Blackpool fans ride to Burnley for Gary Parkinson
12:05pm Friday 18th November 2011
RIVALRIES were put to one side as Burnley hosted a trio of intrepid Blackpool fans raising money for ex-Claret Gary Parkinson.
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Kendal Town 9 Blackpool FC Youth 0
5:57pm Saturday 16th July 2011
GOALS, goals and more goals gave Kendal Town a confidence lift, if they needed it ahead of Wednesday's visit by League One side Preston North End, with a slick 9-0 victory over Blackpool FC's youth team in Saturday's friendly at Parkside.
Blackburn Rovers-supporting politician in bother over 'donkey' remark
9:00am Tuesday 22nd March 2011
A Rovers-supporting politician in Blackpool has been urged to resign after branding his own constituents "Donkey botherers" on Facebook.
Blackpool boss takes in DVDs for battle at Blackburn Rovers
8:46am Monday 14th March 2011
BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway has insisted that Saturday’s trip to Ewood Park is not a ‘must win’ fixture – but he still spent a weekend break in Scotland preparing for the game by watching DVDs of Blackburn Rovers.
Northern Premier League fixtures 2011
5:28pm Monday 20th December 2010
Here are the Northern Premier League fixtures for Barrow, Blackpool, Carnforth, Chorley, Darwen, Fleetwood, Kendal, Lancaster, LCB, Leyland, Morecambe, Netherfield, Preston, St Annes for 2011.
Chorley pub trashed as Millwall and Blackpool football fans clash
2:04pm Sunday 28th November 2010
A PUB was badly damaged and the landlord left injured after trouble broke out between groups of football fans.
Prince William visits Lancashire
12:39pm Sunday 21st November 2010
Prince William put his wedding plans on hold as he watched Blackpool's Premier League clash with Wolves on a friend's stag do yesterday.
Hope for Lancashire football hero stroke victim
10:18am Friday 12th November 2010
CLARETS hero Gary Parkinson started ‘chuckling’ when former team-mate David Eyres relayed memories of Burnley’s promotion adventures in the 1990s.
Ill Lancashire football star's wife to meet man who beat syndrome
1:00pm Wednesday 6th October 2010
THE wife of critically-ill former footballer Gary Parkinson is planning to meet a man who has recovered from her husband’s condition.
Lancashire football hero has 'slim' chance of recovery
4:03pm Tuesday 21st September 2010
DOCTORS believe that ex-Claret Gary Parkinson is suffering from a rare and potentially deadly condition following his massive stroke two weeks ago.
Newcastle 0 Blackpool 2
9:00am Monday 13th September 2010
Blackpool produced a real smash and grab performance to take all three points in a hard-fought but arguably deserved victory at St James' Park in front of nearly 50,000 fans.
Three Lancashire clubs show support for critical football coach
5:21pm Sunday 12th September 2010
PLAYERS and fans showed their support for Lancashire football legend Gary Parkinson who is still 'very poorly' after suffering a stroke.
Burnley hero Parkinson in 'critical' condition
6:50pm Friday 10th September 2010
UPDATE: Clarets legend Gary Parkinson is tonight fighting for life in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Blackburn brewer backs Blackpool FC
2:07pm Tuesday 1st June 2010
THWAITES have celebrated Blackpool’s promotion to the Premier League by bringing out a special beer.
Holloway hailed as the rock on which Blackpool’s success built
11:06am Monday 24th May 2010
IAN Holloway received the plaudits from his players after leading Blackpool to the Barclays Premier League with a 3-2 Coca-Cola Championship play-off final win over Cardiff.
Padiham star Fildes wins Golden Boot - and joins AFC Fylde
8:57am Tuesday 30th June 2009
PADIHAM striker Paul Fildes has joined AFC Fylde after claiming the Lancashire Telegraph’s Golden Boot award for 2008/09.
Full-time: Blackpool 0 Burnley 1
10:05pm Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Christian Kalvenes timed his first Burnley goal to perfection with an 85th-minute winner to plunge Lancashire rivals Blackpool deeper into the Coca-Cola Championship relegation mire.
Squires Gate 2 Nelson 2
9:00am Wednesday 18th February 2009
NELSON earned a 2-2 draw at Squires Gate last night despite playing for 30 minutes with 10 men.
Darwen 0 AFC Blackpool 1
10:13am Monday 9th February 2009
CRISIS club Darwen were beaten in what many feared might be their last ever game against AFC Blackpool on Saturday.
AFC Fylde 3 Bacup Borough 1
10:29am Wednesday 4th February 2009
BACUP Borough went out of the Vodkat League Cup on Tuesday night as they were beaten 3-1 by AFC Fylde.
Parkes hoping to take plunge with Blackpool
10:40am Friday 2nd January 2009
FOOTBALL’s most experienced caretaker manager could finally be ready to take the plunge into full-time management after more than two decades of being the perennial bridesmaid.
Christmas presents opportunity for Blackpool
4:10pm Friday 19th December 2008
Swansea City are the visitors to Bloomfield Road this Saturday as the Seasiders’ Christmas period gets under way and the second half of the league programme begins.
Points vital in Preston v Fylde derby clash
4:11pm Friday 19th December 2008
Fylde travel to meet local rivals Preston Grasshoppers on Saturday, with a large seasonal crowd expected to turn out for the derby game.
Fleetwood look to get back in action
4:12pm Friday 19th December 2008
Fleetwood are next in action in Saturday's Blue Square North visit to Hucknall Town.
Blackpool's Tony Parkes: Paul Ince needs more time at Blackburn Rovers
11:24am Tuesday 16th December 2008
TONY Parkes believes Rovers’ playing squad have to shoulder most of the blame for their Premier League peril – insisting under-fire boss Paul Ince deserves more time.
Nottingham Forest 0 Blackpool 0
4:41pm Monday 15th December 2008
Blackpool had goalkeeper Paul Rachubka to thank as he produced a string of fine saves to frustrate Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Blackpool and Forest managers praise Paul Rachubka
4:44pm Monday 15th December 2008
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson admitted his side were indebted to goalkeeper Paul Rachubka’s display in picking up a point at Nottingham Forest.
Blackpool sign Ian Harte
11:17am Friday 12th December 2008
Blackpool have signed experienced defender Ian Harte.