Category Archives: Full Backs

Dissecting the defence

Posted on February 11, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Blackpool’s first season has been characterised by attacking football as the Tangerines have found goals relatively easy to come by. However, it is their defence that regularly comes under scrutiny and more so since their run of five defeats after the … Continue reading →

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Clinical Deficiencies – Everton v Blackpool

Posted on February 7, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

Louis Saha gave a masterclass in clinical finishing either side of Blackpool clinically punishing two mistakes made by Everton players. However, it was a double defensive substitution by Ian Holloway that failed to snuff out Everton’s attacks that swung the game back in David Moyes’ favour. Setting Up … Continue reading →

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Dimension of adventure – A full back story

Posted on December 23, 2010 by tangerinedreaming

This season and last, Blackpool has been lauded for their adventurous approach to playing the beautiful game. The majority of the mainstream media point to the influence Charlie Adam has had on the way that Blackpool play. However, one player doesn’t … Continue reading →

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