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Blackpool's accession to the Premier League was, on the surface, one of the feel-good stories of
2010. A club with a tight wage budget had broken up from the bottom division of the Football League
and reclaimed a place in the top division that it had last held almost forty years previously. The
team itself battled hard in the Premier League once there, winning a league double against
Liverpool and beating Tottenham Hotspur at Bloomfield Road before succumbing to relegation by a
single point on the final day of the season.
By Chris Wright
West Ham hauled themselves back to the top of the Championship last night with a resounding win
over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road, despite having to play for more than half-an-hour with
midfielder Henri Lansbury betwixt the sticks.
With West Ham already 2-1 up through James Tomkins and Nicky Maynard, Rob Green was dismissed in
the 53rd minute for chopping down Roman Bednar outside his area and, with no reserve 'keeper named,
Lansbury was left to take up the gloves for the rest of the match.
By Chris Wright
West Ham hauled themselves back to the top of the Championship last night with a resounding win
over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road, despite having to play for more than half-an-hour with
midfielder Henri Lansbury betwixt the sticks.
With West Ham already 2-1 up through James Tomkins and Nicky Maynard, Rob Green was dismissed in
the 53rd minute for chopping down Roman Bednar outside his area and, with no reserve 'keeper named,
Lansbury was left to take up the gloves for the rest of the match.
While the race for the Premier League title hots up, let's not forget there is plenty of
football being played outside the top 20 teams in England.
Here are seven stand-out players from the Championship, all of whom could be playing in the top
flight next season:
Albert Adomah
Despite making almost 200 league appearances for non league Harrow Borough and League Two side
Barnet, Adomah was a largely unknown quantity when he arrived at Bristol City in the summer of
2010.
Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks tasted Premier League football last season with the Tangerines and
now the shotstopper is looking for his side to make a swift return to the top flight.
The Seasiders sit just one point off the play-off places in the Championship table in seventh spot,
in what has once again been a very competitive league this term with any side capable of getting a
result in any game.
Jonjo Shelvey has spoken of his admiration for fellow central midfielder Jay Spearing and
commented: 'I look up to Jay'.
Liverpool's No.33 netted his first goal in a red shirt during the FA Cup 3rd round victory over
Oldham Athletic as he partnered Spearing at the heart of the Reds' midfield.
"Jay is a top, top player.
Jonjo Shelvey has spoken of his admiration for fellow central midfielder Jay Spearing and
commented: 'I look up to Jay'.
Liverpool's No.33 netted his first goal in a red shirt during the FA Cup 3rd round victory over
Oldham Athletic as he partnered Spearing at the heart of the Reds' midfield.
"Jay is a top, top player.
Blackpool have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool defender Danny Wilson on loan until the end of the
season.
Wilson has yet to make an impact at Anfield since his arrival from Rangers in 2010 and has made
just one appearance in the Carling Cup so far this season.
The Scotland international admitted earlier this season that he would be open to a loan move away
from Liverpool in search of regular first-team football and Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has now
decided to let him move on.
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It has been more than 15 months since Gary Parkinson suffered a massive stroke that means the
only way he can communicate is by blinking his eyes. Parky was in charge of youth development at
Blackpool after a career that had taken him to Bloomfield Road via spells at Everton,
Middlesbrough, Southend, Bolton, Burnley and Preston.
Jonjo Shelvey hoping to stake first-team claim at Liverpool after being recalled from
Blackpool loan spell
Kenny Dalglish brought the midfielder back from Bloomfield Road and the 19-year-old hopes he can
make a name for himself at Anfield with Lucas sidelined through injury
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To get the biggest issue out of the way off the top, there's no actual news yet on the injury
Lucas picked up against Chelsea in the League Cup on Tuesday. There are, however, rumours. And, as
is the way with rumours of this sort, they're mostly terrible no good very bad ones we'd really
rather not give much credence to.
Blackpool loanee Jonjo Shelvey is hoping Liverpool will agree to extend his stay at Bloomfield
Road.
The 19-year-old midfielder is enjoying a spell of regular first-team football, chipping in with six
goals for the Seasiders.
Having helped Ian Holloway's side cement their place within the promotion-chasing pack in the
Npower Championship, Shelvey is eager to see the challenge through, and help Blackpool bounce back
to the Barclays Premier League at the first time of asking.
