[32], The ground was chosen to host Carlisle United's home FA Cup third round tie in January 2016 against the famous Yeovil Town, with the Cumbrians' Brunton Park affected by flooding in the city. Post-war Blackpool reached the FA Cup Final on three occasions, losing to Manchester United in 1948 and Newcastle United three years later, and winning it in 1953, captained by Harry Johnston. Who do you want to win? Mortensen went on to become Blackpool's top League goalscorer for the next nine seasons, sharing the honour with Allan Brown in 195253. It folded in July the following year[93] to become Blackpool Supporters Trust. 199900: 4,841 (43%) At the end of the campaign, the club withdrew from reserve league football, preferring to play such games behind closed doors.[101]. It was not a pitch on which to play football. "[88] After Blackpool beat Newcastle United 21 on 16 September 2009, Scott Wilson of the Northern Echo wrote: "Almost 10,000 spectators created a hostile and intimidating atmosphere that was a throwback to footballing days gone by"[89] while the Sky Sports match report described the Blackpool support as "boisterous". [5], Bloomfield Road became the first ground in England to witness police in full riot gear. Visiting supporters moved back to this stand prior to the 201920 season. Blackpool dropped back into the relegation zone after conceding a late equaliser to draw at Tottenham, switching places with Wolves; they were level on points with Wigan and three ahead of bottom club West Ham United. When normality resumed, in 191920, Blackpool had appointed their first full-time manager in the form of Bill Norman. Even in the early days of Bloomfield Road's existence, advertising was in evidence around the ground, with "Winter Gardens", the town's entertainment complex, emblazoned above the southern half of the West Stand. The club's top goalscorers in the league included Bob Birket (10 goals in 190001), Geordie Anderson (12 goals in 190102) and Bob Whittingham (13 in 190809). [21] Four days later Blackpool broke their transfer record by signing Charlie Adam from Scottish champions Rangers for 500,000,[22] topping the 275,000 paid to Millwall for Chris Malkin in 1996. Bloomfield Road - Blackpool Stadium Guide The only undefined use is the first floor of the South Stand, which may be allocated to leisure or community use. [55], In April 2009, 'Pool's first-choice goalkeeper, Paul Rachubka, revealed that work commencing on the South Stand was a contributing factor to his signing a two-year extension to his contract. The club was then sold to Owen Oyston for 1. [17] Tottenham went on to win the competition. The two factions remained disunited, however, and on 26 July 1887, at a meeting in the Stanley Arms public house, the members resolved to wind up St John's and form a new club to represent the whole town. [5] The Gunners also helped set the record twice in the two seasons that followed: 29,576 in 193031 and 30,218 in 193132. Visiting Bloomfield Road | Blackpool Football Club
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