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Matt Scrafton

Blackpool Gazette

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Past articles by Matt:

Photo gallery: How Blackpool are predicted to line-up against Swansea City as ex-Cardiff man returns to fitness

The relentless nature of the Championship continues this week with Blackpool facing a long trip to Swansea City on Wednesday night. → Read More

Retired Blackpool boxer RP Davies crowned champion of major UK pro wrestling company

Retired Blackpool boxer RP Davies is no stranger to winning belts – so perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised by his latest triumph. → Read More

When Blackpool, Burnley, Preston and Wigan will discover their FA Cup third round opponents

Details about the upcoming draw for the third round of the FA Cup have now been released. → Read More

Transfer rumour: Barcelona identify Blackpool's Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino as surprise target

Blackpool loanee Charlie Patino is a surprise target for Spanish giants Barcelona, according to reports. → Read More

Blackpool fans are understandably concerned, but scapegoating and talk of inquests is premature...for now

Whenever a club endures a sticky patch, there always has to be an inquest. Scapegoats are sought. → Read More

Former Blackpool boss 'under consideration' for Luton Town and Wigan Athletic vacancies

Former Blackpool boss Neil Critchley is under consideration for two Championship vacancies, according to reports. → Read More

Wigan Athletic sack manager Leam Richardson ahead of crunch clash with Blackpool

Wigan Athletic have sacked manager Leam Richardson ahead of their crunch encounter against Blackpool. → Read More

Michael Appleton assesses the chances of Blackpool having players back for crucial Wigan Athletic clash

Michael Appleton admits Blackpool are unlikely to have any players back from injury for this weekend’s crunch clash against Wigan Athletic. → Read More

Would 25 points represent a reasonable return for Blackpool as we head into the World Cup break?

Reaching the halfway point to the supposedly magical 50-point mark by the World Cup break would represent a “reasonable return” for Blackpool. → Read More

Blackpool, Birmingham City, Coventry City and Millwall men up for player of the month award

Blackpool striker Jerry Yates has been nominated for October’s player of the month award after his impressive spell of form in front of goal. → Read More

28 fan pictures from Blackpool's clash against Middlesbrough at Bloomfield Road

A crowd of 12,191 watched Blackpool slump to a sobering 3-0 defeat to Middlesbrough at Bloomfield Road last night. → Read More

Simply no excuses for Blackpool’s sobering defeat to Middlesbrough, injury and illness crisis or not

This was a sobering night for Blackpool. → Read More

'A very good night': What Michael Carrick made of Middlesbrough's comfortable win against Blackpool

Michael Carrick spoke of his delight after his Middlesbrough side strolled to a comfortable win against Blackpool. → Read More

Blackpool player ratings gallery: Three 3/10s and five 4/10s following sobering defeat to Middlesbrough

It was a sobering night for Blackpool last night as they slumped to a 3-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough. → Read More

'We contributed to their result': A downbeat Michael Appleton on Blackpool's worrying defeat to Middlesbrough

Michael Appleton says there’s no doubt his Blackpool side contributed to Middlesbrough’s 3-0 victory at Bloomfield Road. → Read More

Blackpool's midweek woes continue with shambolic defeat to Middlesbrough to lose for the third game running

Blackpool’s midweek woes continued with a shambolic 3-0 defeat at home to Middlesbrough to lose for the third game running. → Read More

Blackpool name stronger than expected squad for Middlesbrough test despite injury and illness concerns

Michael Appleton has been able to name a relatively strong squad despite his Blackpool squad being depleted by injuries, illness and suspension. → Read More

Is Blackpool v Middlesbrough on TV tonight? How to watch, team news and odds

Blackpool will be looking to end their midweek hoodoo when they take on Middlesbrough tonight. → Read More

How Michael Appleton's depleted Blackpool side could line up against Middlesbrough

A patched-up Blackpool side will take to the field against Middlesbrough tomorrow night looking to get back to winning ways. → Read More

Blackpool's Kenny Dougall discovers World Cup fate as Australia announce their 26-man squad

Blackpool’s Kenny Dougall will not be at the World Cup. → Read More