Blackpool want to extend Liverpool starlet Jonjo Shelvey's loan spell at the club.
Shelvey sealed a loan move to Blackpool at the end of September and has impressed during his stay
at Bloomfield Road, scoring six goals in nine appearances.
He netted a stunning hat-trick in Blackpool's 5-0 demolition of Leeds at the start of the month and
Ian Holloway is eager to keep him at the club.
Blackpool bid to extend Shelvey's loan spell
Ian Holloway wants to keep the Liverpool midfielder at Bloomfield Road for the rest of the
season
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Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has stated that he is relishing the competition for first-team
places at Anfield this season.
The 25-year-old has been a regular feature in Kenny Dalglish's starting XI so far this term,
following his summer transfer from Blackpool.
Whilst Adam believes his switch to Merseyside was a 'reward' for his performances at Bloomfield
Road last season, the Scottish international is not taking his place for granted, with fellow
midfielder Steven Gerrard still to make his return to full fitness.
By Lee Clarke
New Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cotterill has barely got his feet under the table at The
City Ground and already Forest look to be on the up.
The former Portsmouth manager has been at the club a week and half and has already won as many
league games as manager than a certain former England manager did on Trentside.
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says he is unlikely to be making an imminent move to sign Liverpool
defender Danny Wilson on loan.
Holloway recently brought Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to Bloomfield Road on a temporary
basis and has been strongly linked with an offer for Wilson.
The Scotland international has yet to make an impact at Anfield since his arrival from Rangers in
2010 and has made just one appearance in the Carling Cup so far this season.
By Chris Wright
League Two side Aldershot's humble 7,100 capacity (4,000 seated) Recreation Ground known
formally and commercially as the 'EBB Stadium' is set to play host to Premier League goliaths
Manchester United in the Fourth round of the Carling Cup a week next Tuesday and, with tickets
going on sale yesterday, we thought we'd give you all a little sneak peak of the venue that is
lying in wait for Fergie's high-rollers (or at least the second/third string of Fergie's
high-rollers) in a fortnight or so's time in the form of a photo essay.
Blackpool is lining up a loan move for Liverpool starlet Danny Wilson, according to the Blackpool
Gazette.
The 19-year-old Scotland international made eight appearances for the Reds last season and was high
on Ian Holloway's wish list in the summer, but a deal couldn't be struck.
The left-sided central defender had recently been set to join Nottingham Forest until the sacking
of Steve McClaren, which has paved the way for a move to Bloomfield Road alongside Liverpool
team-mate Jonjo Shelvey.
Jonjo Shelvey has thanks Liverpool teammate Charlie Adam for his advice after impressing on loan
debut for Blackpool.
The England youth international described his first appearance for the Tangerines as 'perfect'
after scoring from distance with a free kick in a 5-0 romp against Bristol City.
Ian Holloway has reportedly been tracking the teenager for some time, and Shelvey admits the
short-term move came about after conversations with Scottish international Adam, who was Blackpool
captain for their Npower Championship promotion and subsequent relegation last term.
Shelvey Seals Blackpool Switch
Liverpool youngster Jonjo Shelvey has sealed a loan switch to Championship outfit Blackpool, the
club has confirmed. The player will spend the rest of the season at Bloomfield Road in order to
further his development. Blackpool have been chasing Shelvey ever since the two clubs agreed a deal
for the transfer of Charlie Adam, and Ian Holloway will be delighted to have finally got his
man.
Ian Holloway: Why Arsenal lack the will to win that makes Man United
champions
MirrorFootball has signed up Ian Holloway to be our latest star columnist. Read his views every
Sunday... *** On the wall of my office at Bloomfield Road, I have a poster of Muhammad Ali.
Blackpool Seal Ince Deal
Blackpool have sealed the signature of Tom Ince from Liverpool, after the player passed a
medical and agreed personal terms. The youngster joins another ex-Red, Gerardo Bruna, in moving to
Bloomfield Road. Ince, the son of former Liverpool star Paul, has signed a two-year deal with
Blackpool with the option for a further year should Blackpool wish to extend his stay.
Charlie Adam delighted to swap washing kit for the lure of Liverpool
Scotland midfielder knows moving from Blackpool to Anfield means a more pampered life and a
greater sense of expectation The days of washing one's own kit are over for Charlie Adam, but the
constant pressure to deliver has returned.
