Blackpool FC Podcast "The Seasiders Podcast"

#91 : Pool Flare Burns Bolton

John Aspinall — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:56:49 +0000

We discussed Saturdays two all draw at the Reebok Stadium which, despite the best efforts of the referee, secures Blackpool a well deserved point and also had the added bonus of keeping Horwich out of the play offs, the new kit, Tom Ince's clean sweep at the Player of the Year awards and we run the role of retained list as Paul Ince wields the contract axe.

#89 : Ludo Rams Home Safety

John Aspinall — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:02 +0000

In episode 89 we VERY briefly discuss the 6-1 hammering at Brighton, Saturday's last minute victory over Derby as the Seasiders cement their place in the Championship next season, we run the rule of the contract situations for the squad at the end of the season and the listeners soapbox gives it's views on Blackpool's player of the season.

#88 : 55 points – it’s enough, right?

John Aspinall — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:42:53 +0000

In this episode we discussed Saturday’s one nil win over Burnley and last nights stalemate against the Sheffield Wednesday to take the ‘Pool on the verge of Championship safety this season, the listeners soapbox analyses the performance of our FOUR managers this season and Nick tells us about Crainey-gate as the Scottish left back retorts Read the Rest >>

#87 : Burnley preview, Forest review

John Aspinall — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:29 +0000

In episode 87 we discussed last Saturdays one all draw on the City Ground, I preview the forthcoming Lancashire derby against Burnley with Clarets world commentator Phil Bird and Nick serves us up some Tangerine topics with his pick of the news this week.

#86 : Ollie’s Pointless Return

John Aspinall — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:30:36 +0000

In episode 86 we discussed the Good Friday one all draw at Ewood Park, Easter Monday's crucial one nil defeat of Crystal Palace as Ollie made his first return to Bloomfield Road since leaving for pastures new, Nick gives his is 'three memorable moments' from each match over the Easter period and a very active listeners soapbox gives it's views on what type of reception Ian Holloway deserved from the Bloomfield Road faithful.

#85 : The £195.30 KO Carrot

John Aspinall — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:33:48 +0000

In episode 85 we discussed the totally unexpected away victory and Watford and similarly unexpected home defeat to Peterborough, KO dangles a £195 carrot as the club (quite rightly) slashes season ticket prices for next season, KO explains the cause of the pitch problems and next seasons plans for to fix it, and we run the rule over the relegation run-in as Blackpool have eight games remaining to avoid the dreaded drop.

#84 : More Bore Draws

John Aspinall — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:45:52 +0000

In today show we discuss YET another series of Bloomfield bore draws following last Saturday's stalemate with Bristol City and Tuesday's one all draw at St Andrews, Unlce Val sends one of his boys round to hopefully 'deal with' KO as Kaspars Varpins joins the board of directors and it's another multi million pound pay day for the Oyston family as the club post pre tax profits of £15 million pounds for the last financial year.

#83 : Ince’s Dad’s Tangerine Army

John Aspinall — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:50:16 +0000

In episode 83 we discuss the new managerial appointment as Paul Ince becomes the fourth gaffer to sit in the Bloomfield Road hot seat this season, we analyse Ince's first two games with a debut defeat at Leeds and creditable home draw against Leicester last Saturday and this weeks tangerine topic features analysis of Michael Appleton's eye-opening Telegraph interview about his brief tenure working for Karl Oyston

#82 : Millwall Tame Oyston Unrest

John Aspinall — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:58 +0000

In episode 82 we analyse and give our reaction to questions and answers put forward to Karl Oyston at the Blackpool Supporters Association meeting held at Bloomfield Road last week, we review Saturdays win against Millwall and this weeks listeners soapbox give its reaction to the question "Where do you think we will finish in the League this season?"

#81 : Beaten by Barnsley

John Aspinall — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:53:11 +0000

In episode 81 we review Saturdays two one defeat to Barnsley on the Bloomfield Road allotment, the clubs oh so predictable activity in the January transfer window as it slams shut and we STILL haven't got a manager!

