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We are an independent Blackpool FC fans podcast covering match previews, reviews, news, features and player interviews in audio and video shows. We are the original Blackpool fans podcast and have been talking all things tangerine since 2010.

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The Relegation Run-In

The Relegation Run-In

2026-03-2501:06:14

It’s Tuesday 24th March and in this evenings show we catch up on all the matches since the last pod, look at the runners and riders in the League One relegation scrap and assess who’s most likely to drop through the dreaded League One trapdoor. We also look ahead to Saturday's crucial six pointer at home to Burton as we welcome Gary Bowyer back to Bloomfield Road for the homecoming celebration match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and in this evenings show we pick apart yet another Blackpool embarrassing capitulation, this time at the hands of high flying Lincoln on Saturday, a result which leaves us teetering just above the relegation zone with a massive game ahead of us against fellow strugglers Wigan this Saturday. But of course were not drifting....just f’ing sinking! We are also joined by Barry from Progress With Unity - a Wigan podcast to preview this coming Saturdays match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 23rd February 2026 and in this evenings show we discuss ‘Pool bringing the pride back responding to the horror against Plymouth with an industrious midweek win against Mansfield, followed by a hard fought point against high flying Bolton at Horwich on Saturday, which could and probably should, have been all three.  Mansfield 1-0Great finish from Ennis with back to goal after CJ pull backHorsfall magnificent at the back.  Plaudits also to BPF and back three who were solidGood to see Coullson back who did a good job when he came onBolton 2-2Early Bolton pressure, in Blackett-Taylor in three times on their left sideCoulson body slamming Apter and generally cutting dangerous attacks out already, probably two down had CJ been playing there12 girly punch from BPF corner clearance, second needless corner given away through no communications from the keeper17 free header from Apter, thankfully powder puff and easy save for BPF25 Goal bound Ennis header blocked by defender,, great break and ball in from Clarkson 34 point blank save from BPF from Apter corner41 brilliant fingertip save from BPF and corner save from under bar after billionth Bolton corner!!53 Fletcher header miles wide from free-kick cross, big chance .56 Bolton hit post, hits BPF head and goes out out - lucky as these sometimes go in!60 Clarkson on Honeyman 66 - GOAL, Toal header from a corner.70 Anderson shoots wide after great work from Honeyman, gotta hit the target70 Double subs, Ennis for Bloxham and Bowler for Anderson73 - GOAL Coulson.  Cooly finished rebound after Bloxham cross/shot following good work from Bowler76 Blackett-Taylor and Apter subbed for Bolton77 GOAL Honeyman86 GOAL Burstow, back post header88 Sub: CJ for CoullsonSeven minutes of injury time! WTF.Bowler blazes over after horse header cleared off line following corner meleeFletcher hits post after rounding keeperFletcher free header wide from cornerBolton nearly win at the death, just firing wide of the postStarting XIStatsPlayer RatingsSponsors training ground eventLincoln previewAUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Winter of Discontent

The Winter of Discontent

2026-02-1901:04:41

In the second half of Monday marathon podcast, ee also give our thoughts to the midweek interview Radio Lancs did with Julian Winter and David Downes.AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 16th February 2026 and in this evenings show we discuss Saturday's drubbing at home to Plymouth as ‘Pool crashed to their seventh defeat in nine matches since the turn of the new year, as result which leaves just a single point outside the drop zone. AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 2nd February 2026 and in this evenings show we discuss Saturday's depressing defeat to Luton where ‘Pool failed to register a single shot on target all match and just one point outside the relegation zone.  Aside from the merriment  of reliving the Luton match we are also running a fine tooth comb through all our incoming recruitment over the last three years.  It can’t get any worse, can it?!AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodIt’s Wednesday 28th of January and in this evenings ‘double header’ we reaction to Saturdays comfortable two nil home win against Northampton, last nights home debacle  against Stockport County in a game which the visitors could have had a hatful (pardon the nickname) and finally we look ahead in dread to Kenilworth Road as we take a decimated squad to take on Luton Town this coming Saturday.PATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 19th January and in this evening’s show we react to yet another gut wrenching injury defeat and yet another inept refereeing decision contributing to our downfall at Oakwell, as the ‘Pool lose their fourth straight game in a row to leave us just one place above the dreaded drop zone.  Joel RandallAttacking midfielder signed by Evo for Bolton in Jan 2025 for a rumoured million plus deal.  15 in 82 for Posh, 2 in 25 for Bolton with numerous assists.  So last two seasons 56 starts, 15 goals and 9 assists. In for Bowler?Kamarl GrantThe 22-year-old spent last season on loan in League Two with Bromley and made 40 league appearances. Four for Millwall this seasonStarting XIFirst Half8 CJ fizzies one into the box just cleared eight minutes15 Honeyman slip CJ in again but just can’t get on the end of the cross19 big mess for Barnsley Phillips shanks wide after ball in from the left Cleary. First clear chance of the match24 Bloxham  blasts straight at the keeper after being slipped in by Fletcher took too many touches. Big miss27 passes straight to David Mcgoldrick38 Bland cynically brings down Casey, not booked, no red. 41 Fletcher slips Bloxham in a tight angle who fires one into near post, well saved by gkSecond Half45 Bland subbed at half time LOL49 Kelly skies an absolute sitter, free in the box. 60. Bit of pressure for Pool, not creating much though72 dangerous ball whipped I n by Evans but no one on the end of it73 GOAL! Fletcher picks pocket of defender, one two with Honeyman and slips it in. 15 in last 18 All Pool now, Pool looking a lot better with Honeyman in the CAMFletcher being pulled twice in the box but ref giving nothing 90 Fletch pulled in box again after ball into box from EnnisMOMPlayer RatingsUpcoming fixturesNorthampton (h)Stockport (h)Luton (a)Huddersfield (a)Plymouth (h)Mansfield (h)Bolton (a)Lincoln (a)AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Year Blues

