Blackpool v West Brom Official Matchday Thread 19.07.25

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Comments here.

 

[Limechase]

3 nil pool win, everyone played well

 

[BH2211]

If we win then everybody will be happy but if we lose then people on here will be thinking the world is going to end and we are going to get relegated or something stupid

 

[Athers]

I’m in Blackpool and I still probably won’t go to the game. Friendlies mean nowt. If we had a glamorous game like a top 4 team or a Bayern or Barca then I’d probably go but West Brom ffs. Grim

 

[Walnut]

I’m in Blackpool and I still probably won’t go to the game. Friendlies mean nowt. If we had a glamorous game like a top 4 team or a Bayern or Barca then I’d probably go but West Brom ffs. Grim

It’s not about the opposition, it’s about the mighty tangerines!

 

[tangerine.com]

I’m in Blackpool and I still probably won’t go to the game. Friendlies mean nowt. If we had a glamorous game like a top 4 team or a Bayern or Barca then I’d probably go but West Brom ffs. Grim

At least you are honest. Friendlies have some meaning.

 

[Athers]

It’s not about the opposition, it’s about the mighty tangerines!

If Jerry signs I might swing by. I’m poor and rather spend my £18 on a train to a league game tbh

 

[Athers]

At least you are honest. Friendlies have some meaning.

Glorified training sessions and experimenting with lineups and formations. They don’t do it for me

 

[YOUPOOL]

I’m in Blackpool and I still probably won’t go to the game. Friendlies mean nowt. If we had a glamorous game like a top 4 team or a Bayern or Barca then I’d probably go but West Brom ffs. Grim

Not good mentality to only go if it’s a big team. Don’t go for the opposition go for ur team

 

[Athers]

Not good mentality to only go if it’s a big team. Don’t go for the opposition go for ur team

Might go Donny next week. Closer and cheaper.

Like I said. Not made of money and have to shell out money for 6 hour round trips just for home games. Not everyone’s situations are the the same

 

[YOUPOOL]

Might go Donny next week. Closer and cheaper.

Like I said. Not made of money and have to shell out money for 6 hour round trips just for home games. Not everyone’s situations are the the same

Fair enough mate

 

[WIZARD OF TANGERINE]

Glorified training sessions and experimenting with lineups and formations. They don’t do it for me

No ,but it does it for someone who has had nearly 50 years at the top of English football being a player and a manager.

 

[voyeur]

I’m in Blackpool and I still probably won’t go to the game. Friendlies mean nowt. If we had a glamorous game like a top 4 team or a Bayern or Barca then I’d probably go but West Brom ffs. Grim

It's a chance to sing the prom prom prom song.

 

[bfcpete]

Might go Donny next week. Closer and cheaper.

Like I said. Not made of money and have to shell out money for 6 hour round trips just for home games. Not everyone’s situations are the the same

Ordered my Donny ticket today. Could be a couple from the new East Midlands Seasiders

 

[Costero Poderoso]

No streams available for expats?

 

[Time is UP]

Going tomorrow then Salford on Tuesday. Missing the match day experience after 3 months lay off.

 

[JJpool]

Chance to see the new lads, support the team and club after a really good summer, could get better still.

Also see the stadium improvements so far in person.

The club and the lads deserve at least some decent numbers there.

To many of them this is their first impression of the club and fans at home, even if it is a friendly.

 

[Rover]

Might go Donny next week. Closer and cheaper.

Like I said. Not made of money and have to shell out money for 6 hour round trips just for home games. Not everyone’s situations are the the same

I thought you said in your first post that you were in Blackpool

Going tomorrow then Salford on Tuesday. Missing the match day experience after 3 months lay off.

 

[Athers]

I thought you said in your first post that you were in Blackpool

I am. Seeing my nan who has cancer and grandad who has Alzheimer’s.

Also seeing my parents. Rather spend time with them than see a friendly tbh. If that’s ok with you

 

[Udo_onwere]

No ,but it does it for someone who has had nearly 50 years at the top of English football being a player and a manager.

I don't think ATG is going.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

I don't think ATG is going.

In Chorley watching proper football.

 

[morty1953]

It’s not about the opposition, it’s about the mighty tangerines!

Seasiders

 

[tangysider]

Not good mentality to only go if it’s a big team. Don’t go for the opposition go for ur team

One of best friendlies I saw was against Athletico Bilbao.
Went to a home game in Bilbao years later

 

[1966_and_all_that]

I am. Seeing my nan who has cancer and grandad who has Alzheimer’s.

Also seeing my parents. Rather spend time with them than see a friendly tbh. If that’s ok with you

Explanations not needed Athers. I hope your Grandparents are bearing up.

 

[Sandgrown1]

Might go Donny next week. Closer and cheaper.

