Tom Aldred

[utmp]

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 side coming off back-to-back relegations. At the time, it seemed like we could end up in non-league.

Feedback appreciated in the comments below!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1466024569811214348

 

[Simonized]

That was a reluctant listen and glad I did, but he let himself down badly using the O word

 

[tangysider]

We lost out to high flying Bury did not we.

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

Remember him having a go at the Pool fans at Crewe away after we got a late winner. Didn't go down well

 

[AllOrNothing]

Tom Aldred, a reminder of just how bad things got.

 

[Lad in South shore]

Tom Aldred, a reminder of just how bad things got.

Why’s that then?

 

[Lad in South shore]

Remember him having a go at the Pool fans at Crewe away after we got a late winner. Didn't go down well

It was burton, that he had a proper go, anyway Would you rather every player refused to play for Blackpool and we ended up north west counties league ?

 

[Alfie Conn]

Interesting listen,shame that leaders like Tom Aldred played for our great club during such a dark era.

 

[StAnnesTang]

Good listen. He gave 100% for Pool. We owe that group of players and Gary Bowyer a lot. If we had gone non league as some fans wanted we would never have got back.

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

It was burton, that he had a proper go, anyway Would you rather every player refused to play for Blackpool and we ended up north west counties league ?

He had a go at Crewe, I was there. He may have done it at Burton too, I wasn't there.

Why would I want every player to refuse to play for us?

 

[Lost Seasider]

Would you rather every player refused to play for Blackpool and we ended up north west counties league ?

I remember the old AVFTT site, quite a few on there did want that.

 

[Wizaard]

I remember the old AVFTT site, quite a few on there did want that.

Agreed. I was always of the view that the higher in the pyramid we were when the Oystons left, the better able we were to attract a buyer and also start to compete as a proper football club.

Non league would have been a disaster. Just look at the National League and the number of ex League clubs who have been unable to bounce back.

 

[seasidepete]

Enjoyed that. Thanks

 

[Graham berrys plastic bag]

Remember him having a go at the Pool fans at Crewe away after we got a late winner. Didn't go down well

He did but he & the team were getting a lot of stick due to the circumstances which was beyond the players control

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

He did but he & the team were getting a lot of stick due to the circumstances which was beyond the players control

Yeah I think it was the were ** shit song.

 

[Graham berrys plastic bag]

Yeah I think it was the were ** shit song.

Yes I suppose singing we’re ** shit wasn’t the most uplifting of chants but without swearing again which is against my nature/ religion etc I would suggest it was a bit harsh even given that we were a total shitfest of a club with a shit manager shit owners & shit players,

 

[Graham berrys plastic bag]

and Agreed. I was always of the view that the higher in the pyramid we were when the Oystons left, the better able we were to attract a buyer and also start to compete as a proper football club.

Non league would have been a disaster. Just look at the National League and the number of ex League clubs who have been unable to bounce back.

Totally agree although torque- ah fuck it I can’t spell it & I’m not asking Alexa again ( she’s getting pissed off with me like every other woman in my life) away was always a great away weekend,‘stealing four poster beds etc, then you’ve got Wrexham with Ryan Reynolds ( probably spelled wrong again) my man “crush in a totally non gay context way, but you’ve got to admit he is gorgeous, I hate marvel films but deadpool is laugh out loud funny then you have deadpool 2 which is always going to be a letdown but is actually even funnier then I’m off to bed as I’ve overdone it on the babysham and coke in a non narcotics way

 

[AllOrNothing]

Why’s that then?

Because he was an extremely limited player

 

[SeasideKurt]

Because he was an extremely limited player

He definitely wasn't the worst player we had in that time and generally gave his all for us.

 

[20togo]

Interesting listen,shame that leaders like Tom Aldred played for our great club during such a dark era.

Agree, in a team of very poor players he stood out as a very decent committed player.

 

[mull]

Totally agree although torque- ah fuck it I can’t spell it & I’m not asking Alexa again ( she’s getting pissed off with me like every other woman in my life) away was always a great away weekend,‘stealing four poster beds etc, then you’ve got Wrexham with Ryan Reynolds ( probably spelled wrong again) my man “crush in a totally non gay context way, but you’ve got to admit he is gorgeous, I hate marvel films but deadpool is laugh out loud funny then you have deadpool 2 which is always going to be a letdown but is actually even funnier then I’m off to bed as I’ve overdone it on the babysham and coke in a non narcotics way

Well that was a concise read Shall re read it thrice and see if it suddenly leaps off the screen and makes sense

 

[CalderwoodCritchleyWon’t]

Why’s that then?

Because he’s a journeyman bang average player??

 

[FY16JJ]

Agreed. I was always of the view that the higher in the pyramid we were when the Oystons left, the better able we were to attract a buyer and also start to compete as a proper football club.

Non league would have been a disaster. Just look at the National League and the number of ex League clubs who have been unable to bounce back.

100% Wizz - I know a few wanted us to lose against Exeter which I always found strange because I think we all knew by that point the end game was in sight anyway.