New Year Blues

2026-01-1601:10:21

It’s Tuesday 13th January 2026 and in the first show of the new year we catch up on a hat trick of defeats since the last pod, starting with the 5-1 debacle at Port Vale on New Years Day, the lacklustre 1-2 home reverse to Bradford and last Saturday's narrow defeat at Portman Road as a plucky ‘Pool were knocked out of the third round of the FA Cup courtesy of the Tractor Boys.Starting XIFirst HalfSecond HalfMOMPlayer RatingsBarnsley PreviewAUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Tuesday 30th December 2025 and in this evening show we catch up on two more wins since the last pod, both coming at home and both against South Yorkshire clubs with Evo’s tangerine army putting both Doncaster and Rotherham to the sword over the festive, the latter being a festive feast of goals.  Roll on New Years day against Port Vale!AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 22nd December 2025 and in this evening show we relive the fine away victory at Wigan on Saturday, a result which leaves us still in the bottom four on goal difference but incredibly one win away from 14th as the revival under Ian Evatt continues with apace.  We also look ahead to the festive period with a bunch of winnable games to come.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 15th December and in this evening's show we react to the Saturday’s two all draw against Lincoln at Bloomfield Road with Blackpool showing new battling qualities to get back into the game after a shocking start.  We also catch up on a fine midweek away win at Rotherham and look ahead to Wigan away this coming Saturday.Rotherham 0 - Blackpool 3Blackpool 2 - Lincoln 2- GOAL- Nearly got a second. IHackaway miles off the tackle and passed into the box and swept over the bar - 20 GOAL. Long ball from break. IHackAway gets tackle on ball but closed down by Evans and deflected in- Coulson pissing around with ball in own box nearly gives a goal away- GOAL Pen. Good ball in from Evans to Fletch- Distribution really slow all half especially from BOF2nd half- Lyons on for IHackAway - Flaky start, offside goal Lincoln, overhead kick - Bowler corner fumbled by keeper, nearly bundled in. - Atmos rising- 57 brilliant cross from Imray, bullet header from Horsfall deflected for “corner”- 61 lazy Evans pass giving ball away in midfield, Lincoln break and nearly score - 66 Fletch in, squares to Honey who drills wide with goal gaping. Should fletch have opened up and shot?- 75 ref gestured to crowd re time wasting GK pretending to not see the ball- 76 double subs too late?- Banks causing problems - 82 GOAL! Brilliant bombed cross into box from Banks. Imray doing well in build up not giving up lost cause to win throw. CJ scuffs shot or pulls it back to Fletchz?! - West stand Barrier gate Starting XIFirst HalfSecond HalfMOMPlayer RatingsWigan AwayAUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 8th December 2025 and in this evening's show we go over yesterday's thumping victory over Carlisle United in front of the TNT TV cameras, as Blackpool progressed to the third round of the FA Cup over Mark Hughes’ Cumbrians.  We also react to the Cup draw which was made earlier and look ahead to a big league game away at Rotherham tomorrow on Wednesday night and Lincoln at home on Saturday. And the less said about Harrogate, the better. AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go over Saturdays sorry affair at Bloomfield Road where ‘Pool crashed to a heavy defeat at the hands of Reading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 17th November 2025 and in this evenings show we go over Evo’s first league defeat as the ‘Pool crashed to defeat at Gary Bowyer’s Burton on Saturday, a match with an encouraging start but petered out as we didn’t have an answer to breakdown Burton’s spoiling tactics, despite having numerous good chances to get something from the game.PATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 3rd November 2025 and in this evenings show we dissect Saturday's FA Cup first round victory against Scunthorpe at Bloomfield Road a result which gives Ian Evatt two wins out of two games and a 100% win rate! We also look ahead to Cardiff next Saturday with the first signs of the injured calvary making its way back from the treatment table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 27th October 2025 and in this evenings show we discuss Ian Evatt’s first game in charge as ‘Pool travelled to Posh on Saturday and came away with three vital points, our first points and win on the road this season to cap a perfect start to Evo’s tenure which also provided a big psychological boost of lifting us off the bottom of the table.Peterborough United 1 - Blackpool 2LineupFirst HalfSecond HalfMOMPlayer Ratings Manager RatingsNext Up - Scunthorpe (h) - FA Cup Round OneAUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Ian Evatt!

One Ian Evatt!

2025-10-2301:04:16

It’s Tuesday 21st October and in this evening's show we give our thoughts and reaction to the appointment of former ‘Pool legend Ian Evatt as new head coach. He is joined by another ex-Pool hero Stephen Crainey as Assistant Head Coach, who will work alongside Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks to complete and continue the ‘Steve’ coaching setup at Bloomfield Road.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Monday 13th October 2025 and in this evenings show we go over ‘more of the same’ as Stephen Dobbie presided over another insipid performance and baffling team selection as a ‘Pool maintain their embarrassing away form this season at Stockport, zero points, one goal and are now four points adrift of the League One relegation zone.  Only Richie can save us now (or AN Other)AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears’ by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stockport preview and a few thoughts on the next manager shortlist.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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