Dave Bassett has spoken about his managers of the season and has praised Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean for his endeavour and hard work. The Blackburn boss enjoyed two good results away at Liverpool and Manchester United just after Christmas, but saw his side lose at home to Stoke last time out. Rovers fans called for Kean to be sacked once again at Ewood Park, but Bassett believes that the Scotsman should be given more time with the...More

Peterborough winger George Boyd was left ruing his side's luck at Bloomfield Road yesterday as he was denied a late penalty. After triggering a late Posh rally with an 82nd minute goal Boyd tumbled in the area under the challenge of a Blackpool defender but his vociferous protests were waved away by referee Carl Boyeson. The 25-year-old spoke to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph after the game and was adamant that Boyeson made the wr...More

Kevin Phillips scored twice on his competitive home debut as Blackpool made it two wins in two following their return to the Championship. The 38-year-old scored either side of half time as the Seasiders earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory against last season’s League One play-off winners Peterborough. The loss for the visitors represents the first time that any of the three promoted sides have failed to pick up maximum points this seaso...More

League One promotion-chasers Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Jason Euell. The striker made 155 appearances for the Addicks between 2001 and 2006 and has penned a one-year deal following appearances against Woking and Bromley in pre-season. It's been a summer of great change at The Valley with Euell becoming manager and former team-mate Chris Powell's 16th new signing. Euell has promotion experience playing an integral...More

Espanyol's Angel Martinez announced via his Facebook page that he has signed for English Championship side Blackpool. The 25-year-old midfielder, who is a product of Espanyol’s youth system, signed a professional contract with the Blanquiblaus in 2005 and made his debut for the club in 2007. Martinez was an important member of the Periquitos and played 50 league matches for the Catalonian club but was deemed surplus to requirements Ma...More

Blackpool arrived in the Premier League full of noise and fanfare, and, during a brief but memorable Premier League stint, added colour and vitality to an often bland campaign. They came, saw and conquered hearts. Ian Holloway’s rag-tag rabble contained few household names and was constructed on less than the proverbial shoestring. Journeymen like Marlon Harewood and DJ Campbell were signed to an assortment of players who surprisingly ...More