Michael Appleton
Blackpool hold full-strength Fulham
Blackpool go close to an FA Cup shock at Fulham, who earn a replay thanks to a late equaliser from Giorgos Karagounis.
Jan 5, 16:55
Team News: Martin Jol names strong Fulham side
Fulham boss Martin Jol names an unchanged XI for this afternoon's FA Cup tie at home to Blackpool.
Jan 5, 14:44
Michael Appleton disappointed by first-half performance
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton reveals that he was surprised to see his team play so poorly in the first half of their defeat to Middlesbrough.
Dec 29, 19:33
Mid-season report: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole takes a look at the fortunes of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the first half of the Championship season.
Dec 28, 23:40
Mid-season report: Blackpool
Sports Mole looks in depth at an up-and-down start to the season for Blackpool, who have already experienced a change in manager.
Dec 28, 17:00
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Blackpool at the Riverside Stadium.
Dec 28, 00:40
Half-Time Report: Impressive Blackpool frustrated at Huddersfield Town
Blackpool dominate the opening 45 minutes of their match at Huddersfield Town without managing to break the deadlock.
Dec 26, 15:50
Michael Appleton takes positives from Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton insists that his side performed well during their 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 21, 23:20
Michael Appleton wants Thomas Ince deal done
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton admits that he is keen for Thomas Ince's future at the club to be resolved sooner rather than later.
Dec 21, 22:37
Match Analysis: Blackpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Wolves's smash-and-grab win at Bloomfield Road this evening.
Dec 21, 22:14
Live Commentary: Blackpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Championship encounter between Blackpool and Wolves at Bloomfield Road, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 21, 19:15
Brendan Rodgers coy on transfer moves
Brendan Rodgers shies away from transfer speculation linking Liverpool with Daniel Sturridge and Thomas Ince.
Dec 21, 16:45
Michael Appleton unhappy with Liverpool offer for Tom Ince
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton claims that Liverpool have made an unsatisfactory bid for forward Tom Ince.
Dec 20, 19:53
Preview: Blackpool vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bloomfield Road.
Dec 19, 14:13
Michael Appleton confirms interest in Thomas Ince
Michael Appleton says that Blackpool have not received any bids for winger Thomas Ince.
Dec 16, 00:30
Team News: Nathan Delfouneso retains Blackpool berth
Team news ahead of Blackpool's meeting with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
Dec 15, 14:32
Preview: Blackpool vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews Blackpool's Championship match against Blackburn Rovers at Bloomfield Road this weekend.
Dec 13, 16:01
Blackpool bench celebrations annoy Ian Holloway
Ian Holloway is annoyed at the reaction by one of Michael Appleton's backroom staff to Blackpool's late equaliser.
Dec 8, 20:22
Michael Appleton: 'Blackpool were worthy of point at Crystal Palace'
Michael Appleton believes that Blackpool deserved their point at Crystal Palace.
Dec 8, 20:06
Team News: One change each for Crystal Palace and Blackpool
Crystal Palace and Blackpool make one change apiece in the fixture that sees Palace boss Ian Holloway return to his former club.
Dec 8, 14:27
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to Ian Holloway facing former club Blackpool for the first time since taking over at Crystal Palace.
Dec 6, 23:46
Preview: Peterborough United vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole looks at Saturday's Championship clash between bottom-placed Peterborough and Blackpool at London Road.
Nov 29, 20:02
Michael Appleton unhappy with Bloomfield Road pitch
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton expresses his disappointment at the state of the Bloomfield Road pitch during last night's 1-1 draw with Birmingham City.
Nov 28, 00:13
Blackpool record fourth successive draw
Birmingham City defender Curtis Davies heads home an equaliser at Bloomfield Road to condemn Blackpool manager Michael Appleton to a fourth successive draw.
Nov 27, 21:52
Half-Time Report: Thomas Ince puts Blackpool ahead
Thomas Ince scores his 11th goal of the season to put Blackpool ahead of Birmingham City after 45 minutes.
Nov 27, 20:47
Preview: Blackpool vs. Birmingham City
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between draw specialists Blackpool and struggling Birmingham City.
Nov 25, 20:59
Blackpool sign Wes Thomas on loan
Blackpool sign striker Wes Thomas on loan from League One side Bournemouth.
Nov 23, 08:17
Preview: Blackpool vs. Watford
Blackpool host Watford in the Championship, with Gianfranco Zola's side unbeaten in four.
Nov 22, 14:22
Blackpool's Ian Evatt hits out at Ian Holloway's training methods
Blackpool defender Ian Evatt says that former manager Ian Holloway's training methods in the last few months of his reign at the club contributed to the Seasiders' slump in the Championship.
Nov 19, 11:57
Late Thomas Ince penalty breaks Bristol City hearts
A late Thomas Ince penalty denies Bristol City a rare win at Ashton Gate.
Nov 17, 17:05
Preview: Bristol City vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Bristol City and Blackpool at Ashton Gate.
Nov 16, 00:12
Matt Phillips ruled out for Blackpool
Blackpool winger Matt Phillips could be sidelined for a number of weeks with a toe injury.
Nov 15, 19:28
Bolton Wanderers win at Bloomfield Road
Nathan Delfeunso equalises 10 minutes from time to give Blackpool a share of the points against Bolton Wanderers in Michael Appleton's first game in charge.
Nov 10, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Tomas Ince responds for Blackpool
Thomas Ince scores from range to cancel out an opportunistic effort from Mark Davies at Bloomfield Road.
Nov 10, 15:50
Team News: Michael Appleton sticks with winning team
Michael Appleton names an unchanged side for his first game in charge at Blackpool while Dougie Freedman drops Bolton captain Kevin Davies for David N'Gog.
Nov 10, 14:59
"Very real risk" of Portsmouth liquidation
Balram Chainrai suspends his offer to buy Portsmouth and says that there is a "very real risk" that the club could enter liquidation.
Nov 9, 13:45
Trevor Birch 'not surprised' by Michael Appleton departure
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch admits that he is not surprised that Michael Appleton decided to leave his role as manager to join Blackpool.
Nov 9, 08:04
Preview: Blackpool vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews Blackpool's home match with Bolton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 8, 13:53
Michael Appleton 'shocked' at Blackpool job
Michael Appleton says that he was surprised to be named as the new Blackpool manager.
Nov 8, 08:10
Michael Appleton named Blackpool manager
Michael Appleton is named as the new manager of Blackpool on a one-year rolling deal.
Nov 7, 20:06
