The Tangerines picked up a dramatic late win over Bristol City in their league opener last weekend, before thrashing Middlesbrough 3-0 in a morale-boosting first-round Carabao Cup clash at Bloomfield Road.
Speaking after the big win over Boro, Blackpool boss Neil Critchley revealed his delight at playing in front of a packed stadium against, and said: “I really savoured that moment. I thought it was just a fantastic atmosphere to be honest with you.
I went to a game on Tuesday night which will remain nameless, but it was quite a soulless place, there was no atmosphere and it felt like a bit of a pre-season game.
“You come back to Bloomfield Road, there’s nearly 6,000 in and it was a proper atmosphere and a proper game. I think the players fed off the supporters and vice versa. The supporters got right behind the team because of what the players showed on the pitch.”
Discussing his side's display, he added: “I thought we were magnificent tonight from start to finish - everything we want from a Blackpool team was there on show.
“We built the game from the back well, which got us control of the game early on. That enabled us to get into some really good situations on the pitch that we capitalised on.
“Being 1-0 up at half-time didn’t flatter us and if I’m being honest, being 3-0 up at full-time didn’t flatter us either. The only criticism I had is that we had some wayward finishing, because we could have scored one or two more goals.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s transfer speculation below…
1. Reading bring in Hornet on loan
Reading have signed Watford youngster Tom Dele-Bashiru on a season-long loan deal. The 21-year-old began his career on the books of Manchester City, before joining the Hornets in 2019. (Watford Observer) Photo: Julian Finney
2. Gunners could move on from Johnstone interest
Arsenal are believed to be unlikely to reignite their interest in West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, despite their struggles in signing Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale. Both stoppers were part of England's Euro 2020 side. (talkSPORT) Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Cherries sensation wanted in Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg are the latest side to be linked with a move for Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma. He's in high demand after a stunning 2020/21 campaign, and has also been linked with the likes of Aston Villa and Liverpool. (Kicker) Photo: Warren Little
4. McBurnie opens up on Swans return
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie has insisted he will be "respectful" if he scores against his former club Swansea City this weekend. The Scotland international scored 24 goals in his final season with the Welsh side. (BBC Sport) Photo: Ian MacNicol
5. Forest youngster keen to break into side
Nottingham Forest midfielder Tyrese Fornah has revealed he's looking to give his manager Chris Hughton a "selection headache" after starring in his side's Carabao Cup win over Bradford City. The 21-year-old was making his first start for the club, after spending last season on loan with Plymouth (BBC Sport) Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Barnsley join Brown battle
Barnsley and Blackburn Rovers have both been credited with an interest in Cardiff City defender Ciaron Brown. Middlesbrough have recently seen a bid for the player knocked back, with his club eager to keep him there in the long-term. (Football League World) Photo: Justin Setterfield