#80 : Wolves, Fulham, Cardiff an’ that

John Aspinall — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:18:46 +0000

In episode 80 we discussed the two recent 2-1 defeats at Bloomfield Road against Fulham and Cardiff and also Saturdays morale boosting win against Wolves at Molyneux, the still vacant managerial post, Tom Ince's ever rising stock, Nick regales us with a story about being thrown down two rows by a Mexican wave wielding pensioner and we also muse over our two 'new' 'star' signings.

#79 : Another One Bites The Dust

John Aspinall — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:46:34 +0000

In episode 79 we discussed Michael Appleton's defection to Blackburn Rovers and the farcical position the club now finds itself in, Gary Hickson's Radio Lancashire interview with public enemy number one AKA Karl Oyston, Ollie's calling KO's policies "evil" on the Footballers Football Show and we briefly review the recent-ish Fulham and Charlton matches.

#78 : Fowl Festive Period and Pitch

John Aspinall — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:51:06 +0000

In episode 78 we discuss Blackpool's results over the festive period with brief reviews of the Wolves, Huddersfield, Middlesborough and Hull matches, we give our thoughts on the club's response to the state of the pitch and we give a pod debut to Radio Wave presenter and Blackpool fan, Chris Evans, as he regales us with his almost infamous 'disagreement' with the now departed Ian Holloway.

#77 : Blackburn chickens plucked

John Aspinall — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:56:07 +0000

In episode 77 we discuss the two nil Lancashire derby defeat of Blackburn Rovers, the state of the pitch - again, we perform a loan player progress report and give our thoughts on the zero to hero resurgence of Kirk Broadfoot since he has switched from right back to centre half.

#76 : Posh noshed, Palace draw a stare

John Aspinall — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:10:36 +0000

In episode 76 we discuss the four one hammering of Peterborough at London Road, Saturdays two all draw against Ian Hollowords Crystal Palace and my free VIP trip to the match courtesy of the good people at Wonga, the third round FA Cup draw away and we preview Saturdays forthcoming Lancashire derby against Blackburn Fried Chicken Rovers.

Seasiders Podcast #75 : Hornets stung, Robins pecked, Brum bore draw

John Aspinall — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:42:53 +0000

In episode 75 we discuss the three recent draws against Bristol City, Watford and last night against Birmingham, Ian Evatt's comments on the final two months on Ian Holloway's reign and Ollie's subsequent retort in his Daily Mirror column, Baps's comments on the state of the pitch and we give our thoughts on the in and outs at Bloomfield Road as loan transfer windows closes its doors.

Seasiders Podcast #74: Appy Against The Trotters

John Aspinall — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:46:12 +0000

In episode 74 we discuss Pool's 2-2 draw with Horwich, the new gaffer's comments on the players fitness and size of the squad and we look forward to Saturdays match against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Seasiders Podcast #73 : How do ya like them Apples?

John Aspinall — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:37:12 +0000

In episode 73 we bring you our thoughts on the appointment of Michael Appleton into the Bloomfield Road hot seat, Matt and I review our morale boosting win at Hillsbourough on Tuesday night and we trawl over what the listeners think of the managerial appointment.

Seasiders Podcast #72 : King Karl drives Ollie to the Palace

John Aspinall — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:35:49 +0000

In episode 72 we discuss Ollie's sad departure to Crystal Palace with Will Watt from the Blackpool Evening Gazette. We also muse over who's to blame for the subsequent end of the 'best trip', who we want to fill the managerial void left at Bloomfield Road and we briefly discuss the draw against Brighton and sorry 4-1 defeat at Derby.

Seasiders Podcast #71 : Burned at Burnley, Forest Drawn

John Aspinall — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:09:00 +0000

In episode 71 we discussed Saturday's derby day defeat at Burnley once again in front of the Sky TV cameras, Tuesday night two all draw against Forest, the latest rumours regarding Ian Holloway and the vacant Blackburn job and we try to list all of Ollie's transfer targets which KO has failed to deliver.

Seasiders Podcast #70 : Cardiff blues, Hull of a win and Charlton

John Aspinall — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:35:02 +0000

In episode 70 we discuss our last three results against Cardiff, Hull and Charlton respectively, the rumours of Man United preparing a £6million pound bid for Blackpool star Tom Ince, we review the Billy Ayre tribute night and is Ollie off to Blackburn?!

