#Blackpool FC

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(God if this cup tie goes to Extra Time/Penalties I may cry from stress)

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Sonny Carey, No.16, Blackpool FC

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Blackpool FC stadium from 1986 and the modern stadium we have today complete with 4-star hotel.

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Blackpool FC 2024-25 Puma Third Kit Unveiled

Kit news from League One as the new Blackpool FC 2024-25 Puma third kit has been unveiled. Blackpool FC 2024-25 Third Shirt The new 2024-25 Blackpool third shirt is predominantly white with tangerine coloured pinstripes that continue onto the sleeves. The collar is coloured tangerine whilst the Puma logo on the right breast and the Blackpool Pleasure Beach shirt sponsor logo in the centre of…

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For 200 years, Royal National Lifeboat Institute volunteers have saved people in desperate need at sea. And that’s all down to kindness. Lifeboat crews and lifeguards are known for their courage.

But none of their incredible rescues would be possible without the kindness shown by the public. Since 1824, the kit, training, lifeboats and fuel they’ve needed to save lives has been funded by kind donations.

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Blackpool Set To Complete Deal For Championship Defender

Blackpool Set To Complete Deal For Championship Defender

Blackpool is set to sign Ipswich Town defender Elkan Baggott on loan, according to Football League World. The 20-year-old is set to return to League One, after fighting for his place in Ipswich’s defence this preseason. Following the Tractors Boy’s strong start to the season and cover already in the centre-back position, Baggott will be joining a Tangerines’ side who will be looking to overcome…

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More fields being destroyed for new housing in Blackpool. Blackpool and the Fylde College, where I gained some "A" Levels shortly after it was built, is in the background.

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Blackpool FC Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals See more of Blackpool when you stay at Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff. Each guestroom at It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms. Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Enjoy the countless activities offered at

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A highlight of the event was the presentation of our Armed Forces Volunteer, Marianna Proietti, to Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, retired Royal Navy officer and husband of Princess Anne.

They shared a meaningful conversation about their service experiences and Marianna’s work with the Blackpool FC Community Trust and the Not Forgotten charity.

Marianna spoke about this experience and discussed how football and volunteering play a vital role in supporting her own mental health and wellbeing, with her experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder in leaving the Army in 2002 after being medically discharged.

They discussed the importance of sport within the veterans’ community and what BFCCT does for veterans of all ages, from NAAFI Break and Veterans Breakfast Clubs to Forces Football, creating lasting and meaningful memories.

They also organised a trip to Funny Girls when Tim is next in Blackpool. ( or so I've heard)

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Congratulations to Jake Daniels who public ally came out as gay in May 2022. Daniels become the UK's only male professional footballer to be publicly out at the time. and the first since Justin Fashanu in 1990. He thanked Olympic diver Tom Daley for helping to make the decision. He also thanked Australian footballer Josh Cavallo who came out as gay earlier in the year.

Daniels had played football (aka soccer) with Blackpool FC’s under 18s since the age of 7. He officially joined Blackpool's youth team for 2020–21, scoring 30 goals for the U18s. He signed his first professional contract with the club in February 2022.

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Me a few months ago: The Bristol Street Motors Trophy is a make believe trophy that no one cares about

Me today with Blackpool playing in the quarter finals: What a wonderful trophy! Such prestige if you do well in this fabulous football trophy

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LGBTQ+ Representation in Ted Lasso (S3 Spoilers ahead)

After speculating for years, fans of Ted Lasso were finally given confirmation that three supporting characters identify as LGBTQ+. And although my dream of Ted and Trent never came to be, the show did portray groundbreaking representation in the characters Trent, Colin, and Keeley, (portrayed by James Lance, Billy Harris, and Juno Temple, respectively).

It may not seem impressive, but according to the website SportingNews, “Blackpool FC star Jake Daniels has taken the inspirational step of becoming the first male English professional footballer to publicly come out as gay in over two decades.” Daniels is currently the only out player in UK’s Premier League, but he is likely not the only one. PinkNews cites prevalent homophobia and advice to stay in the closet as common reasons players refrain from coming out. One manager even went as far as to tell a player, “‘I think it’s best for you not to come out until we get you a transfer or into a different club.’”

The image shown is Justin Fashanu, the first openly gay English football player. He came out in 1990, only to take his own life in 1998. Fashanu was posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2020.

Pictured here is Jake Daniels, the only currently out member of the UK’s Premier League.

Although the show doesn’t dive too deeply into the ingrained homophobia in the sport, Ted Lasso’s Colin Hughs portrays the difficult and impactful decision of coming out in professional football. No matter how fans feel about the Emmy award-winning show's third and final season, we can all agree that the LGBTQ+ representation is nothing short of revolutionary.

For a television show bold enough to tackle generational trauma, mental health, and sexuality; the topic of positive LGBT+ representation seemed to be forgotten. Despite my appreciation for the portrayals, I feel more could have been explored within Colin’s storyline. As crucial as Colin’s coming out is, I can’t help but groan at the idea of yet another coming out story. Audiences nowadays don’t need stories exclusively containing coming-out plots. We need stories of queer characters living and thriving in the world – an unfortunately tall order for studios today.

I cannot express how ecstatic I was when Keeley and her girlfriend, Jack, kissed. It is so refreshing to see Trent Crimm and Keeley Jones be unapologetically themselves in season three; Keeley meets her girlfriend and Trent Crimm confides in Colin about his own struggles coming to terms with his sexuality. However, I couldn’t help but wonder, how would the fictional LGBTQ+ Richmond fans feel about seeing an out Colin on the pitch? Would they feel the same pride as I do when I see Keeley kiss her girlfriend in public?

Colin is in a precarious situation as he considers coming out publicly. He’s not just a member of a team – he’s a public figure with people looking up to him. If he comes out to the world, he’ll be in the history books as the first openly gay football player in the premier league. And although that’s a big responsibility, someone has to be the first. I wish we could have seen that be Colin.

The series ends with Colin celebrating the Richmond win by kissing his secret boyfriend on the pitch in front of countless fans and cameras. It is heartwarming to watch. The only thing that would make it better is if the show could portray the importance of representation by showing the fans’ reactions. Did Colin have any fans talk to him after the game? Were they comforted by the fact that they are no longer alone in both loving football and fearing losing it to their sexuality?

Ted Lasso is a show about forgiving yourself for past mistakes and becoming the best version of yourself. But, it’s also about representation and how it only takes one person to change the entire culture of a place. Ted’s positive nature, patience, and willingness to be called a wanker by nearly everyone in the stadium, are what allow him to succeed in making Richmond a tight-knit club off the pitch and a killer adversary on it. Thanks to Doctor Sharon, Colin finally feels confident enough to become the strong LGBTQ+ role model he was always capable of being.

Perhaps we’ll see Colin step up as a role model in the hinted-at spin-off series. But, for now, we can sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonderful LGBTQ+ representation in Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso.

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Although it took a long time coming, this was the view of the North-West corner of Blackpool F.C. ground in 1985. Compared with today's view it's hard to believe this is the same place.

This section of the stadium wasn't constructed until the early 2000's even though the ground was largely untouched since the 1960's!

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Blackpool FC 2024-25 Puma Away Kit

Kit news from England as the new Blackpool FC 2024-25 Puma away kit has been unveiled. Blackpool FC 2024-25 Away Shirt The new 2024-25 Blackpool away shirt has a navy base colour with a striking blue, orange and purple graphic pattern on the front inspired by the rides and shapes at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool FC 2024-25 Away Shirt Both the Puma logo on the right breast and the…

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