.

Blackpool are set to increase their offer in an effort to land striker Marcus Tudgay from Sheffield Wednesday.

Blackpool assistant boss Steve Thompson is hoping the side's luck will change when they face Fulham after the defeat to MK Dons.