Seasiders Podcast #69 : Terrierable against Huddersfield

John Aspinall — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:28:20 +0000

In episode 69 we focus on Monday nights deserved 3 -1 home to defeat to Huddersfield and whether the presence of the Sky camera’s are hampering our season, Ollie’ s tinkering with the team and the apparent lack of an effective plan B.

Seasiders Podcast #68 : Barnsley drawn, Middlesbrough mangled

John Aspinall — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:26:40 +0000

In episode 68 we review the recent away draw at Barnsley and the sublime hammering of Middlesbrough at Bloomers on Tuesday night, I give a quick review of the hospitality package at the Paris Casino and we discuss the revelation that Richard Kingson's wife caused our relegation from the Premier League!

Seasiders Podcast #67 : Interview with Brett Ormerod

John Aspinall — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:10:19 +0000

In this Seasiders Podcast EXCLUSIVE we have an interview with the Blackpool FC legend that is Brett Ormerod! Had a great chat with Brett about both his spells at Bloomfield Road, the two play off finals he played AND scored in, the horrendous leg break he suffered at Wycombe, the state of training ground at Bloomfield Road pitches, our bitter sweet season in the Premier League, his time at Southampton and his other clubs and much, much more - so much more in fact that we were talking for 48 minutes!

Seasiders Podcast #66 : Penalty paid at Leicester

John Aspinall — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:16:09 +0000

In episode 66 we discuss the loss of our 100% record as the 'Pool go down to a controversial one nil defeat at Leicester on Saturday, our thoughts on Ollie's post match rant and we review the the thrills and spills of transfer deadline day as 'Pool bring in three new faces.

Seasiders Podcast #65 : Millwall, Leeds and Ipswich eaten a-LIVE

John Aspinall — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:15:15 +0000

In episode 65 we discuss our blistering 100% start of the season with victories over Milwall, Leeds and the recent six nil thumping of Ipswich, the latest of raft of new signings coming through the door at Bloomfield Road and we run the rule over any potential weak areas of the squad as the transfer window slams shut on Friday. We also broadcast this show LIVE for the first time ever, after a few false starts we got going in the end!

Seasiders Podcast #64 : Pre Season Ramble

John Aspinall — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:26:25 +0000

In this pre season special podcast we run the rule over the welcome and exit door of Bloomfield Road during the close season, assess the strength of the squad going into the 2012/13 season and we mull over the latest transfers in and out.

Seasiders Podcast #63 : Wembley Woes

John Aspinall — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:38:13 +0000

In today’s show we finally bring ourselves to talk about the play off final defeat to West Ham at Wembley, the future of Ollie as our manager, where we need to strengthen the squad and our hopes for next season in the Championship.

Seasiders Podcast #62 : Wembley Calling…Again!

John Aspinall — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:33 +0000

In todays action packed show (episode 62) we review our tremendous two legged play off victory over Birmingham, we preview the forethcoming Premier League promotion shoot out at Wembley against the ‘Ammers and we list ten reasons why the Championship is BETTER than the Premier League.

Seasiders Podcast #61 : Dirty, Dingles…DONE!

John Aspinall — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:52:50 +0000

In episode 61 we discuss the two recent home victories against Leeds and Burnley to cemeent our place in the play-offs, Nick arrives to the podcast studio in KO-esque style, we debate Ollies statement of "getting to play offs was a bigger achievement than in 2010" and we mull over if big Keith should get his place in the midfield back instead of Barry McBackpass.

Seasiders Podcast #60 : RIP King Billy, Never Forgotten

John Aspinall — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:08:40 +0000

In episode 60 we discuss discuss Saturdays nil nil bore draw at Notts Forest, we preview tomorrow nights crucial game at home to Leeds and finally we pay tribute to 'King' Billy Ayre as it's ten years since the great man sadly passed away.

Seasiders Podcast #59 : Pool Tyke a Point

John Aspinall — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:38:56 +0000

In episode 59 we discuss Mondays one all draw at home to Barnsley, we catch up on the games we've missed since the last pod, talk about the season ticket price freeze...apart for me and Nick and other block M residents(!), the potential impact of Stephen Dobbie's return and we muse over the run in to the play offs.

