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.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is ready to make a move for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam when the summer transfer window opens for business according to reports in the Daily Star.
Dalglish has completed the deal to bring Sunderland's Jordan Henderson to Anfield in the summer for £20m and is now turning his attentions to playmaker Adam.

Liverpool and Manchester United are favourites to land Blackpool's Charlie Adam, according to bookmakers William Hill.
The Scottish midfielder was relegated with the Tangerines after defeat to United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
But after Adam scored a stunning free-kick at the Stretford End and following Sir Alex Ferguson's comments earlier in the season that Adam's corners alone were worth £10 million, United have jumped to the front of the queue, along with long-time admirers Liverpool.

Manchester United vs Blackpool 2011 Old Trafford, Manchester- 22/5/11, 22nd May 2011 Final score:- Manchester United vs Blackpool 4-2 ( Park, Anderson, Evatt own goal, Owen/ Charlie Adam, Gary Taylor Fletcher) Blackpool are relegated from the Premier League as Manchester United beat them 4-2 at Old Trafford.

Charlie Adam insists his mind is focused on saving Blackpool from relegation rather than a potential summer move to Liverpool.
The talismanic midfielder has excelled this season and attracted interest from both Liverpool and Tottenham in the January transfer window.
A prospective switch away from Bloomfield Road never materialized and the 25-year-old has helped to give Blackpool a fighting chance of avoiding the drop.

When Manchester United and Blackpool met at Bloomfield Road almost four months ago, it proved to be one of the matches of the season.

Thanks to goals by former United prospect Craig Cathcart and DJ Campbell, United found themselves down 2-0 at halftime, and the deficit remained the same deep into the second half.