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The charade of transparency
“When is supporter outreach not really outreach at all?”
That’s the question I’ve been left pondering following the latest line of events at Bloomfield Road. On October 24th Karl Oyston met with BSA members in another one of their ‘mini-forum’ events. Fans were there, questions were asked and answers provided, but is this really supporter engagement?
The starting 11 – early season thoughts
With 11 matches of the season played, and an international break just gone in which to consider the season so far, the Measured Progress team cast their eye over some of the key themes from the early part of the campaign.
Blackpool 2-2 Leicester City – Four Thoughts
Following three consecutive 1-0 home wins, Blackpool were held by Leicester City in an unusual game. Two penalties and plenty of mistakes saw the match finish 2-2. Here are my thoughts…
In Conversation – Transfer Window
In the second ‘In Conversation’ piece of the season, Chris and John turn their attentions to the transfers concluded during August, the shape it leaves the squad in, and how the team might develop from this point on…
Blackpool 1-0 Watford – Four Thoughts
Blackpool ascended to the top of the Championship with their fourth win in five games. A 1-0 victory over Watford ensured Paul Ince’s side continued their unbeaten start to the season. Here are my thoughts on the match…
Blackpool 1-0 Barnsley – Four Thoughts
Blackpool bounced back from mid-week cup disappointment against local rivals Preston North End with a 1-0 victory over Barnsley. It is the third consecutive season that ‘Pool have won their opening two league games. Here are my thoughts on the match…
Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Blackpool – Four Thoughts
Blackpool began the 2013/14 Championship campaign with an away fixture for the fifth consecutive season. Paul Ince took his side to newly-promoted Doncaster Rovers and claimed all three points to mark a successful start to the season. Here are my thoughts on the match…
In Pictures – Doncaster Rovers away
In the first photo diary of the season we photographed the trip to Doncaster. Filters have been created using the now omnipresent Instagram.
In Conversation – Season Preview
A new feature we would like to bring you at Measured Progress this season is entitled ‘In Conversation’. The aim for this recurring feature is to discuss the burning issues at Bloomfield Road in a conversation format, beginning with a preview of the season.
Chris Walker and John Kane examine the re-shaping of the squad including the many departures and the core Paul Ince was left with, the new arrivals and the missing gaps, plus a brief look ahead to tomorrow’s visit to Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium.
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