Andrew @ibbotsa

Lifelong Blackpool Fan. Taking a breather from work Joined October 2012

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Andrew @ibbotsa

6 days ago

@Blackpoolfc0702 @NotOrangePod I agree. Wasn’t guaranteed to be a starter and the way the season finished when he was on the bench I think confirmed that.

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@cooksleft Brown so much better when just with Anderson, and Clarkson much better when playing at centre rather than on wing. Bowler is great when flying but where do you play him in 532. Lots to sort but like you say, won’t be a half hearted pre season this year, let’s hope we get it right

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 weeks ago

@cooksleft Great Blog as usual. Agree with your points. Back 3/5, either Horsfall or Casey as centre, liked Walters a lot as RCB. Need quality LCB if a 3 and quality full backs. Agree about Anderson or someone very similar. Said most of season, Honeyman just wasn’t right.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

4 weeks ago

@BlackpoolFC Unbelievable day, fantastic team and brilliant manager. No one can ever take that away from us, and hopefully one day, we can see it again 🙏🍊🤞🏻

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Andrew @ibbotsa

a month ago

@BlackpoolFC Good luck Hubby, hope you get a good club and deal for yourself. Went out on a high by coming back after Plymouth and guiding us to safety UTMP🍊

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Andrew @ibbotsa

a month ago

@NotOrangePod I think a few who options have been taken up, Lyons, Finnegan and Kouassi will be sold on if possible, a bit like Beesley. I also think Fletcher will leave as he will have other offers and is on a free. He has done fantastic, but I feel Taylor and Bloxham may be first choice

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Andrew @ibbotsa

a month ago

@cooksleft Great blog. He must have been written off so many times and yet he kept coming back just when we needed him and like you say finished the season with clean sheets and that experience which we so needed. Thought he might have taken up the option but he probably has something sortd

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@NotOrangePod @BBCLancsSport If he has, it will be interesting to see fan reactions as majority on your podcast felt it was time for him to move on. He has certainly performed much better and consistently over last 9 games, so we will see. He can play many roles and does Evo see that as a massive plus 🤷‍♂️

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@reuellwalters @BlackpoolFC Been a major reason why we have retained League 1 status. I think the RCB role suits you down to the ground and I hope we see you back next season permanently. If not, good luck UTMP 🍊

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@NotOrangePod Also, whilst I would like a player of similar quality at LCB like Walters, I have to say I have changed my mind and would keep Husband for another year as back up. Again, he has been a big factor these last 8/9 games and his experience could be vital.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@NotOrangePod Totally agree, Walters is quality in a back 3 and no coincidence that we haven’t conceded much since he has been there and Anderson has such an engine, that him and Brown cover the pitch more than we have seen in many seasons. Both need to improve quality on the ball but so good

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@BlackpoolFC If that is CJ’s last game for the Pool, then he has gone out in style !!. And for him to finish as captain too. Well done CJ.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@amos_wynn We have probably had the better chances. Anderson and Walters have been excellent seeing they are loan players in an end of season game, especially Anderson. Casey looked solid at the back.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@HLTCO Genuine question : Are you glad Glasner has stayed until the end of the season now you have a great chance of winning in Europe ? There was a time when he had made the announcement and some comments after when you wanted him to go then. Think you will win the final.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@henrywinter That was just about teams wanting to score goals from minute 1 to the very end. No falling down at every touch. No wasting time to protect a lead or got back to 5-4. No 3 minute set piece routines. Obviously wonderful players but that restores your faith and hope Prem takes note

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@The_Gazette Particularly impressed by Walters as RCB, probably more than wing back. Would be very happy to see him permanently. Anderson is extremely impressive as a pressing midfielder with superb energy. Him and Brown have been great last few games.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@Brett33D Frustration will be that there was a real opportunity this season to make playoffs as a minimum, but just grateful we are still in L1. Got to take this momentum into next season, no lax pre season, recruitment needs to be so much better and I think the opportunity will be there.

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Andrew @ibbotsa

2 months ago

@NotOrangePod Whilst not wanting to face a relegation battle, the last few weeks have brought everyone together. The fans have certainly been behind the team and attendance have increased, the team have stepped up, so the hierarchy need to build on this when looking at season ticket prices.