Charlie Adam relishing chance to swap washing kit for winning trophies
Midfielder knows moving from Blackpool to Liverpool means a more pampered life and a greater
sense of expectation The days of washing one's own kit are over for Charlie Adam, but the constant
pressure to deliver has returned.
Liverpool winger Tom Ince will complete his move to Blackpool today.
The 19-year-old was given special permission to play 45 minutes of last night's 1-1 draw with
Latvian outfit Jelgava at Bloomfield Road, where striker Craig Sutherland scored his first Pool
goal.
Ince held talks with Pool chairman Karl Oyston afterwards and is to be confirmed as Pool's ninth
summer signing today.
Skysports.com understands Blackpool are poised to sign Liverpool midfielder Tom Ince.
As revealed by skysports.com earlier this month, Blackpool was lining up a double swoop for Ince
and Reds team-mate Gerardo Bruna.
Blackpool tied up a deal for Bruna earlier this week and now Ince is set to follow him to
Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool Close in on Tom Ince
Blackpool are closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool's Tom Ince, it is understood. The Seasiders
have already wrapped up a deal for Gerardo Bruna, and are now looking to his former team mate to
provide more attacking options to the squad.
Bruna Completes Blackpool Move
Gerardo Bruna today completed his move from Liverpool to Blackpool, both clubs have confirmed.
The 20-year-old has penned a two-year deal at Bloomfield Road and will link up with his new team
mates for pre-season training this week. We brought you this news last week when it was also
reported that the Seasiders were tracking Tom Ince, but a deal is yet to be agreed for the latter
with Liverpool only thought to be willing to loan him out at this stage.
Gerardo Bruna to Join Blackpool
Liverpool youngster Gerardo Bruna will join Blackpool on a two-year deal, pending the results of
a medical and agreement of personal terms. The promising playmaker arrived from Real Madrid in
2007, but will depart the club having failed to make any sort of impression on the first team.
Blackpool hoping to land Liverpool duo on loan
Ian Holloway wants both Gerardo Bruna and Tom Ince at Bloomfield Road for the season
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Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Gerardo Bruna's move from Liverpool to Blackpool will be on a
permanent basis, we understand.
And the deal is very close to completion, as the Blackpool Gazette also reported yesterday.
Sky Sports and the PFA's website have both published articles in the past few days stating that the
Argentine`s transfer to Bloomfield Road would only be on loan.
Ince & Bruna Close to Blackpool Move
Liverpool youngsters Tom Ince and Gerardo Bruna are edging closer to their proposed moves to
Blackpool, according to Seasiders chairman Karl Oyston. As revealed on Kopsource last week , the
duo are likely spend the season on loan at Bloomfield road in order to gain some first team
football.
Any chance of keeping 20 year-old Nile Ranger on Tyneside seem to have disappeared today, with
Blackpool about to announce the signing of the Newcastle United youngster. Nile Ranger off to
Blackpool? Ever since manager Ian Holloway saw the youngster plat at Bloomfield Road almost two
years ago, he liked what he saw.
Blackpool Keen on Young Liverpool Duo
Blackpool are believed to be keen on loan deals for Liverpool youngsters Tom Ince and Gerardo
Bruna, according to Sky Sports . The Seasiders recently shipped their captain off to Merseyside and
could look to call in a favour now that the clubs have repaired their fractured relationship.
Charlie Adam is poised to complete his move to Liverpool from Blackpool after passing a medical
with the Anfield outfit.
The Reds confirmed on Wednesday that they had finally agreed an undisclosed fee, believed to be in
the region of £9million, with the Championship club for the midfielder.
Scotland international Adam has been a long-term target for the Merseyside giants who tried and
failed to secure his services during the January transfer window.
Skysports.com understands Blackpool have placed a £9million price tag on midfield star Charlie
Adam.
Adam is one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League following Blackpool's relegation
to the Championship.
The Scotland international is thought to be keen on staying in the top flight and a number of clubs
are chasing his signature.
Charlie Adam's move to Liverpool appears close after Blackpool welcomed former Manchester United
midfielder Bojan Djordjic to the club, according to The Mirror.
The Scot's move to Liverpool has stalled in recent weeks after the clubs failed to agree a fee, but
Djordjic's arrival at Bloomfield Road, a player very much in Adam's mould, is the first sign that
Ian Holloway is prepared to sell.
