Blackpool FC Hotel closed until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic

The club say all current reservations will need to be rescheduled, confirming any planned visits during the next 12 weeks will no longer be possible.

Blackpool did, however, confirm they would be retaining all hotel staff during the closure.

The club said in a statement: "We regret to announce that as of Monday, March 23, the Blackpool FC Hotel will halt all operations until further notice.

"The health, wellbeing and safety of all our guests and staff is our absolute priority and under the extraordinary circumstances which have been created by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the hotel will now temporarily close its doors.

"We are retaining our fantastic team and will be ready to welcome you again as soon as it is safe to do so.

"If you have a reservation with us from March 23 onwards, we may need to reschedule your visit.

"It is unclear how long this unprecedented situation will continue, however if you were due to visit within the next 12 weeks, this will now no longer be possible. For dates after the 12-week period, we will constantly review the situation and keep you updated.

"We will endeavour to contact all our guests and would like to sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"Please note that our telephones will not be manned during this period. Should you wish to contact us, then please email [email protected] or [email protected] Alternatively, you can visit our website: www.blackpoolfootballclubhotel.co.uk"On behalf of the Blackpool FC Hotel and all our team, we wish you all good health and lots of patience in the coming weeks!"

Blackpool's offices at Bloomfield Road are already closed, as are the club shop, ticket office and main reception.

The players, meanwhile, are no longer training and have been given individual programmes to carry out while at home.

English football remains on lockdown until April 30 at the earliest.