Ollie Hits Back In Saints Row

Mick got a suspended fine last season even though we fielded I think 6 internationals against Manchester in the cup. Manchester, Arsenal and so on have been playing kids for how many years now and they get a pat on the back for it. They can afford to entice the best of the youngest and throw millions at development programs, how many years have they been not just top flight? but top four if not two or three, European powers. How can clubs like ours grow if the kids don;t get a game, or the reserves whichever they may be. I was angry with Mick at the time on the back of winning at Spurs when we were in a dismal state, but we went on to win two crucial games and looking back it was the right decision. Ian got away with it last time (to my understanding) because there was no argument what a run you gave that full strength Villa. I've been running a series, Premiership Survival Battle- I chose your seclusion from an interview based on the fact several weeks ago, from sniffs from all that Blackpool were a matter of three wins away from staying up. You went on to beat Stoke and Sunderland and now people are in agreement but if you would like I'll throw over the interview questions and whilst I am confidently predicting your survival, and a manager of the year award for IH, it would be nice to hear your insight as to what has gone RIGHT at Blackpool and why is has gone wrong for so many others. Just leave a reply on here and I will email you the interview. Cheers, respect and good luck continued. New York City Wolf.

Saints had 26 years in the top flight with a capacity comparable to Bloomfield Road (except for the last couple of years) I can only remember one occasion when a manager led a mixture of youth and reserve players out for a hiding to nothing. The manager was “A'rry” Redknapp. That season we went down. Best of luck to Blackpool for the rest of the season, but Oliie was undoubtedly wrong.