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Holloway named Blackpool boss
BLACKPOOL FC have unveiled Ian Holloway as their new manager.
And the new man is vowing to take the Seasiders up the Championship.
Out of work for the last 12 months since parting company with Leicester City, 46-year-old Holloway was set to be confirmed at a press conference at Bloomfield Road this afternoon.
The Gazette understands a last-minute candidate was interviewed for the job left vacant after Tony Parkes quit.
But the mystery man was discounted yesterday, leaving the Seasiders with a straight choice between their top two men – Holloway and Alan Knill.
Knill led Bury to the League Two play-offs this season and impressed chairman Karl Oyston.
But Holloway gave the best interview and it was an added advantage he is out of work. That means there is no compensation to pay.
Steve Thompson, who missed out on the manager's job, will be Holloway's number two.
For more on this story, read Thursday's Gazette.
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