Form
Last season, Blackpool went from being Championship relegation fodder to unlikely play-off winners within the space of just a few months. When you consider that Blackpool had the second lowest turnover in the Championship at just £7m, this makes this feat seem all the more astonishing. Whether they can carry their winning run into the Premier League is debatable, however, as their squad is by far the weakest in the league. 
Blackpool fans will be hoping that their eccentric manager Ian Holloway can work another miracle this season.
Star Players
Welsh international midfielder David Vaughan has been with the club for two years now, and was key to their success in the Championship last term. If he and record signing Charlie Adam can steer clear of injury, they could prove to be a strong combination in the Blackpool midfield this season.
His fellow countryman, Stephen Crainey, was a rock in defence last season, and Holloway will be hoping for more of the same this time round. He will be joined in defence by former Manchester United trainee Craig Cathcart, a 21 year old of whom great things are expected.
Up front, Holloway can choose between Brett Ormerod, Jason Euell, and Marlon Harewood, all of whom have top flight experience. Whether they can unlock tight Premier League defences is another matter, but if one of them has a run of good form then they might be in with a shout.
The Gaffer
With his bizarre quips and unlikely metaphors, Ian Holloway is without doubt the most eccentric manager working in the Premier League. His inspirational and motivational skills are less well known, but Blackpool’s unlikely ascent to the top flight has brought these into sharp focus recently. Blackpool fans will be hoping that he doesn’t jump ship as soon as a better offer comes his way.
The Outlook
With arguably the weakest squad in the league, Blackpool have been widely expected to finish 20th this season. However, if they can get a bit of momentum going, and pull off a few upsets, then they might be able to scrape into lower mid-table come the end of the season. A lot depends on whether Ian Holloway sticks around as manager, and whether their best players can stay fit and in form.
Saturday, August 14 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Everton (15.00)
Saturday, August 21 2010
Birmingham City - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, August 28 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Arsenal (12.45)
Saturday, September 11 2010
Manchester City - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, September 18 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Fulham (15.00)
Saturday, September 25 2010
Blackpool - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, October 2 2010
Stoke City - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Monday, October 18 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Sunderland (20.00)
Saturday, October 23 2010
Liverpool - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, October 30 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Chelsea (15.00)
Saturday, November 6 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Wigan Athletic (15.00)
Wednesday, November 10 2010
Newcastle United - Blackburn Rovers (19.45)
Saturday, November 13 2010
Tottenham Hotspur - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, November 20 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Aston Villa (15.00)
Saturday, November 27 2010
Manchester United - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, December 4 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Wolverhampton Wanderers (15.00)
Saturday, December 11 2010
Bolton Wanderers - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, December 18 2010
Blackburn Rovers - West Ham United (15.00)
Sunday, December 26 2010
Blackburn Rovers - Stoke City (15.00)
Tuesday, December 28 2010
West Bromwich Albion - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, January 1 2011
Sunderland - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Wednesday, January 5 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Liverpool (19.45)
Saturday, January 15 2011
Chelsea - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, January 22 2011
Blackburn Rovers - West Bromwich Albion (15.00)
Wednesday, February 2 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Tottenham Hotspur (19.45)
Saturday, February 5 2011
Wigan Athletic - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, February 12 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Newcastle United (15.00)
Saturday, February 26 2011
Aston Villa - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, March 5 2011
Fulham - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, March 19 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Blackpool (15.00)
Saturday, April 2 2011
Arsenal - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, April 9 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Birmingham City (15.00)
Saturday, April 16 2011
Everton - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, April 23 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Manchester City (15.00)
Saturday, April 30 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Bolton Wanderers (15.00)
Saturday, May 7 2011
West Ham United - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)
Saturday, May 14 2011
Blackburn Rovers - Manchester United (15.00)
Sunday, May 22 2011
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Blackburn Rovers (15.00)