Steve Bruce to miss Blackpool match after four-month-old grandson dies
The football world has come together to offer their condolences Steve Bruce will miss Blackpool’s game against Barnsley this weekend following the death of his four-month-old grandson Madison. The Blackpool manager was due to lead his team from the Bloomfield Road dugout on Saturday in the League One clash but will be absent as he […]
1 year ago
Blackpool charged by FA following sectarian abuse of James McClean
McClean had taken to social media in the aftermath of the game to highlight the alleged sectarian abuse he received. Blackpool FC have been charged by the English FA in relation to abuse directed by the club’s fans towards James McClean during last week’s fixture against Wigan Athletic. The game, which Blackpool won 1-0 against […]
3 years ago
‘You being you, and being happy, is what matters most’ – Jake Daniels and another step forward
‘A day of great importance for football’ That was how former Manchester United and England star Gary Neville described the recent decision by Blackpool’s Jake Daniels to publicly come out as gay. He is the first male professional player, writes Luke Mulcahy, to speak openly about his sexuality since Justin Fashanu in the 1990s. He […]
4 years ago
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels publicly comes out as gay
Daniels is the first male professional footballer, in England, since Justin Fashanu to publicly come out as gay Blackpool’s Jake Daniels has become the first male professional footballer since Justin Fashanu to publicly come out as gay. Daniels has become the UK’s first active male professional footballer to come out as gay and has said […]
4 years ago
Wayne Rooney hails ‘infectious’ Jason Knight following Blackpool display
“He lifts everyone and his energy is infectious.” Wayne Rooney was full of praise for Jason Knight following his impressive display as Derby County beat Blackpool 2-0 at Bloomfield Road on Monday. The Rams boss was in good spirits despite being already relegated from the Championship this season, having been hit with a 21-point deduction […]
4 years ago
Stephen Kenny reveals Blackpool winger CJ Hamilton has declared for Ireland
“He grew up in Waterford.” Stephen Kenny revealed that CJ Hamilton has declared for the Republic of Ireland. The Blackpool winger qualifies for the national team through his Irish mother. The former Sheffield United youth player climbed the lower leagues of England with Gainsborough, Halifax, Gateshead, and Mansfield. The 27-year-old joined Blackpool in League One […]
4 years ago