Like I said. Not made of money and have to shell out money for 6 hour round trips just for home games. Not everyone’s situations are the the same

Maybe your Gran will treat you to a ticket... anyway, good lad for still wanting to go and see your Gran... I miss my Grandma so much and used to have a right laugh with her etc. Enjoy whilst you can Joe... I hope somehow you do make the game mate. It would be a shame to miss it, seen as how you are already here. I'd get you a ticket myself if I weren't looking to have some plastering and brickwork done at home... these boys are on £250 a DAY now!

 

[Costero Poderoso]

One of best friendlies I saw was against Athletico Bilbao.
Went to a home game in Bilbao years later

The intro anthem at Athletic is pretty impressive,

 

[Mcewans Mullet]

Ordered my Donny ticket today. Could be a couple from the new East Midlands Seasiders

I think the Chairperson and at least 1 other EMS will be halfway to getting rather tipsy this time next week

 

[Bisphamtang]

I'm going but have a feeling we will be 2 amongst 26 'pool supporters

Out of interest does anybody know how many tickets have sold ?
My first pre season friendly in years

 

[SydneyTangerine]

Got a spare ticket free if anyone wants one ?
Pal twisted his back last night in Gym ...its for West Stand ..but I reckon there will be an opportunity to change seats.

 

[bfcpete]

I think the Chairperson and at least 1 other EMS will be halfway to getting rather tipsy this time next week

Just don't get them wet with those beersnakes

 

[Mcewans Mullet]

Just don't get them wet with those beersnakes

It'll pour down Pete - I'm going

 

[Chrismalkin]

is there a stream does anyone know? If not official then dodgy stick?

 

[Curryman]

I won't be there. finishing off some work on the house before the season proper starts.

Keep in the good books of she who must be obeyed!

 

[Tetley]

Looking forward to the game ,friendly or not ,also to see how the ground looks with the changes ,but at the end of the day it's everyone's choice to go or not ,it is also the summer season so some will have to work others away on there hols..athers hope all is well with you and family see you at next game.

 

[Maccabfc]

Can you just turn up on the day and buy a ticket from the ticket office ? Normally get tickets online but don't see the point if can get on day and slightly cheaper.

 

[BFCAleman]

Can you just turn up on the day and buy a ticket from the ticket office ? Normally get tickets online but don't see the point if can get on day and slightly cheaper.

Yes you can

 

[Bluecabinboy]

is there a stream does anyone know? If not official then dodgy stick?

‘Highlights of the match will be available on Tangerine TV following the conclusion of the friendly, with match updates throughout Saturday afternoon on our live blog and across our social media channels.

A full match replay will also be available on Sunday over on Tangerine TV.’

 

[Bluecabinboy]

No streams available for expats?

See my post above.

 

[bfcpete]

I won't be there. finishing off some work on the house before the season proper starts.

Keep in the good books of she who must be obeyed!

Good man. Is it still one wall painted per day?

 

[bfcpete]

I wonder if there will be any triallists today?

 

[Steve Birch]

Looking forward to it ! Seeing our new players, seeing the people who sit around us , and seeing all the ground improvements, but most of all, sitting, evaluating and debating our chances for the coming season with my Son, who kindly bought my ticket .

 

[BFCAleman]

I wonder if there will be any triallists today?

I would be surprised really…. One would expect by now that Bruce et al know their targets and approaches and offers etc have been made by now …. Perhaps looking for a striker , a winger , right back, perhaps another ctr half?

 

[S88bfc]

Chance to see the new lads, support the team and club after a really good summer, could get better still.

Also see the stadium improvements so far in person.

The club and the lads deserve at least some decent numbers there.

To many of them this is their first impression of the club and fans at home, even if it is a friendly.

They are professional footballers, I think they will know the difference between a friendly and a home game in the league, that’s when they will see the real atmosphere, not a run out where there will be countless substitutions by both sides

 

[Tangerine one]

I wonder if we will now be able to understand what Tony Parr is actually saying now the new audio system has been installed ? It has always sounded like someone speaking in Gujarati , maybe it will just sound the same ?

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

 

[BFCAleman]

Horsfall not in the squad ?

 

[VHS_Junior]

Really hope Blocko isn’t going to be constantly injured…

 

[S88bfc]

Horsfall,Bloxham and Morgan?

 

[voyeur]

Really hope Blocko isn’t going to be constantly injured…

The enduring value of Rob Apter.

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

Gazette has Bloxham amongst the subs??

Here is the full XI: Franco Ravizzoli, Dan Imray, Olly Casey, Michael Ikiekwe, Hayden Coulson, CJ Hamilton, Lee Evans, Jordan Brown, George Honeyman, Niall Ennis, Ashley Fletcher.
Substitutes: Harvey Bardsley, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Andy Lyons, James Husband, Tom Bloxham, Zac Ashworth, Kylian Kouassi, Ryan Finnigan, Dan Sassi, Theo Upton, Terry Bondo, Spencer Knight, Jack Richardson.