Seasiders Podcast #58 : Tangerines Gone Pear Shaped

John Aspinall — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:42:37 +0000

In episode 58 we breifly discuss the two recent away defeats at Derby and Peterborough and we have Tim Adam with us all the way from the U-S and A (via Skype, not a Lear jet!) to answer "Ten Tangerine Questions" and thats about it!

Seasiders Podcast #57 : Oyston and the £11 million pound jackpot

John Aspinall — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:21:18 +0000

In episode 57 we discuss Friday nights one all draw at home as Hull City 'do a Blackpool', Owen Oyston withdraws 11 million from the 20 million pound pre tax profit announced last week, Matty Phillips gives his reasons for defecting to Scotland and we give our thoughts on Steve Canavans Gazette article citing the lack of reasonable investment in the club from all the Premier League wonga.

Seasiders Podcast #56 : Robins Given The Bird

John Aspinall — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:30:48 +0000

In episode 56 we discuss yet another fantastic comeback as 'Pool recover from one down to win three one against Bristol City a Ashton Gate on Saturday, Matty McPhillips wins the FL young player of the month award for Februay, Blackpool FC announces pre tax profits of £20.9 million for the previous financial year and JonJo Shelvey suprisingly heads to to Middsboro on loan......oh no he doesn't! Oh and we have hopefully solved all the horrible crackling distortion in the audio found on episode 55, soz about that!

Seasiders Podcast #55 : Hammered and Blues

John Aspinall — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:31:19 +0000

We are back on the pod for our 55th episode after a month and a bit out (due to my relocation to Manchester) to disucss the toothless 4-1 defeat to ten men West Ham, half our reserve team bow out to Everton in the 5th round of the FA Cup, Ollies relentless tinkering with the team, we have a new presenter on the podcast Matt Atkinson and we delve into his seaside past with a brief interview, and finally (phew!) we briefly cover all the games we've missed since the last pod. We should be back in our regular groove now the new studio is setup in its new home so fear ye not!

Seasiders Podcast #54 : Palace Bashed in last five

John Aspinall — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:37:10 +0000

In episode 54 we review Saturdays last gasp victory against Crystal Palace along with Palace supporter Chris Hambling from Holmesdale Radio (Crystal Palace fans podcast), we also discuss the latest round of lower and non-league players turning us down in the weeks to-ing and fro-ing in the January transfer market and run the rule over John Flecks debut as he joins the ‘Pool for the rest of the season on loan from Glasgow Rangers.

Seasiders Podcast #53 : Battered Cod

John Aspinall — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:51:52 +0000

In episode 53 and in todays L-O-N-G overdue show, we bring you our thoughts on last weekends 5-1 drubbing of Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup, brief reviews of all the games we’ve missed since the previous podcast, we muse over ‘Pools activity in the January transfer market thus far and we talk to Crystal Palace fan Chris Hambling from the Crystal Palace fans podcast ‘Holmesdale Radio’ ahead of this coming Saturdays clash at Bloomfield Road.

Seasiders Podcast #52 : A royal Reading result

John Aspinall — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:26:21 +0000

In episode 52 we discuss Saturdays Will Watt from Blackpool Evening Gazette joins us in the studio to discuss Saturdays hard fought one nil win over Reading, Jonjo Shelveys strange and untimely recall by Liverpool, the third round draw for the FA cup sees a potential mouth watering Fydle coast derby if Fleetwood can get past Yeovil in their second round replay and get well soon Keith Southern.

Seasiders Podcast #51 : Brum draw, Leicester live

John Aspinall — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:14 +0000

In episode 51 we discuss Saturdays two all draw at home against Birmingham, the worrying deficiencies in our defence, Jonjo Shelvey asks to stay at the ‘Pool (Black) for the rest of the seaosn and we have a potential car crash awaiting to happen as we are recording this show whilst listening to the ‘Pool in action away at Leicester!

Seasiders Podcast #50 : To ‘Boro 4 Parky

John Aspinall — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:37:34 +0000

In episode 50 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss Saturdays two-two draw at Middlesborough, we recount our 140 mile charity bike to the Riverside from Blackpool for Gary Parkinson and we debate Ollie’s decision to drop Lamana LuaLua from the squad after missing a team meeting before the Boro game.

