Author Archives: tangerinedreaming

About tangerinedreaming

I support Blackpool FC and I want to share my thoughts on the way our team plays. This blog is wholly inspired by Zonal Marking which has opened my eyes to football like never before. So if you read this, thanks for taking some time out to see what I think and if you feel bound to comment then please do so, but be kind and constructive with any criticism.

We’ve moved to a new site for the new season!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Thanks for visiting Tangerine Dreaming since we started last season. We’ve moved to a new site for the new season, so come on over to Tangerine Dreaming and take a look around. Expect more of the same this season from … Continue reading →

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Ian Holloway’s Biggest Task

Posted on June 18, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Well, that was the season that was. The season where Blackpool almost achieved the impossible, when they won many friends and played some unforgettable football. As the season ended an era was brought to a close and Blackpool will enter … Continue reading →

Posted in Player Analysis | Tagged 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, Blackpool FC, DJ Campbell, Elliot Grandin, Ian Evatt, Keith Southern, Ludovic Sylvestre | 1 Comment

Charlie Adam – An Honest Appraisal

Posted on June 13, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Charlie Adam will move on from Blackpool this summer and he will begin the new season at a new club. His time at Blackpool was a tremendous success for him and the club and he will be remembered as one … Continue reading →

Posted in Player Analysis | Tagged 4-3-3, 4-4-2, Blackpool FC, Charlie Adam, David Vaughan, Ian Holloway | 49 Comments

Blackpool’s Core Problem

Posted on June 10, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Good and great football teams have a core set of players who hold the team structure together, it is often referred to as the spine of the team. Throughout their promotion season from the Championship Blackpool had a spine of … Continue reading →

Posted in Rambles | Tagged Blackpool FC, Charlie Adam, David Vaughan, DJ Campbell, Ian Evatt, Ian Holloway, Stephen Crainey | 6 Comments

Ten ways to stay in the Barclays Premier League – The Final Analysis

Posted on June 8, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

On the 1st December 2010 this blog took a look at ten aspects of Blackpool’s season up to that point that were reasons behind their success. It made the assertion that should these ten aspects be sustained over the course … Continue reading →

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Tangerine Dreaming Awards – 2010/11

Posted on May 30, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

After an amazing season in the Premier League it’s now time to start reflecting on a superb experience. First up are the awards picking out a few points from the season. The awards are entirely subjective and not formed through … Continue reading →

Posted in Rambles | Tagged 4-3-3, David Vaughan, Ian Evatt, Ian Holloway, Stephen Crainey | Leave a comment

Keep dreaming……

Posted on May 24, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

There’s little point in conducting a detailed post-mortem on the game at Old Trafford, by now everyone knows the outcome, everyone knows the consequences of that outcome. Blackpool fans worldwide are cycling through the emotions that hit us all in times of heartbreak … Continue reading →

Posted in Match Analysis | Tagged Blackpool FC, Charlie Adam, David Vaughan, Ian Holloway, Manchester United | 10 Comments

Manchester United v Blackpool – Tangerine Theatre of Dreams

Posted on May 21, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

The final game of the season and the champions host Blackpool in what could be their last Premier League game. The outcome of this game alone will not necessarily control Blackpool’s destiny unless the Tangerines achieve the impossible and win … Continue reading →

Posted in Match Preview | Tagged 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-5-1, Berbatov, Blackpool FC, Charlie Adam, Ian Holloway, Manchester United, Nani, Sir Alex Ferguson, Valencia | 11 Comments

Blackpool v Bolton Match Analysis

Posted on May 15, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Earlier in the season Bolton had produced a rousing come back to take a point from the encounter with Blackpool. This time out Ian Holloway narrowly got the better of Owen Coyle in a pulsating encounter. Setting up Ian Holloway set … Continue reading →

Posted in Match Analysis | Tagged 4-3-3, 4-4-2, Blackpool FC, Bolton, Charlie Adam, DJ Campbell, Ian Evatt, Ian Holloway, Keith Southern, Kevin Davies | Leave a comment

Blackpool v Bolton Preview

Posted on May 13, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Bolton come to Bloomfield Road in a poor run of form having lost their last three games, whilst Blackpool will have taken great heart from a strong showing against Spurs last week. Line ups Ian Holloway has a fully fit … Continue reading →

Posted in Match Preview | Tagged 4-3-3, 4-4-2, Blackpool FC, Bolton, Daniel Sturridge, Elliot Grandin, Elmander, Ian Holloway, Keith Southern, Kevin Davies, Owen Coyle | 1 Comment