Blackpool v Newcastle United
Blackpool Away
Bloomfield Road
Wednesday 16th September Kick-off 7:45pm
Seventh Championship Game of the season
Blackpool are managed by Ian Holloway the West Country mad man of words and riddles.
Injuries to key forward players means that we will most likely play the favoured 4-5-1 formation away from home again, as we did so succesffully at Crystal Palace last time out. Nile Ranger will start as new loan signing Peter Lovenkrands regains his fitness and starts on the bench again, having missed any pre-season training or match practice. Andy Carroll was close to returning however, he failed the final fitness test last Friday and remains a doubt. Shola Ameobi continues with his two months recovery from a stress fracture of the foot.
Finally Newcastle protect a goalmouth that has not seen a goal for the last five matches in the League. Steve Harper and the back four will be well tested by Euell and Ormerod.
Last time out Blackpool lost to Leicester away on Saturday by the odd goal in three.
Captain Alan Smith will be suspended following his sending off on Saturday for two bookable offenses against Cardiff City on Sunday. Nicky Butt will start in his place.
Tickets
Sold Out
The ground is a sellout and all 1,750 places set aside for away supporters have been sold - uncovered, unreserved seats, situated in the East Stand, which runs the length of the pitch (turnstile access via the South East corner)
Squad:
Newcastle Squad:
Steve Harper, Tim Krul, Danny Simpson, Nicky Butt (c), Jose Enrique, Steven Taylor, Fabricio Coloccini, Joey Barton, Kevin Nolan, Geremi, Kazenga LuaLua, Tamas Kadar, Nile Ranger, Ben Tozer, Ryan Donaldson, Darren Lough, Wesley Ngo Baheng, Haris Vuckic, Peter Lovenkrands
Injuries:
Shola Ameobi (foot), Andy Carroll (groin), Jonas Gutierrez (Hamstring)
Suspensions
Alan Smith
Referee:
Jonathan Moss (West Yorkshire)
Chris Hughton Comments
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Blackpool Manager Said
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Head to Head
Toon @ Blackpool:
- 1987/88 lost 0-1 (LC)
- 1970/71 won 1-0 Foggon
- 1966/67 lost 0-6
- 1965/66 drew 1-1Suddick
- 1964/65 lost 0-3 (LC)
- 1960/61 lost 1-2 Woods
- 1959/60 lost 0-2
Recent Results
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Last Time Out
Last League meeting (3/4/1971 at Bloomfield Road): Blackpool 0 Newcastle 1 (Foggon)
McFaul; Craggs, Clark; Gibb, McNamee, Moncur; Foggon, Tudor, Dyson, Smith (Nattrass), Young
This is our first visit to Bloomfield Road since a 1-0 midweek defeat in the League Cup back in September 1987, when former Mag Tony Cunningham (he who Jack Charlton signhed and picked up at the Central Station witout having seen him and said 'youre black') nipped in to score the only goal of the game.Newcastle went on to win that Second Round tie though, thanks to a resounding 4-1 second leg success on Tyneside.
Player Comments
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Fun Facts
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Directions and Information
General Info:
Blackpool FC, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ
Tel: 0870 4431953
Ticket Prices/Information:
PRICEBUSTERS WEST STAND - £16 Adults, £12 OAPS, £10 U-18
NORTH STAND - £15 Adults, £11 OAPS, £8 U-18
Away Supporters' Facilities:
TBA
How To Get There:
By Road:
Exit M55 follow signs to Car Parks and South Shore, head down Yeadon Way and you will see ground to your right.
By Rail:
Blackpool North Station is the main station in Blackpool and is about 20 minutes walk from the ground. Blackpool South Station on the other hand is 5 mins walk away.
By Bus:
From the town center the Number 5 & 11 Service go near the ground.
By Tram:
A trip to Blackpool wouldn't be complete without a ride on a tram. The nearest tram stop to the ground is Manchester Square.
Parking:
The stadium is surrounded by council car parks varying in price.
Around The Ground:
Blackpool isn't called the entertainment capital of Britain for nothing!
Near the ground THE SWIFT HOUND (Rigby Road) serves good food and welcomes away supporters, there is a McDONALDS and FRANKIE & BENNIES are just across the car park. THE MANCHESTER on the prom usually offers entertainment exclusively for visiting supporters. THE FOXHALL further down the prom is another lively place. THE BRIDGE and THE AUCTIONEER both on Lytham Road are decent pubs.