Blackpool FC Miscellany

Written this time by a good friend of the editor Gerry Wolstenholme Blackpool FC Miscellany contains a foreword contribution from Ian Evatt.

Gerry has written a number of books on Blackpool Football Club including Cup Kings Blackpool 1953 and also a number of books on cricket. In addition he contributes to various magazines, has a great interest in Victorian novelists and writes on English Literature.

There are more than 400 facts contained in this book, covering the life and times of Blackpool Football Club from its first incarnation in 1877 through to the present day.

Taken from the author’s vast archive of records, they are presented in no particular order, but each offers a fascinating insight to the club: sometimes sad, sometimes amusing, sometimes controversial, sometimes almost unbelievable and often somewhat bizarre.

The book is ideal to browse in an idle moment and hopefully will find a place on every Blackpool fan’s bookshelf.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackpool-FC-Miscellany-Gerry-Wolsteholme/dp/1905411731

Facts from the book: A five-figure crowd

Blackpool’s first 10,000 crowd at Bloomfield Road was against Oldham Athletic on 12 September 1908 when a goal from Billy Weston won the game 1-0 for the Seasiders. There was not to be another such crowd until Burnley visited on 25 March 1910.

Facts from the Book: Instant dismissal

Two Blackpool players have been sent off on their League debuts for the club. Kevin Tully received his marching orders against Burnley on 26 December 1972 and Charlie Adam was dismissed against Doncaster Rovers on 7 February 2009. Blackpool lost both games, 2-1 to Burnley and 3-2 to Doncaster.

Facts from the Book: Tickets only please

The first all-ticket game at Bloomfield Road was against Blackburn Rovers on Boxing Day 1946. A crowd of 25,576 saw the only goal of the game by Stan Mortensen win the match for Blackpool.

 Facts from the Book: Colour Clash

In 12 of 21 away games in the 1937/38 season Blackpool had to change their strip from the light and dark blue stripes due to colour clashes. As a result the decision was taken to return to tangerine shirts for the 1938/39 season.