Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has claimed that the future is bright for his side as they head into the new season.

Holloway broke his summer silence to send out a bold message as his squad jetted out to Portugal for a pre-season training camp.

"I think the future's bright, I think the future's tangerine and I'm totally up for this," said Holloway.

"Last summer I probably wasn't right mentally – this summer I am. I think that will reflect on the lads.

"The players have wanted me to change things, and we really have. This place has never felt so good, even when we were having all the success. I'm excited, I can't wait."

Holloway's side begin their Championship season against Millwall on August 18.