Seasiders Podcast #49 : Dirty Leeds cleansed, Lions tamed

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:07:27 +0000

In episode 49 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss the midweek 5-0 trouncing of Leeds at Elland Road, Saturday’s “Lion taming” one nil win over Millwall, former ‘Pool midfielder Mickey Mellon becomes Ollie's ‘Mr. Motivator’ and it’s less than two weeks till our ‘Podcast4Parky’ charity bike ride to Middlesbourough!

Seasiders Podcast #48 : Claret and Blues

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:07:18 +0000

In episode 48 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss Saturdays abject 3-1 defeat at Turf Moor, the case for Matt Phillips and Billy Clarke return to the fold and we pick the bones out of Karl Oyston’s interview, recently published on the official Blackpool FC website.

Seasiders Podcast #47 : Billy Sharp is a c***

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:07:12 +0000

In episode 47 of the Seasiders Podcast, we discuss last nights last gasp win against Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road, Saturday’s hammering by the Hammers, our two new signings Lomanu Lua Lua and Callum McMannamann and we have some exciting news with regards to media coverage for the Podcast4Parky charity bike ride!

Seasiders Podcast #46 : Coventry Blue, Robbins Bobbins

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:07:04 +0000

In episode 46 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss the two all draw and thumping five nil victory against cities Coventry and Bristol respectively, the loan signing of Jonjo Shelvey, the imminent loan signing of Lomanu Lua Lua seems like happening and the Karl Oyston rejects the Evening Gazette’s interview request regarding the clubs transfer policy.

Seasiders Podcast #45 : Last Minute Pompey

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:06:56 +0000

In episode 45 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we are joined on Skype by Chris Walker (author of the fantastic 'Up the Pool' Blackpool FC blog) to discuss the gut churning injury time 1-0 defeat at Fratton Park, the new contracts for ‘Pool stalwarts GTF and Keith Southen and the latters testimonial, whether big Keith is now worthy of the 'legend' tag and we give you the latest update on our fundraising bike ride to Middlesborough in aid of Gary Parkinson. We also preview the up and coming fixtures against Coventry City and Bristol City.

Seasiders Podcast #44 : A Rare Bit of Class Makes Cardiff Blue

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:06:50 +0000

In episode 44 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') discuss the fortuitous one all draw against Cardiff, Ollie’s team selections and the none use of our squad players, an update to how much we’ve raised for our podcast for Parky, GTF’s new contract, the protest posters plus our start to the season so far.

Seasiders Podcast #43 : Massive Ferguson Halts Tractors Boys

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:06:43 +0000

In episode 43 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss 'Pool’s workmanlike win over the tractor boys of Ipswich, we preview the forthcoming Cardiff City fixture with ‘View From the Ninian’ Cardiff City fans podcast presenter Ben James, we give our thoughts on Blackpool’s dealings in the recent transfer window and finally provide an update on the ‘Podcast 4 Parky’ bike ride in aid of Gary Parkinson.

Seasiders Podcast #42 : Pool and Palace glad all over

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:05:17 +0000

In episode 42 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we review our last three games, namely Blackpool 0 - Derby 1, Brighton 2 - Blackpool 2 and Crystal Palace 1 - Blackpool 1. We also talk about the GTF, Eardley and Southern contract situations, Ollie displaying his frustration with the Karl Oyston's vice like grip on the Bloomfield Road purse strings and I join a group of Palace podcasters on Holmes Radio to preview the aforementioned Crystal Palace match.

Seasiders Podcast #41 : Pool Punish Posh

John Aspinall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:48:01 +0000

In episode 41 of this Blackpool FC fans podcast (aka 'the Seasiders Podcast') we discuss we discuss Sundays "shouldn't have been" nerve jangling two one victory over Peterborough United, we describe the atmosphere at Bloomfield Road in our first game back in the Championship after our Premier League adventure, we briefly mull over our Carling Cup exit at the hands of massive club Sheffield Wednesday and we discuss the new deals offered to GTF, Keith Southern and Neal Eardley.