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    What else do we need for January?

    Lyons and Rogers through the door now means we have two extra options for the upcoming fixtures. Suddenly things look much healthier. Assuming the rumoured Bowler return goes through, what else do we need this window to ensure we're competitive and ultimately retain our Championship status...
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    Radio Lancs Sport - BFC

    Worth listening to Radio Lancs’ coverage of Blackpool in tonight’s show, joined by our very own Tom. Starts with quotes from Michael Appleton on around 31 mins https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ckfz0p
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    A season of struggle or reasons to be optimistic?

    Pre-season reviewed Conor Hamilton gives his verdict on whether it’ll be a season of struggle or if there are reasons to be optimistic on the eve of the new season https://upthemightypool.co.uk/2022/07/26/opinion-pre-season-reviewed/ #utmp
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    Analysis and opinion on Appleton

    Michael Appleton - 10 years on Conor, of Seasiders Podcast and utmp fame, takes a look at our new manager, a familiar face, and considers what we can expect for Round Two https://upthemightypool.co.uk/2022/06/17/opinion-michael-appleton-10-years-on/ #utmp
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    Players to leave this window

    If it’s to be anything but a quiet summer at Blackpool, there will need to be some outgoings to create space for new faces. We have assessed the players closest to the exit door at Bloomfield Road https://upthemightypool.co.uk/2022/05/22/opinion-assessing-the-potential-outgoings/ Let us know...
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    2010 vs now

    I think if someone asked you to compare the 2010 squad to the current one it would be very difficult as things are / were so different. In most cases it would be a lot of the 2010 squad and a debate to be had about the manager. It may then be surprising to know that we’ve actually gained more...
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    Richie Wellens talks BFC

    We spoke to Richie Wellens which you can listen to now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or our site utmp.co.uk He told us about why he joined from Man Utd, that sending off that helped send us down and Captaining us. He also gave his perspective of leaving us for Oldham, us winning promotion before...
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    Wellens told BFC about Keshi and Jerry

    We spoke to Richie Wellens last week and he told us that he had an interview for the Blackpool job in March 2020 - in the process where we appointed Critchley. He said he presented a list of players to Ben Mansford which had Keshi Anderson and Jerry Yates on it, who we later signed...
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    Richie Wellens on Charlie Adam sending off

    We were excited to speak to Richie Wellens last week about a few things including how he left Blackpool and a few run-ins he had with us when he left. Our podcast will be available Wednesday including the full story on that Charlie Adam red card. Excited to share this one with you! #utmp
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    Paul Simpson

    Would we welcome agent Simmo back as a number two to Critchley? We had a chat with him to see if he fancied it, as well as remember the promotion run in 2001 and LDV win a year later #utmp
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    Kaspars Gorkss

    We recently recorded a new podcast with Kaspars Gorkss who gave us a great insight on: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 His move to England 😳The QPR transfer saga 🇱🇻 The Blackpool legacy in Latvia Available on Spotify, Apple podcasts and www.upthemightypool.co.uk...
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    Tom Aldred

    We recently spoke to Tom Aldred about his time at Blackpool as we wanted to get a perspective of what it was like during the boycott years. It’s really interesting to hear his thoughts on the dwindling crowds, toxic atmosphere and ever-changing playing squad - and how Gary Bowyer galvanised a...
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    Podcasts to listen to on the way to Birmingham

    Our friends at the Seasiders Podcast have recorded an episode about independent regulation of the FL with Christine Seddon. You can also listen to our podcasts with Angel Martinez and Ali Maxwell of Sky Sports - the one with Ali is certainly a feel-good listen from a wider perspective and...
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    Importance of our midfield

    People often perceive our midfield two as “defensive” but on closer inspection, it’s integral to us getting more bodies forwards in attacking areas. Conor has taken a look at the importance of the “midfield pivot” and compared how Blackpool’s midfield compares to England, Chelsea, Bayern Munich...
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    Podcast with Ali Maxwell

    We spoke to Ali Maxwell from Sky Sports, Quest and Not The Top 20 Podcast this week. Ali gave a really interesting perspective on why he backed us for promotion last season, why he backed us to stay up and why he thinks we’re the real deal under Neil Critchley. It’s a really good listen this...
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    What’s next on the wish list

    After the news Neil Critchley has signed a new contract, it’s only natural as a football fan to want more and consider what the next step needs to be. We have looked at the next priorities for the club to get us to the next level. It’s a pretty exciting list. Let us know if you agree or if...
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    Angel Martinez

    We spoke to Angel this week. Was interesting to hear about how he had limited English when he first joined but embraced the seaside, his second daughter was born here and it quickly became his second home. He also explained why he had to leave and how he still looks out for the club now -...
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    FansBet

    This season we’ve partnered with FansBet to bring Blackpool fans special offers and sign-up bonuses. We don’t take betting company partnerships lightly so have done some due diligence to ensure the ethics of the company is right - they do a lot of charity work and support for causes important...
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    Why the doubters keep getting proven wrong

    I’ll be honest, social media and this board have been difficult places to read during the summer and most of the early results this season. I’ve attempted to explain why people are wrong to doubt Critchley, Mansford, Sadler etc here. Warning, if you’re of a negative mindset this one might not...
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    Championship predictions

    Each of our writers have predicted the final Championship table - Have a read and let us know who you agree with and who has got it all terribly wrong https://upthemightypool.co.uk/2021/08/06/opinion-utmp-predict-the-league-table/
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