They are the anchors on the side of the pitch, they inject life into the stands and are as much a part of a football game as those on the pitch.
These photos rewind to the late 1990s and into 2001 and are a cross section of supporters who were there at key games, including the all important play-offs of the era. There’s a cracking scene (above) which shows a sea of faces in 1997 at Blackpool FC's opening game of the season against Luton Town. Zoom in and you might spot someone you know.
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1. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Fans in Talbot Square following the play-off final in 2001 Photo: Mike Foster
2. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Blackpool FC's Division Three play-off final took place at the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff in 2001. The advance party of the Tangerine Army arriving in Cardiff Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
3. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Ecuador based pool fan Lee Vintner pictured in 2000 Photo: Mike Foster
4. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Blackpool FC fans band pictured in March 1997 Photo: Mike Foster
5. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
Action from FA Cup third round match between Blackpool FC and Arsenal in 1999. Pic shows the Seasiders fans giving Emmanuel Petit a bit of stick Photo: Rob Lock
6. Blackpool fans 90s and 00s
On his last home game before leaving Blackpool FC in 1998, striker Andy Preece was given a great send-off by the fans Photo: Rob Lock