Blackpool recorded their third consecutive win with a thumping 6-0 win over visitors Ipswich Town, marking the first time ‘Pool have begun a campaign in such a fashion since 1991/92. However, the scoreline does not perhaps tell the whole story. Here are my thoughts on the match:
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Month: August 2012
Blackpool 6-0 Ipswich Town – Match Report Word Cloud
For those who are unfamiliar with how this works, the following is a word cloud based on match reports from the BBC and Blackpool’s official website , displaying words in different sizes according to their frequency. The word cloud has been created using wordle.net.
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Four Thoughts on Blackpool 2-1 Leeds United
Blackpool produced a tremendous display to beat Leeds United, despite being behind for most of the game. It was one of those night matches to remember at Bloomfield Road as ‘Pool kicked off their home league campaign with a stirring comeback to send out a warning message to the rest of the Championship. Here are my thoughts on the game:
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Blackpool 2-1 Leeds United – Match Report Word Cloud
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Four Thoughts on Millwall 0-2 Blackpool
Blackpool got off to a perfect start on Saturday with a 2-0 win away at Millwall, which saw Ian Holloway keep his unbeaten opening day record as ‘Pool manager intact. The searing heat made for a punishing afternoon in the sun, but a professional performance meant Blackpool showed their class to take all three points and top the table after the first game for the third consecutive season. Here are my thoughts on the match:
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Millwall 0-2 Blackpool – Match Report Word Cloud
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Forethoughts on Millwall vs. Blackpool
The first league game of any season is always something of an unknown, yet for the majority of football fans up and down the country it is that uncertainty that holds so much of the excitement of an opening day. Writing a match preview therefore is somewhat difficult given a lack of recent matches to base opinions on, although the shifting of the League Cup 1st round to inaugurate the season does help a little. Nonetheless, let’s look ahead to this weekend’s curtain-raiser and see what The New Den has in store for Blackpool.
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